Svínafellsjökull

Svínafellsjökull (Svínafells Glacier) is an outlet glacier of the larger Vatnajökull. It's magnificent, otherworldly and vividly blue. We were able to get quite close to it -- separated ONLY by a steep cliff with ice at the edge! Svínafellsjökull's accessibility makes it a popular filming location.

Here it is on a Google Map -- turn on Satellite view for a good look:
https://goo.gl/maps/AEi1SHWeUXN2

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https://sksphoto.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Iceland/Dyrholaey

We saw vivid blue glaciers from afar in many places. This one looked accessible so we gave it a try.
The side trip was totally worth it!
Pano with two group members and glacier at left, frozen lagoon center/right.

A crew for the next Jackie Chan film was established in one part of the lagoon. There were large snow creatures next to the tents but we couldn't tell if they were props or merely products of idle time and creative minds.