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Tropical?
Where do you think this beautiful beach might be? With its blue sea and sky, clean white sands and peaceful tranquillity, surely this must be Tahiti, Grenada or Antigua.
Nope.
This is West Beach in Berneray (Beàrnaraigh), Sound of Harris, Outer Hebrides of #Scotland.
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Tropical?
Where do you think this beautiful beach might be? With its blue sea and sky, clean white sands and peaceful tranquillity, surely this must be Tahiti, Grenada or Antigua.
Nope.
This is West Beach in Berneray (Beàrnaraigh), Sound of Harris, Outer Hebrides of #Scotland.
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With Love From Mars on Valentine's Day
This 2008 image is from the Mars Global Surveyor's Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC), with resolutions ranging from ~2 to ~15 meters/pixel. They are from the MOC Decompressed Standard Data Product (DSDP) Archive, produced at Malin Space Science Systems, and released on CD-ROM and the Web by NASA's Planetary Data System (PDS).
https://www.msss.com/msss_images/2009/02/13/index.htmlTip o' the hat to all at NASA, lang may yer lum reek.
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With Love From Mars on Valentine's Day
This 2008 image is from the Mars Global Surveyor's Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC), with resolutions ranging from ~2 to ~15 meters/pixel. They are from the MOC Decompressed Standard Data Product (DSDP) Archive, produced at Malin Space Science Systems, and released on CD-ROM and the Web by NASA's Planetary Data System (PDS).
https://www.msss.com/msss_images/2009/02/13/index.htmlTip o' the hat to all at NASA, lang may yer lum reek.
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Queen Of Icelandic Mountains
This is Herðubreið, literally "broad-shouldered," a steep-sided volcano formed when lava erupted through thick ice.
Tuyas like this are rare worldwide, only found in areas covered by glaciers and with active volcanism at the same time.At 1,682 meters (5518’) Herðubreið is the 6th tallest peak in Iceland and is called the "national mountain."
Ódáðahraun lava field in Þingeyjarsveit, eastern #Iceland.
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Queen Of Icelandic Mountains
This is Herðubreið, literally "broad-shouldered," a steep-sided volcano formed when lava erupted through thick ice.
Tuyas like this are rare worldwide, only found in areas covered by glaciers and with active volcanism at the same time.At 1,682 meters (5518’) Herðubreið is the 6th tallest peak in Iceland and is called the "national mountain."
Ódáðahraun lava field in Þingeyjarsveit, eastern #Iceland.
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The Jewel Of #Iceland
One of the many attractions of the country, Jökulsárlón ("Glacier River Lagoon") on a particularly gorgeous November afternoon proves once again why it's just so unforgettable.
Öræfajökull volcano with the 2059m/6755ft high peak of Sveinstindur in the middle. Hrútárjökull and Fjallsjökull glaciers are dropping from the centre and towards the viewer.
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The Jewel Of #Iceland
One of the many attractions of the country, Jökulsárlón ("Glacier River Lagoon") on a particularly gorgeous November afternoon proves once again why it's just so unforgettable.
Öræfajökull volcano with the 2059m/6755ft high peak of Sveinstindur in the middle. Hrútárjökull and Fjallsjökull glaciers are dropping from the centre and towards the viewer.
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Sand Snakes
Crossing Austurfljót river in Hornafjörður south-eastern #Iceland, and a powerful windstorm is ruffling the surface of the shallow water.
Sand snakes are created when strong wind currents carry particles across the ground surface in a stream. Cars are frequently blown off the road here during high winds. Icelandic storm Diddú in 2015 had wind speeds measured at 72.6 m/s (261 km/h, 162 mph.)
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Sand Snakes
Crossing Austurfljót river in Hornafjörður south-eastern #Iceland, and a powerful windstorm is ruffling the surface of the shallow water.
Sand snakes are created when strong wind currents carry particles across the ground surface in a stream. Cars are frequently blown off the road here during high winds. Icelandic storm Diddú in 2015 had wind speeds measured at 72.6 m/s (261 km/h, 162 mph.)
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Outwash Plain
This expanse of sand holds a secret. If one of the volcanoes beneath the eastern glaciers has an attack of gas (a volcanic subglacial eruption) it can cause what's known as a jökulhlaup - an outburst flood of hot water and rocks that can reach a peak flow of 3000 m³/s and last for days.
When it's over, just sediment remains.Jökulsá í Lóni - glacier river in reservoir - in south-eastern #Iceland.
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Outwash Plain
This expanse of sand holds a secret. If one of the volcanoes beneath the eastern glaciers has an attack of gas (a volcanic subglacial eruption) it can cause what's known as a jökulhlaup - an outburst flood of hot water and rocks that can reach a peak flow of 3000 m³/s and last for days.
When it's over, just sediment remains.Jökulsá í Lóni - glacier river in reservoir - in south-eastern #Iceland.
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Boat Wake
Crossing a glacial lagoon at sunset I was fascinated by the reflections and colours, as well as the majesty of the cyan ice face before us.
Simply magical.Fjallsárlón lake and Fjallsjökull #glacier in Hornafjörður, south-eastern #Iceland.
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Boat Wake
Crossing a glacial lagoon at sunset I was fascinated by the reflections and colours, as well as the majesty of the cyan ice face before us.
Simply magical.Fjallsárlón lake and Fjallsjökull #glacier in Hornafjörður, south-eastern #Iceland.
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Edge Of The Ice
A February day at the lake and, for now, the slightly warmer water at one end is keeping the ice at bay.
This eutrophic body of water is Mývatn, literally "midge lake." The Icelandic black flies hatch in irritatingly enormous numbers in late summer but are quite harmless.
The mountain is Vindbelgjarfjall (524 m / 1720 ft)
Skútustaðahreppur in north-eastern #Iceland.
(𝙎𝙠𝙤𝙤-𝘵𝘦-𝘴𝘵𝘢-𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘳-𝘩𝘳𝘳𝘦-𝘱𝘳𝘳)#FarAwayFriday #DailyPhoto #WeatherPhotography #LandscapePhotography
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Edge Of The Ice
A February day at the lake and, for now, the slightly warmer water at one end is keeping the ice at bay.
This eutrophic body of water is Mývatn, literally "midge lake." The Icelandic black flies hatch in irritatingly enormous numbers in late summer but are quite harmless.
The mountain is Vindbelgjarfjall (524 m / 1720 ft)
Skútustaðahreppur in north-eastern #Iceland.
(𝙎𝙠𝙤𝙤-𝘵𝘦-𝘴𝘵𝘢-𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘳-𝘩𝘳𝘳𝘦-𝘱𝘳𝘳)#FarAwayFriday #DailyPhoto #WeatherPhotography #LandscapePhotography
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That's Gneiss
A beautiful July day at the Butt* of Lewis lighthouse, and we marvelled at these lovely rock formations.
I'm a very amateur geologist but I've been told that this is Lewisian gneiss - pronounced "nice" - and is quite widespread in the north-west of #Scotland and particularly in the #OuterHebrides where this was taken.* Stop sniggering at the back of the room, I see you 😉 😆
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That's Gneiss
A beautiful July day at the Butt* of Lewis lighthouse, and we marvelled at these lovely rock formations.
I'm a very amateur geologist but I've been told that this is Lewisian gneiss - pronounced "nice" - and is quite widespread in the north-west of #Scotland and particularly in the #OuterHebrides where this was taken.* Stop sniggering at the back of the room, I see you 😉 😆
#DailyPhoto #FarAwayFriday #WeatherPhotography #LandscapePhotography
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Desert In Winter
The Highlands of #Iceland in November and the volcanic sands are frosted.
The distant mountain is Herðubreið, 1677 metres tall, a textbook example of a tuya which is a flat-topped, steep-sided volcano that formed when lava erupted through a thick ice sheet.
This desert is named Ódáðahraun.
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Desert In Winter
The Highlands of #Iceland in November and the volcanic sands are frosted.
The distant mountain is Herðubreið, 1677 metres tall, a textbook example of a tuya which is a flat-topped, steep-sided volcano that formed when lava erupted through a thick ice sheet.
This desert is named Ódáðahraun.
#DailyPhoto #FarAwayFriday #WeatherPhotography #LandscapePhotography
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Daybreak Glacier
Having seen (and danced beneath) the aurora for the first time the previous night, I awoke very early with great excitement and realised that the day was dawning colourfully.
Dressed warmly and with camera in hand, I was outside at 6am, and so glad that I was.This is Fláajökull, the "Sloping glacier," at 7am on a September morning. Hornafjörður in south-eastern #Iceland.
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Daybreak Glacier
Having seen (and danced beneath) the aurora for the first time the previous night, I awoke very early with great excitement and realised that the day was dawning colourfully.
Dressed warmly and with camera in hand, I was outside at 6am, and so glad that I was.This is Fláajökull, the "Sloping glacier," at 7am on a September morning. Hornafjörður in south-eastern #Iceland.
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Complementary Colours
The cold cyan of the early morning contrasts with the orange tints of the rising sun. Mist clings to the slopes of Búlandstindur, and the waters of the fjord have a fragile ice crust at the shores.
Mid-November, 10am: Berufjörður in eastern #iceland
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Complementary Colours
The cold cyan of the early morning contrasts with the orange tints of the rising sun. Mist clings to the slopes of Búlandstindur, and the waters of the fjord have a fragile ice crust at the shores.
Mid-November, 10am: Berufjörður in eastern #iceland
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In Summer And In Winter
This is lovely Fláajökull, the "Sloping Glacier" in south-eastern #Iceland.
This creeping glacier is an outlet from Vatnajökull, and reached its maximum expansion in ≈ 1894. It has receded ≈ 2 km (1.25 mi) during the last 100 years, leaving a glacial lagoon at its snout.
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In Summer And In Winter
This is lovely Fláajökull, the "Sloping Glacier" in south-eastern #Iceland.
This creeping glacier is an outlet from Vatnajökull, and reached its maximum expansion in ≈ 1894. It has receded ≈ 2 km (1.25 mi) during the last 100 years, leaving a glacial lagoon at its snout.
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Home Of The Winds
February, and a farm nestles at the foot of Hlíðarfjall. This 1116m/3660ft high mountain is better known from the other side as it stands above Akureyri, and contains the ski slopes.
Vindheimar in Þelamörk, north-eastern #Iceland.
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Home Of The Winds
February, and a farm nestles at the foot of Hlíðarfjall. This 1116m/3660ft high mountain is better known from the other side as it stands above Akureyri, and contains the ski slopes.
Vindheimar in Þelamörk, north-eastern #Iceland.
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Black Beauty
The volcanic sands of Reynisfjara, near Vík í Mýrdal in southern #Iceland.
This strand regularly features in lists of "World's Top Beaches" due to its cleanliness, water quality and sheer loveliness.
If it was rated for swimming and sunbathing, it would get 0/10 every time!The basalt stump in the centre is Arnardrangur (Eagle Rock) and in the distance are the famous Reynisdrangar.
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Black Beauty
The volcanic sands of Reynisfjara, near Vík í Mýrdal in southern #Iceland.
This strand regularly features in lists of "World's Top Beaches" due to its cleanliness, water quality and sheer loveliness.
If it was rated for swimming and sunbathing, it would get 0/10 every time!The basalt stump in the centre is Arnardrangur (Eagle Rock) and in the distance are the famous Reynisdrangar.
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Glacial Reflection
A sunset boat ride across Fjallsárlón lagoon, towards the snout of Fjallsjökull glacier.
The mountain on the left is Ærfjall (407m/1335ft) and the hook-shaped tongue on the left is Hrútárjökull - the 'Ram Glacier'.
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Glacial Reflection
A sunset boat ride across Fjallsárlón lagoon, towards the snout of Fjallsjökull glacier.
The mountain on the left is Ærfjall (407m/1335ft) and the hook-shaped tongue on the left is Hrútárjökull - the 'Ram Glacier'.
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Floating Islands
July: This is Hvalfjörður* in western #Iceland. What looks like an island in the fjord is actually a spit of land curving away from the viewpoint.
In the background is Skarðsheiði mountain range, with Skarðshyrna on the left.
* ≈𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡-𝘧𝘺𝘰𝘳-𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘳
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Floating Islands
July: This is Hvalfjörður* in western #Iceland. What looks like an island in the fjord is actually a spit of land curving away from the viewpoint.
In the background is Skarðsheiði mountain range, with Skarðshyrna on the left.
* ≈𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡-𝘧𝘺𝘰𝘳-𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘳
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Blue On Blue
February: The frozen surface of Héraðsvötn river reflecting the cold blue sky above.
Skagafjörður in north-eastern #Iceland.
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Blue On Blue
February: The frozen surface of Héraðsvötn river reflecting the cold blue sky above.
Skagafjörður in north-eastern #Iceland.
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Dunder And Blixem
Reindeer are not native to #Iceland. They were imported from Norway during the 18th century to create stock agriculture in the country.
These attempts seemed to fail as most of the animals couldn't tolerate the harsh weather conditions and limited food supply and they were assumed extinct, until a herd of roughly 100 was spotted in the east.
As of today, there are about 7000 reindeer in Iceland.
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Dunder And Blixem
Reindeer are not native to #Iceland. They were imported from Norway during the 18th century to create stock agriculture in the country.
These attempts seemed to fail as most of the animals couldn't tolerate the harsh weather conditions and limited food supply and they were assumed extinct, until a herd of roughly 100 was spotted in the east.
As of today, there are about 7000 reindeer in Iceland.
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Edge Of The Ice
Late February at midday, and the lake water is warm enough to stay partially liquid.
This is Mývatn in Skútustaðahreppur, north-eastern #Iceland. It's surrounded by - and contains - what are known as rootless cones, volcanic landforms without an actual vent below. These were probably caused by steam explosions when lava covered the wetlands.
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Edge Of The Ice
Late February at midday, and the lake water is warm enough to stay partially liquid.
This is Mývatn in Skútustaðahreppur, north-eastern #Iceland. It's surrounded by - and contains - what are known as rootless cones, volcanic landforms without an actual vent below. These were probably caused by steam explosions when lava covered the wetlands.
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50% Cloud
We thought that we were unlikely to see the green dancer that night because of the weather.
We were wrong.
Egilsstaðir in eastern #Iceland.
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50% Cloud
We thought that we were unlikely to see the green dancer that night because of the weather.
We were wrong.
Egilsstaðir in eastern #Iceland.
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Lava Spire
This is Hraundrangi (1114m/3655ft) in Öxnadalur, Hörgársveit in north-eastern #Iceland, on a cold and misty December day.
Its unusually sharp point - less than 0.5m² (5.4ft²) at the top - with the rest of the ridge is all that remains after much of the original mountain, Háafjall, collapsed in a rockslide centuries ago.
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Lava Spire
This is Hraundrangi (1114m/3655ft) in Öxnadalur, Hörgársveit in north-eastern #Iceland, on a cold and misty December day.
Its unusually sharp point - less than 0.5m² (5.4ft²) at the top - with the rest of the ridge is all that remains after much of the original mountain, Háafjall, collapsed in a rockslide centuries ago.
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Freeze Frame
March: Sunbeams slice through the bitterly cold air to touch the hill tops.
Close to Haukadalur in Bláskógabyggð, south-western central #Iceland.
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Freeze Frame
March: Sunbeams slice through the bitterly cold air to touch the hill tops.
Close to Haukadalur in Bláskógabyggð, south-western central #Iceland.
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Big Blue Bursting Bubble
The shot that every visitor waits for!
Strokkur ("Churn") is a fountain-type geyser in Haukadalur geothermal area, SW #Iceland. It typically erupts every 6-10 minutes and its usual height is 15-20 metres (49-66 ft), although it can sometimes reach up to 40 m (130 ft) high.
Minerals which were dissolved in the water have gradually created friable siliceous sinter around it, known as geyserite.
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Big Blue Bursting Bubble
The shot that every visitor waits for!
Strokkur ("Churn") is a fountain-type geyser in Haukadalur geothermal area, SW #Iceland. It typically erupts every 6-10 minutes and its usual height is 15-20 metres (49-66 ft), although it can sometimes reach up to 40 m (130 ft) high.
Minerals which were dissolved in the water have gradually created friable siliceous sinter around it, known as geyserite.
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Wilderness Morning
Early November, 10:30 am.
Heading towards Flateyjardalsheiði in a SuperJeep with a guide, to a place where there are no roads, no bridges across the rivers, no inhabited buildings and no other people. At this time of year even the sheep have gone, only the Arctic foxes remain on the ground and leave tracks in the snow.
Þingeyjarsveit in north-eastern #Iceland.
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Wilderness Morning
Early November, 10:30 am.
Heading towards Flateyjardalsheiði in a SuperJeep with a guide, to a place where there are no roads, no bridges across the rivers, no inhabited buildings and no other people. At this time of year even the sheep have gone, only the Arctic foxes remain on the ground and leave tracks in the snow.
Þingeyjarsveit in north-eastern #Iceland.
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The Road Down To The Water
February, and a beautiful but very cold day driving along the edge of Skagafjörður fjord. The island is Drangey and it's tiny companion - just visible to its left - is Kerling.
Höfðaströnd, north-western #Iceland.
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The Road Down To The Water
February, and a beautiful but very cold day driving along the edge of Skagafjörður fjord. The island is Drangey and it's tiny companion - just visible to its left - is Kerling.
Höfðaströnd, north-western #Iceland.
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Before The Ice
Farm buildings look tiny in comparison with the glacier sweeping down to ground level.
A warm day in September, Fláajökull glacier in Hornafjörður, south-eastern #Iceland.
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Before The Ice
Farm buildings look tiny in comparison with the glacier sweeping down to ground level.
A warm day in September, Fláajökull glacier in Hornafjörður, south-eastern #Iceland.
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Glacier Sunbeams
August, 8:30pm on a warm and lovely evening. The cloud has hung over the glaciers for most of the day and, as the sun begins to set, the beams are highlighted by the mist.
Hálsatindur and Fláajökull, Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, south-eastern #Iceland.
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Glacier Sunbeams
August, 8:30pm on a warm and lovely evening. The cloud has hung over the glaciers for most of the day and, as the sun begins to set, the beams are highlighted by the mist.
Hálsatindur and Fláajökull, Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, south-eastern #Iceland.
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Hat And Scarf
In the south-east of #Iceland lie 20 km (12.5 miles) of the almost flat outwash plains of Skeiðarársandur and the mostly wet river delta Núpsvötn.
Strong winds from the southern seas crossed these flats and struck the flat face of Lómagnúpur, 671 m (2200 ft) tall.
The result was this; stacked lenticular clouds forming in layers around and above the mountain.Please read the ALT tag for more.
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Hat And Scarf
In the south-east of #Iceland lie 20 km (12.5 miles) of the almost flat outwash plains of Skeiðarársandur and the mostly wet river delta Núpsvötn.
Strong winds from the southern seas crossed these flats and struck the flat face of Lómagnúpur, 671 m (2200 ft) tall.
The result was this; stacked lenticular clouds forming in layers around and above the mountain.Please read the ALT tag for more.
@photography#DailyPhoto #FarAwayFriday #WeatherPhotography #LandscapePhotography