Eystrahorn Mountain in Iceland
by Alexios Ntounas
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Eystrahorn Mountain in Iceland
Artist
Alexios Ntounas
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Eystrahorn is a little-known but epic mountain in east Iceland and it is part of the Krossasnesfjall mountain range. It is located approximately halfway between the settlements of Höfn and Djúpivogur on the Hvalnes Peninsula in East Iceland. Although there is no carpark at Eystrahorn, you can find parking at the nearby Hvalnes Lighthouse at its base.
Eystrahorn isn't as famous as its nearby Vestrahorn mountain but it looks spectacular as well. The mountain itself is composed of gabbro, a dark, jagged lava rock that is rich in magnesium and iron. In front of the mountain there is a black sand beach surrounded by a rocky coastline.
During our visit there the weather was pretty good. A sunny day with a few clouds in the sky making it perfect for hiking. We had a good couple of hours in this location enjoying the ocean cold wind and the amazing view of this epic coastline. Definitely you should stop here if you are travelling around Iceland!
In this photo you can also see Hvalnes Nature Reserve Beach, a black sand beach with many rocks at its side.
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October 26th, 2021
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Ann Warrenton
Congratulation's on your Feature in, "OPEN LANDSCAPES - PHOTOGRAPHY"! 11/15/21 Great image.
Jordan Hill
Congratulations your photograph has been featured in the FAA Group ‘The Outdoor Photographer' You are invited to post your featured images in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / photo archive.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your camera art has been nominated as a Special Feature by a fellow artist Camera Art member for your superb art in Camera Art Group!! You are invited to post your art in the "Special Feature Archive Discussion" in the Camera Art group. Please share the love by nominating a fellow artist whose work is in Camera Art You can do that in the specific "Artist Special Feature Nomination" discussion in the Camera Art Group.
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Alexios – your stunning scene has been chosen as a Selection of the Week by the Go Take a Hike Photography Group! It has been featured on the group homepage and placed in the Special Recognition thread in the group discussion board for archive.
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