Photographer Alex Cornell has been to Iceland three times.
After his most recent visit, he documented his experiences through a comprehensive travel guide.
Cornell says the country is like a "photographer's heaven," mainly because it stays light for so long, eliminating the need for rushing to get that perfect shot in a matter of a few short hours.
"In Iceland you have that kind of neurosis of time; the sun just doesn't go down for two or three more hours," Cornell said. "Not to mention that you're also seeing a lot of really incredible stuff; it's not wasted on the landscape."
Cornell shared some of the most breathtaking shots he captured on his most recent visit to the country.
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The Ring Road — also known as Route 1 — is Iceland's main highway. Since Cornell and his girlfriend rented a car during their trip, this road was how they made their way around the island during their 8-day visit.
The highway looks more like a neighborhood road; it's only two lanes and has no guard rails. But the 828-mile road actually runs around all of Iceland.
The stops they made along the way included landmarks — both natural and man-made — and hotels. This is the ION hotel, which is located in the southern town of Selfoss.
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