The area around has been maintained by donations so it is customary to drop a dollar or two (yes, even non Icelandic money is fine) to allow access. On the other side of the cafe is a Viking village which was a set built for a movie several years ago....
Photo Spots Archive - Page 34
Halnaker Tunnel of Trees
I took my picture of this tunnel in the fall/autumn and I suspect it is the best time of the year to get the picture because the colors are the richest and warmest. In fact I took this picture in early November. I photographed in the morning, and a bit...
Kirkjufell
This mountain and the waterfall named after it, the Kirkjufellsfoss are probably among the most photographed locations in Iceland. A quick Icelandic tip would be that Fell stands for mountain and Foss refers to a waterfall. Kirkju means Church so this mountain is popularly referred to as the Church mountain....
Sparks lake
Sparks Lake is beyond beautiful. It is perhaps one of the calmest and most majestically beautiful places I have been to. It’s a feeling quite difficult to explain until you experience it. The main view is quite close to the jetty and you can get to it by following the...
Eilean Donan Castle
This is perhaps one of the most famous and most highly photographed of the highland castles. The original Highlander movie was shot here as well. It may not be one of the largest castles around but it has quite a calm and serene presence with the backdrop of the hills...
Thor’s Well
The area around Thor’s Well is quite impressive. Right next to Thor’s Well is another interesting sight, the Spouting Horn. The rest of the coastline is craggy and it is possible to use the craggy rocks and the effervescent ocean for any number of photo ops. Thor’s Well itself is...
Brooklyn Bridge Park
This area is quite popular in general and is (unfortunately or fortunately) a bit of a tourist trap. On the weekends, the crowds can be a bit overwhelming. The neighbouring Smorgasburg food fair rings a ton of people here in the summers. As a photo spot, it is quite popular...
Old Man of Storr
The Storr is a rocky hill on the Trotternish ridge characterized by the famous rock structures we see in the picture. The location was recently made famous in the opening scene of the movie Prometheus. You have to hike up from the roadside to get to it though and although...
Uttakleiv
This is a popular beach for landscape photography and is located in the gorgeous Lofoten Islands of Norway. This rocky beach is a great spot for seascape photography as well as Northern Lights photography. It is beautiful all through the year but packs added beauty during the winter months. It...
Nags Head Fishing Pier
The Nags Head Fishing Pier is one of the few remaining wooden piers on the Outer Banks coast. Each year these piers are damaged by seasonal storms and replaced with concrete versions, so get your shots while it's still there. While I'm starting to find "under-the-pier" shots a bit repetitious,...