Iceland from the height of bird flight

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Iceland is a dream for a geologist. In addition to the volcanoes in this small island country has glaciers, rocky coastline, amazing geysers, hot springs and other wonders of nature. However, do not have to wear the boots of a geologist to explore the landscape of this amazing country. Recently, Italian photographer Sandro Santioli did a series of photos of Iceland from the height of bird flight.

Iceland from the height of bird flight
Iceland from the height of bird flight

River Huitao with its strange palette of colors and unusual landscapes. Looks like a tree. (Sandro Santioli, Solent News & Photo Agency)

Iceland from the height of bird flight

Namafjall, Iceland is a place of high thermal activity. These photos are like from another planet. (Sandro Santioli, Solent News & Photo Agency)

Iceland from the height of bird flight

"Photos from the air has always inspired me. These landscapes and the land seem incredible, but from the height of bird flight, they are simply incredible, says photographer. – I especially like places such as seas, lakes, mountains and volcanoes". On the photo: Langyashan. (Sandro Santioli, Solent News & Photo Agency)

Iceland from the height of bird flight

"During the work I faced many challenges. First, the weather, I had to fly in a tiny plane, which is constantly shaking due to air currents". Photo: the river Tungnaa. (Sandro Santioli, Solent News & Photo Agency)

Iceland from the height of bird flight

Most of the flight the plane had to be opened. So the cabin was incredibly cold. Photo: mountain Turnerville. (Sandro Santioli, Solent News & Photo Agency)

Iceland from the height of bird flight

"It was cold especially in the area of glaciers". Photo: the glacier Scatteringly. (Sandro Santioli, Solent News & Photo Agency)

Iceland from the height of bird flight

"Very soon the hands start to freeze so that they can barely move. And at this time in the stomach you have created something incredible." Photo: the river area of Tungnaa. (Sandro Santioli, Solent News & Photo Agency)

Iceland from the height of bird flight

"One of my favorite photos of Golubaya Laguna - says Sandro. Is a lagoon with hot springs, surrounded by lava, where part of the people. From the height looks just gorgeous". (Sandro Santioli, Solent News & Photo Agency)

Iceland from the height of bird flight

During the implementation of this project by the Italian photographer has been flying for 70 hours. Colorful lake in Iceland. (Sandro Santioli, Solent News & Photo Agency)

Iceland from the height of bird flight

Skeidararsandur, Iceland. (Sandro Santioli, Solent News & Photo Agency)

Keywords: Aerial view | Iceland | Landscape | With the height

     

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