The glacier, a photo from Rangarvallasysla, Sudurland

Photographer's Note

MAybe the place that was the most impressive for me in Iceland was the glacier Sólheimajökull. I find it strange that there are no photos of it on TE. rnSólheimajökull is an outlet glacier of the mighty icecap of Mýrdalsjökull on the South Coast of Iceland. It is one of the most easily accessible glaciers to reach from Reykjavík, just 158 kilometres away. About eight kilometres long and two kilometres wide (five miles long and just over a mile wide), Sólheimajökull is an impressive feature. Due to the way it descends from Mýrdalsjökull, however, without a clear distinction between the two, it appears much bigger.rnrnMýrdalsjökull itself has many other outlet glaciers; overall, it is the fourth largest ice cap in Iceland. Beneath its thick surface is one of the country’s most infamous volcanoes, Katla.rnrnThe nearby Eyjafjallajökull erupted in 2010 causing widespread havoc at European airports. Throughout history, eruptions in Eyjafjallajökull mean that Katla will also erupt, and so the volcano is due to go off soon. However, volcanoes and all seismic activity in Iceland is highly monitored, meaning that it is perfectly safe to travel around the area and even take an ice cave tour in the glacier above.Sadly, like all the glaciers in Iceland bar one, Sólheimajökull is shrinking rapidly. A glacier lagoon at its base reveals how quickly it is receding: the length of an Olympic swimming pool every year. It seems like this change is already an irreversible consequence of climate change, and it may be gone within decades.rnrnVisitors to Iceland should, therefore, make sure they witness the ice-cap while it is still with us.rn(From Guide to Iceland).rnrnI have seen huge glaciers in Argentina and a small one in New Zealand. But they were blue. This glacier near the water (now frozen) is green! It surprised me a lot.

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Ilonka1974 (10289) 2019-03-08 15:36

Czesc Malgorzata,
Rewelacyjne miejsce, kapitalne ujecie z cudownym swiatlem.
Doskonala jakosc obrazu.
Pozdrawiam
Janusz

tyro (30513) 2019-03-08 17:33

Hi dear Malgo,

What a fascinating and very informative note you have written! Yes, I can imagine that glaciers might be blue but that is remarkable that this one appears green!

A lovely photograph, very well seen and taken with excellent composition, lovely light and beautifully saturated colours. The details and sharpness are exquisite.

Beautiful!

Kindest Regards,

John.

P.S. Thank you for your email - I shall try to reply tomorrow. xx

ifege (48135) 2019-03-08 20:36

Hi Malgo
Yet another good one from Iceland - beautiful landscape.
Cheers
Ian

jemaflor (147184) 2019-03-08 23:06

Hi Malgo,
Another good photo about your Iceland trip, lovely light and landscape, good format, well presented, tfs.

Cricri (176) 2019-03-08 23:48

Hi Malgorzata
La lumière illumine le paysage d'une bien jolie façon, belle présentation
Amitiés
cricri

snunney (130967) 2019-03-09 0:44

Hello Malgo,
Excellent capture of this most beautiful glacier. The panoramic frame suits perfectly. Delightful lights and colours and very good clarity.

After coming back from Madrid, I am not so sure that living in the city is more comfortable than living in a small town or village. More convenient perhaps, but that is not quite the same thing. Chacun a son gout.

PaulVDV (62944) 2019-03-09 0:47

Hello Malgo,
The light and the colours are superb!
What a great scenery!
The inclusion of the people on the right give us a very good sense of scale.
Best regards, Paul

holmertz (102732) 2019-03-09 0:57

Hello Malgo,
This is a fascinating scenery and you were lucky to there on a day with such fantastic light. I did not immediately notice the persons to the right, but however small and in the shade they contribute to the composition by explaining the dimensions.
Kind regards,
Gert

Nicou (193806) 2019-03-09 1:15

Hello

quel décor mervielleux quel bel éclairage du blanc et bleu sur une aprtie un rayon quei fair revinir la roche rouge ces reflets quelle vue fantastique décor.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

jhm (211736) 2019-03-09 1:16

Hello Malgo,

The colours are very strong but wonderful to look at
An excellent composition and lovely presentation.
Perfect captured.
Very well done, TFS

Have a nice weekend,
John

pierrefonds (114494) 2019-03-09 4:44

Hi Malgo,

The wideness of the area is creating depth. The point of view is showing the details of the glacier. The light is giving good rendering of the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Tue (92402) 2019-03-09 6:02

Hello Malgo,
A fantastic view of this glacier in an amazing sunlight, very clear and adding a warm glow to the cold and snowy slopes. The warm/cold colour contrast is truly fantastic here.
Lars

adramad (73004) 2019-03-09 6:42

Hello Malgo.
Wonderful image of this glacier, it seems to me that in the image several elements are given, the ice of the glacier, the snow, that rocky area with a pink color by the sun and even some water underneath, all this forms a great photo, where that clean blue sky plays its role.
Very effective coloring, which highlights the details of the image.
Good management, both brightness and sharpness.
Very well done. I like it.
Enjoy the weekend.
My best wishes for you.
Luis

rychem (72187) 2019-03-09 8:13

Swiatlo mialas swietne, nie wiem na ile czlowiek sie do tego przyczynia, ale lodowce na pewno sie kurcza i moze sie okazac za pare lat, ze Twoje zdjecie to wartosciowy dokument
pozdrawiam Ryszard

lousat (139298) 2019-03-09 14:44

Hi Malgo,another place that i lost,and it's incredbile to see the green water on the right,wonderful glacier taken in a fantastic light so well exposed,2 points are not enough for this unique beauty!!!! Have a nice SUnday and thanks,Luciano

carlo62 (81265) 2019-03-11 10:36

Ciao Malgo
sembra che tu abbia scoperto una grandissima pepita d'oro!!!
Bella foto, bei contrasti di colore, eccellente risultato.
Saluti
Carlo

jmdias (115208) 2019-03-26 10:42

malgo

curious effects caused by the light, with more golden hues at center and blue hues in the other parts. nice details of the glacier.

take care

jorge

COSTANTINO (116542) 2021-08-19 22:23

Hello dear Malgorzata and have a nice day
original version
a wonderful landscape and may be
a place which was the most impressive
for you and for all of us too....
thanks for the sharing
regards
Costantino