Another day for a visit to the stunning landscape brought to you by Iceland. I know that I have said it myself, as it seems impossible to look anywhere and not see a waterfall. Waterfalls are a key feature of the Icelandic vista and many of them are just simply stunning to behold!
Here is today’s waterfall…
Skogafoss is a phenomenal waterfall in its own right, and it’s easily accessible with a short walk from ample parking. After arriving in Vik on our first day in Iceland, we went for a short afternoon exploration; given the overnight flight, a short nap had been restorative, so our energy was back.
February weather was a bit overcast, but I could see some potential sunlight, so we stopped at Skogafoss. With micro-spikes on shoes, tripods at the ready and cameras in hand we approached the waterfall. We were rewarded with some light from the sky behind us, which provided warmth across the frozen landscape.
Yes, the drawback to accessibility is that there is nearly always a crowd, so I used them to provide a sense of scale. Also, look up high on the rocks to the right of the waterfall, where there is an observation platform!
This image is certainly one of those classic captures (at least it is in my collection).