Iceland’s Wild Beauty in 26 Photos

Situated between Europe and North America, in the north Atlantic Ocean and very close to the Arctic Circle, Iceland is probably the most unique and spectacular country in the world – a land of myths and strange landscapes, where nature is so wild and mysterious that it transforms farmers into poets and skeptics into believers.

A paradise for nature lovers, photographers, and travelers in search of one-of-a-kind adventures, the country abounds in epic vistas and otherworldly scenery that beckons you to explore. Sparkling waterfalls flow out of rugged lava fields, glittering glaciers stand side by side with ancient volcanoes, Northern Lights dance across the night sky, and eerie geysers erupt in the background.

Reykjavik-based Lovisa Sigurjonsdottir, who watches this spectacle of nature every day, found in photography the best way to capture the natural wonders and staggering beauty of her home country. She is a true nature lover and her Tumblr blog IcelandicPhoto reflects that though a spectacular collection of photos and personal narratives that chronicle her travels and experiences.

Take a peek into Iceland’s breathtaking, untouched nature with these fantastic landscape photos by Lovisa Sigurjonsdottir and let yourself be carried away by the wild beauty of this weird and wonderful country.

Dynjandisheidi
The Icelandic Westfjords
Reykjanes Peninsula
The Reykjanes Peninsula
Aurora Borealis
The Northern Lights
Lake Hnausapollur
Lake Hnausapollur
Gjain
Gjáin Valley
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Fjallabak Nature Reserve
The Fjallabak Nature Reserve
Sunset in Iceland
Icelandic summer night
Reynisfjara Beach
Reynisfjara Beach
Dynjandi waterfall
Dynjandi waterfall
Djúpalónssandur Beach
Djúpalónssandur Beach
Near Langjökull glacier
Near Langjökull glacier
Heimaey Island
Heimaey Island
Tindastoll Mountain
Tindastoll Mountain
Westman Islands
Westman Islands
Black sand beach
Black sand beach
Landmannalaugar
Landmannalaugar
Hveravellir
Bubbling water hole
Lake Alftavatn
Lake Alftavatn
Icelandic horses
Skagafjördur fjord
Skogafoss waterfall
Skogafoss waterfall
Glaumbær Museum
Glaumbær Museum
Rock formations in Iceland
Kálfshamarsvík
Jökulsárlón Lake
Jökulsárlón Lake
Skógafoss in winter
Skógafoss waterfall during winter
LIghthouse in Tröllaskagi
LIghthouse in Tröllaskagi peninsula