Showing posts with label iceland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label iceland. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Thick and Thin: Ice Layers in Iceland

Falljökull Glacier Part IX: Can we just skate?

Thick ice consumes the glacier giving us plenty of open space high above to admire the wide landscape in front of us and tackle the hurdle that's to come. 

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The Magical Glacier Walk to Heaven & Infinity

Falljökull Glacier Part VIII: A marvelous piece of art seen in real life. 

Our first glimpse at what we were going to climb left us in awe and shock, our adrenaline ready for the challenge. 

Monday, March 2, 2026

The Great Wave: Cliffs of Iceland

Ancient volcanic activity leaves this nature preserve with a stunning crescent shape. Rocky cliffs and awe-inspiring forms take hold, with the soft, contrasting beach and water in the near distance. 

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Turquoise Blue: A Work of Art at the Glacier

Falljökull Glacier Part VII: Ice, ice, ice continues to dominate. The crystal turquoise blue color surrounding the scene continues to capture our attention leaving us in awe. 

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Blue Ice & Snowy Mountains at Vatnajökull National Park

Falljökull Glacier Part VI: Blue ice and snowy mountain tops soak up the scene making the hike a thrilling walk as we continue our way up the glacier.

Saturday, October 4, 2025

The Climb: Falljökull Glacier in Iceland

Falljökull Glacier Part V: Blue ice, steep cliffs, and rocks on top of one of the biggest glaciers.

The slippery, icy, smooth, cold ice can be seen (and felt) all throughout the hike. 

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Vibrant Architecture in Reykjavik's City Center Collage

A blend of contrast in Reykjavik's city center with modern and sleek architecture mixed with simple, Scandinavian designs.

The use of solid primary and secondary colors brighten the neighborhood (and ones' day) during winter's everchanging weather patterns. 

Thursday, May 1, 2025

The City Contrast: Water, Sky and Mountain View

One look at this and we're transported to Europe.

The sun begins to rise, with hints of color in the horizon brightening the mountains. Clear skies and simple white houses envelope the scene. 

Featured in Flickr's Explore.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Harpa Concert Hall's Impressive Architecture & Design

Astonishing interior design inside at the Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik. 

Shielding ourselves from the wind storm outside, we stand inside marveling at the one-of-a-kind art inspired by Iceland's geography, surrounded by layers of glass and basalt column outlines. 

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Ice Layers: Falljökull Glacier in the Afternoon Sun

Falljökull Glacier Part IV: Layers and layers of ice are stacked so high on a hill with the hazy sun peeking from behind. 

The consistent patterns, captivating textures and translucence considers to astonish us and leave us in a state of awe. 

Featured in Flickr's Explore.

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Snowy + Icy Landscape on the Mountains

Falljökull Glacier Part III: A picturesque landscape view of the mountains with a blended and contrasting mix of summer and winter, surrounded by dry terrain and icy spots. 

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Over the Hills: The World of Ice and Glaciers

Falljökull Glacier Part II: Ice, ice, ice everywhere.

On a steep hill, on flat surfaces...their shiny texture and hard exterior continues to take over the glacier, expanding our horizon. 

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

A Sheet of Ice: Frozen in Iceland

Falljökull Glacier Part I: Nothing can compare to the awe you experience being on a glacier. 

We surround ourselves with penguins (humans) as we walk (stomp) on the ice through the steep incline and into the ice cave. This fresh piece of ice transcends all wonders with its turquoise crystallized shape, texture, and sharp tones. 

Monday, March 24, 2025

Magnetic Stream of Waterfall in Iceland


Splashes of water gets splattered around the closer you get to the tall, magnificent waterfall of Seljalandsfoss. 

The loud yet calming sounds of the waterfall captures our attention--and holds it--as we make our way around the walkway, catching all angles of the falls.

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Life in Black & White: The Cliffs of Reynisfjara Beach

Black Sand Beach Part II: The sharp ridges, edges, and textures of the cliffs come alive on this day as we battle against wind and rain.

The gloomy overcast sky surprisingly creates the ideal atmosphere. 

Featured in Flickr's Explore. 

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Crashing Onto Shore: The Black Sand Beach

Black Sand Beach Part I: It's like straight out of a black and white movie. 

You don't exactly think of going to a beach on a grey, dreary, drizzling afternoon. But the black sand and cliffs create such a moody, evocative contrast against the white sky as the strong waves crash onto shore.