If there’s one place where you could spend a full day, or even two, photographing, it would be Vestrahorn in Iceland. Unfortunately, I only had one evening there. This location was highly anticipated during our 12-day ring road tour. In honesty, almost every stop along the ring road offers at least half a dozen photography opportunities. Iceland truly is the Super Bowl of landscape photography, and this location definitely ranks among the top three.
Upon arriving, you’re instantly overwhelmed by the scenery. After hiking through the tall black sand dunes to find the perfect shot, your immediate instinct is to take the classic straight-on photo that everyone captures. I have dozens of fantastic images of that kind, showcasing the dunes in the foreground. However, there are so many other angles and times of day that provide unique shooting opportunities.
I submitted this shot because I walked further away from the road leading to the Stokksnes lighthouse and discovered a spot that offered a unique perspective. It presented an excellent opportunity for a panorama featuring a reflective surface and the sand dunes. Despite the presence of clouds, the sun was approaching sunset in the spring, and this shot captures some of the early sunset colors against the majestic mountain backdrop.
