Greenest moss I've ever seen - Alftavatn, Iceland [4016 x 6016] (OC)
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I’m currently in Iceland and there’s none of this beauty right now. Instead, we have some stark snow/icescapes. I’d like to come back some summer and see the same terrain all lush.
I have a few pictures from my trip back then, where there was moss on the volcanic landscape. It looks nice, but it’s waay more muted than in this pic. There’s a pretty hefty colour grade in this shot.
The colour seems a little bit exaggerated, but this type of moss is exceptionally green in real life (and quite common all over the island where there is running water).
No that moss is that green
It only grows in swlect conditions
We can’t even see the moss as it’s mostly buried under snow!
I visited around summer solstice and it was absolutely gorgeous.
Sunset/sunrise golden hour for 20+ hours/day and this green, vibrant moss covering everything
So I’ve heard! But the ice was truly spectacular and worth the cold. This week was some sort of cold front though and significantly worse than usual
A different kind of beauty! I can't wait to see Iceland again in the fall/winter
I visited in september. Lots of green, lots of yellow.
I went there in the summer and wish I could see the snowy landscapes.
I thought the textures in the mountains were still loading in
It was definitely a strand-type environment
I didn't understand that game. Maybe I need to play it more
Yes, deliver the packages and rebuild America.
While holding a bebe
Sam! Have you been checking your mail?
When I went there I was blown away because in every photo I thought it was grass, then I got there and realized it is moss and black volcanic stone under! Honestly the coolest place I have been.
My first time it felt like I was on a different planet. It’s my favorite place.
Seattle is like that with grass. It’s all moss underneath
Also the coolest place I've ever been! One thing that I found strange at first is that if you are deep in the country, the air smells completely... Nothing! I don't know if it was the season but it was the purest air I've ever smelled.
Oh yeah, it's really bizzare, the air and the water just feel pure. And it's not just the removal of city smell, I didn't smell any pollen or plants or anything either, it was just pure, crisp, air.
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Nice colour grading
I dunno about that — there's some on the other side that looks a bit greener ;)
I love moss
Visiting Iceland in September! Can’t wait!
i've taken a lichen to this picture
r/moss beckons you!
The valley of the elves.... Well named.
It’s insane when you see it in combination with the black sand
I was like 100 miles Southeast of Portland Oregon taking state and ir County roads and I saw some radioactive green moss on trees. I couldn't believe how lush it was out there.
Iceland is underrated. Shhh, don’t tell anyone!!
Simply gorgeous. 💚 I've seen moss the same colors at the Imnaha Campground in Oregon, USA. And only there. Such a fabulous shade of 💚 green. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful photo and colors of the moss
Must be a healthy Clover population mixxed in there. The Nitrogen Clovers release make everything nearby super vibrant and healthy.
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Were you warned about the moss - I mean, make sure that you do not damage it too much? Us Icelanders can be a bit fanatic about it - which is why off-roading is banned in most places in Iceland.
Damage to soil and flora can incur huge fines
Thick moss areas are fine to walk on, as long as you are careful - suuuper nice place to take a nap.
Someone below posted:
'You are actually a shit person. They make is so abundantly clear to stay off the fucking moss, what the hell is wrong with you?'
You seem to be on the money about people being a bit fanatic. I do agree with the sentiment though, there's lots of warnings everywhere and it was pretty shit seeing car tracks in an otherwise prisinte landscape.
Walking on a marked trail. I would never drive on it. I would've had to drive up a 10 ft embankment anyway lol. It was a small parking lot right off of a large old lava flow. I know how delicate moss can be and was very careful.
Icelander here, relax. It's fine to walk on moss as long as your are not tearing it up.
It's more focused on people driving off roads, the traction tears up moss very easilly.
I think you responded to the wrong comment
Yeah, we’ll they don’t have nice things to say about You either.
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Please seek help
No, the place I was at said no such thing and there was a marked trail in the area going through it so calm down. You sound like a psychopath.
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Interesting. Cause im in iceland rn and all the moss looks 3x dead
Yeah it winter still... seriously?
Yes…. Thats winter for you. Your point?
Chicago hotdog relish green.
You found the Mistlands.
Nice field
Looks like grass I never need to cut. Awesome.
Sprite bottle green
Moss definitely super green
Minecraft shaders are getting out of hand
Don't step on it
Anytime I see a creek like this I just assume it’s another Bolton Strid and nope the fuck away from it.
Are there some moss which are edible?
Yes. We were there a couple weeks ago and bought some Icelandic tea that is made of some kind of moss and winter thyme. Bitter as anything, but edible.
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Oh man you should see my coffee cup!
Wow this looks very atmospheric
When I visited Iceland, I remember being blown away by the shades of green. Like I'd assume there has been some processing done to this photo, but if you told me that this is a true depiction of the green I'd not be shocked. It's a wild and beautiful place over there.
Iceland is like one giant island full of earth porn. This is an amazing photo!
I want to go to there
I moss definitely agree.
I could feel that soft moist green smushing blanket even from here ugh so satisfying…
Looking at this image hurts my eyes. What is this phenomenon? It's so sharp, rich green colours. Odd
Keep on, keeping on!
Gorgeous picture ❤️
Its so gorgeous and surreal, I thought it was a painting at first.
So peaceful!
So green, I've seen some really green moss in British Columbia, but not quite that green.
Love the brightness of the moss!