Experience the Landmannalaugar... around the Skalli

I’m really in love with Iceland. I came back from my first trip with great memories and feelings from that amazing and raw nature. During this summer second trip, I dedicated most of my time to the Landmannalaugar, because 3 years ago I crossed it to quickly while doing the Langavegur trek.
So I really wanted to come back to explore the diversity of that region. I have not been disappointed! Colorful rocks, sky, water, sparse vegetation and the ever changing subtle light of Iceland provide breathtaking landscapes.

So, here is my experience during one of my day hike around the Skalli. A really beautiful hike that truly marveled me :) (map at the end of the gallery).

This gallery only presents the color photographs. Check out also this gallery, "Landmannalaugar's Colors and Shades".

Panorama of the basecamp
Experiencing the Landmannalaugar... around the Skalli. The tiny houses (green roof) and patchwork's of colors made by tents is clearly visible in the prolongation of the giant black lava field. It gives the scale of the lava front ;) On the right, it is possible to see really far away from this viewpoint. The bright blue water is a small visible part of the big Frostastaðavatn lake. All rights reserved. Tous droits réservés, ©Light eX Machina, 2015

The Landmannalaugar
Experiencing the Landmannalaugar... around the Skalli. This view is, for me, emblematic of the Landmannalaugar. I did another pic 3 years before, that is really close from that one just less wide. There is kind of all the ingredients here, the orange colors, the snow, the green, the lava, the rivers and confluents, the never-ending horizon, the clouds... All rights reserved. Tous droits réservés, ©Light eX Machina, 2015

The four elements
Experiencing the Landmannalaugar... around the Skalli. Earth, wind, fire, water... all those ancient elements of alchemy are here through those mountains, oh sorry volcanos, the lava, the many rivers and lakes, the clouds, the sky and the colors. All rights reserved. Tous droits réservés, ©Light eX Machina, 2015

A small paradise
Experiencing the Landmannalaugar... around the Skalli. The first you see this place, it seems coming straight out of a fairy tale. The second look you realize it's truly an enchanted spot :) All rights reserved. Tous droits réservés, ©Light eX Machina, 2015

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