Jokulsarlon is a glacier lagoon in Iceland and is one of the most spectacular places I have ever visited. At the edge of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, which has been in retreat since the 1930s, icebergs of various sizes break off into the lagoon creating a ghostly procession. The luminous chunks of blue ice punctuated by striations of black lava create an endless variety of beautiful forms and designs. I spent the day capturing a multitude of icy compositions, eating hot fish soup to keep warm, and riding out on a Zodiac to float amongst the icebergs.
More of the beautiful creatures I encountered on my journey through Iceland. I bet that their hair is a lot thicker and longer (like the fella in the second photograph from the top) now that the cold weather is setting in.
I also wanted to announce that my Black Friday sale has begun. All items are 20% off until December 3 in my Etsy Shop and December 8 in my Eye Poetry Shop. To my American friends, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
These beautiful creatures are yet another reason to love Iceland. There are approximately 80,000 Icelandic horses in a country with a human population of 300,000. It is not uncommon to see many scenes of horses standing in front of awe-inspiring landscapes, bathed in magical northern light ... that is, until you return home and you realize how very special it was.