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    Iceland is a photographer’s paradise.

    In many places, all you have to do is pull out your camera and point it in any direction to take a beautiful, unusual photo.

    Many places are so popular and there are so many beautiful photos of them available on the Internet that we may even feel disappointed when we arrive. Reality sometimes has a hard time keeping up with the most beautiful, wonderful and hard-earned and awaited shots.

    In recent years, we’ve been seeing more and more photos from a drone on the internet. Drones offer a whole new range of possibilities, and while they are most often used to shoot video, they also allow you to take photos from a perspective most simply unavailable to a photographer standing on the ground.

    Unfortunately, unless you have unlimited time to wait for the perfect light, it will be difficult for you to take photos as beautiful as the most beautiful ones available online. However, it is certainly almost always possible to take a very nice photo in these places.

    I always say that the most important are “photos on the retina”, but it’s hard to show them to your friends or hang them on your wall at home. Therefore, see where you can hunt down these most beautiful frames, which places are the most popular among photographers, and which, although beautiful, are not as often visited because they are perhaps harder to access.

    Top picturesque places in Iceland

    Iceland’s Latest Eruption – Meradalir 2022

    Seeing with one's own eyes the lava freshly flowing from the volcano is such an extraordinary experience that not only for tourists, but for Icelanders themselves, the ongoing…

    Vestmannaeyjar – Islands Off the Southern Coast of Iceland

    The Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar) are a beautiful archipelago located 9 km off the southern coast of Iceland, about 100 km southeast of Reykjavik and 60 km west of…

    Hvitserkur – a Troll Turned Into Stone

    Hvitserkur is a basalt rock formation rising from the sea with a distinctive shape. Hvitserkur - Dragon's Rock Hvitserkur is often referred to as the Rock of the…

    Hjörleifshöfði – Extraordinary Yoda’s Cave

    Hjorleifshofdi (literally, Hjorleif Mountain) is a 221-meter-high hill that contains a cave now known as Yoda's Cave. In this article: Yoda's cave Hjorleifshofdi Mountain Hjorleifshofdi Cave - tips…

    Hengifoss and Litlanesfoss – a Beautiful Pair of Waterfalls

    At Lake Lagarfljot, near Egilsstadir, are two of the prettiest waterfalls in Iceland. The beauty of each, however, is of a different nature. Hengifoss - undisputedly beautiful Although…

    Hallgrimskirkja – a Modernist Church in Reykjavik

    Hallgrímskirkja is an Evangelical Lutheran church in Reyjkavik. Because of its distinctive appearance, it is one of the most popular attractions and a symbol of the Icelandic capital.…

    Hafrahvammagljúfur – a Massive and Beautiful Canyon in the East of Iceland

    Hafrahvammagljúfur Canyon in the eastern part of Iceland is one of the most impressive canyons on the island. It is more than 200 meters deep and stretches for…

    Gjain – a Hidden Gem of Icelandic Nature

    Gjáin is a picturesque gorge located in the Þjórsárdalur valley in the southeastern part of Iceland. One of Iceland's smaller but more charming waterfalls can also be found…

    Eldgja and Ofaerufoss – Fire Canyon and Impassable Waterfall

    Eldgjá, also known as the Fire Canyon, is a massive eruption fissure of the Katla volcanic system. Its slopes also produced the beautiful Ófaerufoss waterfall. Eldgjá - the…

    Dyrhólaey – a Black Beach Peninsula With Puffins

    Dyrhólaey is a small peninsula that is the southernmost part of "main" Iceland. It is also home to the famous black beach, Kirkjufjara. The picturesque arch of Dyrholaey…

    Dimmuborgir – the ‘Black Fortress’ Lava Field

    Dimmuborgir, also known as the Black Fortress, is a large area of interestingly shaped lava fields located east of Mývatn. The lava formations found in Dimmuborgir are reportedly…

    Dettifoss – Iceland’s Mightiest Waterfall

    Dettifoss is Iceland's most powerful and the second most powerful in Europe. It lies in Vatnajökull National Park, in the northern part of the island. In this article:…