Words by

Signe Smala

From time to time it’s good to surprise your just-out-of-reach loved ones with a beautiful post card containing warm greetings and wishes. This week we picked out some (virtual) post stamp worthy candidates!

Our runners-up are:

On the way to the top.

#vsco #vscocam #vscojournal #vscotravel #vsconature #vscogreen #artisick #atmosphere #photography #scandinaviaclub #iceland #ig_iceland #livefolk #gvpics #icelandtrip #icelandair #wheniniceland #icelandsecret #icelandadventure #mystopover #igersiceland #whatsonrvk #Ísland #everydayiceland #wildernessculture #passionpassport #greatnorthco #liveauthentic

A photo posted by Ira Zaslavskaya (@irihisss) on Sep 28, 2016 at 3:09am PDT

Hiking through a painting.

#vsco #vscocam #vscojournal #vscotravel #vsconature #vscogreen #artisick #atmosphere #photography #scandinaviaclub #iceland #ig_iceland #livefolk #gvpics #icelandtrip #icelandair #wheniniceland #icelandsecret #icelandadventure #mystopover #igersiceland #whatsonrvk #Ísland #everydayiceland #wildernessculture #passionpassport #greatnorthco #liveauthentic

A photo posted by Ira Zaslavskaya (@irihisss) on Sep 26, 2016 at 3:07am PDT

“Look at the sky, or the the ground… or both!”

A photo posted by Edda (@ohedda) on Sep 28, 2016 at 3:18pm PDT

The sea of autumn hits the rocky shore.

I’ve been touring my parents around Iceland this past week and the colors have been incredible! ?? This week were heading out to the Ring Road…Follow along on Snapchat to get all the best behind the scenes looks! ?: jeanteam #icelandwithaview

A photo posted by Iceland Travel Blog (@lifewithaview15) on Sep 27, 2016 at 2:46pm PDT

Icelandic water falls beautifully.

LIFE. #wearealladventures#freedomthinkers#bestnatureshot#aov#exklusive_shot#themountainiscalling#lifeofadventure#killeverygram#polerstuff#wanderlust#chasingfog#chasinglight#folkmagazine#visualoflife#folkscenery#wanderfolk#wildernessculture#roamtheplanet#exploretheglobe#mashpics#themountainiscalling#ig_landscape#watchthisinstagood#landscape_capture#optoutside#bestmountainartists#theoutbound#stayandwander#chasingemotions#visualcreators

A photo posted by David Sdvd (@prometheo) on Sep 29, 2016 at 12:35am PDT

The Venus on Nordic shores.

?? #iceland #beach #autumn #bride #bridal #lights #GVpics #reykjavik #canon_photography #photoshoot #mik #ikozosseg #nature #warmup #picture #ocean

A photo posted by Betka Vass (@icelandmeltsmyheart) on Sep 25, 2016 at 5:17pm PDT

Flying sounds.

found @hera_herakut and @akut_one from @herakut working on their mural inspired by @kronos_quartet and @sigurros for this years @icelandairwaves. It’s a colaboration with @urbannationberlin who already made beautiful murals for last years airwaves. Can’t wait to see the full stories!

A photo posted by Marike Bandspelare (@northernnow) on Sep 27, 2016 at 7:15am PDT

And finally – this weeks winner:
“Dear friends, I’m good. This country is beautiful. Miss your faces. -Happy Me”

Like looking at a postcard. #iceland #hornstrandir #gvpics #hikes @westtours @westfjordian

A photo posted by Jenn (@ohheymsj) on Sep 27, 2016 at 6:24pm PDT

Congrats, Ohheymsj! Your photo is simply meant to carry lovely messages to dear ones in faraway places. There’s a T-shirt and Grapevine goodie bag waiting for you at our office.

Thanks to all the Instagrammers who participated in this week’s contest! Keep on finding creative ways to capture Iceland’s beauty on your phone, and make sure to follow @RVKgrapevine and use the hashtag #GVpics to compete in next week’s competition.