Smooth Fjords
by What a wonderful time the spring can be in Iceland. Just like yesterday. Cloudy skies and smooth ocean surface laying like a cloth of silk …
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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.
The Colors Of Spring
When the snow finally starts to melt away in the Westfjords of Iceland it reveals a whole new picture with different colors. The spring can …
Two Fabulous Fjords And The Heath In-Between
Today we finally have the feeling that spring will eventually beat this difficult winter with style. The sun started to shine, the clouds dissolved showing …
And The Wind Blows
This winter is the winter of the infinite wind. Occasionally the stillness has entered the Westfjords, but then the next day the wind starts blowing …
When Heaven And Earth Merges
Having been in the Westfjords for many years I am still always fascinated by the variations in scenery that are created by heaven and earth. …
Mountain Views On Route From Reykjavik to Borgarfjordur
It is sometimes nice to drive out of Reykjavik on a beautiful day. Once you pass by the Mosfellsbær town you get a great view …
World Of Danger And Fun
How life was easy and carefree when you were young. You were invincible and conquered every danger. You lived on the shore and with the …
The Historic Fish Shacks
The fish shacks you will see here and there when you drive around Iceland is a landmark of importance in the history of the island …
Standing In The Shadows Of Giants
Iceland is a nation of fishermen. Throughout the ages the hard working fishermen have brought food and money on the table. Oftentimes they sacrificed their …
Motherly Love And Protection
When the weather is bad and the storm rages outside a motherly love and protection is all that a child needs. That is exactly the …
Rest Stop Memories
Some places are more dear to you than others. This is one such place. It is covered with snow and at the moment is not …
Winter Sunset In Borgarnes
Borgarnes is a drive-through town. Thousands of cars drive through it every day. It is the place for refreshment and gas. But Borgarnes has more …
Icelandic Weather Transformations
The weather in Iceland is known for its transformations. One moment it is raining, then snowing and then the sky lights up with otherworldly sunshine. …
The Most Beautiful View In The World
There are places that you love and there are places that you love more and are more dear to you than other places. This is …
The Ultimate Source of Life
It is always special when the sun begins to peek over the mountains in the Westfjords. It has an alternative meaning; the darkest days are …
Westfjords Winter Salutation
After waiting all the way from Reykjavik in uncertainty about how the weather would be in Ísafjörður and the nearby fjords, this magnificent view came …
Thinking About Summer In The Midst Of Fierce Winter Storm
The weather in Iceland has been bad to say the least. If fierce bad weather and lots of snow is an indicator of global warming …
A Touch of Old And The Infinite View
When the old meets infinity with a splash of romance, the magic happens. Sometimes it’s enough to sit in front of the endless horizon and …
Treasure Shores
Iceland’s beaches are different. In the south of the country there are large black sandy beaches but in other parts of the country the beaches …
Time For Appreciation
It has been said that Christmas is a time of gratitude and there is a lot of truth in that statement. If people feel good …