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.