ICELAND: Kirkjufellsfoss & Gatklettur

We were planning to stay near Kirkufells for two days to shoot the aurora lights, but due to the snow storm, it totally threw off our plan.

Most of the roads towards the North were closed off, and we had to wait at our hostel until the snow storm stops, which would be too late to travel.

Kirkufells

Anyhow, we waited till the next morning, and the sky finally cleared when we arrived Kirkufells, which is one of the most photographed landmark in Iceland. It's quaintly dubbed as the "Straw Hat Mountain" because of its similarity in shape.

You can take the classic photo from just below the mountain where the waterfall is, or up high at the bridge at the waterfall for the whole landscape. However, my favorite spot is to cross to the other side of the road, where the Grundrfjordur Bay is, and try to get a photo of the reflection during low tides.

It's been a city of silver and white.

Gatklettur

This beautiful coastline comes with basalt columns and circular arches. It's breathtaking how the arches are formed by the sheer constant erosion from the sea. Once you've indulge in the cliff, seagulls and the unique formation of the rocks, turn around and you will be stunned by the panorama, with its glistening haystacks underneath the sun.

The man-made gateway makes it almost majestic in its distinct tranquility.