verge of sundown

this is brilliant - it adds a depth not in 99% of sunset reflection shots on flickr...

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add,
but when there is nothing left to take away.
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At Lake Mývatn just after midnight, view over the lake to Mt Vindbelgjarfjall, N-Iceland.

Me and Völundur went on a late night phototrip with our friend Daníel . Its always great to catch the midnight sun by Lake Mývatn, to sit outside on a blanket, drink hot tea and eat chocolate while waiting for the right light to arrive.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

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Patrick T Power says:

Explosive!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

lachlansear says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Cherry on top! Photography (Invited images only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

so how many times can i fave one image? this is just, wow....
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Maureen F. says:

stunning Helga.....it seems so surreal in its beauty !!

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

hleewell says:

incredible dynamism!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

T Glow says:

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

BamaWester says:

WOW....this is unreal. What an amazing sky. Instant fave.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

myla kent says:

H, this is one of your best yet.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

dw ork says:

sooooooooooo..........different...marvellous shot....well fix
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

n+s says:

yes, perfection truly achieved. i truly pine for these moments in life.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Abhi (Extremely busy till 4th jan) says:

wow..a dream scene..lovely array of colours & beautiful reflection...

dramatic...

have a gr8 weekend

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

smaz93 says:

Spectacular!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Auntie K says:

I love the mist on the water - Gorgeous photo.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

omg omg omg - I am the worst person for emails... I always read yours Helga, don't I?

I can't believe this pic... I am dying.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew Kumler says:

Fantastic..
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Issey* says:

awesome!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

tigric says:

breathtaking!! and the fact that it's just after midnight and it's stil so light makes it even more special! :)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

lucky e says:

thrilling to see
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Illuminated says:

That picture is amazing. I love the colors and the reflections in the water.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

kh-photos - Kurt says:

an astonishingly beautiful capture

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

fruitfulharvest1983 says:

WOW! This is really breath taking! You have some of the most amazing sunsets in Iceland--I'm jealous!

Not to mention the gorgeous rolling mist... *sigh* =)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

fruitfulharvest1983 says:

Can I have a print?? =)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Rut Kara says:

wow og aftur wow
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Ana Santos says:

Wow...
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Antonio Genovia (Signing Off) [deleted] says:

Perfect sunset, friend.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

potkettleblack says:

stunning! those streaking clouds are unreal. bravo.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

nouredine says:

this is the amazing and perfect scenery for the invasion of and
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

nune says:

This is wonderful!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

xuxule_x says:

this ... this... this..... oh wow......
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrick Ahles says:

Gorgeous!

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

algo says:

Superb catch of this wonderful light and beautiful colours.
Incredible reflections
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely photos of your lovely country.
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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Anikó says:

Fantastic colors!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Extra Medium says:

wow, this just one fantastic sunset. I don't care where you're from, you have to admire this! Terrific work helga. Have a glorious weekend!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

mauronster says:

wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

eigirdaz says:

Perfect. I will visit this place in August. I hope I will catch such perfect beauty. Thanks a lot for wonderful vision.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

- luz - says:

i think this is the most perfect sunset i have ever seen. i'm slightly jealous that you got to see it in person...
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Ottie says:

An astounding shot!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

nature_lover says:

Awesome!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Frédéric D :) Happy new year :) says:

More than excellent, prestigious !!!!!!!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Quantum Theory says:

Fantastic!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Lumase says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called My Selfish Room (33+ fav & invited images only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

I'd love to have this one in my selfish pool :)
One of your masterpieces, born to last. Hat off, bowing, applauding; and saying thank you.
Flott skýjafar...
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

warindrarto says:

Amazing picture! I love how the clouds seem to converge on the mountain. The reflection's great, too! Iceland seems to be a real beauty through your photos..
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanrunner says:

I am speechless Helga . This is truly magnificent. You are the complete master and this shot is indeed Perfection.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

natalia martinez says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called captura digital, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

the-father says:

what a brillant masterpiece.

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Siggidóri says:

Magnað.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

ploerr says:

Wunderbar !!! Nice weekend, too !
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

MysticMoon14 says:

Amazing capture! perfect in every aspect.

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Mute* says:

Just amazing!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

_bye bye [deleted] says:

váau!!! Helga, mjög góð mynd!! og þetta ský er magnað. Fave
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Daníel Starrason says:

Snilld... og æði!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Sushanta Meh says:

Rosalega fín þessi, gæti jafnvel læknað timburmenn?
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

dvergur says:

Stórglæsileg mynd.

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

kovacsi says:

Marvellous, out-of-this-worldly.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandmania says:

Oh Wow..the colours here are absolutely mindblowing.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Constantinos Constantinou says:

Great capture
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Photomike07 says:

Unbelievable color!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

deja says:

Awesome shot ! Really incredible !
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

nj dodge says:

The colors are stunning, but the addition of the textures of the land and the ethereal layer of mist are also excellent.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Jon Ander Rabadan says:

Espectacular!!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

FFEEDDEE says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Through Your Eyes To Ours, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Sindri Svan says:

Vá, hvað grárurnar eru hreinar og fallegar.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Sísú says:

Sólarlagið fangað á frábæran hátt.
Wonderful capture of sunset/sunrise, for in Iceland this time of year they are one and the same.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Fjola Dogg says:

Þessi er algjört æði.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

V|A says:

Brutal, sencillamente brutal!!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

lepiaf.geo says:

Never have I seen something like this!!!!
If I come to see it live, it'll be because of your photos...
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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

tmegan says:

Couldn't ask for better color !!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Infrared-IR says:

Very Very Nice...!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Gudmann says:

Já einmitt... þessi er skotheld.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

genhoward730 says:

I love how the clouds seem to be reaching out and stretching. It's masterfully captured. Instant fave!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

OhJazzyboy! says:

Magic!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Shahriar Erfanian says:

WOW!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

ktylerconk says:

Spectacular!

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Oddný says:

Vááá!
Skýin eru mögnuð! Frábær mynd!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

~Tammy~ says:

Beautiful capture!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

∆ toma01 says:

i have a feeling that i'm in a time machine... LOL
very superb work!
fave
Have a nice weekend my friend!
Pls click! (lake reflex) :)

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~Sohaib~ (Trying to come back) says:

Simply outstanding,, sharp and beautiful colors,,

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swan-t says:

Wonderful. Your photostream is consistently awesome, year after year.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Völundur Jónsson says:

Fínt sæta : D
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob.Hudson says:

Wow! Stunned into silence.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

joshua carlsen says:

exquisitely stunning...
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

k_soggie says:

Oh wow, this is incredible! Absolutely perfect.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

andypants13 says:

completely surreal; amazing
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

IngaHel says:

Snilld.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Ingvi Lar says:

i have no words :)
stunning :)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

biotron says:

insane
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

capella_7009 says:

Amazing!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

nailbender says:

Helga, this has your signature style of image making all over it.....nothing but perfection!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

crescentsi says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Collaborative Art and Photography, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Absolutely beautiful. Probably way to accomplished for "Explore"!!

I'll say no more - let the photograph speak for its self :-)

Simon
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crescentsi says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called New Renaissance, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Nikktond says:

Ok now i know what paradise look like ;) Splendid shot
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Salva del Saz says:

What a glorious sky, Helga!
Thanks for showing us these wonders of Nature.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

art ascii(paul) says:

woaaaahh
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrea Cucconi says:

speechless
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

PlateauPhotography says:

like tie-dye. wonderful
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

rskoon says:

Wow ...and wow, again!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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