The South-East of Iceland surprises you with some unexpected views while seduces you with its charm.

Vatnajökull is the most extensive glacier in Iceland, covering more than 8 percent of the country, and one of the largest ice surfaces in Europe. Nikon D810, 130 mm (80-400.0 mm ƒ/4.5-5.6) 1/1250 sec ƒ/8 ISO 400

Moss covers the lava stones scattered all over the place. Nikon D810, 44 mm (24-120.0 mm ƒ/4) 1/50 sec ƒ/5.6 ISO 64

Views like this are a distinguished feature of Iceland South-East. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120.0 mm ƒ/4) 1/125 sec ƒ/8 ISO 400

Moss, and the vegetation that grows on top of it, can assume some curious shapes. Nikon D810, 120 mm (24-120.0 mm ƒ/4) 1/250 sec ƒ/8 ISO 400

Goldmoss stonecrop or mossy stonecrop (sedum acre) constitute a discrete but conspicuous presence in the icelandic environment, as they stand-out on the volcanic gravel. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120.0 mm ƒ/4) 1/640 sec ƒ/8 ISO 400

Turf roof houses are commonly found in Iceland, as they offer superior insulation – and cheap – compared to other materials. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24.0 mm ƒ/1.4) 1/250 sec ƒ/8 ISO 400

Jökulsárlón is a large glacial lake in southeast Iceland, on the edge of Vatnajökull National Park. Nikon D810, 130 mm (80-400.0 mm ƒ/4.5-5.6) 1/1250 sec ƒ/6.3 ISO 400

Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea). Nikon D810, 400 mm (80-400.0 mm ƒ/4.5-5.6) 1/800 sec ƒ/6.3 ISO 400

This bike (one of two items) belongs to a Dutch couple, both teachers (mathematics and Dutch language&literature) who cycle the world. Nikon D810, 80 mm (80-400.0 mm ƒ/4.5-5.6) 1/1000 sec ƒ/6.3 ISO 400

Seals swim peacefully, at ease among the ice floating in the lagoon. Nikon D810, 130 mm (80-400.0 mm ƒ/4.5-5.6) 1/1250 sec ƒ/6.3 ISO 400

Church and bell tower approaching Höfn. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120.0 mm ƒ/4) 1/800 sec ƒ/8 ISO 200

A tank in a field in the residential area of Höfn. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120.0 mm ƒ/4) 1/200 sec ƒ/8 ISO 200

A fisherman turned stone collector in his Höfn stone garden, Iceland. Nikon D810, 85 mm (85.0 mm ƒ/1.4) 1/640 sec ƒ/3.5 ISO 64

Pakkhús Restaurant in Höfn. Best langoustines in town. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120.0 mm ƒ/4) 1/200 sec ƒ/8 ISO 64

Il Sud-est dell’Islanda propone degli scenari fuori dall’ordinario e totalmente imprevedibili, mentre il cibo è sorprendentemente gustoso.