Valley of Smoke

The Valley of Smoke in the south Highland region (Syðri Fjallabak) of Iceland is comprised of vivid geothermal colors, ranging from every shade of brown, green, and orange to the brightest red colors. Couple these colors with abstract patterns of nature and undulating land formations. and very interesting abstract nature landscapes occur.

The day prior to my Highlands adventure we were not allowed to travel there due to gale force winds. The next day when it was OK to travel, my guide and I entered the Highlands while the rain was coming down in sheets which actually worked to my favor electrifying the highland earth tones of reds, yellows, and greens.