Iceland Pictures – Incredible Images of Mind Blowing Beauty

Written By: The Planet D

Over the years we’ve witnessed countless Iceland pictures and each time we are in awe of the beautiful Iceland landscapeIceland is one of those places that when you look out over the landscape your mouth drops open in awe. The variety of green and yellow flora stand out against the dramatic stormy skies.

Iceland is a country of ever-changing weather creating some of the most dramatic scenes you will ever witness.

18 Iceland Photos Of Mind Blowing Beauty

We drove around the popular ring road route for eleven days with Iceland Travel and had the opportunity to take our time stopping where we wanted when we wanted to document the incredible journey and of course take many pictures of Iceland. Since it popped on our travel radar, Dave couldn’t wait to go to this Nordic country to take Iceland photos for himself. Enjoy! 

Skogafoss Waterfall

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We waited for over an hour for the weather to clear and were rewarded at Skogafoss, Iceland

Skogafoss waterfall is one of the most popular stops due to it’s proximity to Reykjavik. Many tour buses stop here, but by driving ourselves, we had the chance to stick around for an extended amount of time as the tour buses came and went. We waited out the rains and just as they were tapering off, this beautiful rainbow came in to view.

Reflections from the Ring Road

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Beautiful Landscapes are all along the roadside in Iceland.

Driving along the ring road is an adventure unto itself. You don’t have to plan for anything when traveling Iceland. Each day offers another opportunity to discover something new.

It’s no wonder that Iceland is so popular for photography tours. When sights like this are common, a photographer could truly take weeks to capture everything there is to see.

See more sites along the Ring Road at the Icelandic Horse, Pure Beauty

Barnafoss

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Iceland is the land of Water. There water is so clean that you can drink it right out of the rivers. Glacier melt occurs constantly and water is forever flowing from the mountains. Barnafoss is located on the North West of Iceland.

We drove counter clockwise along the Ring Road and this was the last waterfall that we came upon during our 11 days in the country. It is here that there is a legend of two boys drowning as they crossed a rock bridge. Legend has it that their mother had the bridge destroyed after they disappeared. Read more: 15 Interesting Facts About Iceland

Want to learn more about Iceland? Check out our Iceland Travel Guide

Seljalandsfoss

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Stormy skies loom over the beautiful Seljalandsfoss in southern Iceland

Water water everywhere. Seljalandsfoss is a great stop because it is here that you can walk behind the waterfall. The mossy ground stays lush and green as the spray of the water keeps everything hydrated. This was one of my favourite Iceland photos. Read more: Iceland – Experience the Land of Fire and Ice

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

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A rare calm day for us at the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is probably the most fascinating stop in Iceland. This lagoon was created by glacier melt a mere 50 years ago. It’s growing rapidly as the polar ice cap melts and these icebergs in the water are from the glacier in the distance. They sit in the lagoon until they melt enough to float out to sea.

Iceland Pictures of an Ever-Changing Landscape

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Landscapes are always changing in Iceland. There is beauty around every corner.

An entire trip could be built around visiting waterfall pictures of Iceland. Some days, we met up with the same two or three people driving in the same direction as us.

When traveling along the ring road, you never know what you will see. A good bet is if there is a car pulled over, there is something worth seeing. We stopped at this picturesque setting and soon others joined us to experience the view.

Icelandic Horse

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Landscapes are not the only beautiful things in Iceland. The horses are one of a kind.

No round up of Iceland photos would be complete without these beautiful creatures. The Iceland Horse was our favourite subject of all our Iceland photos. They are stunning creatures with long manes and a stocky girth. Brought over by the Vikings in the 9 and 10 centuries, it was soon mandated that no more horses could be imported to the country.

These are one of the oldest purest breeds of horses on earth and in our opinion one of the most beautiful. There are 80,000 horses in the country that has only 300,000 citizens. Read more about the Icelandic Horse at Pure Beauty 

Icebergs on the Beach

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We had one great sunrise..but it made shooting these glacier pieces a wonderful experience.

One of the more unique stops is along the coast near Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. If you walk out to the black volcanic sandy beach, you will see icebergs marooned on the shore. The waves crash against them breaking them apart quickly, but if you go at sunset or at sunrise you will enjoy beautiful formations that have recently made it to shore. Read more at Icebergs on Black Volcanic Sand

Vik in Southern Iceland

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Weather can change in an instant on the beaches of Vik in Southern Iceland

The town of Vik is the southernmost village of Iceland and possibly the rainiest. It is renowned for its rock formations such as the Trolls of Vik, a formation of pillars on the sea that look like a troll ship turned to stone, and Dyrhólaey seen above. It doesn’t look like it from this far away, but on a calm day, a boat can sail right through the ominous sea cave. Read more: 30 of the Best Places To Visit In Iceland

Barnafoss Waterfall

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There is a small rock bridge at the top of the water that is just screaming for someone to cross it. I can understand how two young boys lost their lives crossing one of the rock bridges of Barnafoss (so the legend says) It’s tempting to think that it can be done. But that water is milky for a reason. It moves fast and flows on to a large drop. It’s best to keep to the paths and enjoy its beauty from afar. Check out: Diving in Silfra – Iceland Underwater

Godafoss

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The wind was blowing and rain was falling when we got to Godafoss but managed to get off one shot!

The rain was coming down hard with no signs of slowing down so black and white Iceland photos were in order for the waterfall of Godafoss. It turned out better than we expected as we were having a tiff during this photo session.

I was waterfalled out, Dave was frustrated with the weather and we both knew we had to get out and take a look, but all we wanted to do was drive on and get in to a nice warm hotel at the next stop. I’m glad we stopped though, this is beautiful.

Iceland Photography of the Lava Fields

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The beauty of the moss-covered lava rocks left me speechless in southern Iceland.

Driving through the Lava Fields of Brennisteinsfjoll was one of the most beautiful sights we had ever seen. Created from three distinct volcanoes, it is a massive piece of land filled with moss-covered boulders for as far as the eye could see.

It was here that it became truly clear just how unique the landscape of Iceland is. Wherever we went, we commented that we could imagine a giant Norse God trekking across the fields covered in animal hides with his long hair flowing.

Sun Voyager in Reykjavik

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Sun Voyager in Reykjavik has an amazing backdrop.

We had seen this monument a few times during our stay in Iceland. At the beginning of the trip and then again at the end. It wasn’t until we were on our way out of the city heading to the airport home that we remembered to take a photograph.

I’m glad we waited because the sky was spectacular. This is Reykjavik’s most photographed site. The Sun Voyager is a sculpture designed by Jón Gunnar Árnason created to resemble a Viking ship. Many people simply call it, the Viking Monument.

Skaftafell East Iceland

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Even dirty icebergs can be beautiful at Skaftafell in East Iceland

Golfoss Long Exposure

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A different view of Gullfoss on a stormy day.

You wouldn’t know it from this Iceland photo, but Gullfoss is Iceland’s answer to Niagara Falls. We found a perch near the top of the falls to capture this milky cascade, but just a little farther down a river, the water plunges 32 meters below. It’s a mighty waterfall and definitely, a must visit in Iceland.

Icy Coast of Iceland

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Waves crash on the coast of Iceland

The fury of an iceberg being demolished by the pounding sea. An Icelandic man was on the beach with us and had brought his dogs. He kept throwing ice out in the water for the dog to catch and at one point the dog was swept out in the current so far that I thought he’d never come back. Thank God it kept its head and kept on paddling until it made it back.

I didn’t want to see a dog drown. But between watching him struggle and seeing the ice shatter with each wave, I was reminded just how strong the sea can be.

Sea Arch Vik

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The beautiful Dyrhólaey from the beaches of Vik, Iceland

Vik has been named the most beautiful beach in the world and we can understand why. The views are varied from the ever-changing weather and different rock formations all around including the striking Dyrhólaey

Wild Horses

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The horses are really wild in Iceland

I couldn’t believe that we managed to see these frisky horses fighting. When we stopped on the side of the road, they all came running towards us. But unlike so many other horses, they don’t come over to say hello.

They took notice and then kept running and playing. They had a lot of energy that day and they rewarded us with this stunning capture.

Iceland pictures incredible images of mindblowing photography

We captured these beautiful pictures of Iceland courtesy of Iceland Travel. The Iceland Odyssey and the Wonders of the West self-drive tour around the ring road gives the traveler freedom to explore on their own while staying in comfort at hotels and B&B’s.

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About The Planet D

Dave Bouskill and Debra Corbeil are the owners and founders of The Planet D. After traveling to 115 countries, on all 7 continents over the past 13 years they have become one of the foremost experts in travel. Being recognized as top travel bloggers and influencers by the likes of Forbes Magazine, the Society of American Travel Writers and USA Today has allowed them to become leaders in their field.

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68 thoughts on “Iceland Pictures – Incredible Images of Mind Blowing Beauty”

  1. Hello. Did you stay in Reykjavik and just drive out day to day? I’m trying to plan a trip and wasn’t sure if I need to book in several different places. Thank you

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  2. Ha, waterfalled out 😀 The photos are absolutely stunning. There’s a lava cave quite close to Barnafoss, they will take you down and explain everything down to ancient history. Super interesting!

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  3. Incredible photos shared felt amazed looking at them and eagerly want to visit this place to experience such eye taking views and fell the experience out there would surely share this with my friends and family as well so that they too can start planning their trip looking at these photos.

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  6. I want to go! now! Your photos are stunning, much too beautiful. I can’t wait for my turn to visit and try my hand and some.

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  7. Really i appreciate the effort you made to share the knowledge. This is really a great stuff for sharing. Keep it up . Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Who took this images? AMAZING! I love adventuring and looking through these images (especially the 15th one) I must visit Iceland. Thank you for sharing this beauty.

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  9. Iceland is my favorite country! The landscapes are just spectacular and you’ve captured them wonderfully here in your photos. I can’t wait to get back there again later this year when I’ll be speaking at a conference in Reykjavik!

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  10. Well, consider my mind sufficiently blown!

    I’ve been to Iceland once already, but it’s a place (much like New Zealand) that is always calling me back. I definitely will visit again, and your photos make me want that next visit to come very soon!

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  11. Phantastic photos! Just one little thing: The waterfalls on the third picture are called Hraunfossar – the Barnafoss is located next to them a bit upstream.

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  12. Fantastic pics as always! That horse has some amazing locks, I’m sure some women are jealous of the guy and his purdy do.

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  13. OK, I’m officially putting Iceland on my “getaway” list. These pictures are stunning! Dave, what kind of camera are you shooting with?

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  14. Mind blowing beauty, indeed! What do you guys shoot with?!

    I’m looking into going around Iceland possibly in August for my birthday, so I’ll def look into all your posts again for inspiration once I start planning more!

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  15. Your photos are not just amazing, they are definitely breaktaking! I love the place and i definitely love Iceland because of this blog.

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  16. What a stunning place! It shows in every shot how lovely Iceland is. Thanks Dave & Deb for showing it to us and for compiling this awesome pictures through a blog post.

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  17. Deb and Dave – love what you are doing here. Thanks for sharing so much quality stuff. Iceland is beautiful. All of the spots you feature become must visit spots.

    When I grow up, I want to shoot like Dave. Kind of kidding, but kind of not. Great work!

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  18. Breathtaking photos of Iceland! I’ve traveled around Iceland a few times and the Nordic nation always amazed me, especially the horses. Your Instagram photos were a real visual tribute to the country and its landscape.

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  19. As always your photos are ‘mind blowing’.

    We loved Iceland. It was so strange being on a huge Island with no trees around.

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  20. Breath-taking. Absolutely breath-taking pictures. Such a stunning location, so wild, barren and unspoilt. With such a small population Iceland is truly nature at its best.

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  21. damn Dave you’re rockin’ that camera, nicely done here mate! Iceland has been on my bucket list for a LONG time and you jsut made it rocket to the top 😉

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  22. Every time I see photo’s from Iceland I get super jealous. I want to go! now! Your photos are stunning, much too beautiful. I can’t wait for my turn to visit and try my hand and some.

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