Planet Iceland, a photo from Vestur-Skaftafellssysla, Sudurland

Photographer's Note

Many visitors to Iceland will describe its landscapes as being like those imagined on another planet. Everywhere one goes there is evidence of the work of volcanoes, glaciers, the erosive effects of huge volumes of swiftly flowing water. One sees mountains rising suddenly from vast seemingly barren plains, strangely shaped and coloured rocks covered in bright green moss, an absence of trees, huge waterfalls, steaming geysers and massive glaciers.

This photo was taken from the Reynisdrangar stacks, looking west towards Dyrholaey, with its 'door hole' arch. The view is across the Reynisfjara black sand beach which stretches across the small bay separating Reynisdrangar from Dyrholaey to the west. It's worth looking at the higher resolution version and the WS to see the arch and the lighthouse. My previous photo was taken from a viewpoint just to the right of the lighthouse. Some good photos from the other (western) side of the arch can be seen HERE.

Shutter: 1/160
Aperture: f/8.0
ISO: 200
Focal Length: 24mm

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jemaflor (147224) 2017-12-21 23:14

Hi Andrew,
Well framed this desert landscape, good result with the Fg and the perfect sharpness, nice light on the horizon with these big rocks, tfs.

emka (158204) 2017-12-21 23:19

Hello Andrew, Amazing landscape of the north. How can the plants grow in such unfavorable conditions. Interesting cliffs and rock with the natural windows. Gorgeous view.
Merry Christmas for you and your family, regards also for our TE friends if you will meet them.

MAlgo

Ilonka1974 (10305) 2017-12-22 4:04

Hi Andrew,
I just love the volcanic beach, dramatic seascape and very beautiful in its starkness.
I like the dramatic atmosphere and the picturesque place. Good work.
Best regards
Janusz

Sergiom (117241) 2017-12-22 6:59

Bonjour Andrew,

On a un petit frisson de froid, juste à regarder cette photo.Le point de vue en rase motte donne de la profondeur à l'ensemble et le ciel participe à l'ambiance.

Amicalement

Serge

jhm (211736) 2017-12-23 0:43

Hello Andrew,

This is a wonderful picture but not perfect for visitors to the beach.
Too much stones but a lovely depth picture low taken.
A nice composition and lovely nature picture.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice Christmas weekend,
John.

abmdsudi (95869) 2017-12-29 2:42

Hi Andrew
Looks good to me, even if not your ideal weather! This vast landscape certainly has drama and rather surreal with strong foreground features literally anchoring the shot and connecting what's beyond topped off by the threatening sky! This layout seems to enhance the full depth and presence of the small door hole arch on distant horizon, and your almost mono effect brings out the atmosphere within, yet a super capture of this enchanting location rarely seen!!
Fabs shot and thks for sharing, Congrats
Best wishes

GyurMaster (24840) 2018-01-03 9:14

Hello again,

I really like the endless space again.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

kasianowak (17676) 2018-01-13 3:13

Indeed, Iceland is like a different planet and that fact is clearly visible in your photo of this stony beach. The famous rock in the foreground, even though dwarfed by the use of wide angle lens, still looks imposing.
Have a nice weekend
Kasia