Icelandic Horse and Setting Moon

I returned from Iceland a couple days ago. We had a great time with both groups and the weather was excellent, but it’s always good to be home.

I took this the night before Summer Solstice. We’d just photographed the sunset through Seljalandsfoss, and I went back out looking for a subject to align with the setting moon. It took a steady hand a three exposures merged in HDR to create this image. I have decided that the Icelandic horses are my favorite subjects to photograph over there…

As always, thank you for following. We are taking reservations for the 2027 Iceland tours with Nat Expo Tours. You can view the dates and itinerary here: https://natexpotours.com/2027-iceland/

Colin

 

Crescent Moon & Venus

"Counting stars by candlelight, all are dim but one is bright;

The spiral light of Venus, rising first and shining best,

On, from the northwest corner, of a brand new crescent moon,

While crickets and cicadas sing, a rare and different tune,

Terrapin station." (Robert Hunter/Jerry Garcia)

This was taken just a few minutes ago over Eagle Peak, Chugach State Park. If you have clear skies right now you should be able to see the crescent moon and Venus on the southwestern horizon.

Colin