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Krakatindur

Volcanic wonderland.

The 858 m volcano Krakatindur in the Nýjahraun lava field is part of the Hekla volcanic complex. A true appreciation of this terrain can only be had from the air. It is characteristic of the tree-less Icelandic mountains that they can present entirely different profiles as a function of the viewing direction.

Check out the video short at the end of the photo essay.

Krakatindur and Nýjahraun, Highlands, Iceland

Krakatindur and Nýjahraun, Highlands, Iceland

Krakatindur
DJI Phantom 4 Pro v2

 

Strange world
5DS, 100-400L IS II

 
Nýjahraun, near Krakatindur, Highlands, Iceland

Nýjahraun lava field
DJI Phantom 4 Pro v2

 

Even in this desolate environment, life and colour find a way: Lambagras.

Lambagras, between Krakatindur and Sauðleysuvatn, Iceland

Lambagras
5DS, TS-E 50L

 

The hypergreen Dýjamosi (Philonotis fontana) is also found in these parts. The full richness of the intense green does not come through here since it spills beyond the sRGB gamut used for web displays.

Dýjamosi, between Krakatindur and Sauðleysuvatn, Iceland

Dýjamosi
5DS, TS-E 50L

 

 
 
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