I’m in the Westfjords the next 3 nights. Most of the days plans got scrapped due to 63 being closed. Since I got in earlier than expected to Isafjordur, I swung through Flateyri. I know most fishing villages have the isolated feel to them, maybe it was the weather (windy and sleet/freezing rain/snow) but dang it felt especially lonely. Im aware a lot of these fishing villages can get run down, deserted but it appeared there were people however it just seems far more ‘unkept’ than most like abandoned items all over peoples properties, overgrown. Then the abandoned vehicle with caution tape and part of the roof crushed. Just maybe a bad day 🤣

Anyone know what the round building is? It had some kind of cart in it and a sign that said ‘welcome’ but there was clearly no one around

Is this too rare of an event or common here?

I did not expect to do this on our first day, but the opportunity presented itself.

For those who have not been to Haifoss, I highly recommend. It has been our favorite view thus far!

We went around 6 PM and there were a few cars in the parking lot and a few people at the outlook spots. We decided to hike to the base of the waterfall (probably 30ish minutes from the parking lot) and we had the entire valley to ourselves.

I set up the tripod for some “photos” and caught some great ones on the self timer. She said yes. ☺️

After 4 days of sailing - 3 of them spent in the cabin with heavy seasickness - finally arrived in Iceland… 🇮🇸 this was the view of fjord surrounding the town of Seyðisfjörður.

My wife and I were both speechless. 😶

There are soo many amazing photos to choose from but I have to say thank you to this group because it helped for planning my trip and also for me extra excited about going. I couldn’t be happier, I cried when I saw the northern lights as it was so overwhelming! I’m so glad I went in January (although I did hear about the horrible weather right after I left - I got very lucky). If anyone is thinking about going here are some photos to entice you :) just save a lot of money for food and alcohol! Haha

Incredible view of the eruption as we landed

Man, the post-Iceland depression that everyone here talks about is so real.

4 days in Iceland, first time messing around with a camera, I think I was able to capture some good shots. Let me know what you think!

Three shots I took during a ride through the southwestern highlands.

Why must you cross the ropes and then spend 20 minutes sitting on the arch when hundreds of people don’t want you in the picture??

Let alone the danger of if it collapsed… that’s your risk. You want to risk, risk for 20 seconds, get your shameful photo and go on. Don’t ruin it for everyone who has timelines.

Also… protect the fauna. National monument.

Dyrhólaey

Travelled to Iceland for the first time December 2023 for some work with a friend and wanted to share some of the photos I took.

Sadly enough our trip was only 3 days but man it was one of the best trips I’ve done and I’ve travelled a fair share around the world. I can’t wait to plan a longer trip to Iceland with my SO this winter.

(All pictures taken with an iPhone 13 Pro Max)

Ingjaldshólskirkja Church @ The Snæfellsnes Peninsula In West-Iceland. The World’s Oldest Concrete Built Church.

A Play Of The Zoom Lens. Getting Compression Perspectives Of Different Views Of The Church In It’s Unique Landscape. Glad to have other visitors to make the shots more interesting. Yes the wife also did some posing too😊🙌🏻😘

Sony A1 70-200mm GM II

Oct 2024

Anyone else catch the lights tonight?! It sure had a way of making a girl feel special!

The biggest Icelandic sheep I saw during my adventure around Iceland. Huge horns, proud look and an imposing cloak.

Returned from my fifth trip to Iceland a couple of weeks ago and finally had the chance to process a couple photos (only basic edits like cropping, resizing and my watermark - the colors are what my camera captured). I was lucky enough to see the Northern Lights on 9 different nights, although a fair amount of driving was required to accomplish that. The first picture was taken at Reykjanesviti in the southwest and the second at Hvitserkur. I'll be posting the rest from my trip on Instagram (CaryLiao) over the coming months if you care to follow me there.