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20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
I can still smell the sulfur

The moment you drive up to the Hverir geothermal area, you are immediately overcome with a strong sulfur smell. As you get out and walk around, you see the mud pits bubbling, but I was really captivated by how the area looked from above, especially since I didn't have to stand as close to the sulfur-producing fumeroles. This aerial shot really emphasis the unique natural beauty that exists in Iceland.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Reykjahlíð, Iceland
Copyright: © Julia Bellotti