Iceland collection
p.1 #1Iceland collection
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These are some of my favorites from 2012-2017 or so. I left out the iconic shots as we've all seen them.
From my first trip -- I'd never done any night photography let alone auroras.
Ice by Jokulsarlon lagoon
sunrise at jokulsarlon
Storkonufell from Innri-Enstrua
Landamannalauger with moonrise
somewhere in the highlands
Aurora at Jokulsarlon
Geothermal area outside of Myvatn
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Nov 18, 2025 at 03:55 PM
p.1 #3Iceland collection
Amazing collection of artistic and aesthetic photography - apex of landscape photo
Nov 18, 2025 at 05:10 PM
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Thanks, Jung. Having a diverse group of photographers is stimulating to look beyond the classic shots.
Nov 18, 2025 at 05:22 PM
p.1 #8Iceland collection
Thanks.
I went with a guide, that way we could go to privately owned areas, like the geothermal area outsid of Myvatn and he (also a photographer) knew where to go & when to be there. It wasn't a "stand here & shoot this" kind of tour. He'd drop us off, give us options, tell us when to meet back at the van (he had search & rescue experience), then we'd usually have to wait at least 45' for the straggler to rejoin us; The 1st guide was an American who'd never been to Iceland before, didn't even go there early to scout or figureout how to get gas -- that's when I decided it was better to go with an Icelandic guide who was a photographer. It takes me at least 3 trips to an area to figure out where/when I want to be there, so it's just more economical to go with a good guide.
I went with a guide, that way we could go to privately owned areas, like the geothermal area outsid of Myvatn and he (also a photographer) knew where to go & when to be there. It wasn't a "stand here & shoot this" kind of tour. He'd drop us off, give us options, tell us when to meet back at the van (he had search & rescue experience), then we'd usually have to wait at least 45' for the straggler to rejoin us; The 1st guide was an American who'd never been to Iceland before, didn't even go there early to scout or figureout how to get gas -- that's when I decided it was better to go with an Icelandic guide who was a photographer. It takes me at least 3 trips to an area to figure out where/when I want to be there, so it's just more economical to go with a good guide.
Nov 18, 2025 at 08:43 PM
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I think it's quite different from when I went. Even from 2013 to 2017, areas had been trampled: the moss that is so amazing was pretty much dead from photographers (there was one high profile gal with red hair who photographed herself lying on the moss, not realizing that she was tearing it up by the roots & would take years, if not decades to recover), as well as tourists who rented vehicles & drove off of the designated roads, doing damage that would take 50 years to recover and others killed sheep & put them in the trunks of their rented vehicles (yes, really!). Fortunately, people were filming everything with their phones, so miscreants were identified. So, yes, go, but be decent human beings. End of rant.
Nov 18, 2025 at 08:51 PM
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p.1 #11Iceland collection
Beautiful work Monika! The Landamannalauger shot is my favorite.
Nov 19, 2025 at 06:09 AM
p.1 #12Iceland collection
A veritable rainbow of color, Monika, great captures!
Douglas
Douglas
Nov 19, 2025 at 07:35 AM
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These are just incredible, Monika. Love #1 but #2 stole my heart!
Nov 19, 2025 at 08:04 AM
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Thanks, Al. The 3-legged ice creature was pretty special.
Nov 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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amellice wrote:
Amazing shots Monica, congrats.
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guidostow wrote:
Beautiful work Monika! The Landamannalauger shot is my favorite.
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douter wrote:
A veritable rainbow of color, Monika, great captures!
Douglas
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The Rat wrote:
These are all phenomenal shots. Voted!
Thanks, everyone!
Amazing shots Monica, congrats.
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guidostow wrote:
Beautiful work Monika! The Landamannalauger shot is my favorite.
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douter wrote:
A veritable rainbow of color, Monika, great captures!
Douglas
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The Rat wrote:
These are all phenomenal shots. Voted!
Thanks, everyone!
Nov 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Monika, I’ve come back to enjoy your images again, and I’m even more impressed this time around. You have managed to provide a fresh feeling vision of an area that often feels cliche (to me). It would be hard to pick a favorite, each one is compelling in different ways. This is Thread of the Week material for sure and I voted.
Nov 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Wow!! Incredible set Monica. The first drew me into it's aurora abstract perfection, but the second is my favorite - minimalist beauty. The Landamannalauger captures what I had hoped to get, but the weather nixed our plans to camp there. Thanks for sharing large versions to enjoy. 
Nov 19, 2025 at 01:12 PM
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great collection, Monica. I ca see it was a good trip
Bob
Bob
Nov 19, 2025 at 01:29 PM
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Thanks, Ross. Frankly, even though the famous/cliche compositions are that for a reason, I get bored with them!
Nov 19, 2025 at 07:10 PM