Mount Esjan stands across the bay from Reykjavík, catching the last light of the day as the sun dips below the horizon. In this image, the evening sky is painted with soft hues of orange, pink, and blue, casting a warm glow over the jagged silhouette of the mountain.
A familiar sight to anyone who’s spent time in Iceland’s capital, Esjan often feels like a quiet guardian across the water, always present, always changing with the weather and light. Here, captured at sunset, the mountain takes on a calm and almost dreamlike quality.
This print brings together Reykjavík’s coastal atmosphere and the raw beauty of the surrounding landscape. Whether you’ve hiked Esjan or simply admired it from afar, the scene offers a peaceful reminder of Iceland’s ability to blend city life and untouched nature in a single view.
Rico de Jong is a 23-year-old Dutch photographer based in Iceland. Over the past decade, he has dedicated his life to developing his photography skills and traveling to some of the world's most unique locations.
Rico's expertise lies in adventure, landscape and travel photography, though he has also..
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