Snaefellnes Iceland - Making the Best of Adverse Conditions

The weather yesterday was not ideal for photography - howling wind and frequent heavy rain showers. However we managed to occupy the day photographically. The first shots are of Kirkujufell mountain and waterfalls and then a nearby beach and ruined farmhouse. The last two shots are from the car and a prelude to tomorrows venue.

On Way to Snaefellnes Peninsula

We spent Monday travelling from Reykjavik to Budir stopping at suitable locations including a frozen lake and a fast-slowing river 

Icelandic Horses at Play

We stopped during our drive to Budir to enjoy the antics of these very frisky horses against a fabulous backdrop. As usual, they had been well trained in posing!

Birds Around Reykjavik Harbour

We spent a very long while with the wonderful Eider ducks watching them diving and collecting shellfish from among the seaweed and waiting for them to preen and arch their wings. There were also Black Guillemot and in the park behind the harbour, lots of  Redwings.

UFO Over Reykjavik Harbour

We spent our last day in Reykjavik around the harbour on a crystal clear day. An amazing cloud structure greeted us - tempted to put in some round windows to complete the space ship but here it is as taken.

Tourist Day in Iceland - Afternoon Geyser, Waterfalls and Pingvellir National Park

After lunch, we headed back inland to 'do the Golden Circle'.I didn't record the name of the first waterfall so if you recognise it, grateful for the info. The Geysir performed well against the setting sun. Arrangements have changed since my last visited to Gullfoss so, in winter, there is no access to the waterfall itself so only this rather distorted view from the top. The icy path down that we took in 2008 can be seen in the photo along with people on the viewing platform to give scale. The rift valley that constitutes the Pingvellir National Park looked great in the dusk light. Although there was not enough time to consider the best compositions and setting for photos during the hectic day, we agreed a great day out.