2016 in Iceland: An Instagram Year in Review – Part 3

While 2016 has certainly been an eventful year in Iceland, it’s also been a pretty one! At least if you look at the instagram pics! If you want to see more, check out part I and part II!

This Harbor seal was swimming near the Diamond Beach in south east Iceland along with 5 others in the early morning. They seemed to share the same curiosity about me as I had for them, swimming only a few feet from the shore to get a closer look. Soon they began to play among each other, slapping there flippers on the water’s surface every minute or so creating a loud sound. A rather wonderful experience watching them and seeing how much they resembled children playing, just having fun with no cares in the world.

A photo posted by What’s On in Iceland (@whatsoniceland) on Sep 6, 2016 at 5:03pm PDT

Peek a boo! I SEAL you!

Þríhnúkagígur volcano last erupted over 4,000 years ago, making it perfectly safe for all to experience and enjoy. One unique feature that makes it possible to enter the chamber is the fact that unlike most volcanoes, the magma did not remain inside as it became dormant. In most cases the magma solidifies as it cools, filling the chamber and sealing off access to the outside world. It is speculated that with Þríhnúkagígur the magma disappeared deep into the earth, returning from where it came. Although it is empty, signs of its activity are still present. Left behind by the minerals that once filled the magma chamber, the walls are covered with a beautiful array of colors, as if painted on by nature. It is a rare opportunity for scientists and tourists alike to see the true beauty of the geothermal activity in Iceland in a completely new way. Only available until October 15th, it is definitely an experience you don’t want to miss out on!

A photo posted by What’s On in Iceland (@whatsoniceland) on Sep 5, 2016 at 5:34am PDT

Who would have thought the inside of a volcano was so colourful?

#skeleton #whale #whaleskeleton #beach #blacksandbeach #death #deathvalley #vertebrate #wtf #stunning #iceland #exploringiceland #überkrass #nature #biology #whatsonrvk #igersiceland

A photo posted by linelotta22 (@linelotta22) on Sep 4, 2016 at 9:32am PDT

Whalebone on a black sand beach. Could it be more Icelandic? Maybe if the whale bone was wearing a wooly sweater…

#iceland #nature #beautyofnature #naturelovers #naturalforce #element #stunning #landscape #landscapelovers #travel #love #travellove #glasses #waterdrops #whatsonrvk #igersiceland

A photo posted by linelotta22 (@linelotta22) on Aug 26, 2016 at 3:13pm PDT

Can you see the spray from Gullfoss?

15 more sunsets and then we start chasing that again! Woohoo! ☺️ #northernlights #iceland #auroraborealis #nordlicht #auroraboreal #adventuretravel #newexperiences #happyworldiceland #winterfun #darkandcold #darknights #ghoststories #icelandtravel #icelandadventure #icelandexplored #icelandinspired #whatsonrvk #adventure #adventuretravel

A photo posted by Happyworld (@happyworld.is) on Aug 18, 2016 at 2:38pm PDT

Beautiful. What more shall we say?

no spare change? what about a spare bone? #mansbestfriend #beg #please #treat #schnauzer #guitar #musician #street #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #whatsonrvk #reykjavik #iceland #music #dog #friend #change #bike @natgeotravel

A photo posted by Ash McCord Photography (@ashmccordphotos) on Aug 10, 2016 at 6:26pm PDT

Busking dog is curious.

Fed some apples to this beauty and her pal. Pal then proceeded to drool green mystery juice all over my leg ?

A photo posted by shea hennessy (@s.h.ea) on Aug 7, 2016 at 5:36pm PDT

Could this scene be more beautiful?!?

#islanda #igworldclub #instagood #shootaward #clubsocial #bestoficeland #communityfirst #BLCKSNDS #awesome #discovericeland #ic_iceland #naturenoedit #ig_scandinavia #ig_bestshotz #worldcaptures #xt1 #worldbestgram #nature_perfect_day #rsa_nature #nature_lover #bellashots #nature_perfection #WhatsOnRvk #blackandwhite #horses @fujifilmfr @wowair @icelandair #mystopover

A photo posted by David TEMPLIER (@datemplier) on Aug 2, 2016 at 6:43am PDT

There is no colour in the world of emo horse.

SnapShot of the Day ?? #24小時日照玩到幾點都得 #冰島 #雷克雅維克 #iceland #reykjavík #ísland #iGersIceland #BeautifulDestinations #WhatsOnRvk #summertime #harpa #ilike2travel #iTravelPlus #lifeisbeautiful

A photo posted by Iris Sam (@irisam) on Jul 11, 2016 at 3:04pm PDT

Spot the difference.

Vision style.. ? #iceland #puffin #latrabjarg #posing #whatsonrvk

A photo posted by Evyatar Brock (@evyatarbrock) on Jul 5, 2016 at 2:15pm PDT

Did you know that puffins mate for life?

Ég er að láta prenta glæný póstkort sem verða til sölu á listamarkaðnum á Laugavegi um helgina! // I’m having new postcards printed for the art market in Laugavegur, Reykjavik’s main street, this weekend! #eeeteiknar #illustration #postcard #frakkastígur #reykjavik #whatsonrvk #reykjavikloves #iceland #watercolor #tourism #icelandtravel

A photo posted by Elín Elísabet (@elinelisabete) on Jul 1, 2016 at 5:11am PDT

Illustrations of the illustrious Reykjavik…

Þetta outfit má aldrei gleymast Bubbi. #whatsonrvk

A photo posted by Hjortur Atli Guðmundsson (@hjorturatli) on Oct 27, 2016 at 2:52pm PDT

Our colleague Bubbi has never looked so cool

Took a cold swim in Seljavallalaug ? #исландия #инстаграмнедели #instagramrussia #vsco #vscocam #vscogood #vscorussia #reykjavik #whatsonrvk #babystasjagoestoiceland #instagramrussia #ísland #iceland #ig_iceland #icelandair #icelandairinfo #livefolk #scandinaviaclub #igersiceland

A photo posted by Stasia Andreeva (@sundays_and_tea) on Jan 2, 2016 at 8:32am PST

Hot and cold in Iceland. Want to dive in?

No filters needed for today’s sunset ? #nofilter #исландия #инстаграмнедели #instagramrussia #vsco #vscocam #vscogood #vscorussia #reykjavik #whatsonrvk #babystasjalivesiniceland #instagramrussia #ísland #iceland #ig_iceland #icelandair #icelandairinfo #livefolk #scandinaviaclub #igersiceland #mystopover #esja

A photo posted by Stasia Andreeva (@sundays_and_tea) on Jan 10, 2016 at 10:29am PST

Mount Esja is beautiful to look at and fairly easy to climb.

My definition of beautiful – The Nature #travelingram #traveltheworld #instagood #iphoneonly #iphonography #iceland #icelandic#travellife #whatsoniceland#WhatsOnRvk

A photo posted by Azusa_diary (@azusahiga) on Apr 15, 2016 at 1:32pm PDT

Natural beauty – Reykjadalur geothermal river.