Glacier River Blues №1 – Iceland Denmark

Glacier River Blues №1 – Iceland DenmarkArtwork Information Often inconspicuous from the ground, Iceland's winding waterways offer breathtaking spectacles of colors and textures when viewed from the air. They are referred to as 'braided river systems' because they resemble an intricate weave of patterns, intertwined in an almost inexplicable way. Most rivers have their source at one of the numerous glaciers and flow towards the sea. Along the way, they transport vital nutrients for the

emerging from the sea only 20 million years ago due to volcanic activity on the Atlantic Ocean floor

the subtle movements and transitions are barely visible—but seen from above

which can give the ice streams a range of colors

Capturing the eruption up close with a 500mm prime lens revealed an unexpected variety of textures and forms

I already knew I would have to return one day

The blue coloration is a consequence of Rayleigh scattering

shifting tones

These natural formations are constantly reshaped by the shifting tides

This series focuses on close-up views of floating glacier ice in an Icelandic lagoon

causing stress on its surface

creating a dramatic atmosphere

sculptural forms shaped by wind and time in this remote