Monster coast

On one of the shores of the Gulf of Iceland frozen stone mystical creature that the last rays of the sun seems alive. In fact, a 15-meter Hvitserkur - is all that remains of the eponymous volcano.





The name of the rock is translated as "white shirt". On the rocks you can really see some big white bald spots, but it has nothing to do with any abnormal or geological features, but only with birds, or rather with their waste products.



Admire the majestic Hvitserkur possible from the shore, and at low tide when the water recedes, the tourists an opportunity to get close to the rock, almost dry-shod.

Local residents noticed that the water gradually erodes the base of the cliff and began to coat Hvitserkur cement. View of this, of course, spoils, but extends the life of the local attractions.



Pinnacles itself is relatively small - up to a height of 15 meters, but it was such a small size allows it to shore confused with a huge dog, wild boar or something similar and no less unnatural

Especially memorable paintings can be seen at sunset - low light completely blurs the line between reality and imagination ...



such moments rock Hvittserkur most like a huge monster, decided to quench their thirst immense

Since there is a rock in Iceland, where you can watch the beautiful effect of the aurora borealis, also giving it an interesting paint



Iceland has many beautiful places with a memorable landscape, a shining example of what is the area of ​​Landmannalaugar



Bay Húnaflói really very rich in various kinds of birds. Rock has found its place in Icelandic folklore. Legend has it that troll caught the rays of the rising sun, and stood petrified so. In 1990, the town was immortalized on postage stamps of the country.









Source: masterok.livejournal.com

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