Ice on the black beach

Magical light gives the ice blocks something artificial, man-made. The delicate colors and clear contrasts look as if they were created for an exhibition on a jet-black beach.

Coast impression from Iceland

I was particularly impressed by this location. In the foreground the large stones surrounded by water, then the wide bay in which the waves steadily run up on the black lava sand beach and in the background the majestic mountain range. All this offered an imposing impression, which I have captured in this picture.

Glowing lava

Accompanied by a constant crackling sound, the lava slowly but inexorably flows out of the fissure. The heat can still be felt some distance away. The magma gradually solidifies in the morning air. New layers of rock are constantly being laid on top of each other. Watching this natural spectacle up close is an unforgettable experience.

Glacial ice on the beach

On the day this picture was taken, there was stormy weather on the black lava sand beach in front of the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. This picture is intended to convey this drama to the viewer.

Pseudocrater at Myvatn in Iceland

The pseudo-crater Skútustaðagígar at the beautiful Lake Myvatn in North Iceland was formed by steam explosions over a lava flow. I find the contrast between the yellowish grasses and the deep black volcanic ash particularly attractive. The sweeping view across the lake to the snow-capped mountains is magnificent.

Hawaii Lava Flow

The glowing lava can fully unfold its pictorial effect here because the photo was taken early in the morning in low ambient light. This was preceded by an adventurous night-time hike to the lava flow of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii.

Blocks of ice on the beach in Iceland

Capturing the dynamics of the Atlantic waves together with the blocks of ice from the glacier lagoon is an exciting endeavour. When searching for motifs, never lose sight of the waves, which are regularly particularly strong. Then it''s time to seek safe ground for a short time.

Lava flow in the first morning light

Experiencing this elemental force in the first light of the new day was a particularly impressive experience. The lava flowed slowly but inexorably. I could feel the intense heat and the forces that shaped our planet were very present to me.

Tre Cime di Lavaredo panorama

Full of expectation, I had climbed to the top of the Strudelkopf to be able to look at the striking famous rock formation. The view was breathtakingly beautiful.

Hot magma emerges from a crack in the earth

Standing at the lava flow in the first morning light, feeling the heat, watching the magma move slowly and unstoppably was a very impressive event. Little humans have nothing to oppose this force of nature.

Ice in the surf

The black lava sand beach in front of the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is a particularly exciting location. The smaller blocks of ice that have emerged from the lagoon into the sea become the play of the wild Atlantic waves.

Mountains and sea in Iceland

The beautiful contrast of jet-black lava sand to the swell and the snow-capped mountains in the background makes this image particularly appealing to me. The Atlantic waves run out on the flat shore area and thus serve as a mirror for the majestic mountain range.

Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Full of expectation, I had climbed to the top of the Strudelkopf to be able to look at the striking famous rock formation. The view was breathtakingly beautiful.

Mountain range in front of wild surf

The wild surf on Iceland''s south coast is unpredictable. The height of the waves varies greatly, so great care was needed when taking pictures. But without a little risk, this exciting mix of dynamics and calm cannot be captured.

Lava emerges from a fissure in the earth

On the volcanic beach

This shot was taken on a dark lava sand beach on the beautiful Snaefellsnes peninsula in western Iceland. The contrast of the massive rock forms created by volcanism and the fast-moving clouds is the basis of this image composition.

Blue ice

Blue ice blocks of all sizes lie on the black lava beach in southern Iceland. They come from the Vatnajökull glacier and are washed out of the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon onto the offshore black lava beach by the forces of the ebb and flow of the tide. There they are exposed to the wild surf of the Atlantic. Little by little they melt away.

Coast wind

Corvo is the smallest island of the Azores. The constantly rolling surf is softened in the image by the long exposure and provides space for dark lava rocks and delicate coastal grass.

Ice in the surf

Photographing on the wild beach in front of the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is a special experience. The black lava sand contrasts with the ice and swell.

Hawaii - lava emerges from a column of the earth

Experiencing this elemental force in the first light of the new day was a particularly impressive experience. The lava flowed slowly but inexorably. I could feel the intense heat and the forces that shaped our planet were very present to me.

Glacial ice on the beach

The interplay of low and high tide ensures that larger and smaller blocks of ice accumulate on the jet-black beach in front of the glacier lagoon. It is a wonderful experience to be able to spend a lot of time in this magical place.

Ice block and waves

The Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is a very special place on Iceland''s rugged coast. The power of the waves contrasts with the fragile-looking ice blocks. Ever changing movements, shapes and colors give a constantly changing spectacle of nature.

Wild coast with mountain silhouette in the evening light

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Lava sand beach

Black sand dunes overgrown with yellow grass - an unforgettable sight.
Under a cloud-covered sky a gloomy-looking scene appeared.

Lava sand beach

Black sand dunes overgrown with yellow grass - an unforgettable sight.
Under a cloud-covered sky a gloomy-looking scene appeared.

Ice block on the black beach

Island, Austurland, Vatnajökull, Jökulsárlón, Hornafjörður

Black ice beach

Magical light gives the ice blocks something artificial, man-made. The delicate colors and clear contrasts look as if they were created for an exhibition on a jet-black beach.

Details of an active lava flow, hot magma emerges from a crack in the earth

Lava flowing out of a fissure

Ice block and waves

The Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is a very special place on Iceland''s rugged coast. The power of the waves contrasts with the fragile-looking ice blocks. Ever changing movements, shapes and colors give a constantly changing spectacle of nature.

Wild coast in the evening light

Lava on Hawaii

In the morning light, the visit to the active lava flow of Kilauea volcano was a particularly impressive experience. The little man stands humbly in the face of this force of nature.

Hawaii - Lava flow in morning light

In the morning light, the visit to the active lava flow of Kilauea volcano was a particularly impressive experience. The little man stands humbly in the face of this force of nature.

Surf

The wild surf on Iceland''s south coast is unpredictable. The height of the waves varies greatly, so great care was needed when taking pictures. But without a little risk, this exciting mix of dynamics and calm cannot be captured.

Coast wind

White on black

Island, Vatnajökull, Jökulsárlón

Evening atmosphere

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Lava flow on Hawaii

Standing at the lava flow in the first morning light, feeling the heat, watching the magma move slowly and unstoppably was a very impressive event. Little humans have nothing to oppose this force of nature.

Lava I

Lava II

Lava III

Lava IV

Lava V

Lava VI

Lava VII

Lava VIII

Lava IX

Volcanic area with red glowing lava flow on Hawaii

In the morning light, the visit to the active lava flow of Kilauea volcano was a particularly impressive experience. The little man stands humbly in the face of this force of nature.

Hawaii - lava emerges from a column of the earth

Experiencing this elemental force in the first light of the new day was a particularly impressive experience. The lava flowed slowly but inexorably. I could feel the intense heat and the forces that shaped our planet were very present to me.

Glowing lava emerges from a column of the earth

Lava flowing out of a fissure

Standing at the lava flow in the first morning light, feeling the heat, watching the magma move slowly and unstoppably was a very impressive event. Little humans have nothing to oppose this force of nature.

Hot magma emerges from a crack in the earth

Standing at the lava flow in the first morning light, feeling the heat, watching the magma move slowly and unstoppably was a very impressive event. Little humans have nothing to oppose this force of nature.

Ephemeral

Island, Südküste

Hawaii Lava Flow

The glowing lava can fully unfold its pictorial effect here because the photo was taken early in the morning in low ambient light. This was preceded by an adventurous night-time hike to the lava flow of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii.

Wild coast in the evening light

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Black ice beach

Magical light gives the ice blocks something artificial, man-made. The delicate colors and clear contrasts look as if they were created for an exhibition on a jet-black beach.

Ice in the surf

Photographing on the wild beach in front of the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is a special experience. The black lava sand contrasts with the ice and swell.

Ice block and waves

The Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is a very special place on Iceland''s rugged coast. The power of the waves contrasts with the fragile-looking ice blocks. Ever changing movements, shapes and colors give a constantly changing spectacle of nature.

Surf

The wild surf on Iceland''s south coast is unpredictable. The height of the waves varies greatly, so great care was needed when taking pictures. But without a little risk, this exciting mix of dynamics and calm cannot be captured.

Black volcanic beach with stones, water movement in long exposure

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Ice blocks in the evening light

Island, Austurland, Vatnajökull, Jökulsárlón, Hornafjörður

Ephemeral

Island, Austurland, Vatnajökull, Jökulsárlón, Hornafjörður

Glacial ice on the beach

The interplay of low and high tide ensures that larger and smaller blocks of ice accumulate on the jet-black beach in front of the glacier lagoon. It is a wonderful experience to be able to spend a lot of time in this magical place.

Ice block on the black beach

Island, Austurland, Vatnajökull, Jökulsárlón, Hornafjörður

Black Beach

Island, Austurland

Ephemeral

Island, Austurland, Vatnajökull, Jökulsárlón, Hornafjörður

Ice block at the black beach

Austurland, Vatnajökull, Jökulsárlón, Hornafjörður

Mountain range in front of wild surf

The wild surf on Iceland''s south coast is unpredictable. The height of the waves varies greatly, so great care was needed when taking pictures. But without a little risk, this exciting mix of dynamics and calm cannot be captured.

Black ice beach

Magical light gives the ice blocks something artificial, man-made. The delicate colors and clear contrasts look as if they were created for an exhibition on a jet-black beach.

Crater landscape with striking shadows