Warning: divers, a photo from Arnessysla, Sudurland

Photographer's Note

have you ever seen such a road sign? Strange enough, they were divers. :)

Diving in Silfra fissure is an experience not to be missed by any diver, as with its crystal clear glacial water and exceptional visibility it offers a magnificent diving experience, in Thingvellir National Park.

The tour starts with a drive to Thingvellir National Park, the home to the world’s oldest parliaments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Silfra fissure is in lake Thingvallavatn and is situated between the continental plates of America and Europe. It has frequently been rated as one of the top five dive sites in the world and is therefore the ultimate tour for any diver.

Silfra fissure is filled with crystal clear volcanic water that has been filtered over decades by Iceland’s volcanic basaltic rock. On the tour, divers have the opportunity to explore the four main parts of Silfra; the big crack, the hall, the cathedral and Silfra Lagoon. As Silfra is well known for its exceptional underwater visibility of up to 120 meters, the tour offers an unique opportunity to explore the magical nature of Iceland, from below the surface. [https://tripguide.is/product/diving-silfra-day-tour].

I am a bit adventurous but not so much to dive in the icy water (2 deg all the year round).

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papagolf21 (152605) 2019-02-23 23:00

Bonjour, chère Malgo,
Ces images sont superbement présentées. Quant à la plongée avec une eau à 2° Celsius, cela se fera sans moi ! ;o)
Je suis toujours admiratifs devant ces plongeurs téméraires et surtout amoureux des fonds marins.
Le ciel est d'un bleu pur à l'instar de l'air je suppose !
Très bien.
Amitiés.
Philippe

COSTANTINO (115515) 2019-02-23 23:08

Hello dear Malgorzata and have a nice time
and a happy new day
Its the first time I see such a road sign!!
warning divers!!!
I like the way you uploaded these photos and
thanks for your useful notes about divers!!!
its crystal clear glacial water and
exceptional visibility offers a magnificent
diving experience
welldone
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (146274) 2019-02-23 23:15

Hi Malgo,
Original road sign, well seen and taken, good presentation with these 3 views and these people. Nice light and colors contrast, tfs.

mesutilgim (0) 2019-02-24 0:06

Hello Malgo,
Another nice picturepack with those 3 wintery landscapes.
Each of them taken with good pov and sharpness.
Of course the road sign and those diver palets on that snowy landscape creates a top paradox.
Many interesting and usefull notes as well.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

snunney (130967) 2019-02-24 0:36

Hello Malgo,
Excellent collage featuring these intrepid divers; not the sort of activity I would wish to take part in but you have to admire them. All nicely illuminated and with that superb blue sky.

Malaysia is interesting but I think you would find it a bit too pedestrian ;-)

holmertz (101980) 2019-02-24 0:37

Hello Malgo,
A nice series of photos telling the story of the divers crossing the road. It was a beautifully sunny day, so I am a bit surprised you didn't take the chance to join them. You like to swim, don't you? At least you got some photos of lovely light and colours.
Kind regards,
Gert

Tue (91564) 2019-02-24 0:54

Hello Malgo,
A really cool road sign, but oh my! These are no conditions to be diving, are they? All this snow and ice, but there seem to be quite a few people who are enthusiastic about it. A good photo of the divers on their way in this wonderful, vast snowy landscape.
Lars

lousat (138599) 2019-02-24 1:36

Ciao Malgo. I went to see the link and after seeing the few photos available, I think you did well to curb your desire for adventure, avoiding to immerse yourself in the icy water. The show is quite disappointing, only water and rocks and no fish, definitely a warmer snorkeling in the tropics is better ... eheheh .. But your collage is undoubtedly sensational, unique photos that put cold just to look at them, and the quality it's excellent. Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

ChrisJ (171220) 2019-02-24 4:12

Hi Malgo,

For sure an unusual road sign of the intrepid winter divers. Tfs. Probably the oddest one in Australia is crabs crossing the road on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. Or the cassowaries at Mission Beach.

Here's a link:

http://www.traveller.com.au/australias-16-whackiest-road-signs-road-signs-youll-only-see-in-australia-gk40ki

GyurMaster (24668) 2019-02-24 5:33

Dear Malgo,

You show us some real curiosity here, that's not a sign I see everyday here in Miskolc. :)

Best Wishes,
Gy.

jhm (211734) 2019-02-24 6:19

Hello Malgo,

A little bit cold to a dive in this cold water.
But again a beautiful picture, but again wintery image.
Pleasant panorama view to look at.
Nice perspective and depth picture.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

Nicou (193806) 2019-02-24 7:18

Hello

Ils ontbien du courage d'aller plonger dans l'eau glacée quelle tripe iamge de cespongeur et de leur équipement de lerus plames fantastique sur la route de neige et de glace et cette luminosité sueprbe.
Bravo et amitié
Nciou

rychem (72187) 2019-02-24 7:50

Ha, ha, ha, usmialem sie, ostatnio niepowtarzalne znaki drogowe sa w modzie :)
Super trio zdjeciowe
pozdrawiam Ryszard

alvaraalto (42804) 2019-02-24 10:30

Hello Malgo,
Wonderful series with these crossing divers. Good that you were warned by the sign, otherwise you would be shocked by these frogmen.
I understand why you put them on top of each other, but I still prever to see them full screen as separate photos.
Excellent observation !
Have a good week, groet Rob

jean113 (27637) 2019-02-24 13:37

Hello Malgo, these three shots made me smile, especially 1 and 2! And that road sign! Never seen anything like it.
Thank you for sharing, but I will not be rushing to join in the experience.
Regards Jean.

ifege (46923) 2019-02-24 18:54

Hi Malgo
The sign should show divers crossing. A delightful little series.
cheers
Ian

carlo62 (81265) 2019-02-25 23:05

Ciao Malgo
bella sequenza, è tutto molto....strano.
Sai cosa mi colpisce? Vedere le ombre così lunghe con un cielo così chiaro, è incredibile.
Saluti
Carlo

jmdias (114262) 2019-03-01 9:17

malgo

for sure it is an unusual sign. and I liked the triple view showing the proof this place is really a crossing point of these weird creatures. haha. excellent.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (67635) 2019-03-14 20:54

Hello Malgo,
A lovely collage telling an interesting story. All the more power to these divers; like you, I wouldn't think of getting in cold waters.
Regards,
MT

maloutim (13617) 2019-03-14 23:47

Good morning Emka,
Interesting post about these brave divers.
Lovely panorama of sunlit snow under a perfect blue sky !
Quite an experience to go to Iceland in the heart of winter ! Real winter !
Kind regards.
Marie-Louise.