Iceland’s Wild Beauty in 26 Photos

Situated between Europe and North America, in the north Atlantic Ocean and very close to the Arctic Circle, Iceland is probably the most unique and spectacular country in the world – a land of myths and strange landscapes, where nature is so wild and mysterious that it transforms farmers into poets and skeptics into believers.

A paradise for nature lovers, photographers, and travelers in search of one-of-a-kind adventures, the country abounds in epic vistas and otherworldly scenery that beckons you to explore. Sparkling waterfalls flow out of rugged lava fields, glittering glaciers stand side by side with ancient volcanoes, Northern Lights dance across the night sky, and eerie geysers erupt in the background.

Reykjavik-based Lovisa Sigurjonsdottir, who watches this spectacle of nature every day, found in photography the best way to capture the natural wonders and staggering beauty of her home country. She is a true nature lover and her Tumblr blog IcelandicPhoto reflects that though a spectacular collection of photos and personal narratives that chronicle her travels and experiences.

Take a peek into Iceland’s breathtaking, untouched nature with these fantastic landscape photos by Lovisa Sigurjonsdottir and let yourself be carried away by the wild beauty of this weird and wonderful country.