Eyjafjallajökull...

Eyjafjallajökull is the Icelandic volcano that erupted in 2010, disrupting air traffic and spewing immense amounts of ash, carbon dioxide, and sulphuric acid into the atmosphere.  The appearance of the eruption is magnificently captured in this photo – from APOD, of course.

Godafoss, Iceland...

From National Geographic, the photo of the month (click to enlarge).  I'd love to see this in person...

Once again I am gobsmacked by both the technical skill and the artistry of National Geographic's photographers.  I can only dream of taking a photograph like this; those folks actually do it...

Seaside Limestone...

My mom sent this photo along as part of a collection of beautiful landscapes.  I've seen the photo before, though I can't recall where.  For some reason, I'm associating this with Iceland, though I'm not at all sure that's correct.

The limestone against the quiet sea instantly recalls many such scenes I saw while exploring the islands of Estonia (primarily Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, shown in Google Maps below).  It's been over five years now since my last visit to Estonia.  I hope to return one of these fine days, and bring Debbie (who's never been there) with me...




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