Photographs of Iceland
These are a few of the photographs I took in Iceland during the summer of 1992.
I traveled there for 3 weeks with my friend Mark Mackesy of Hamilton. If you want to see more pictures, follow
this link to a slide show exhibition. Just remember, pictures
load slowly over the net. As well, I have included some tips and
resources at the end of my page. This is a new section and will grow over
time.
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OUR PLAN was to start in Reykjavik
and travel the perimeter of the island by car. (There really is only one road so arguments over directions seemed
a remote prospect.)
IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIP: Never under estimate your ability to get lost even on a
ring road.
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Mark making a traditional Icelandic meal
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(My pic is pending review)
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3 weeks looked like plenty of time when we planned our trip but there is a lot
more to see in Iceland than you might think. I always felt a bit rushed. Perhaps there is never enough time when
you are on vacation.
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Downtown Reykjavik
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In case you don't know, Iceland is located in the North Atlantic just south of
the arctic circle between Greenland and Norway. Of it's 250,000 citizens, more than half live in the capital city
Reykjavik. It is a modern city with a strong service economy including some great coffee houses. Ask me how I know!
The pictures to the left are Polaroid dye transfers. I think that the rugged landscapes
in Iceland lend themselves to this printing technique.
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Outside of the city, Iceland is austere and beautiful. Obviously the product of
volcanic upheaval and scouring by ice, the character of the land changes every few miles.
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A Cyclist on the road to Askja
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We saw rolling hills of lush green grass and plains of black lava looking like
freshly laid asphalt. On many occasions we thought we had been transported to the site of Apollo 11's landing.
We were prepared for summer or winter conditions and to camp when necessary (yes
it snowed in July). However, I just wasn't prepared to be awe struck at every turn.
Did I mention it was a great adventure.Yes, I want to go back.
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 TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS
Here are a few tips from our trip and from others
who have submitted ideas. If you would like to add your suggestions along
with a picture or two email me using the link below and I will add them to this space. As
I am a lawyer, you know I will reserve the right edit content and decline to include comments at my discretion.
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Chapters.ca
Amazon.com
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-You need a good guide. Although there were often differences of opinion between
us, we relied on the Lonely Planet Guide.I have attached a link to Amazon.com in case you want to find it.
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Iceland by Elliot
Porter
Amazon.com
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-My favorite collection of photographs is Iceland by Elliot Porter. You get an
interesting perspective from him in a way that suggests the American mid-west. I have attached a link to Amazon.com
in case you want to find it.
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-Be prepared for camping if you intend to drive the entire ring road. The availability
of hotels, guest houses and bed and breakfast accommodation is often poor.
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I would be interested in your thoughts on these pictures. You may e-mail me by
using the link provided below.
Last revised: November 19, 2006
