Last weekend on a trip with Erez, Dima and Shy to Jökulsárlón and Skaftafell area we were greeted with a very calm and beautiful morning on our first day. The skies where clear and the dormant volcano Öræfajökull was lit up with pink alpenglow.
Mt. Öræfajökull rarely sees this kind of light as all too often there are clouds on the horizon that block these colorful early morning rays. Luck was with us and the colorful light brought contrast to the ridges and glacial features of the snowy mountain.
Öræfajökull is the highest mountain and volcano in Iceland. One of the most feared aswell as it has violently erupted twice in historical times. Prior to the first eruption the area around it was challed Hérað which means shire being green and lush. After the eruption the area was flooded and covered in ash and volcanic debris. For decades after the eruption the area was uninhabited and since been called Öræfi which means badlands. For me from a photographers point of view this area is a dreamland.
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Francesc Font i Pons. 15 months ago | reply
Boniques llums.
- Dave Morrow - 15 months ago | reply
amazing
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Murfomurf 15 months ago | reply
Just the most awesome natural colours! Well captured!
pitsimeister 14 months ago | reply
Fantastic capture!
Caz 71♥ (On hols) 14 months ago | reply
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kurtolo81 14 months ago | reply
amazing view!
Daniel H Chui 13 months ago | reply
Absolutely top notch
Colskier1 12 months ago | reply
Wonderful light and very nice comp.
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Fresh Light 12 months ago | reply
fascinating
saden999 11 months ago | reply
Una preciosidad de imagen!
marthinotf 11 months ago | reply
Absolutamente linda esta foto y representativa de esa Islandia maravillosa ..
Saludos con amistad desde Spain
☂ tee marie ✄ 11 months ago | reply
heaven does exist!! <3
©ĦŘĺς ΛΨŁЩΛŘĐ - www.hdcymru.com 6 months ago | reply
this is epic, I hope its like this when I visit next month!
vertmars 5 months ago | reply
what more can I say that hasn't been said above but I feel so moved by this and many of your images, yes I know you have a better chance to get great pictures as you live on the Island But that's just half the story your skill and dedication are outstanding
_Zinni_ 4 months ago | reply
A cool scene and place and a nice shot!
Philippe POUVREAU 4 months ago | reply
Superbe!
J'adore!
Peter Ellis, Photographer 3 months ago | reply
Very beautiful shot !!
~Spiller~ 2 months ago | reply
Capture amazing! Excellent photo!