23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Icelandic Sheep in Borgarfjörður Eystri

A small group of Icelandic sheep stands on the moss-covered slopes of Borgarfjörður Eystri as low clouds drift across the mountains. The stillness of the animals and the muted light capture the quiet character of Iceland’s Eastfjords landscape.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Bakkagerði, Iceland
Camera: NIKON D500
Copyright: © Ashley Dowiak