Leaving Eyafjallajökull, the golden light followed us on our way to Skógar and Skógafoss (60m high and 25m long).
The water sprinkled a cold and frosty shimmer and our shadows grew even longer.
Not many people here – and even fewer ventured close to the foss…icicles formed directly in your hair.
Just around the corner, there is an open air museum where the houses are free to visit. The 18th century typical turf cottages with furniture and all.
The sun very low but our spirits high when we entered the car again for Vik, the southernmost village in Iceland. In my memory, one of the most enigmatic places in this part of Iceland – and indeed it still is!
The chocolate brown cliffs and seastacks…
and the black sand rustling…
in the roaring waves…
slowly turning into gold in the setting sun
Pure magic –
I wanted to stay in that moment alone –
In these surroundings, Njal and Gunnar, in the old Saga, lived and died…Markarfljot is not far away…They did not believe in the same Gods, but the two of them were the best of friends. Standing by the sea tonight I could imagine, maybe…why.
But, within an hour the sun would be gone, and we just had to catch a last glimpse of Seljalandsfoss as well. After all, I believe she is a ”she”, letting down her laced veil for us who cannot walk her to the altar…
Leya 
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Absolutely gorgeous Ann Christine ! beautiful magic here . Loving the rainbow … and the ‘black sand rustling’ oh doesn’t it just 😉
Poppy, thank you for your positive comments – really appreciated!
Oh yes, it does look magical! Those last photos of the waves bathing in the sun are just gorgeous.
😀
So beautiful places!
Thank you – I think they are too!
These photos are so beautiful. Iceland is on my bucket list, but not for this year 😦
I am still not sure if to visit Iceland during summer or winter 😉
Cheers Angela
Angela – you can do more during the summer – cross country and around the whole island. But, I must admit, this was a real treat.
I am sure, but there are more tourist during summer and no northern light 😉
You have captured the magic and beauty of a land that remains a mystery to me.
I’m glad …we do not always need to understand everything. Magic is magic!
Wonderful photos, Ann Christine. I can’t imagine Icicles in my hair. 😕
They come when you bathe in the hot pools as well! Feels strange.
🙂 Icicle dreadlocks.
Haha – that would be nice!
What a magical place, beautifully captured by you
Thank you so much! Magic is important!
What beautiful light filled magic Tina…..a magical place indeed💕
Mmm. I get tears in my eyes thinking of Njal and Gunnar, realizing their story in this magnificent landscape.
Underbara bilder.
Underbart land…
Brings back memories for me too….must get back
Unbelievable beautiful. Don’t have the vocabulary to describe the beauty of your photos.
Me neither!
Ineke, that is about my thinking of this country!
Absolut stunning photos… and what a beautiful island. You are a lucky woman Ann-Christine 🙂
Gorgeous. So vast and unspoiled. Must plan a visit to Iceland.
So beautiful!
janet
Tellement merveilleux! Les mots ne traduisent pas ce que vos photos éveillent en moi. Merci.
Magical!
Truly enigmatic…
…..maybe you understand why I love this country of fire and ice?
Yep! 🙂