Iceland is special. Travel is special. The world is small. I’ve been a few places, I am lucky. This was my return to Iceland – my personal favorite place to visit . 9 days on the island, toured the South and West. I joined a tour with Artic Exposure, they arrange an incredible experience. I stayed in areas this time, exploring sites a few times, getting to see them in different light and weather. I chose this tour because it was winter. Glaciers, Northern Lights, Snow, the sun went down, the colors were gorgeous.

Being out of the country with all that is going on was strange. The virus was a conversation daily. There were strange moments like empty airports or seeing so many people in masks. I love to travel, I plan on returning to Iceland again, I hope. to take a photography tour with me in the future. As for a show of the photos, I have not decided yet. I have been asked a few times, I will consider it. I have not gone through them all yet. They may pop up now and then in the dailypic as I process.

The one above is from the drone, it was shot over water on the South Shore in Reynisfjara. We were chasing light for the sunset. We got stuck in the snow. I sent the drone out to catch this reflection as a. storm was coming in. The clouds are creeping from the left, in a matter of minutes the color would be gone and snow would be falling at a good rate. The drone did not beat the snow back, but the shot was. worth it.

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On the South coast of Iceland (my favorite part) is the coolest beach I have ever seen. Basalt sea stacks situated under the mountain Reynisfjall line the outside of this cave. The beach is all black with smooth rocks and the caves are incredible. This photo and the others below are all blown up and look awesome. All ready for next Thursday’s show. I am on track to have at least 50 framed photos, a bunch more matted and about 100 unframed photos to be viewed.

I am working on refreshments, I will have the talent of Kelley McCauley playing music for us. Every person who buys a ticket will get a free matted print when they arrive. Tickets are on sale online (link below) and I will be at my studio 9-noon this Saturday for an open house where you can also stop by and pick up tickets – or drop me a message. In addition to the Iceland photos I hope to display my other work too, as space allows.

Tickets $10/$5 for under16 and seniors: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3033477

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