Iceland is the home to many spectacular waterfalls, due to the North atlantic which produces rain and snow; and a near-Artic location which gave rise to the many glaciers which melt and feed many rivers during summer. During my last trip to Iceland, I managed to visit and photograph a few of them. Godafoss (Goðafoss)… Continue reading Waterfalls of Iceland
Month: January 2016
Steve McCurry: The Iconic Photographs
Steve McCurry is most known for his 1984 photograph of an Afghan girl with haunting green eyes and red headscarf that appeared on the June 1985 issue of the National Geographic Magazine. The acclaimed National Geographic photographer has been to many places, covering international conflict and documenting ancient traditions and vanishing cultures and heritage. As… Continue reading Steve McCurry: The Iconic Photographs
Jökulsárlón—Picturesque Glacial Lagoon In Iceland
One of the most beautiful sights in Iceland is Jökulsárlón, a glacial lake in southern Iceland on the edge of the Vatnajökull National Park. The lagoon has been featured in movies such as Die Another Day, A View to a Kill, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Batman Begins. It also made the news when a new… Continue reading Jökulsárlón—Picturesque Glacial Lagoon In Iceland
Watching the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) For the First Time In Iceland
Iceland—The land of fire and ice, with its stunning and largely untouched landscape, is a dream destination for many landscape photographers, myself included. It is also featured in several movies and TV shows like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Game of Thrones and even the latest Star Wars: A Force Awakens! Of course, Iceland… Continue reading Watching the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) For the First Time In Iceland