A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck Mosfellsheiði today, followed by several aftershocks in the area northeast of Reykjavík. While this seismic activity is relatively minor, photographers should be aware that earthquakes in Iceland can sometimes indicate increased volcanic activity or affect access to certain areas. Mosfellsheiði is a popular area for landscape photography, offering views toward … Read more
Current weather forecasts show rain and drizzle conditions expected across most of Iceland, while the eastern regions are predicted to remain dry. This weather pattern creates distinct photography opportunities and challenges for different parts of the country. This weather forecast is significant for landscape photographers as it affects visibility, lighting conditions, and equipment protection needs. … Read more
A comprehensive infrastructure review is underway on the Reykjanes Peninsula to assess risks from ongoing volcanic activity, including lava flows and earthquake damage to roads and facilities. This review is crucial for landscape photographers as it will directly impact access to some of Iceland’s most dramatic volcanic landscapes. The Reykjanes Peninsula has been experiencing increased … Read more
Plans have been announced to rebuild a road in the Westfjords region of Iceland, according to recent reports. This development matters for landscape photographers as the Westfjords offer some of Iceland’s most dramatic and remote photographic opportunities, including towering sea cliffs, pristine waterfalls, and rugged coastal landscapes. Road improvements could affect access to shooting locations … Read more
A seal pup has been found stranded on the shore in Akureyri, highlighting important wildlife protection considerations for photographers visiting Iceland’s coastal areas. This incident serves as a crucial reminder for landscape and wildlife photographers about maintaining safe distances from marine mammals. Stranded seals, especially pups, are vulnerable and easily stressed by human presence, which … Read more
Plans have been announced to rebuild a major road in Iceland’s remote Westfjords region, potentially affecting access to some of the country’s most dramatic and isolated photography locations. This development matters significantly for landscape photographers as the Westfjords contains some of Iceland’s most pristine and challenging-to-reach photography destinations, including dramatic cliffs, remote waterfalls, and unique … Read more
A landscape that keeps revealing itself The Mývatn region is one of those places in Iceland where a single day feels insufficient and two days leave you with a list of things you missed. The lake, the lava formations, the geothermal fields, the crater, the caves — each one is a subject in its own … Read more
A waterfall that rewarded the one who prepared I have been to Goðafoss several times — in summer, in winter, at different times of day and in different light. Each visit has shown me something the previous one didn’t. It is that kind of location: accessible enough that it is easy to treat as a … Read more
Nothing prepares you for the sound You hear Dettifoss before you see it. The low, constant thunder carries across the lava plateau long before the canyon comes into view — a sound that sits somewhere between a waterfall and something geological, something that feels less like water falling and more like the earth working. I … Read more
The Icelandic Meteorological Office reports that magma accumulation beneath the Svartsengi volcanic system on the Reykjanes Peninsula has now exceeded 25 million cubic metres — the highest volume recorded between eruptions since this eruptive cycle began in November 2023. Ground uplift continues at up to 2 centimetres per month, and the IMO’s hazard assessment, currently … Read more