23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Kirkjufell at Low Tide: Iceland's Iconic Peak from Above

Rising like a moss-draped pyramid, Kirkjufell is Iceland's most photographed mountain. During low tide on our honeymoon, I captured this aerial view—the exposed tidal flats creating natural patterns that frame this 463-meter ancient volcanic plug.

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Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Iceland
Copyright: © HoSoo Kim