My first trip to Iceland felt like stepping onto another planet. The sights and scenery is something to behold, Mother Nature demands your acceptance to live there, volcanos are in most parts of Iceland and most, while silent for now, the elements, like rain, wind, snow and cold hurl all they can at you. 

From the moment I arrived, the raw, otherworldly beauty of the landscape left me speechless. Towering glaciers, thundering waterfalls, and yellow grass flowing like water of black rocks stretched as far as the eye could see, each scene more surreal and more out-of-this-world than the last.

I hiked across rugged lava fields that seemed untouched by time, traversed through a living glacier and capturing a brief shot of the northern lights on my phone was nothing short of extraordinary.  A the whole trip was a revelation of the rugged beauty, it’s untamed and really is summed up best as nature’s raw power encapsulated in an island.

Every day in Iceland was a lesson in nature’s power and majesty. The quiet towns, warm hospitality, and sense of isolation only amplified the magic of the land. That first journey left an indelible mark on me, awakening a deep appreciation for the wild, untamed beauty of the world. 

Shot with Canon EOS 600, Leica R3 and Kodak Ektar Half Frame.