While visiting Iceland, I saw a spectacular photo of Reykjavik, shot from a high position. I knew I had to figure out how to take a similar photo. Fortunately, the solution was just a block away from my rental apartment. On a clear, sunny day, I was able to capture this view of Reykjavik from … Read more
Strokkur Geyser at Geysir Hot Springs in Iceland is the most active geyser in the park, erupting every few minutes. Occasionally it reaches heights of 120 feet, but on average the height of the spout ranges from 30-60 feet. It was bitterly cold on the day I visited, with high winds ragind down from the … Read more
The Pond in Reykjavik (Tjörnin to Icelanders) is a shallow lagoon that provides a lovely view toward the city. It is also a perfect setting for numerous sculptures that line its shores, like this bronze man on a bench. The development of Reykjavik began on the land between the lake and the North Atlantic coastline, … Read more
The pilot announced the weather as we landed in Reykjavik, Iceland: grey, rainy, and 38 degrees Fahrenheit. I grimaced briefly, then zipped my sweatshirt jacket up to my chin and headed for the bus that would drop me off at the Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon…to go swimming! Never a fan of cold weather, I was … Read more
Blesi and Fata geysers at Geysir Hot Springs in Iceland. Blesi, the deep azure blue hot springs at the left is the cooler of the two. It rarely erupts these days. Fata (right), the hotter of the two, still erupts occasionally, producing a diagonal spout that continues for an extraordinarily long period of time. The … Read more
