The crater, a photo from Snaefellsnessysla, Vesturland

Photographer's Note

axhóll is an excellent sightseeing attraction for those who do not want to hike too far. The crater is approximately 100 m (100 ft) high with a useful walking path and steps in order to make the ascent as easy as possible for guests. This makes for a simple alternative to visiting Eldborg crater on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula which requires a two and a half hour hike to visit.

Saxhóll is, in fact, two craters, though most guests will only summit the first due to its close proximity to the road, Útnesvegur (Nr. 574). From the top of the crater, one is blessed with incredible views over the Atlantic Ocean and the expansive, dried lava fields of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Saxhóll is one of the best examples of seeing a crater in Iceland that once shot hot magma from the earth, sculpting the landscape around it.
(https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-iceland/drive/saxholl).

With the snow and ice, the way was not so easy. One had to be very careful.

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On the crater against sun

pajaran, papagolf21, snunney, PaulVDV, Royaldevon, holmertz, pierrefonds, jhm, ChrisJ, adramad, mcmtanyel heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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papagolf21 (152607) 2019-04-06 22:43

Bonjour, chère Malgo,
Deux heures de marche difficiles, mais le bonheur est présenté en atelier (une image qui mérite une première page tant la beauté des lieux est magnifique).
Merci pour ces précieux renseignements et enseignements sur ces cratères.
Excellente journée.
Amitiés.
Philippe

mesutilgim (0) 2019-04-06 23:02

Hello Malgo,
Another nice capture in your gallery. Very good sharpness and perfect ligth management. Many good and usefull notes.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

jemaflor (147248) 2019-04-06 23:12

Hi Malgo,
Beautiful photo of this landscape, always a sunny weather, you are lucky during your trip in Iceland !
Nice contrast between white snow and the dark ground, tfs.

snunney (130967) 2019-04-07 0:30

Hello Malgo,
100 metres is nearer 330 feet, still quite a hike especially in conditions like that. The blackened covering sits well against that lovely blue sky and the snowy white foreground. I like the lights and colours. Very good sharpness.

PaulVDV (62978) 2019-04-07 0:34

Hello Malgo,
Iceland has something for everyone when it comes to craters. Even for those who don't want to walk far. But in the winter the walk will not have been really easy.
The picture is beautiful with the curve of the road leading to the top.
We find pretty soft cloud lines in the blue sky.
Nice black & white contrast on the volcano.
Best regards, Paul

lousat (139342) 2019-04-07 1:01

Ciao Malgo,a difficult walk in these cold days as i can read,but the result is amazing! Wonderful capture of the crater and a magnificent backlight in the WS,well done! Have a nice SUnday and thanks,Luciano

Royaldevon (85932) 2019-04-07 2:47

Hello Malgo,

Oh, back to snow but why not when you have such stunning scenes to share!
The crater is fine focal point and, from your viewpoint, the pathway makes a smooth, curved guide to the summit.
Lovely textural details!

Your w/s has amazing atmosphere; maybe not the top of Everest but the mood feels the same!

Have a good Sunday,
Bev :-)

holmertz (102800) 2019-04-07 3:52

Hello Malgo,
The crater doesn't rise so high above the surroundings, but its shape and our knowledge that this is a volcano makes it impressive anyway. The road going up the side looks like an easy walk, but in winter nothing is easy. At least you had beautiful weather which enabled you to take a crystal clear and attractive photo. The WS shows a good atmosphere of pride that you all made it to the summit.
Kind regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (114556) 2019-04-07 4:50

Hi Nalgo,

Thi is an impressive scenery. The point of view is showing the details the mountain and of the crater. The light is making the colors to stand out. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Miguel82 (47110) 2019-04-07 5:44

Malgorzata, scientists think that Iceland forms a raised part of the Atlantic oceanic ridge. The island has an intense volcanic activity similar to the one happening in the ocean floor. Interesting sight of that crater during the winter season, a path leads closer to the summit

jhm (211736) 2019-04-07 6:21

Hello Malgo,

Again a very nice panorama image with the snowy mountain if attractive photograph.
I like your composition and clear presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John

Nicou (193806) 2019-04-07 9:10

Hello

avec cette route qui longe le cratère quelle compo et image quelle vue et captage superbe compo quelle neige et la forme du cratère quel décor avec la neige un autre monde superbe
Bravo et belle soirée
Nicou

Tue (92482) 2019-04-07 11:14

Hello Malgo,
A fantastic photo of a spectacular place. The shapes of the landscape are beautiful and even more so in this bright sunlight. Also the blue sky with the clouds that look like veils was a perfect backdrop.
Lars

rychem (72187) 2019-04-07 20:40

Ten wulkan wyglada na spiacy, i to nie on dostarczal nam ostatnio atrakci, ale przeciez tam jest jeszcze cale mnostwo innych, strach sie bac
pozdrawiam Ryszard

ChrisJ (171888) 2019-04-08 9:27

Hello Malgo

One of the easiest volcanoes to climb is Rangitoto in Auckland harbour. This looks like a lateral blast eruption rather than a vertical explosion. Good sharpness and the white snow and black rock add strong graphic elements. Tfs!

carlo62 (81265) 2019-04-09 8:38

Ciao Malgo
la foto è molto bella, mi piace questa luce e mi piace il cielo.
Le ombre disegnano il movimento del terreno.
Saluti
Carlo

adramad (73006) 2019-04-09 10:49

Hello Malgo.
We are back in TE, after a few days of vacation, in the beautiful province of Huelva, in Andalucia.

Very beautiful image of this volcano, which the contrast of snow with dark volcanic rock produces a beautiful effect, the light clouds that look like rays behind it, are a good bonus.
Wonderful image, sharpness, exposure, colors and POV are excellent.
Photo very well made. I like it
Enjoy a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

GyurMaster (24840) 2019-04-09 15:09

Dear Malgo,

So you are back again on frozen land? Its an excellent one with nice lights and colours!

Best Wishes,
Gy.

jmdias (115280) 2019-04-21 1:42

malgo

in some aspects this remind me the shapes of volcanic areas in my town, but of course ours are much older and worn and were created when the atlantic begin to be open.
nice view mixing snow and the dark volcanic stones. nice light too.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (68647) 2019-04-25 19:40

Hello Malgo,
It's a nice wintry landscape photo. I like the photo against the sun, too.
Regards,
MT