Iceland - Nov, 2015

[The_Traveler]

Although they are just a bit above pony size, they are full grown horses and, from the behavior of the few I approached, are the sweetest, nicest aninmals one could imagine. This is probably because there are no natural predators of the Icelandic horse.
These seem to be developing their winter coat.
We parked near the fence and these two walked over but when we didn't have any food for them, got tired of us and walked away.
They are perfect size and demeanor for a child's horse.


I love animals, particularly dogs and horses.  Having raised five children, we have had multiple versions of everything mammalian from white mice to horses. 

[Anirban Halder]

Icelandic Pony
 gentle, sweet, affecionate animals that like being stroked

Just beautiful!! I like all the images. Thanks for the detailed write-up as well.

[Thomas Stellwag]

your opening, that we will in your opinion not see good landscape photos, was purely wrong. You put your corrresponding story in such perfect images, especially compared to the typical island pictures, that  is it joy to wait for the next image. Landscape with sheet are my favs till now.

[elsa hoffmann]

I love the horses! pity about the fence though

[The_Traveler]

For certain kinds of shots, LR is infinitely easier and more effective than PS.


This photographer stood waiting for a wave for quite a while but it was slack tide and not much was happening and it was fiercely cold so I left before she did.


On the South-East coast of Iceland, on the beach near the glacier lagoon.

[Olivier]

Lew, it is refreshing to have a different view. Iceland is often shown as magnificent and empty, your pictures show life or traces of human presence. Very nice! I am looking forward to seeing more.

[The_Traveler]

Well, it surely is magnificent.

I didn't shoot that much because the weather, in the few days I was there, was really dull and gloomy (when it wasn't raining or sleeting).
I'm just not good or experienced enough to wrest good shots out of unfavorable situations (and I was cold a lot) 

[ColinM]

Thanks for starting this thread Lew.
I love the Icelandic Pony (and many of the others)

And I'm due to visit Iceland in May 2016, Can't wait

[The_Traveler]

If you have time to get out on your own, rent a car and drive the coast.
If I had more time (and foresight) I would have stayed longer.
Compared to anywhere in Europe, Iceland is essentially deserted.

[Peter Connan]

Great thread, info and photos thank you!

[Alex Cejka]

Very nice images Lew. Beautiful place to visit.
Friend of mine was traveling Island last year and gave was very long slide show with commentary. He also told us about car rental for off road purposes you need to rent customized 4x4 to be able to drive trough deep water creeks and mud. They have muffler all the way to to roof, special tires etc.

[Longhiker]

Thanks for the great set of images and commentary on a place that has always interested me. Your ability to always manage good light and color in your beautiful photographs with such humility has been an inspiration. I have missed you and your work and am glad beyond description that I've found you here.

[Jyda]

Iceland is certainly on my must-go-to list. Great captures.

Compared to anywhere in Europe, Iceland is essentially deserted.

Don't forget the northern parts of Europe where the population density is about the same as on Iceland.