Approaching the Blue Lagoon

The area around the geothermal baths of Iceland is covered with hundreds of acres of the hardcore sinew of the planet. It's black, pockmarked, fresh and raw earth. This is the part of the mid-atlantic rift that happens to be above ground and these spontaneous geothermal pools appear in the wild. As I approached the blue lagoon, I found this glistening powder blue pond (no color added -- promise!) with the steam of other vents in the distance.

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amy heiden says:

absolutely beautiful! the blue water is incredible.......gorgeous!
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bridgepix says:

Outstanding! I love your work.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

flickrized says:

that blue in the sea of gray is magical
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ecstaticist says:

Superb imagery. Very other-worldly, which I imagine Iceland is.

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Chris Gentle says:

Gotta love the geothermals, very nice shot
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

grjv says:

that is awesome
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

_Harold says:

Wow.. the colour is amazing.. what a place man! congratulations
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Jesse Childers says:

Mind-blowing.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Samar AlBader says:

amazing!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Carlos (Barcelona) says:

what a wonderful shot !!!

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Mr.Enjoy says:

Awesome colours...the steam is fantastic...
Excellent perspective and composition...
Congrats!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

calibergemini says:

the blue is brilliant!! superr
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

vasi v says:

wow...how you've got those incredible blue tones?
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

<wikd> says:

Another terrific Iceland shot! What more can I say.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Evan Snyder says:

Amazing colors...!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

andie.smith says:

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Extra Medium says:

Now that is some seriously awesome water. And I love the steam coming from it. Iceland is absolutely at the top of my list.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

niccodeamus says:

top of my list too.
wonderful image
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ishpop says:

Thats pretty awesome, I have always wanted to backpack around there.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Photomike07 says:

What an incredible place! Nice work as always Trey!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ToothMaker says:

Wow! Wonderful picture.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

sara.atkins says:

Awsome.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Klondike Kid says:

very very awesome.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

felixtcat says:

Way cool!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Myles Smith says:

I need to go to iceland. Badly. Love these colours...
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

levercusec says:

Fantastic!

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Eye on World says:

This is the dream of all other dreams !!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Rashid Photo says:

WoooW it is so beautiful shot
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Studio 970 Photography says:

Great layering of colors in your composition. I love the grays and browns blending into bright blue, blending into a brighter white, then midnight blue and finally the charcoal black foreground. Beautiful.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Jon (lost in transit) says:

Baeutiful - nice contrasts. I'm gong there later this year and can't wait for it!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Peaceful Traveler says:

lovely lovely colors and perspective
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Further to Fly says:

Surreal and wonderful...nice touch on the HDR. I have never seen a bad photo taken in Iceland!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Md. Ziaul Hoque says:

This is a rare sight. Thanks for sharing
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

LE POULAILLER says:

I say always "WoW!"
:-)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

SuperKarmen says:

I missed your pics..
I love all your work.

Have a nice day.
Hugs from Spain.
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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!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

delfi_r says:

Nice, feery, .... I don't have enough words in my oor english!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

La Xtina says:

I can only imagine what it would like being there. Absolutely amazing.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

aa_just_thowt says:

Colours are amazing...
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ertoss says:

Even though as you said it is Raw Earth you managed to make it soothing and appealing.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

sarah peters1 says:

awesome colours, great shot
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Santiago Ojeda says:

the blue hue is just beautiful!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Absolutely beautiful blue - as usual! Super Trey!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

GMills31 says:

Stunning color and clarity. Really makes me want to visit.

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Brandon H. says:

wow, always astonishing to see natural occurences like this.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Jenner8675309 says:

"Whoa" is all I can say
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

wavey davie says:

Amazing contrast between all that grey and the blue, love it!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Bernai Velarde Photography © says:

Beautiful colors and slow shutter effects, congratulations!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

wattsbw2004 says:

Very nice capture. Me being from San Antonio I look forward to making a trip up there this month to try out my new camera. Oh thats cool how you just posted this image today and it's already on the front of the explore page.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

B4uWerePunk says:

this is amazing!!! lovely colors
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

pictophobia says:

awesome shot
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

stellar63max66 says:

Wow...wow...wow!! Gorgeous shot ~ would love to be there up close and personal!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

snapshots_4a_shutterbug says:

Breath taking shot, awesome work. I have enjoyed viewing your photo stream and look forward to seeing more of your amazing photography. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Blu3_sky777 says:

this is so beautiful!
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Mundomatic says:

Stunning.
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GAry.Photography says:

amazing scene....
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Stevacek says:

Stunning shot Trey - this is the kind of place I dream about visiting....
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

dominiqs says:

gorgeous!
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Deep North, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Samurai Blur says:

Once again, you amaze us all.. great shot!
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AndreS - says:

Nice colors, and cool place.

Nice Take ;D
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Nicola since 1972 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called High Quality - Full HD Wallpapers, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Anton Jenkins says:

Awesome capture! The aqua blue is beautiful.

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ~Envy of Flickr!~ (INVITED Photos Only! Please), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

it s that imaginary land! fiercely Pro shot
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chris.cler says:

Great shot!
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Chemophilic says:

Surreal landscape!

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i didn't mean to go to Stoke says:

Almost reversed colours
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Denis Collette...!!! says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Moulin Rouge - Invite Only (+15 FAVES), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

To Heaven... wow...!!!
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K. Shreesh says:

Beautiful Shot...!!
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StuCkCaRBoy says:

What a blue !!!!! Wonderful color !!!

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Elsa Prinsessa says:

Now that's a familiar sight ;)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Luis Eduardo _ says:

Love the photo it rocks
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ari_cristina says:

just great!!!
congradulations!
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pradyot says:

wow! really amazing... no wonder it made to "explore" in a day!
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chrisaphoto says:

oh wow, this is amazing. an instant fav.

and congrats on explore!
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Guav says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Dark Days, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Love, Jasmine says:

this is exquisite !
where did you take this ?
amazing :]
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Salva del Saz says:

Fabulous, ... out of this world!
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Jishnu Nandy says:

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

Beautiful Capture!!
Great Work!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul Sears Photography says:

wow, just amazing!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Werd5150 says:

are you sure thats not a reflection of the sky, and HDR making the clousd look grey?

hahaha im kidding dude..

thats a pretty crazy blue color!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

DeDaniel says:

Wow, what a place...quite amazing!
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Michael in Flagstaff, Arizona says:

Beautiful. Everything about this is perfect.
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* Rhonda * says:

Wow.. amazing
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As eye see it now says:

Very cool!! I love this blue.
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a wonder!
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Gregorio S. says:

This shot is amazing. I love the hue of the blue. I am envious of the places that you get to travel. Keep up the good work.
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Dak Rantau says:

surreal beautiful serene
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/\ltus says:

This is one seriously cool shot; well done!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

dcfups says:

you are th most amazing photographer!
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GôDiNô (away for sometimes) says:

Incredible neon glowing water!
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digitallinks says:

WOW.... well done!
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Irishphotographer says:

interesting tones well done
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Me despido! Gracias a todos! [deleted] says:

Interesante!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

deyma says:

Amazing colors ....Beautiful Capture....
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merry.happy [deleted] says:

spectacular capture.
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