ElliOnTheGo

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Nature lover, traveller at heart with a great passion for Iceland's breathtaking natural wonders 🇩🇪🇮🇸🇪🇺🇺🇦🇬🇱 📷 All photos/vids my own ©️ except reposts.

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ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· 6d

Some moments never last. For just a few fleeting minutes, the Zugspitze wears fire before the light quietly fades away. #Zugspitze #Eibsee #Alpenglow #Alpenglühen #landscapephotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #ECK #BlueSkyArtShow #Water #AlphabetChallenge #WeekEforEphemeral

The turquoise waters of Germany’s Eibsee reflect the glowing peaks of the Zugspitze massif during a brief moment of evening alpenglow. Dark evergreen forests surround the lake, while the rugged limestone mountains are bathed in warm orange light beneath streaked blue skies. A pale gravel shoreline frames the calm water, emphasizing the fleeting beauty of sunset.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· 6d

Beauty doesn’t always arrive gently… #Iceland 🇮🇸 #Scape #Krafla #volcano 🌋 #landscapephotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ColorADay #BWFri #EastCoastKin #ECK

A black-and-white view of Iceland’s Krafla volcanic region, where dark lava fields, drifting mist, and distant mountains create a landscape of solitude, raw beauty, and quiet power.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· 6d

Traces of a restless power — where the Earth once breathed fire. #Iceland 🇮🇸 #Scape #Krafla #volcano 🌋 #landscapephotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #ECK

A vast volcanic landscape in Iceland’s Krafla area, where dark lava fields, steaming vents, and rugged volcanic ridges stretch beneath a cloud-filled sky. Tiny hikers provide a sense of scale in this raw and otherworldly wilderness.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· 12d

Sometimes darkness isn’t about the absence of light — it’s about the sky that shapes the mood of the landscape. #Iceland 🇮🇸 #Krýsuvíkurkirkja #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #ECK #ClassicMono 📷 #AlphabetChallenge #WeekDforDark

A black wooden church stands alone under heavy, turbulent storm clouds in the Icelandic countryside. Beyond it, an ancient volcanic mountain rises from the windswept plain. The high-contrast black-and-white image creates a dark, moody atmosphere filled with quiet drama.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· 12d

Nature has a wonderful way of reminding us where we stand. #Iceland #Seljalandsfoss #WeekendWaterfall #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #ECK #ClassicMono 📷 #BlueSkyArtShow #Big

Three tiny people stand at the base of a massive waterfall, dwarfed by towering curtains of water cascading down a dark rock face.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· 18d

A late entry for #WeekCforCurves The beautifully curved ceiling inside the #PetronasTowers #KualaLumpur 🇲🇾 #AlphabetChallenge 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #ECK #Stunday #ClassicMono

A monochrome photograph looking straight up at the sweeping circular ceiling inside the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Concentric metallic rings radiate outward from an elaborate central chandelier composed of polished steel spheres and geometric elements. A second, smaller chandelier appears in the lower left, while curved architectural lines and soft reflections create a striking abstract composition.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· 19d

A little #Twofer today. Glass frames the view, while curves steal the show. #Iceland 🇮🇸 #Perlan #StaircaseSaturday #urbanphotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #BlueSkyArtShow #Glass #AlphabetChallenge #WeekCforCurves

A black-and-white photograph taken from inside Perlan in Reykjavík, looking through a large grid of floor-to-ceiling windows. A striking external spiral staircase winds upward between two cylindrical structures, its graceful curves framed by the geometric window panes. Beyond the glass, Reykjavík stretches into the distance under a soft, overcast sky.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· 19d

Harpa Concert Hall is Reykjavík’s architectural jewel. Its distinctive glass façade constantly changes with the Icelandic light, making every visit — and every photograph — unique. #Iceland 🇮🇸 #Harpa #urbanphotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #ECK #BlueSkyArtShow #Glass

A dramatic wide-angle view of Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík, Iceland, showcasing its striking geometric glass façade under a moody, cloud-filled sky. Thousands of hexagonal and irregular glass panels reflect shades of blue, teal, and silver, creating a shimmering mosaic across the angular architecture. The expansive forecourt emphasizes the building’s bold, sculptural form, while a few pedestrians and cyclists provide a sense of scale. The modern glass structure appears to merge with the changing Icelandic sky, highlighting the interplay of light, reflections, and contemporary design.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· 22d

Urban geometry. #Hamburg #HafenCity #urbanphotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #ECK #UrbanGaze #ClassicMono #AlphabetChallenge #WeekCforCurves

A black-and-white architectural photograph of a row of modern brick buildings with striking external spiral staircases repeating into the distance. The sweeping curves of the steel staircases create a rhythmic pattern against the straight lines of windows and façades, while an arched pedestrian bridge crosses the foreground, adding another geometric layer.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· 25d

A field of summer wildflowers, a handful of old hay barns, and the Zugspitze watching over it all. That’s a pretty good combination. 🤩 #Zugspitze #Wetterstein #WerdenfelserLand #landscapephotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #ECK #MountainMonday #BlueSkyMonday

An expansive summer view on the outskirts of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A field of white wildflowers ripples across the valley floor, interrupted by traditional Bavarian hay barns and distant farmhouses. Beyond the lush green forests, the imposing Zugspitze massif rises into a sky alive with towering white clouds drifting through brilliant blue. Sunlight breaks through the clouds, illuminating parts of the mountains and meadows, giving the scene a timeless, almost painterly atmosphere.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· 28d

Sometimes, the last light chooses exactly the right place to linger. #lakescape #forestscape #Eibsee #sunset #landscapephotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #ECK #Scape #ForestFriday

The last light of the setting sun illuminates a small island on Lake Eibsee, where golden treetops stand out against crystal-clear turquoise water and the dark forested slopes beyond.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· Jul 14

Towering limestone walls, turquoise glacial water, and a path carved into the rock – the Partnach Gorge near Garmisch-Partenkirchen is one of Bavaria’s best-known natural attractions. #WaterfallWednesday #WaterWednesday #Partnachklamm #landscapephotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin

Turquoise glacial water winds through the towering limestone walls of Partnach Gorge near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A narrow walkway hugs the rock face beneath an overhanging cliff, leading toward a delicate waterfall filtering daylight into the moss-covered canyon.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· Jul 11

The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” — Rumi #Eibsee #sunset #landscapephotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #ECK #BlueSkyArtShow #Quiet

Sunset at Lake Eibsee. Soft pink and golden clouds glow above the dark mountain skyline, mirrored in the still water. A lone boat glides across the quiet lake, leaving a delicate trail on the glassy surface beneath a sky painted with the last light of day.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· Jul 10

Conference by day. Lake Eibsee by evening. That “quick leg stretch” got a little out of hand… but I couldn’t have picked a better place. #Eibsee #Wetterstein #lakescape #mountainscape #landscapephotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ColorADay #BWFri #EastCoastKin #ECK #Scape

Black-and-white panoramic view across Lake Eibsee toward the towering Wetterstein Mountains. Calm water mirrors the bright alpine peaks and tiny tree-covered islands, creating a striking contrast between light, shadow, rock, and reflection.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· Jul 4

Landscapes like these have a way of stretching more than the horizon. Stand still for a while, and you’ll remember how it feels to breathe freely again. #SeiserAlm #Schlern #dolomites #ColorADay #GreenSat #landscapephotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #ECK #BlueSkyArtShow #Wide

A wide landscape view across the alpine meadows of Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) in the Italian Dolomites. The foreground is filled with a tapestry of wildflowers in shades of yellow, white, and soft pink, stretching toward a line of dark green trees. Beyond them rises the imposing Schlern (Sciliar) massif, its sheer limestone cliffs glowing pale grey beneath a vivid blue sky. Wisps of cloud drift across the plateau, while the distinctive Santner and Euringer peaks stand prominently to the right. The composition emphasizes the vastness of the landscape and the striking contrast between the gentle flowering meadows and the dramatic mountain walls.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· Jun 29

Life has been keeping me very busy lately, both professionally and personally, so I can’t be as present here as I’d like. Ty for every like, repost, and comment — I truly appreciate it. I’m taking a little step back for now, but I’ll still stop by from time to time. Until then, take care everyone. 🫶

An early summer morning at Lake Kaltern (Lago di Caldaro) in South Tyrol. The lake lies perfectly still, reflecting the vast blue sky and scattered clouds with almost mirror-like precision. Dark green hills embrace the water, while the mountain on the right is gently illuminated by the first golden light of the day. In the distance, the shoreline softens into the morning haze, and the entire scene conveys a rare moment of silence, balance, and calm before the day begins.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· Jun 20

The most interesting paths are rarely the straightest ones. #BlueSkyArtShow #Curve #Iceland🇮🇸 #Hlíðarvegur #dronephotography 📷 #landscapephotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ColorADay #GreenSat #EastCoastKin #ECK

A drone’s-eye view of Hlíðarvegur in East Iceland, where a narrow mountain road winds down the hillside in a series of graceful hairpin curves. Below, a patchwork of green wetlands, braided streams, and dark volcanic sands stretches toward the coast, fading into mist and low clouds. A single white vehicle emphasizes the scale of the landscape, while the road’s looping bends guide the eye from the foreground toward the distant shoreline and the vast North Atlantic beyond.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· Jun 20

Every curve changes our perspective. #BlueSkyArtShow #Curve #urbanphotography 📷 #StaircaseSaturday #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #ECK

An upward view of a steel spiral staircase attached to the exterior of a modern industrial-style building. The curved metal steps and mesh platforms sweep overhead in a tight spiral, creating strong geometric patterns against a vivid blue sky streaked with wisps of cloud. Glass panels and silver cladding frame the lower part of the scene, while the staircase’s elegant curve dominates the composition, drawing the eye upward through layers of lines, circles, and intersecting shapes.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· Jun 19

Sometimes the most meaningful journeys are the ones that lead nowhere but deeper into the moment. #landscapephotography 📷 #LagoCaldaro #lakescape #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #ColorADay #BWFri #EastCoastKin #Scape #AlphabetChallenge #WeekXforXyloid

Black-and-white photograph of a quiet lakeshore framed by mountains in the distance. A weathered wooden jetty extends into still water, drawing the eye toward the center of the scene. Tall reeds line the right edge of the image, while soft clouds and the surrounding hills are reflected on the lake’s calm surface. Two small waterbirds swim side by side, leaving gentle ripples behind them. Broken wooden posts emerge from the water beyond the jetty, and the scene settles into a mood of calm and stillness.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· Jun 16

"Be the sky. The clouds are just what happens, what comes and goes." — Pema Chödrön #ColorADay #BlueTue #CyanTue #Sky #Clouds #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ImageAndVerse #EastCoastKin #ECK 📷

Towering blue-grey clouds gather overhead while hidden sunlight turns their edges to gold. A window of clear sky glows beneath them, filled with soft rays and fading light. The scene captures a fleeting moment when darkness and brightness share the same sky.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· Jun 12

„Silence is not the absence of sound. It is the presence of stillness within you.“ — Eckhart Tolle #landscapephotography #Chiemsee #lakescape #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono 📷 #ColorADay #BWFri #AlphabetChallenge #WeekWforWater #EastCoastKin #Scape

Black-and-white photograph of Lake Chiemsee on a calm day. In the foreground, still water reflects a cluster of bare trees and several wooden piers extending into the lake. Gentle ripples soften the reflections, while the opposite shore is lined with woodland and scattered buildings. A church tower rises above the treetops in the distance. Towering spring clouds fill the sky, their bright forms mirrored in the dark water below, creating a quiet interplay between light, shadow, and reflection.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· Jun 12

Water has always been a path as much as a boundary. Looking out across the lake, it’s easy to imagine journeys that began long ago, while the reflections invite the imagination to travel a little further. #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #Scape #ClassicMono 📷 #AlphabetChallenge #WeekWforWater

Black-and-white photograph of the Keltenboot (“Celtic Boat”) sculpture by Walter Angerer on the shore of Lake Chiemsee in Seebruck, Bavaria. The metal artwork depicts several figures aboard an ancient Celtic boat, with a stylized bird forming part of the sculpture at the curved prow. Behind it, the calm waters of the lake reflect dramatic towering clouds and distant mountain ranges. Reeds line the shoreline, while the boat’s dark silhouette stands out against the bright water.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· Jun 7

In landscapes like these, the mind stops wandering and time seems to slow down. #SeiserAlm #dolomites #PuezOdle #PuezGeisler #landscapephotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #MountainMonday

A wide view across the Seiser Alm (Alpe di Siusi) in South Tyrol, Italy. Rolling alpine meadows covered in green grass and scattered wildflowers fill the foreground, dotted with traditional wooden mountain huts. Gentle hills rise and fall across the landscape, creating a patchwork of sunlit pastures and darker bands of forest.
In the distance, the dramatic peaks of the Puez-Odle (Puez-Geisler) Group dominate the horizon. The sharp summit of Sass Rigais rises near the center, flanked by Furchetta and the jagged limestone ridges of the Odle range. Their pale grey rock faces contrast with the soft greens of the meadows below, while a light haze adds depth to the mountain backdrop.
Above, large white clouds drift across a bright blue sky, casting subtle shadows over the landscape.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· Jun 7

The Mane Act. #SpiritOfIceland #Iceland #IcelandicHorses 🇮🇸 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #AlphabetChallenge #WeekVforVocal

Black-and-white close-up of an Icelandic horse with a long windswept mane covering its eyes. Its mouth is wide open, giving the impression of a dramatic rock-star performance, while two other horses stand in the background on an open grassy plain.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· Jun 7

Of the Dolomites, Le Corbusier wrote: “The most beautiful work of architecture in the world.” #SeiserAlm #Dolomites #Schlern #SkySunday #SundaySilence #landscapephotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #Stunday

A sunlit landscape on the Seiser Alm (Alpe di Siusi), Europe’s largest high-altitude alpine meadow, in South Tyrol, Italy. Rolling green hills dotted with wildflowers and scattered wooden huts stretch across the foreground, while a winding path leads the eye through the scene. Dark green clusters of spruce and larch trees contrast with the bright grasslands.

Dominating the background is the iconic Schlern (Sciliar), one of the most recognizable mountains in the Dolomites. Its massive, sheer rock face rises abruptly above the meadows, glowing softly through a veil of atmospheric haze. Slender limestone towers add dramatic vertical accents to the mountain’s silhouette.

A deep blue sky enhances the sense of openness and distance. Layers of hazy mountain ridges fade into the horizon on the right. Tiny paragliders can be seen suspended against the cliffs, emphasizing the immense scale of the landscape.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· Jun 5

“There may be higher mountains, but none more beautiful than the Dolomites.” — Reinhold Messner #mountainscape #SeiserAlm #dolomites #landscapephotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #Scape

A wide alpine landscape on the Seiser Alm in South Tyrol, with the dramatic peaks of the Langkofel Group rising above rolling green meadows. Langkofel stands on the left, its steep rock walls catching patches of sunlight, while the broader Plattkofel dominates the right side of the scene. Winding paths and a few small wooden huts cross the open pastureland in the foreground. Above, towering clouds drift across a deep blue sky, casting shifting light and shadow over the mountains.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· May 31

Every landscape tells a story. Here, it is written by water. #Iceland 🇮🇸 #drone #landscapephotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #SilentSunday #ImageAndVerse #EastCoastKin #Stunday

Drone view of Héraðssandur in East Iceland. A narrow stream winds through vivid green coastal marshland in the foreground, splitting into a network of silvery channels that spread across the landscape like veins. Beyond the wetlands, the water gathers and flows toward a long stretch of black volcanic beach, where the calm sea meets the shore beneath a blanket of low, textured clouds. The contrast between the lush green meadows, dark sands, and pale Arctic waters creates a striking and peaceful scene. Vast, remote, and almost untouched, the landscape feels like a quiet meeting place of river and ocean — perfectly suited to a contemplative Sunday.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· May 29

„You never know what's around the corner. It could be everything. Or it could be nothing. You keep putting one foot in front of the other, and then one day you look back and you've climbed a mountain.“ ― Tom Hiddleston #mountainscape #landscapephotography 📷 #ImageAndVerse #EastCoastKin #Scape

Looking from Mount Wendelstein toward the Bavarian Alpine Foreland, a narrow trail winds across grassy ridges to remote mountain huts. Dark green forests blanket the steep slopes below, contrasting with the open meadows and the wide horizon fading into the distance beneath a dramatic blue sky.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· May 29

Solitude. #Fjordscape #Northscape #Iceland 🇮🇸 #Seyðisfjörður #landscapephotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ColorADay #BWFri #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #Scape

A lone house sits on a windswept peninsula beside a quiet fjord, dwarfed by broad mountains hidden beneath a blanket of low clouds. The black-and-white tones emphasize the openness of the scape, where a single building becomes a small anchor in an otherwise expansive and untamed landscape.

ElliOnTheGo@ellionthego· May 27

„YEOYAM“ #ThursdayBins #StoneTown #Zanzibar #urbanphotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze