A photo shared in the form of a travel and photography tip. This one where I stand as a model (photo by Luís Costa) was taken in East Iceland, in an area called Laekjavík, that’s often overlooked by those driving Route 1. This area is nicely tuck between two areas that drain the attention it deserves: on one side the beautiful and impressive southern Iceland, with its glaciers, glacier lagoons and black sand beaches, ending with the also amazing Vesturhorn mountain (one of the most photographed landscapes in the island); and on the other the Eastfjords, with its farms and fishing villages hidden in its narrow, long and forgotten fjords. Laekjavík has none of these unique things, but its one of the nicest costal drives you’ll find, along the cliffs that prepare us for the rugged nature of the Eastfjords.I have learned to enjoy and look for these places, that are not hidden but unseen by most, and for this Laekjavík is one of “my spots” in Iceland. Next time you drive in this area make sure not to rush, drive slowly and enjoy the view; and always pay attention to these “ugly ducklings” wherever you are.