The Last Remains Of Winter
by Soon the snow will leave the mountains and the transition period of spring will begin, which at first is rather colorless until the mountain slopes …
Tag: photo notes
There are many memories that come to mind when looking at pictures. These are memories of the place, the weather, the company and the mood. Here we share these memories that come to mind.
300 Articles About Iceland
This article is number 300 since we started writing again on icelandinfocus.com in October 2019. We make one requirement when writing an article and that …
9 Unforgettable Places and 9 Unforgettable Memories
Most people who travel to Iceland visit at least the famous golden circle to see Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir and Thingvellir. These places are each completely …
Magnificent Westfjords Are About To Be Discovered
The Westfjords are about to be discovered. Recently there was news that Lonely Planet considers the Westfjords to be one of the top regional destinations …
A Formal Request For The Icelandic Spring
Once again, the days are cooling down after a few days of warmth and rain and it is blowing from the north giving you a …
The Icelandic Hut On The Heath In The Westfjords
Those who drive over the mountain road Steingrimsfjardarheidi know the old hut at the top of the mountain road. When the old hut appears, the …
Driving Through The Icelandic Town Borgarnes And Down Memory Lane
Every traveller driving from Reykjavik to the west and north of Iceland or to the Westfjords will have to drive through the village Borgarnes. And …
Iceland Westfjords: Pink Skies, Shadows and Sunshine
This has been an incredible day after an amazing week. The week started with heavy snowfall and strong winds, then it started to cool down …
Short Summer Moment
Summer is here and it is visible everywhere you look. Places that were gray a few weeks ago are now green, yellow and blue. That …
Perfect Midnight
It is a privilege to watch my home fjord all year long and experience the seasons with all kinds of weather changing and transforming the …
Summer Has Arrived In The Westfjords
The summer has arrived in the Westfjords. It is the time when the mountain hills are almost green, most of the snow melted and the …
Hiking Along Waterfall
Buna river is a local waterfall in Skutulsfjörður. It is, as many of the small waterfalls in our fjords, magnificent in spring and modest in …
The Perfect Moment with Two Magnificent Scenic Views
It is always fascinating to see the elements of nature at play in the springtime. This day we noticed a small creek had turned into …
Magnificent Morning and Afternoon
Driving from Isafjordur to Patreksfjordur in the Westfjords is always a fascinating journey. That morning and afternoon was magnificent. The Dynjandi waterfall is a magnet. …
Summer Arriving With A Delay
The forecast is a little bit chilly for the next few days, at least in the northern and north-west part of Iceland. We have to …
Raven Feast On Shore
The photo shows brutal survival. The raven is eating a mouse while the other is watching the feast. The photo also shows nature in its …
Golden Midnight Sun
The midnight sun is sometimes out of this world in Iceland. Just like that midnight a few days ago. Watching the sun slowly disappear behind …
The Southern Valley
The Southern Valley (Syðridalur) near Bolungarvik is a gem of a valley no matter what time of year. This photo was taken a few years …
Surreal Thingvellir
Things are pretty surreal these days because of the virus, but sometimes they are shocking too just like we experienced when we recently visited Thingvellir. …
Suddenly Skate Fjord
Driving from Isafjordur to Reykjavik or vice versa you have to drive the fjord Skate Fjord (Skötufjörður). The fjord is mostly deserted. The fjord is …