A huge god stands atop a jagged peak, his eyes fixed on his target. A giant looms in the mist below. With one hand, he swings his hammer, which glints like lightning in the darkness. The weapon connects, and the giant falls. The ground quakes and the obsidian valley splinters to forever shape the landscape.…
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,…
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…
All we have to do is decide what to do with the time given to us. JRR Tolkien As 2025 approaches, many of us reflect on the past year and what’s ahead. New Year’s Eve 2024 was the best New Year’s Eve I had ever had. I spent it in Iceland with a new friend…