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Reynisdrangar

Reynisdrangar is a stunning rock formation located in the Southern Region of Iceland. These towering basalt sea stacks rise up from the ocean, creating a dramatic and awe-inspiring sight. Reynisdrangar is a popular destination for photographers, as the unique landscape offers a variety of opportunities for capturing stunning images. The black sand beach surrounding the rock formations provides a stark contrast to the bright blue ocean, making for a striking composition. Additionally, the nearby cliffs and caves offer unique perspectives and angles for photographers to explore.

Reynisfjara beach
Reynisdrangar from Reynisfjara
by David ruiz luna

Reynisfjall is a 340 m high tuff mountain arising out of a volcanic eruption from under a glacier in the penultimate Ice Age, near the village of Vik. Alternating in an irregular manner are layers of tuff, pillow lava and columnar basalt veins and loops. Reynisdrangar stacks are a collection of 66 m high rock pillars that rise out of the sea and are of the same geological formation as Reynisfjall. On Reynisfjöru beach, very beautiful basalt formations in the south part of the mountain can be seen, and there you will find an exceedingly beautiful cave called Hálsanefshellir.

Iceland. September 2015.

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Pure Energy
Reynisdrangar from Reynisfjara
by Fer_SG

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Dramatic view of Reynisdrangar rocks from Reynisfjara Beach taken between a net of water streams. It is amazing how Black and White allows to be really creative and get intense and powerful atmospheres.

Sunrise in Reynisfjara Beach - Iceland - Travel photography
Reynisdrangar from Reynisfjara
by Giuseppe Milo

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White net on the coast (Picture 2, BW, Scratchy)
Reynisdrangar from Dyrholaey
by Fer_SG

Finally, Reynisfjara stones were visible, accompanied by a great white webbing on the sea.

Iceland 2016 Vik
Reynisdrangar from Víkurfjara
by Christian Barret

Escapade de 10 jours en Islande mars 2016

Kirkjufjara beach
Reynisdrangar from Dyrholaey
by David ruiz luna

An extraordinary sunset in this amazing and dangerous place. It's located at east of Dyrhólaey arch in the Southern Region in Iceland.

Iceland. March 2017

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Black Beach Panorama
Reynisdrangar from Dyrholaey
by David Hamments

... at Dyrholaey, Iceland. The cliff on the left is actually a bird sanctuary....

Iceland 2016 Reynisfjara Beach
Reynisdrangar from Reynisfjara
by Christian Barret

Escapade de 10 jours en Islande mars 2016

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Reynisdrangar from Reynisfjara
by Henk Verheyen

Phototrip to Iceland, june 2014

Iceland 2016 From Dyrholaey
Reynisdrangar from Dyrholaey
by Christian Barret

Escapade de 10 jours en Islande mars 2016

Arnardrangur & Reynisdrangar
Reynisdrangar from Dyrholaey

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White net on the coast (Picture 1, Color)
Reynisdrangar from Dyrholaey
by Fer_SG

Finally, Reynisfjara stones were visible, accompanied by a great white webbing on the sea.

Reynisdrangar: Iceland's Mysterious Basalt Sea Stacks

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Reynisdrangar from Reynisfjara Beach. © Jiri Hajek

Iceland is known for its stunning landscapes, with glaciers, waterfalls, and hot springs among the many natural wonders that draw visitors from all over the world. But one of Iceland's most intriguing sights is Reynisdrangar, a group of basalt sea stacks rising from the waves just off the coast near the town of Vik. These mysterious formations are steeped in local legend and make for some of the most dramatic photography locations in Iceland.

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White net on the coast (Picture 1, BW)
Reynisdrangar from Dyrholaey
by Fer_SG

Finally, Reynisfjara stones were visible, accompanied by a great white webbing on the sea.

Iceland 2016 Reynisfjara Beach
Reynisdrangar from Reynisfjara
by Christian Barret

Escapade de 10 jours en Islande mars 2016

Iceland 2016 Reynisfjara Beach
Reynisdrangar from Reynisfjara
by Christian Barret

Escapade de 10 jours en Islande mars 2016

Iceland - Reynisdrangar
Reynisdrangar
by Henk Verheyen

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Coastal Iceland Panorama
Reynisdrangar from Dyrholaey
by David Hamments

Panoramic view of Reynisdrangar (the Black Sea Stacks) near Vik, Iceland

Iceland
Reynisdrangar from Dyrholaey
by Henk Verheyen

Phototrip to Iceland june 2014

Iceland 2016 Reynisfjara Beach
Reynisdrangar from Reynisfjara
by Christian Barret

Escapade de 10 jours en Islande mars 2016

Discover Wild Iceland – Like Reynisfjara shore
Reynisdrangar from Reynisfjara

Reynisdrangar are basalt sea stacks situated under the mountain Reynisfjall near the village Vík í Mýrdal, southern Iceland which is framed by a...

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Vik Church
Vik Church with Reynisdrangar

Most Icelandic towns are "Aesthetically challenged", well, they're functional, but not pretty at all by European standards, Vik is not an exception,...

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Reynisdrangar from Víkurfjara
by Jean François Bonachera

Reynisdrangar depuis la plage de Vik

Something from nothing....
Reynisdrangar from Víkurfjara
by Pete Rowbottom

Vik Sea Stacks at Sunset.

This day was had been an absolute washout, sheet rain all day, and thick cloud, not a hope of shooting anything, at sunset it was still horrible but we walked out to the beach at Vik to try and get some dramatic weather shots of the waves around the sea stacks, after 30 mins I'd given up as the winds were whipping up all the sand and I ended curled up in a ball on the beach it was that bad, pebbles bouncing off my knuckles while holding my hood down!! errr balls to this!!

With the weather from hell seemingly never ending we retreated back inland to shoot the church up high, no sooner had we left the beach this scene just broke out of absolutely nothing! had to leg it up the hill and set up really quickly with the long lens to grab this unfolding dramatic sunset, weirdly it was the best one we had all week, you can't turn your back on anything in this Country for 5 minutes, if you do you will miss something. After this had died off the grey drabness came back again before breaking once more into a huge afterburn of purple and red (pics to follow)

Check out the 5 people stood watching it on the beach adding scale

Nikon D850 Nikon 70-200 f/4 @ 145mm f/11 IS0 64 1/2 second

No filters Fotopro T74-C tripod Fotopro LG-9R ballhead

Lots more images from this trip can be found on my website here - updating regularly

Stormy Reynisdrangar
Reynisdrangar
by Jiri Hajek

I wanted to emphasize the wild sea around Reynisdrangar and so decided to stack several frames. Hope that you like the result! ;-)

White net on the coast (Picture 2, Color, Soft)
Reynisdrangar from Dyrholaey
by Fer_SG

Finally, Reynisfjara stones were visible, accompanied by a great white webbing on the sea.

Iceland - Reynisdrangar
Reynisdrangar from Víkurfjara
by Henk Verheyen

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Iceland 2016 - Reynisfjara and the Reynisdrangar
Reynisdrangar from Reynisfjara
by Christian Barret

The black sand beach can be very dangerous !

Reynisdrangar & Basalt Columns
Reynisdrangar from Reynisfjara
by MURALI NARAYANAN

As lava cools over an extended period of time, it creates incredible columns of hexagonal basalt rock that often form cliffs. Iceland has a bunch of these basalt columns along its southern shore. This was shot just outside the village of Vik. The wave ended up hitting me just below my chest and I had to wipe off the sea spray and dry my camera after this shot!!!

Reynisdrangar from Vik Beach
Reynisdrangar from Víkurfjara
by MURALI NARAYANAN

It was super windy at the black sand beach in Vik when I shot this image. The sand hitting my face was tough to deal with. It was a very cloudy day with some drizzle. There was no color at the scene and so ended up converting this image to B&W.

Iceland 2015 Vik
Reynisdrangar from Reynisfjara
by Christian Barret

Roadtrip in Iceland summer 2015 - Roadtrip en Islande été 2015

Reynisfjara Black Beach, Iceland
Reynisdrangar from Reynisfjara

A cold, wet and windy day on Reynisfjara beach in Iceland. Other-worldly black volcanic sand, enormous basalt stacks and roaring Atlantic waves make...

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Reynisdrangar from Reynisfjara

A dramatic sunrise on the wild south coast of Iceland near VIK.

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Snowstorm, Myrdal Church, Vik, Iceland
Vik Church with Reynisdrangar

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Reynisdrangar!
Most notably Fer_SG, Jiri Hajek, Christian Barret, Jean François Bonachera, David ruiz luna, Henk Verheyen and Pete Rowbottom.