Summer in Iceland-55 - Retrospective/Treasured Memories/Conclusion of the Series
Nov 23, 2020 12:02:06 #
As indicated in yesterday's overview, this ultimate set presents one picture each from the ten most popular episodes which received the most comments, they are in order of the number of comments received. I would ask you to kindly hold back with your comments for about 20 minutes, while I will set up a second set of pictures in the replies section, this time a selection of images I personally favor but which did not receive the highest visitor attendance. I hope that you will enjoy this final recap of some of the highlights of this trip.
A WORD OF THANKS - It has been a real joy traveling with so many of you during these past two months, be it as visitors occasionally dropping in to see how the tour is progressing, or as one of the core members that visited each and every episode and took the time and effort to let me know of their feelings via writing a comment or posing a question. These comments and interactions are really appreciated and meant a lot to me and bring a welcome additional dimension to just presenting a set of images. I will be off for the rest of the week for a bit of rest over the Thanksgiving holiday, but plan to start another, albeit shorter travelogue early next week on a destination most likely familiar to many of you (but presently kept under wrap like an early Christmas present) - so please keep your eyes peeled for that new start early next week.
Thanks for visiting, I recommend viewing the downloads and look forward to your comments and questions on this ultimate set.
Notes
TRIP INTRODUCTON: Set # 1 provides a map of the tour plus general information. The map is also attached as a first reply, please use the link below if you would like to review the other information:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-667725-1.html
EARLIER POSTS of this series: To view, 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
If you are further interested and have the time, I invite you to log into my PHOTO-WEBSITE to check out my web-albums. Under the chronological tab and the date "2013 Aug" you will find the albums on Iceland; overall there are some 70+ albums from all continents except Antartica, and more are added as I process them (I am presently about 4 years in arrears). I usually create 2 versions of albums: a "Short" set with a limited but still quite extensive coverage, and a "Full" set with many additional pictures as well as some near-duplicates, destined mainly for my own use, but might be interesting if you really want to get an in-depth look at a certain area. For the recent, more voluminous album SERIES, I created additional "Highlights" versions, which further curtail the content. The listing of the albums can be accessed two ways: chronologically or geographically. I recommend clicking on the "Chronological Tab", this way all albums of a series will be together even if they were in different geographical locations, and the newest albums will be on top of the list. Select an album, then click on "Short": the album first appears as a collage of small pictures, click on the first picture.
Photo website: www.weberwest.weebly.com
It has been a great joy having so many of you along on this tour - Joe Weber
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A WORD OF THANKS - It has been a real joy traveling with so many of you during these past two months, be it as visitors occasionally dropping in to see how the tour is progressing, or as one of the core members that visited each and every episode and took the time and effort to let me know of their feelings via writing a comment or posing a question. These comments and interactions are really appreciated and meant a lot to me and bring a welcome additional dimension to just presenting a set of images. I will be off for the rest of the week for a bit of rest over the Thanksgiving holiday, but plan to start another, albeit shorter travelogue early next week on a destination most likely familiar to many of you (but presently kept under wrap like an early Christmas present) - so please keep your eyes peeled for that new start early next week.
Thanks for visiting, I recommend viewing the downloads and look forward to your comments and questions on this ultimate set.
Notes
TRIP INTRODUCTON: Set # 1 provides a map of the tour plus general information. The map is also attached as a first reply, please use the link below if you would like to review the other information:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-667725-1.html
EARLIER POSTS of this series: To view, 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
If you are further interested and have the time, I invite you to log into my PHOTO-WEBSITE to check out my web-albums. Under the chronological tab and the date "2013 Aug" you will find the albums on Iceland; overall there are some 70+ albums from all continents except Antartica, and more are added as I process them (I am presently about 4 years in arrears). I usually create 2 versions of albums: a "Short" set with a limited but still quite extensive coverage, and a "Full" set with many additional pictures as well as some near-duplicates, destined mainly for my own use, but might be interesting if you really want to get an in-depth look at a certain area. For the recent, more voluminous album SERIES, I created additional "Highlights" versions, which further curtail the content. The listing of the albums can be accessed two ways: chronologically or geographically. I recommend clicking on the "Chronological Tab", this way all albums of a series will be together even if they were in different geographical locations, and the newest albums will be on top of the list. Select an album, then click on "Short": the album first appears as a collage of small pictures, click on the first picture.
Photo website: www.weberwest.weebly.com
It has been a great joy having so many of you along on this tour - Joe Weber
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1 - Post 04 - Thingvellir & Geysir - Photo 5: The gushing fountain hot spring Strokkur, with upwelling at the base at the onset of the eruption
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2 - Post 36 - Lake Ljosavatn, Fnjoska river & Eyjafjördur - Photo 10: Barn on the Eastern shore of Eyjafjördur
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3 - Post 25 - "Twin" Dettifoss & Selfoss Falls - Photo 9: The wide face of the Selfoss falls
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4 - Post 13 - Along the Ring Road - Photo 5: Öraefajökull - a small stream descending from the mist-shrouded mountain range
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5 - Post 38 - Öxnadalur valley - Photo 2: Hörga river
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6 - Post 46 - Westfjords: Kaldalon Fjord - Photo 7: Drangajökull glacier with the Kaldalon valley and a carpet of Iceland's signature orange/red grasses
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7 - Post 42 - North-Western Potpourri - Photo 1: Farms at the placid Vatnsdalsa river, famed for its salmon fishing
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8 - Post 05 - Icelandic Horses & Gulfoss Waterfall - Photo 8: The unusual perpendicular two steps of Gullfoss falls
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9 - Post 06 - Seljalandsfoss - Photo 1: Marsh at the edge of the Seljalandsa river and hilly area in morning mist
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10 - Post 14 - Jökursarlon Glacier Lagoon - Photo 10: Detail of a huge iceberg with plenty of the blue hues
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Nov 23, 2020 12:08:41 #
Nov 23, 2020 12:12:05 #
As indicated above, this second part of the presentation shows one picture from various series that did not get the top attention but that I personally also favor.
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A - Post 07 - Iceland's southernmost Dyrholaey promontory - Photo 3: Reynisdrangar black basalt spindles with strong wave action in misty conditions
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B - Post 10 - Mountains and stream near Hörgsland - Photo 5: Fast flowing river with a series of small falls
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C - Post 20 - The never-resting sea - Photo 2: Splendid coastline
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D - Post 24 - Highlands gravel desert & drifting clouds - Photo 8: The glory of nature: Sunshine on the foreground with swiftly drifting black clouds and their shadows
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E - Post 26 - Namafjall geothermal area: Steaming desert - Photo 3: Colorful mineral deposits convert the grounds into an artist's palette, enhanced by foggy whiffs of sulpherous airs
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F - Post 39 - Heradsvötn river & Skagafjördur fjord - Photo 5: Heradsvötn river entering the Skagafjördur fjord
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G - Post 49 - Westfjords: Latrabjarg cliffs - Photo 3: Closing in on the cliffs
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H - Post 52 - Snaefellsnes: Kirkjufell mountain - Photo 2: Kirkjufell mountain looking conical from this side
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I - Post 53 - Snaefellsnes: Tip of the peninsula - Photo 3: A lone house on a rocky plain
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J - Post 54 - Final Snaefellsnes moods - Photo 5: Dramatic cloud formations and light over Grundarfjördur fjord with Kirkjufell mountain
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Nov 23, 2020 12:13:11 #
Nov 23, 2020 12:18:43 #
Thanks for your travelogue. Having been to Iceland several times, I long to return. And I also know that any photograph - yours included - do not fully capture the majesty and wonder of the land. But they are a wonderful invitation, and I urge viewers to accept!
Nov 23, 2020 12:36:07 #
Wonderful set here.
Thanks for showing all the places we didn't get to see on our trip.
Thanks for showing all the places we didn't get to see on our trip.
Nov 23, 2020 12:51:23 #
Nov 23, 2020 13:02:23 #
Nov 23, 2020 13:07:45 #
UTMike wrote:
A beautiful "best hits" finale, Joe!
Thank you very much Mike for your comment and for participating so actively in the tour - it was fun interacting with you over all these weeks. You were a bit too fast on the draw with your comment here, I wasn't finished with entering the second part of the post yet, so hopefully you will get a look at those second top set pictures as well. Have a great Thanksgiving week - Joe
Nov 23, 2020 13:12:38 #
Just Fred wrote:
Thanks for your travelogue. Having been to Iceland several times, I long to return. And I also know that any photograph - yours included - do not fully capture the majesty and wonder of the land. But they are a wonderful invitation, and I urge viewers to accept!
Thank you very much Fred for your kind words - and you are absolutely correct - pictures can give you a good impression of a place and act as a strong invitation, but the joy and pleasure of experiencing these wonderful lands really comes with the actual presence there - but to all those that for health or whatever reasons cannot travel any longer - such images will give a measured insight and hopefully also some joy. Have a great Thanksgiving week - Joe
Nov 23, 2020 13:15:04 #
Longshadow wrote:
Wonderful set here.
Thanks for showing all the places we didn't get to see on our trip.
Thanks for showing all the places we didn't get to see on our trip.
Thank you very much Bill for your kind comment and also for being along and very active for the entire trip - it was a joy to have you on board - and let this be the invitation to go and see this land again in the more temperate climes - enjoy your Thanksgiving week - Joe
Nov 23, 2020 13:24:35 #
LMG wrote:
Great set of shots, F- Post 39 is outstanding. Thanks for sharing these.
Thank you very much LMG for your kind comment and for looking in on the finals of this long tour. Have a wonderful day and week - Joe
Nov 23, 2020 13:25:30 #
weberwest wrote:
Thank you very much Bill for your kind comment and also for being along and very active for the entire trip - it was a joy to have you on board - and let this be the invitation to go and see this land again in the more temperate climes - enjoy your Thanksgiving week - Joe
Thanks, you also.
(Yes, I definitely want to go there again!)
Nov 23, 2020 13:30:04 #
kpmac wrote:
It's been a wonderful journey. Can't wait to see what's next.
Thank you very much Ken for your kind commment and for being along on the entire journey and very generous with your comments - traveling with you was a joy and I do hope that the upcoming new travelogue will also pique your interest - it will be a very different venue from Iceland or the Arabian Peninsula. Enjoy your Thanksgiving week - Joe
Nov 23, 2020 13:31:14 #
Longshadow wrote:
Thanks, you also.
(Yes, I definitely want to go there again!)
(Yes, I definitely want to go there again!)
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