Photo's of Iceland
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A view of the landscape north of Reykjavik. |
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Volcanic terrain north of Borgarnes. | ||
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Godafoss, or "Waterfall of the Gods" just east of Akureyri. | ||
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Lava Flows near Lake Myvatn | ||
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A flock of Swans on Lake Myvatn | ||
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Thermal feature near Reykjahlio. Also the site of Geothermal energy production. | ||
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Viti expolsion crater. Part of the Krafla caldera. | ||
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Dettifoss, the largest waterfall in Europe. | ||
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The Canyon below Dettifoss flowing to the north | ||
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View of the Ring Road in northeastern Iceland. Although well maintained, approximately 25% of the road was unpaved at the time of our trip. | ||
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Icelandic sheep are a constant roadside attraction in a nation where sheep out number humans. |
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The north eastern section of the Ring Road is the most remote and desolate segment of the road. Starkly beautiful, it is probably the most barren and lifeless place I have encountered in North America or Europe. |
