15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Life erupts on volcanic mountains.

Driving through the varied landscapes of Iceland exposes one some truly out of this world sights. The best views, however, come from up above. From the ground, this region looks completely barren and black, but from the sky you can see life starting to take back the land, one mountain at a time.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2017
Date Uploaded: 09.2017
Photo Location: Iceland
Camera: FC220
Copyright: © Nicholas Underwood