Fire & fury.
One of the most cataclysmic events in recorded history took place in June of 1783 when a volcanic fissure opened up at Laki in Iceland. The emetic outburst produced a prodigious belching of lava and gas on a scale seldom observed. The consequences were felt globally, from China and Japan to India to North Africa to Europe to North America. Iceland was devastated and around 25% of its population perished.
George Washington had something to say about it, as did Benjamin Franklin, then in Paris, and Gilbert White.
This is the first of the many posts I hope to make on this area. The opening two images were taken during a winter’s sunrise.
A glimpse of the Highlands of Iceland on any day is a stroke of good fortune; to be able to see them in this light and from this vantage point is Divine Grace.
Lakagígar, winter sunrise
5DS, 24-70L f/2.8 II
Lakagígar crater row
5DS, 24-7-L f/2.8 II
So much to unpack in these four and it’s all good; no make that it’s all great. I must have scrolled up and down for 5 plus minutes going back and forth between the beautiful hues in the first two and the sumptuous textures and patterns in the last two. As I did, I notice I spent more time on photo No. 4 “Lakagigar crater row”, and am of the opinion that it is inherently the strongest of the lot. That’s just my taste, so don’t put much stock in my opinions, but I truly think it’s a winner. I can imagine that photo printed very large and hanging in an appropriate venue, i.e., with proper lighting to bring out the full scope of the scene.
Bob: Your detailed critique is highly appreciated, and I very much put stock in your opinions!
Rajendra, Antonio-bab, Amigo Dan: Thank you, all.
Just phenominal photography here amigo! The first ones, the lovely light, huge long shadows..breathtaking! The landscape looks so alien and that is great! I could spend weeks hiking and photographing here!
Horrendously Majestic. I do hope, Rajan-Bab, that your photos make the rounds around the world to a large audience. Few people would imagine the Iceland that you show us in your blog. Thank you for such brilliant photography.
Great sir.