Despite the harsh weather, Iceland harbors life amidst picturesque waterfalls, mountains, and glaciers—truly a photographer’s dream. This was my first genuine foray into landscape photography, and this trip inspired me to dive deeper into long exposures.

Skogafoss waterfall
Roaring torrents of water create double rainbows at Skógafoss. D750, 16-35 f/4G @ 16mm, f/6.3, ISO 200, 1/200s.
Eyafjallajokull over a farm
Eyjafjallajökull, the famous tongue-twister mountain, hides behind clouds as it looms over a farm dappled in sunlight. D750, 105 f/2.8G, f/9, ISO 100, 1/250s.
Bird at Jokulsarlon
A bird glides over broken blue ice at Jökulsárlón. D750, 105 f/2.8G, f/3.2, ISO 100, 1/2500s.
Winding road and mountain ridges
The winding Hringvegur (“ring road”) weaves its way through some mist-veiled ridges in the distance. Panorama of three images, D750, 105 f/2.8G, f/7.1, ISO 100, 1/200s.
Dettifoss waterfall
Raging water crashes down Dettifoss, said to be the second most powerful waterfall in Europe. D750, 16-35 f/4G @ 16mm, f/7.1, ISO 100, 1/100s.
Dynjandi waterfall
Water gently flows down the steps of Dynjandi. D750, 16-35 f/4G @ 16mm, f/22, ISO 50, 1/2s.
Reflection of Kirkjufell
The most photographed mountain in Iceland, Kirkjufell, casts a clear reflection. D750, 16-35 f/4G @ 20mm, f/7.1, ISO 100, 1/125s.