Tag: black sand

Diamond in the Rough

Another image from Diamond Beach in Iceland, where ice and sand juxtapose.

In last week’s post about Diamond Beach (Diamond Beach Abstract), I spoke of the impact of the seasons on the display of rough diamonds. There may not be a lot of opportunities in Winter to get the sun glistening through the ice. That does open up the possibility of a different mood presented in each image. During my visit in February of 2024, there was beautiful subdued lighting on the beach.

Here’s another image from that day…

Diamond in the Rough

Even with muted sunlight, this large diamond has an internal glisten to it. As it stands against the black sands of the beach, it shows Nature’s presence. Albeit it a small piece of the glacier, the ice is filled with beauty.

In particular, I find the structure and contrast between ice and sand fascinating. The experience in Winter is worth it, especially as there are few, if any, distractions!

Rainy Day Adjustment…

When caught in inclement weather at Reynisfjara Beach in Iceland, exploring a cave can be rewarding.

What to do when you’re at an iconic beach location in Iceland and it’s a windy, rainy day? Find a cave!

In August of 2022, we were shooting on Reynisfjara Beach near Vik and the weather was just not cooperating with us, as the rain was coming at us from all directions. At this beach there is a magnificent cave, where I found this…

Natura Artis Magistra

On the basaltic rock columns that protrude seemingly out of nowhere, I found that numerous plants find a way to hold on to the sheer rock and find enough purchase to grow. The contrast between the vivid plant colors and the black basalt makes for a wonderful subject.

The hexagonal columns at this location are the result of lava flows that cooled and contracted, cracking in the distinctive hexagonal pattern that can be seen at a number of locations.