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Made in Iceland

The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse developed in Iceland. Although the horses are small, at times pony-sized, most registries for the Icelandic refer to it as a horse. Icelandic horses are long-lived and hardy. Selective breeding over the centuries has developed the breed into its current form. Natural selection has also played a role, as the harsh Icelandic climate eliminated many horses through cold and starvation. In the 1780s, much of the breed was wiped out in the aftermath of a volcanic eruption.

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Uploaded on Jan 27, 2012

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Háteigskirkja in Reykjavik, dressed in white

The church Háteigskirkja in Reykjavik, dressed in white. Reykjavik city is now all covered with thick snow, so many ordinary compositions have a totally new perspective.

Háteigskirkja was designed by the architect Halldór H. Jónsson and built in 1957-1965

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Uploaded on Jan 25, 2012 | Map

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Winter in Reykjavik - Iceland

A calm winter in Reykjavik Iceland. Iceland is not famous for big trees or woods, and I usually don't photograph the few trees we have, but when they are dressed with snow I do like to photograph them.

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Uploaded on Jan 24, 2012 | Map

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Erupting Strokkur, south-west Iceland

Erupting Strokkur at the Geysir geothermal peninsula in south-west Iceland. This area is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland, and part of the famous "Golden Circle" tour.

Uploaded on Jan 23, 2012 | Map

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Geysir - Turquise Pool and Strokkur, south-west Iceland

The Geysir geothermal peninsula in south-west Iceland. Erupting Strokkur with Turquise Pool in foreground. This area is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland, and part of the famous "Golden Circle" tour.

Uploaded on Jan 21, 2012 | Map

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