weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Since I enjoyed this colorful "steaming desert" landscape of the Namafjall geo-thermal area so much (see yesterday's post), I just have to post another set of images from this otherworldly place. After these additional pictures, I present another two interesting images taken near the Dettifoss falls area and then depart for my night's lodging in Laugar. On the way, I get a few shots of the small Laxa river which we will see in greater detail tomorrow and which exits from the the enchanting lake Myvatn. We will see this lake in a week or so.

NAMAFJALL GEO-THERMAL AREA - see my explanations in yesterday's post.

HERDUBREID is a tuya (volcano formed under an ice-cap) and also the queen of Icelandic mountains. The mountain is considered by many Icelanders to be the most beautiful mountain in the country. Herdubreid rises 1682 m / 5518 ft up from the Odadahraun lava desert and stands alone without any competition from other mountains and can therefore, as a queen deserves, proudly express her dignity from any angle.

Notes:
My trip introduction in set 1 provides a MAP of the tour plus general information. Please use the link below If you would like to review these:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-667725-1.html

To view earlier posts of this series, access my profile via the link below, then click on the figure behind "# of topics created" for the list of posts:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-profile?usernum=45105

Thanks for visiting, I recommend viewing the downloads and look forward to your comments and questions.
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1 - Namafjall geo-thermal area at the foot of the like-named volcano at the rear - orange tinted hills and steam vents

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2 - Volcano area with active fumaroles spewing steam and gases into the air

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3 - Interesting rock segments

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4 - 'A river runs through it' - albeit miniscule

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5 - Fascinating structures left behind after a fumarole closes

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6 - Near Dettifoss fall: Faintly visible at the horizon: the massive shape of Herdubreid, the 'queen of Icelandic mountains', Iceland's 6th tallest mountain with a height of 1682 m / 5518 ft

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7 - Colorful lichen near Dettifoss fall

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8 - Laxa river after its exit from Lake Myvatn with some rapids and a farm on the hill

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9 - Closing in on the river and the farm

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10 - Laxa river with some minor rapids

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Susan yamakawa

Number 5 is fascinating but I liked them all👍👍🤗🤗

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Susan for your kind appreciation - plenty of fascinating things to see in this otherworldly place! Joe

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Wow!!

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you very much Bill!

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Barbara, I am happy that these images are wowing you! Have a great day - Joe

Ourspolair

More excellent renderings of an extraordinary landscape with an educative narrative. Thanks for continuing to share this voyage - please stay well and keep on posting your great work.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Reals shows the "other worldly" aspect of Iceland, Joe!

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you very much Ours for your kind comment. Glad you enjoy this travelogue. Have a nice day - Joe

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thanks Mike, we are coming back to the ground again now! Have a great day - Joe

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

A really alien looking landscape, Joe. Nicely captured.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Ken, but now we are back on solid Icelandic ground again! Have a great eve - Joe

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Very nice series!

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Interesting and nicely photographed, Joe--enjoyed and thanks for posting.