Wildlife
- Pony
The Icelandic Pony is one of the hardiest breeds of horse in the world. Even as far north as the sub-arctic lavafields of Iceland, they can live outdoors with no stables, and to my eye this particular individual looks like he is positively enjoying the brisk wind blowing in from the Arctic Ocean to the […]
- Puffin
The Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) lives in large numbers on Iceland’s most famous bird cliff, Látrabjarg, where they are isolated from predators to the extent that they fear nothing; not even humans. Hence I was able to get very close to these adorable birds as the sun was just starting to set, at about 10pm, […]
- Scrutiny
This horse appeared to be the leader of the herd we came across on the banks of Hrutafjörður in Iceland. As I approached the herd, this one was the first to come over to see what I was doing, and to make sure I was no threat. I gradually gained his trust, getting close enough […]