Silent Hiking & Camping at Iceland's Active Volcano

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025

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  • @TessLowe
    @TessLowe Рік тому +13

    One does not simply walk into Mordor… unless one is Harmen Hoek.

  • @Sparker408
    @Sparker408 Рік тому +42

    Possibly one of the most beautiful videos I’ve ever seen. The music score, the landscapes and cinematography, just breathtaking. Please never stop what you’re doing.

    • @HarmenHoek
      @HarmenHoek  Рік тому +7

      Thanks a lot! Much more to come!

  • @michaelwood3477
    @michaelwood3477 Рік тому +109

    To set up camp beside an active volcano had to be a most unbelievable experience. I have never seen this portion of Iceland. It is magnificent and otherworldly. Another brilliant film my friend! You bring it like few others are able and I am grateful. ❤

    • @HarmenHoek
      @HarmenHoek  Рік тому +29

      Oh yes, you betcha! The must have been the most raw display of nature I've ever experienced. There's something so humbling in seeing a volcano erupt, especially if you consider the thing is almost 100m in diameter (still considered a mini volcano)!
      Thanks for the nice words, glad you liked it!

    • @michaelwood3477
      @michaelwood3477 Рік тому +7

      @@HarmenHoek beautiful response. You are so in touch with life. Thanks again Harmen

    • @kathw-fg1sr
      @kathw-fg1sr Рік тому +1

      Another beautiful film. Thank you for sharing.

    • @sudhan_gee
      @sudhan_gee Рік тому +2

      You’re the best Harmen 👍
      Thank you for creating such a serene video, it’s like watching someone’s dream 😍🔥

    • @winheiMR
      @winheiMR Рік тому

      Hallo, welche Drohne benutzt du bei deinen Flugaufnahmen? Tolle Videos mit viel Ruhe und Harmonie, ohne dauerndes Geschwafel und lauter Musik, dafür viele schöne Originaltöne die wunderschön sind .

  • @earthflash
    @earthflash Рік тому +10

    Your exquisite photography is the finest in the world. You are extremely gifted.
    Thank you.

  • @relaxingtravel-LosAngeles
    @relaxingtravel-LosAngeles 11 місяців тому +3

    rewatching this.. deserves more views and minutes.

  • @johnogden6668
    @johnogden6668 Рік тому +19

    True insanity that you don't have more subscribers- the cinematography and sound design in your videos is so absurdly good. Keep it up

  • @ihackstv
    @ihackstv Рік тому +21

    This is a piece of volcanic art. Please never stop making these videos, your hikes are alway incredible to watch. As someone who has lived in the city all my life, I never get to be in naturescapes like this, and I truly felt dreamy seeing these videos and beauty of the earth. Thanks Harmen!

  • @morakanemorakane9830
    @morakanemorakane9830 10 місяців тому +24

    Not many people allow nature to tell its own story….you are a phenomenal storyteller who uses no words in telling a story. Your work is amazing. 🫡

  • @laseourable
    @laseourable Рік тому +4

    Harmen, you choice of music score - is just brilliant. Thank you for inviting us to your journeys. Be safe!!

  • @Vinemaple41
    @Vinemaple41 Рік тому +26

    Harmen, your films always deliver a well-balanced combination of the intensity, power, raw beauty of nature and the feelings of calm, serenity and peace only to be found through encounters with nature.
    The hiking locations you choose, the filming angles, the drone shots, the soundtrack, and how you magically blend them together into these breathtaking footages one after another. You have truly taken the hiking films genre to another level, the quality of your content is just unparalleled!
    I'm so grateful and blessed to have found your channel and to be taken along on these incredible journeys with you. you are a huge inspiration to someone like me who have yet had the chance to set feet in these stunning landscapes, I can't express my appreciation for you and your work enough. Thank you so much! 🙏❤❤

    • @HarmenHoek
      @HarmenHoek  Рік тому +3

      Thank you for your kind words! I love making these films and am glad you like them!

  • @Sae1962
    @Sae1962 Рік тому +6

    This is the best and most sophisticated trekking video I have seen so far... Congratulations!👏

  • @Ruben-lw9mp
    @Ruben-lw9mp Рік тому +1

    ¡Gracias!

  • @j946atFIVEFOUR88AA
    @j946atFIVEFOUR88AA Рік тому +5

    You've outdone yourself this time. Truly amazing

  • @alldialzonme2968
    @alldialzonme2968 10 місяців тому +4

    The amount of variety and framing you achieve solo is crazy. You make those automated drone shots look easy. Not to mention the care and time you put into making a solo production look like it was filmed by a crew of cameramen.

  • @Donny96234
    @Donny96234 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for the amazing videos Harmen. I’m living my best life through your videos. I will give everything to do what you do. God bless you and keep you safe🙏🏽

  • @aidafarinaismail6080
    @aidafarinaismail6080 Рік тому +10

    This is beautiful, and magnificently therapeutic. Makes everything else, our worries seem so small in comparison, everytime I watch your videos. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

  • @limseikliy7969
    @limseikliy7969 Рік тому +16

    Can feel your passion in doing this & love every single angle that we could see from your lens. Such an art without any affectation. Keep it up!

    • @HarmenHoek
      @HarmenHoek  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! Glad to share some of that passion with you all!

  • @paulmeyer1628
    @paulmeyer1628 Рік тому +37

    Harmen, your great interest in nature, your great choices in hiking venues and your great artistic videography skills are uniquely superior...thanks for exposing us to the beatiful volcanic wonderland of Iceland👌🏻

    • @HarmenHoek
      @HarmenHoek  Рік тому +5

      My pleasure! I hope I can keep surprising you all with more unique locations of the beautiful earth

  • @김기영-w9u
    @김기영-w9u Рік тому +1

    Beutiful View ! Thanks^^😊👍

  • @stac
    @stac Рік тому +10

    Sir, you kept evolving your game leaving your competitors in the dust! I'm glad I subbed to you!

    • @HarmenHoek
      @HarmenHoek  Рік тому

      I appreciate that! (: Thank you, sir!

  • @fummag2698
    @fummag2698 2 місяці тому

    My man, i was there this summer, i saw these things, nature and its power, loneliness and beauty and it was a completely surreal experience for us to be so close to the "colder" lava (1-2 meters) and its crackling sound, like glass breaking every second. A good friend, my brother and I hiked in the same terrain, the same places, the same landscapes then you. Your video with this music, these shots.... You just made me cry.
    Thank You so much !

  • @trix7318
    @trix7318 Рік тому +2

    De mieux en mieux.
    L’esthétique de l’image et la qualité de la bande-son sont ici poussés à leur paroxysme. Terre brute, lave en fusion, geyser, sources d’eau chaude, estran sauvage, cieux extraordinaires… Nous sommes bien immergés en Islande en compagnie de quelques oiseaux siffleurs tel ce courlis Corlieu au détour d’un chemin. Sublime.
    ****
    Better and better. The aesthetics of the image and the quality of the soundtrack are pushed to their climax here. Raw earth, molten lava, geyser, hot springs, wild foreshore, extraordinary skies... We are well immersed in Iceland in the company of a few whistling birds such as this Whimbrel at the bend of a path. Gorgeous.

  • @roybooth7904
    @roybooth7904 Рік тому +1

    A sublime subject and a sublime film. It made me shiver. That westering sun in a sky of brass (6.44) behind the orange splatters of the volcano and its lava, with a faint orange light in your tent in the nearer middleground! If you planned that last detail, it is genius, even if you didn't, it's still there, a perspective of the cosmos, the planet, and the moment of human presence. The epigraphic Psalm passage "The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord" finally brings in another presence, the sublime Maker.

  • @miklosracz0220
    @miklosracz0220 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic journey. Professional video. Congrats.

  • @R-Dub_
    @R-Dub_ Рік тому +1

    Your videos are next level, I'm captivated by them, thank you for effort this clearly takes you

  • @garrypaton2763
    @garrypaton2763 2 місяці тому +1

    I have now watched several of your movies. I am speechless. Totally. I realise the amount of hard work and attention to detail that is required. This, as well as other movies on your channel, isn't simply a 'youtube'; it is visual art. You deserve recognition. Well done.

  • @jeanpeuxplus7257
    @jeanpeuxplus7257 Рік тому +13

    Every time I see a new video from Harmen, I know I'm in for a moment of escape and beauty.
    And every time, I'm never disappointed.
    Simply gorgeous and relaxing. Thank you Harmen 👍😍💯

  • @ik-rv9zf
    @ik-rv9zf Рік тому +4

    Yout videos are so inspirational. I love the color, ambience, sound, music, just everything about your videos. Hope I can join your tour one day.

  • @mattiha9670
    @mattiha9670 Рік тому +1

    Just unbelievable, like every video of you. Just aweseome! Thanks for the content!

  • @ross077
    @ross077 Рік тому +19

    Icelandic landscapes are stunning at all times, but that eruption / sunset scene was just next level! Outstanding production as always Harmen, thanks so much for sharing 👍

    • @HarmenHoek
      @HarmenHoek  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! My pleasure

  • @srm5436
    @srm5436 Рік тому +1

    Really mesmerizing video style... Keep up the great work

  • @NoBody-wu7tf
    @NoBody-wu7tf Рік тому +1

    Like wax indeed, that tinkling sound like wind chimes that lava makes always puts a smile on my face. Such an unassuming sound for something so powerful.
    Thanks for the calming headspace Harmon, beautifully done

  • @Thomaslcpk
    @Thomaslcpk Рік тому +1

    Can’t wait for the wall art! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @makethingwithhand
    @makethingwithhand Рік тому +1

    You've taken us there and we thank you for that. Don't stop doing what you're doing.

  • @Robert-rn9jl
    @Robert-rn9jl Рік тому +1

    You choose a good good camera. This camera are similar like the expensive who make a Film. I have to say that all videos you make are really the best. 🎉

  • @awakkhinisland180
    @awakkhinisland180 Рік тому +4

    Wow, it must be incredible to camp next to a volcano. The sound must be impressive also. Thanks again for your video.

    • @HarmenHoek
      @HarmenHoek  Рік тому +4

      Yeah, definitely one of the coolest camp sites ever. The sounds of the volcano at night are surreal

  • @khavaskhan
    @khavaskhan Рік тому +2

    We will be waiting for more videos🥰🥰🥰

  • @NMAH24
    @NMAH24 Рік тому +2

    I will comment on it again, I like your videos before watching them!!!
    😊🙂🙂
    You captured one of the best volcano shots!!!
    Its fantastic!!!
    loved it!🤩

  • @joanhuggett5164
    @joanhuggett5164 Рік тому +5

    I kind of imagined it would be warm to hot where you were watching and filming, but you had your jumper on so I guess not. There were some very scary sounds in this one and I was glad to be viewing safe at home (Western Australia). I'm grateful to you, Harmen, for all your time and effort in bringing these wonderful films to us. And very happy you are safe now. I resisted the temptation to say awesome, spectacular, epic... but it was :)

    • @HarmenHoek
      @HarmenHoek  Рік тому +3

      No, it wasn't too bad actually. Air is a terrible conductor, so it's like a big campfire, if you're 10 meters away you don't feel any heat. Thanks for the compliments!

  • @Leshotgun
    @Leshotgun Рік тому +2

    Truly an inspiration.

  • @t.s.2449
    @t.s.2449 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your wonderful content!

  • @actiongami8321
    @actiongami8321 Рік тому

    The best and smoothing 21.47 minutes spend today....... Just loved the video

  • @PedrerosMountain67
    @PedrerosMountain67 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely wonderful film and photo.

  • @PithyGamingClips
    @PithyGamingClips Рік тому

    Extremely captivating footage. Completely captured my attention & imagination throughout the whole video. Magnifique!!! 👏👏👌👌

  • @sulaimanA
    @sulaimanA Рік тому +8

    wonderful . Your work continues to inspire me. Thanks for putting in all of the hard work and effort to always capture these amazing moments on your trips , thank you for sharing the beauty of Iceland with us. Enjoyed every single frame, background music and tansition in this It's unbelievably breathtaking and se elegantly crafted. Thank you so much for sharing the wonders with us 😍👌

  • @jxph7
    @jxph7 Рік тому +6

    sleeping in the open , braving the elements , brilliant film making , with the amazing music ,, such a dream 😎

  • @lupealonzo5594
    @lupealonzo5594 Рік тому +3

    WOW!!!

  • @rosariomarques1
    @rosariomarques1 Рік тому

    Earth, Water, Wind and Fire ... Mother Earth at her best ❤ Thank you for sharing these beautiful images !

  • @SvenKortmann
    @SvenKortmann Рік тому

    Parts of the video look like from another planet.
    This is exactly how I imagine Mars, Venus, the moon Europa and many other places in our solar system.
    Incredibly well filmed, the volcanoes, the topdown views, just Waoh.
    Have saved the video to watch later since appearing because I wanted to watch on a quiet morning in a relaxed atmosphere. Today is that day and it was very worthwhile. Thank you so much for your indescribable work.
    🤯 = describes this video perfectly for me.

  • @chrislonsberry1974
    @chrislonsberry1974 8 місяців тому

    What a beautiful film! To camp near a lava cauldron had to be an amazing experience!! The scenery was just gorgeous!

  • @Jonas-js2eb
    @Jonas-js2eb Рік тому +1

    those lava sunset shots are surreal!

  • @realtymatters
    @realtymatters 10 місяців тому +1

    This is the best nature colors presentation you have done, I like it the most. And the most dangerous terrain and environment appeared to all too. Also your coffee also appeared like a dark volcanic mud swirl. Great creations!!! Looking forward to more of your future adventures. be careful out there!

  • @kergroix5881
    @kergroix5881 Рік тому +1

    Sublime !
    Magnifiques et en même temps assez sinistres paysages. Vos photos comme toujours sont superbes, tant les paysages que les détails. Les images des volcans en ebullition sont exceptionelles.
    Merci pour toutes ces videos de vos randonnées, personne ne vous arrive à la cheville !

  • @SilveBogdan
    @SilveBogdan Рік тому +1

    Amazing!

    • @HarmenHoek
      @HarmenHoek  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the support! 😊

  • @iham1313
    @iham1313 Рік тому +3

    someone must have cooked spicy food - my eyes are somehow wet ;) awesome images and views! thank you so much, harmen ❤

  • @timsytanker
    @timsytanker Рік тому +4

    Once again you have created a visual masterpiece with stunning colours!

  • @eddieintheoutdoors
    @eddieintheoutdoors Рік тому +2

    Yeah this is pretty amazing

  • @JustBrowsing777
    @JustBrowsing777 Рік тому +1

    Incredible!!

  • @harrywilson6250
    @harrywilson6250 Рік тому +3

    I am addicted to your channel. Your filmography is outstanding! Another great video. Thank you Harmen for taking us on your travels. Keep up the adventures.

  • @xox.hole722
    @xox.hole722 Рік тому +1

    Come on Harmen, you will definitely get an extraordinary experience, good work, experience from nature, and enjoy it

  • @Seeking-777
    @Seeking-777 Рік тому +2

    Incredibly cool movie! Thank you so much for the amazing views and art work!

  • @connyconny9026
    @connyconny9026 Рік тому

    One of the most Amazing journey I have done. I hope you have enjoyed the unique experience of the natural hot spring all around the island best in late winter or autumn too. Thank for sharing 🎉❤❤❤

  • @HDRfromAbove
    @HDRfromAbove Рік тому +1

    Amazing video! I would love to see more Iceland content.

    • @HarmenHoek
      @HarmenHoek  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for the support!

  • @ellenderee350
    @ellenderee350 Рік тому

    What a great video, fantastic to be so close to the forces of mother Earth.

  • @giorgossifnos1
    @giorgossifnos1 Рік тому +1

    I think that Iceland is another planet :) Thanks for the great video :)

  • @cesarbravojimenez7320
    @cesarbravojimenez7320 Рік тому +1

    Lovely video🙂

  • @kertjamesetienne4939
    @kertjamesetienne4939 Рік тому +1

    Magnifiques cadrages des volcans on a l'impression d'y être encore une superbe vidéo ❤👍merci

  • @stanraatz6738
    @stanraatz6738 Рік тому

    Another stunning piece of cinematography! Thanks.

  • @Fellmandave1
    @Fellmandave1 Рік тому +5

    Awesome Harmen, you always show the magic of the place and not the ego, which so many creators (including myself) fail to do.

    • @HarmenHoek
      @HarmenHoek  Рік тому

      Thank you for the compliment. If I ever change, please let me know (;

  • @hippie533
    @hippie533 7 місяців тому

    Les couleurs du volcans mêlés avec les couleurs du ciel quelle beauté magnifique et incroyable très belle vidéo merci!! 😊

  • @desertx
    @desertx Рік тому +3

    Harmen the videos you make are just sublime. Every time I know I'm in for some complete relaxation and beautiful cinematography. It must suck to carry all the gear constantly but the results are just outstanding. Thank you for all your effort!

    • @HarmenHoek
      @HarmenHoek  Рік тому

      Thanks! I love making these films, so for me worth the suffering (;

  • @manuelosdoba2177
    @manuelosdoba2177 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for creating this wonderful video. It is perfect to relax during the weekend.

  • @imagejon
    @imagejon Рік тому +1

    Very, very good. Thank you for making and sharing this.

  • @rumanaferus6936
    @rumanaferus6936 Рік тому +1

    Dream place♥️😌😌😌😌

  • @wilmakerstholt699
    @wilmakerstholt699 Місяць тому

    Thank you you make the most beautiful video’s and bring me to the most beautiful places in my old day’s I can never thank you enough

  • @chausan12
    @chausan12 Рік тому +2

    한편의 IMAX 영화를 보는것 같았습니다.
    지구는 살아 있고
    Harmen Hoek님의 영상은
    무한한 내면의 평화를 주는것
    같습니다.
    언제나 건강하시길 바랍니다.

  • @idgie920
    @idgie920 Рік тому +3

    I have never realised that seeing a person hiking can be so pleasant! Thank you Harmen and your video brought me back to the memory of my wonderful trip in Iceland last year. However, I wonder how you made your tripod stand so well since Iceland is super super windy!! 😂🤣

  • @danielmilka1212
    @danielmilka1212 Рік тому +1

    😍Greetings from Poland

  • @김순녀-z9i
    @김순녀-z9i Рік тому

    덕분에 우리집 안방에서 아이슬란드 풍경을 감상하고 있습니다. 신비롭습니다. 이국적인 이름다운 풍경에 텔레비젼 모니터에 있는 풍경 사진을 찍었습니다.
    훌륭합니다. 또 기다립니다.
    Thank you! I love yuor treavel story.

  • @danitavares2392
    @danitavares2392 Рік тому +2

    Thanks so much for sharing your passion with us! God bless you always 🤗

  • @forestgreen916
    @forestgreen916 4 місяці тому

    GOOD TO SEE YOU BEING CALMER -- NOT GASPING FOR AIR AT HIGH ALTITUDES !

  • @RedfernDE
    @RedfernDE Рік тому +2

    Harmen, This experience you shared was like watching you camp on another planet! I'm just stunned at the quality and creativeness of this production.

  • @jasreenbanwait8353
    @jasreenbanwait8353 9 місяців тому +1

    My daughter said , mum it’s like filming everything next to the death. You are a brave man n incredible skills

  • @KarelSoukup-yq1qu
    @KarelSoukup-yq1qu 12 днів тому

    Simply it’s absolute Art 👍👍👍

  • @laislainfinita
    @laislainfinita Рік тому

    Imagine how great are your creations that even the weather stays calm in Iceland for you to create such a great and beautiful video! 🙌🏽

  • @sharoncameron281
    @sharoncameron281 Рік тому +2

    I love it when your new videos come out, they’re so peaceful and relaxing I know I’m in for a good nights sleep after watching it.
    As someone with chronic insomnia, that is one of the highest compliments I can give you.

  • @stewartjarvis3384
    @stewartjarvis3384 Рік тому +3

    Wow,what a landscape. That shot of the volcano and sun was incredable. Another superb prodution Harmen. Loved it.

  • @agreatday9566
    @agreatday9566 Рік тому

    I love lava. It has been one of my life goals to hike to an active volcano and see lava. This is my favorite video of yours so far. Just all the feels. Very nice! Would love to be able to purchase this video!

  • @pimbouwens9049
    @pimbouwens9049 Рік тому +3

    I am impressed!! the landscape of Iceland is spectacular and your films are the most beautiful i have ever seen. God bless you Harmen! again a big thank you!!!

  • @rasberryhedge
    @rasberryhedge Рік тому +1

    Thank you SO much for another incredible film! It filled me with awe and reverence. It is deeply nourishing to my soul. Really, words are inadequate to express my appreciation for this gift!

  • @paulwoerlen6328
    @paulwoerlen6328 Рік тому

    Masterpiece: The landscapes , the scenery, the cut and music. Thank you very much for this beautiful Film. 🏆

  • @RobertHicks-t2v
    @RobertHicks-t2v 11 місяців тому

    Thank you again for bringing your artistic eye to one of Earth’s fantastic places and sharing it!

  • @claudiamanta1943
    @claudiamanta1943 Рік тому +3

    This is so beautiful that it turned into poetry 😌
    Thank you very much for sharing.

  • @danieledwards3318
    @danieledwards3318 Рік тому

    What a wonderful film. So good. A pleasure to watch the whole way through.

  • @rickevans831
    @rickevans831 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely fabulous video ❤

  • @mikhailsafronov21
    @mikhailsafronov21 Рік тому +3

    This is easily one of the most beautiful things I ever seen! The bad part is that after I subscribed I cannot enjoy silent hiking videos of other guys. They all lack smth😂

    • @HarmenHoek
      @HarmenHoek  Рік тому

      Haha, I'm sorry, but glad to hear you like it!

  • @forestgreen916
    @forestgreen916 4 місяці тому

    6:28 MY GOD THAT IS BEAUTIFUL . . .

  • @69gregs
    @69gregs Рік тому

    Dziękujemy.

  • @Sheety33
    @Sheety33 Рік тому +2

    LOVED the drone hiking shots in this one! Fascinating scenery - and volcano! Did I see some GoPro footage ;) ? The sound design is just brilliant my friend. And the dynamic range of the drone shots 😮😮 👏

  • @Geemeel1
    @Geemeel1 Рік тому

    Wow.. what a documentary, wish the vid was longer please... 👏🏽