During a journey along Iceland’s rugged southern coast, in search
of adventures and memories, the horses are such a prominent part of the Icelandic landscape, they become part of the narrative.
Brought to Iceland by the Vikings in the 9th and 10th centuries, the Icelandic Horse is one of the oldest breeds of horse in the world.
A nation of just 350,000 people, Iceland is home to around 80,000 horses.
These rugged horses spend most of their time outside in one of the harshest climates in the world.

I was working on some big vista images at the Dyrholaey view point, high above the ocean when the horses appeared, and I was able to get close enough to catch the horse looking out at the Reynisdrangar sea stacks. It was a lucky moment.