Islande 9 : Myvatn by Milouv
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Description
Mývatn is a shallow eutrophic lake situated in an area of active volcanism in the north of Iceland, not far from Krafla volcano. The lake and its surrounding wetlands have an exceptionally rich fauna of waterbirds, especially ducks. The lake was created by a large basaltic lava eruption 2300 years ago, and the surrounding landscape is dominated by volcanic landforms, including lava pillars and rootless vents (pseudocraters). The effluent river Laxá is known for its rich fishing for Brown Trout and Atlantic Salmon.
The name of the lake (Icelandic "mý" = midge, "vatn" = lake; the lake of midges) comes from the huge numbers of flies (midges) to be found there in the summer.
The name Mývatn is sometimes used not only for the lake but the whole surrounding inhabited area. The River Laxá, Lake Mývatn and the surrounding wetlands are protected as a nature reserve (The Mývatn-Laxá Nature Conservation Area).
Comments (19)
DAVER2112
Excellent capture!!:)
G_Mansco
This is a real delight for my eyes ;O)
Kaartijer
Awesome landscape with a gorgeous sun's breakthrough! Thanks for the info!
MrsRatbag
Very stunning scene, gorgeous capture!
evensteven
Excellent shot! Love the "God rays."
jccj56
Awesome Scene!!
nikolais
full of life!
annie5
Le rayon donne un ciel incroyable! L'atmosphère est fantastique.Merçi et Bonne journée/semaine :)
Fruit_Passion
Le rayon donne un effet assez spécial.. un endroit privilégier. Tu as été atteint du Saint Esprit (je blague) ;)Bravo pour le coup d'oeil
Janiss
Quelle dimension dans cette image... sublîme Emile!
mermaid
a really impressive shot...those layers of colors and this wonderful rays...BRavo!
KarmaSong
Une région fantastique de l'Islande dont je ne me lasse jamais. La lumière du soir est aussi une des merveilles de l'île, et le moment propice pour de somptueux ciels déchiquetés de lumière, comme celui-ci. Magnifique, Emile!
aquablue
Paradis des moustiques ..................................aie !
mtc
Quelle belle lumière! Et un TRES beau ciel.
junge1
Beautiful!
Elcet
Very nice lighting! Thanks for sharing these astonishing landscapes!
qrud
Lovely sunlight.
armoric56
superbe image!
lior
A en couper le souffle! J'espere que tu vas bien mais sache que jour apres jour j'attends tes prochaines images qui seront tres certainement des merveilles. Amicalement Lior