An aerial adventure over the rugged terrain
of the land of fire and ice. With more than 10,000 waterfalls,
800 natural hot springs, fifteen active volcanoes, and five major
glaciers, Iceland is a remarkable land of unsurpassed
natural beauty. Presenting hundreds of stunning panoramas that
depict the phenomenal landscapes, light, colors, and textures
of an entire region at a glance, this splendid addition to White
Star's acclaimed Flying High series transports readers
to realms we could never experience without the benefits of these
superb aerial photographs. This volume whisks readers along the
coastline punctuated by unspoiled fjords with their powerful
waterfalls, steep canyon walls, and deep emerald green waters.
Inland, we witness vast expanses of stark wilderness comprised
of sand fields, mountains, and glaciers which, when viewed from
above, take on an otherworldy beauty seen nowhere else on earth.
These birds' eye pictures convey the sheer enormity of such incomparable
natural sites as Mt. Hekla, one of the world's most active volcanoes,
Vatnayokull, the largest glacier in Europe, the labyrinth of
gullies and caverns that comprise the wilderness of Lonsoraefi,
and Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall. In vivid contrast to the
pristine natural attractions of Iceland, photographer Klaus Francke
presents breathtaking views of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland,
and Iceland's picturesque fishing towns, such as Akureyri and
Seydisfiordur. Introduced by concise essays and accompanied by
informative captions, the images in this book reveal the awesome
beauty of the land of the Midnight Sun and Northern Lights.
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