I want to go backpacking & do concept photography in Iceland, when there is not much greenery and looks more desolate & barren. I'm trying to max out that "Alien planet" feel, where it's more of a sci-vibe aesthetic, black dirt, red dirt (rather than a fantasy lush grassy prairie).
I will probably be there for 3 weeks.
What time of the year would be best? Late July to August? Late August?
(With regard to the weather still being hike-able, I'm still a noobie)
Any hiking trail recommendations? (Easy hikes, 2-4 day hikes)
I booked a flight spontaneously for early May. but I realized Laugavegur & Hornstrandir are closed, for the ice/snow is still thawing... so I'm post-poning my trip, and now have a lot more time to plan, I really want to max out the alien terrain look.
Thank you so much!
Edit:
An example: Allan Su's Laugavegur Hiking Guide