Do you want to photograph puffins in Iceland but can’t decide which island to choose? I got you covered in this side-by-side comparison of the two most popular places in Iceland for puffins! Like many other places in Iceland, this scene was otherworldly. Long grass glowed golden in the midnight sun as I walked along…
How Oliver, aka @sailing_with_phoenix, has inspired us all. I stood alone at the Northern tip of the island. There was nothing but the vast ocean ahead. It was satisfying to know that it was my hard work and determination that had brought me here. At the time, I had no idea getting up at 3…
When I booked a trip to photograph Arctic Foxes on a remote nature reserve in Iceland, I had no idea the experience would not only change my photography but also my life. Everyone has those moments that we know were pivot points in our lives. Whether it is overcoming a challenge, achieving a long-term goal,…
Healing and finding myself through nature in a remote part of Iceland Every day was the same, yet it wasn’t. I would wake around sunrise. The sounds of the oystercatchers and snipes would waft in through the open window. Before anything else, I would watch the sky turn pink. Then it was coffee, writing, a…
An unplanned journey to the remote Grimsey Island delivers more than I expected. I ascended the steep path with caution. My desire to go as north as possible urged me onward. The ground was slick with dew, but the sun promised warmth ahead. Cool air hit my skin as the sound of the ocean drew…
Opnaðu hug þinn. gakktu hjóðlega. Open your mind, tread softly. – a sign at the start of the walking paths on Hrísey While attending an art residency on the island of Hrísey I felt compelled to write poetry again. There was little wonder why this happened. The island’s landscapes whispered inspiration at every turn. A…
Last night’s Northern Lights show in Iceland brought me to tears as Lady Aurora calls final curtain on this winter season We are nearing the end of Northern Lights season in Iceland and the green lady decided it was time for her final showcases last night! As always, the aurora surprises me with her unpredictable…
Why the key to living well is living slowly and embracing the impermeance of it all. For the past month I have been residing in Northern Iceland as part of an art program. Iceland, unlike any other place I have ever been, has felt like my one true home. I have often said, it is…
Welcome to Hrísey, the little island with a very thin veil and where the air is perfumed by the unseen as they welcome you into their calming embrace. Hrísey is an island in northern Iceland. Hugged by the picturesque Eyjarfjordur, this gem remains a lesser-known destination in the land of fire and ice. A bird…
The Hornstrandir Nature Preserve is located on the outskirts of the Arctic Circle in Iceland’s West Fjords Region. Tucked away from mainstream tourism, the West Fjords are an excellent destination for those seeking remote adventure and a connection with nature. With breathtaking scenery, Hornstrandir is an ideal location for photographing the elusive Arctic Fox and…