Iceland Landscape and Aerial Photography

Fine art landscape and aerial photography from Iceland, photographed over repeated trips throughout the country. This collection includes the Iceland Highlands, glaciers, braided glacial rivers, waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, black sand, mountain valleys, icebergs, coastal scenery, and remote wilderness photographed in changing weather and dramatic northern light. Years of returning to Iceland have allowed me to explore beyond the familiar viewpoints and photograph both iconic locations and quieter landscapes far from the main roads. Available as fine art prints and for editorial or commercial licensing. To order a print or arrange a tour, please email me at Mike Reid Photography
Landmannalaugar Photography – Iceland Highlands Fine art landscape and aerial photography from Landmannalaugar and the surrounding Iceland Highlands, featuring colorful...

Landmannalaugar Photography – Iceland Highlands

Fine art landscape and aerial photography from Landmannalaugar and the surrounding Iceland Highlands, featuring colorful rhyolite mountains, volcanic ridges, crater lakes, braided glacial rivers, geothermal valleys, and remote highland terrain. Photographed from the ground and from the air in changing light, these images explore the extraordinary color, texture, geology, and wild character of one of Iceland’s most remarkable landscapes.
Stokksnes & Vestrahorn Photography – Iceland Fine art landscape and aerial photography from Stokksnes and Vestrahorn on Iceland’s southeast coast. This collection...

Stokksnes & Vestrahorn Photography – Iceland

Fine art landscape and aerial photography from Stokksnes and Vestrahorn on Iceland’s southeast coast. This collection features the dramatic Vestrahorn mountains, black sand beaches, tidal reflections, coastal dunes, sweeping shoreline, and changing light from sunrise through sunset. Photographed from both the ground and the air, these images explore the stark contrast of dark volcanic sand, rugged mountains, ocean, and Icelandic weather.
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Photography – Iceland Fine art landscape and aerial photography from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and nearby Diamond Beach on Iceland’s...

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Photography – Iceland

Fine art landscape and aerial photography from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and nearby Diamond Beach on Iceland’s southeast coast. This collection features drifting icebergs, vivid blue glacial ice, reflections, black sand, surf, and the changing light and weather around one of Iceland’s most remarkable coastal landscapes. Photographed from both the ground and the air, these images explore the contrast between ice, water, volcanic sand, and the North Atlantic.

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Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Sunset Glow, Iceland This captivating photograph captures the fiery golden light of sunset streaming through Seljalandsfoss waterfall in southern Iceland. Shot from behind the...

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Sunset Glow, Iceland

This captivating photograph captures the fiery golden light of sunset streaming through Seljalandsfoss waterfall in southern Iceland. Shot from behind the cascading falls, the image reveals the waterfall glowing in rich amber hues as the evening sun lights up the mist and landscape below. The soft Icelandic sky and tranquil river beyond create a breathtaking scene that perfectly combines motion, light, and tranquility. A timeless fine art print for those who love dramatic natural beauty and Iceland’s most iconic waterfall.
Langisjór Lakes and Green Ridges in the Iceland Highlands An aerial view across Langisjór in the Iceland Highlands, where vivid green volcanic ridges rise between deep blue lakes and water channels. Soft morning light...

Langisjór Lakes and Green Ridges in the Iceland Highlands

An aerial view across Langisjór in the Iceland Highlands, where vivid green volcanic ridges rise between deep blue lakes and water channels. Soft morning light brings out the sculpted terrain while low clouds and distant mountains add depth to this remote highland landscape.
Langisjór from Above An aerial view of Langisjór in Iceland’s Highlands, where luminous blue water winds between vivid green volcanic ridges and crater-lined peninsulas. Soft...

Langisjór from Above

An aerial view of Langisjór in Iceland’s Highlands, where luminous blue water winds between vivid green volcanic ridges and crater-lined peninsulas. Soft evening light reveals the remarkable shapes and textures of this remote mountain lake landscape.
Langisjór Evening Light An aerial view of Langisjór in Iceland’s remote Highlands, where deep blue water wraps around rugged volcanic shorelines and small islands beneath glowing green...

Langisjór Evening Light

An aerial view of Langisjór in Iceland’s remote Highlands, where deep blue water wraps around rugged volcanic shorelines and small islands beneath glowing green mountains. Warm evening light brings out the striking contrast between the lake, lava-formed terrain, and the wild solitude of this remarkable landscape.
Þórisvatn Lake in the Iceland Highlands Aerial view of Þórisvatn in Iceland’s central Highlands, where striking blue water contrasts with the surrounding dark volcanic terrain. The broad, remote...

Þórisvatn Lake in the Iceland Highlands

Aerial view of Þórisvatn in Iceland’s central Highlands, where striking blue water contrasts with the surrounding dark volcanic terrain. The broad, remote landscape gives the lake an almost otherworldly presence beneath soft highland light.
Lakagígar Volcanic Craters and Moss, Iceland Highlands Aerial panorama across the Lakagígar crater row in Iceland’s remote Highlands, where black volcanic cones and lava fields are gradually being covered by...

Lakagígar Volcanic Craters and Moss, Iceland Highlands

Aerial panorama across the Lakagígar crater row in Iceland’s remote Highlands, where black volcanic cones and lava fields are gradually being covered by brilliant green moss. The contrast between dark volcanic terrain, vivid vegetation, and traces of red scoria reveals the remarkable structure of this landscape from above.
Lakagígavegur Crater, Iceland Highlands Aerial view along the Lakagígavegur route in Iceland, passing a vivid green volcanic crater rising from dark lava fields and moss-covered highland terrain. This...

Lakagígavegur Crater, Iceland Highlands

Aerial view along the Lakagígavegur route in Iceland, passing a vivid green volcanic crater rising from dark lava fields and moss-covered highland terrain. This striking scene captures the raw beauty of the Laki region, where volcanic form, texture, and color come together in one of Iceland’s most dramatic remote landscapes.
Volcanic Colors of Lakagígar, Iceland Highlands An aerial study of the extraordinary colors of Lakagígar in Iceland’s remote Highlands. Brilliant green moss spreads across red and black volcanic slopes,...

Volcanic Colors of Lakagígar, Iceland Highlands

An aerial study of the extraordinary colors of Lakagígar in Iceland’s remote Highlands. Brilliant green moss spreads across red and black volcanic slopes, revealing the curved forms and textures of the crater landscape. The red tones come from oxidized volcanic material, contrasting sharply with darker unoxidized lava and ash.
Morning Light Over Grænifjallgarður, Iceland Highlands Early morning light moves across the volcanic ridges of Grænifjallgarður near Langisjór in Iceland’s remote Highlands. Warm sunlight catches the moss-covered...

Morning Light Over Grænifjallgarður, Iceland Highlands

Early morning light moves across the volcanic ridges of Grænifjallgarður near Langisjór in Iceland’s remote Highlands. Warm sunlight catches the moss-covered peaks while deep blue shadows emphasize the repeating volcanic forms and vast scale of the landscape. Grænifjallgarður is one of the long hyaloclastite ridges formed by eruptions beneath glacial ice in this part of the Highlands.
Snjóöldufjallgarður Reflected in the Tungnaá, Iceland Highlands Morning light illuminates Snjóöldufjallgarður beyond the braided channels of the Tungnaá in Iceland’s central Highlands. The long volcanic ridge and surrounding...

Snjóöldufjallgarður Reflected in the Tungnaá, Iceland Highlands

Morning light illuminates Snjóöldufjallgarður beyond the braided channels of the Tungnaá in Iceland’s central Highlands. The long volcanic ridge and surrounding peaks glow in warm light while the river reflects their color across the dark highland terrain. Snjóöldufjallgarður lies west of the Tungnaá and is one of the major hyaloclastite ridges of this volcanic region.