July 2010: Iceland

Photos from a 2010 trip to Iceland

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Iceland: July 2010

Streets at the Reykjavik city center. Hallgrimskirkja, the tallest building in the city is at the end of the street (Skolavordustigur)

Reykjavik - Hallgrimskirkja Streets at the Reykjavik city center. Hallgrimskirkja, the tallest building in the city is at the end of the street (Skolavordustigur)

Reykjavik Reykjavik - streets in the city center A Geyser in Geysir park. The blue color results from blue-green algae that grow in the water.

Geysir - Blue Water A Geyser in Geysir park. The blue color results from blue-green algae that grow in the water.

Geysir Geysir park - part of the Golden Circle (this geyser erupts every 2-3 minutes)

Geysir Geysers in Geysir park - part of the Golden Circle

Gullfoss Boardwalk The boardwalk to Gullfoss waterfall. Mist from the waterfall is visible in the background.

Gullfoss Waterfall Panorama Gullfoss - the most popular waterfall in Iceland. Part of the Golden Circle.

The Langjokull ice cap (glacier) as seen from Geysir and Gullfoss. The outlet glacier Eystri-Hagefellsjokull can be seen at the left side of the image.

Langjokull Ice Cap The Langjokull ice cap (glacier) as seen from Geysir and Gullfoss. The outlet glacier Eystri-Hagefellsjokull can be seen at the left side of the image.

Highland Road The direct road between Laugarvatn and Thingvellir. Most of this road is unpaved, but it can be driven in normal 2-wheel drive car.

Geese in Thingvellir Geese in Thingvellir.

Silfra Fissure The Silfra fissure on Thingvallavatn; popular with scuba divers (there are many tours).

Thingvellir Thingvellir - this valley sits on top of the Atlantic ridge where new crust os forming; the valley is spreading.

Thingvellir Panorama Thingvellir - this valley sits on top of the Atlantic ridge where new crust is forming; the valley is spreading.

The Fjord at Isafjordur Isafjordur - preparing to go kayaking in the fjord.

Avalanche Barrier An avalanche barrier protecting houses at the southeast end of the fjord at Isafjordur.

Kayaking in the fjord Kayaking in the fjord near Isafjordur. Arctic Terns dive-bombing Diane as she paddles near their nests.

Kayaking in the fjord Kayaking in the fjord near Isafjordur - looking back toward Isafjordur.

Isafjordur Isafjordur, the primary city in the West Fjords.

Typical Metal Siding Isafjordur - buildings with metal siding and roofs (common in Iceland).

Reykjanes Exploring the desolate volcanic landscape of Reykjanes on ATVs.

Reykjanes - a geothermal plant and the Blue Lagoon. This plant provides power and heat to the surrounding towns; the red pipes provide hot water for heating (Panorama).

Power Plant at Reykjanes Reykjanes - a geothermal plant and the Blue Lagoon. This plant provides power and heat to the surrounding towns; the red pipes provide hot water for heating (Panorama). The Blue Lagoon. The blue color comes from blue-green algae living in the water. The lagoon was created when the porous lava was "sealed" by the white silica in the water.

The Blue Lagoon. The blue color comes from blue-green algae living in the water. The lagoon was created when the porous lava was "sealed" by the white silica in the water.

Silica in the Blue Lagoon The Blue Lagoon. The blue color comes from blue-green algae living in the water. The lagoon was created when the porous lava was "sealed" by the white silica in the water. The Blue Lagoon. The blue color comes from blue-green algae living in the water.

The Blue Lagoon The Blue Lagoon. The blue color comes from blue-green algae living in the water.

Hoffelsjokull, an outlet glacier to Vatnajokull (the largest glacier in Europe; covers more area than all other glaciers in Europe combined; third largest glacial ice cap in the world)

Hoffelsjokull Hoffelsjokull, an outlet glacier to Vatnajokull (the largest glacier in Europe; covers more area than all other glaciers in Europe combined; third largest glacial ice cap in the world)

Driving to Hoffelsjokull Driving over the morraine to the foot of Hoffelsjokull on ATVs

The terminus of Hoffelsjokull The terminus of Hoffelsjokull

Geothermal Hot Tubs Hot tubs heated from a personal well - hundred degree (celsius) water can be found about 100 feet down.

Amphibious Vehicles Amphibious vehicles used for tours on the glacial bay Jokulsarlon.

Jokulsarlon Icebergs on the the glacial bay Jokulsarlon.

The mouth of the bay at Jokulsarlon These icebergs have run aground and will remain here until they melt.

Iceberg in Jokulsarlon This iceberg has tipped on its side; blue glacier ice is visible.

Iceberg in Jokulsarlon An iceberg on the the glacial bay Jokulsarlon.

The Icelandic horse is a stout, strong purebred horse that has been raised in isolation on the island for over 900 years. These horses have 5 distinct gaits (compared with 3 gaits for other horses).

Icelandic Horse The Icelandic horse is a stout, strong purebred horse that has been raised in isolation on the island for over 900 years. These horses have 5 distinct gaits (compared with 3 gaits for other horses).