Gems of the Icelandic Highlands.
This 100 metres deep gorge cleaved by the Markarfljót river lies on the Syðra Fjallabak route in the south-central Highlands of Iceland.
Markarfljótsgljúfur on Syðra Fjallabak, Highlands of Iceland
DJI Phantom 4 Pro v2
I recall the Markarfljót coming up a lot in Njal’s Saga, though I assume these photos are way upstream. Wasn’t it the river Skarp-Hedin slid across on the ice when he killed Thrain Sigfusson?
Jackson: My knowledge of Njáls Saga is cursory but yes, Þráinn Sigfússon was killed on the Markarfljót river, but closer to Fljótshlíð. The canyon shown above is further up Markarfljót and up in the Highlands.
Stunning stuff! Congratulations.
Gracias, Aboud.
Rajan my friend! You live in a most beautiful land! The colorful levels/striations of rock formation due to different geological causes you have caught so beautifuly! The rugged landscape reminds me of the planet Mars or even our moon. Well done!
Thank you, Dan. The interior of Iceland is like an alien planet.
Very well done. Your drone photography is impressive. My eyes were drawn to the reddish rocks on the lefthand side of the 1st photo. What mineral is that?
Thanks, Bob. The reds are caused by the presence of iron.
Marvelous views, Rajan. The Sydra Fjallabak was a favorite of ours last year. And several years ago we did a 4-day Laugarvegur hike to Thorsmork that is forever memorable. You’ve captured the sharp brutality of the canyon in crayon box colors that speak to its wonders. Thank you.
Thanks, Curt. Indeed, the Syðra Fjallabak is a very special experience.