Of the Gods

As photographers, we often have "the shot" we want to get in our mind's eye before we get to a location. When we arrive, we discover we have so little control over so many factors. The only rational response is to be humbled by nature and to put aside expectations. I photographed Godafoss in Iceland in June of 2013 and there had been a lot of snow over the winter. It, of course, was all melting at this point and there were near-record amounts of water flowing over the falls, so they looked quite different from what I was expecting. The water level in the basin was so high that it was impossible to stand where needed to get "that shot".  In such moments, a few deep breaths are always helpful in clearing our noggins of preconceived notions and allowing our eyes and our hearts to take over.

Foss

"Foss" is the Icelandic word for waterfall. If you say it slowly enough, you can hear the water falling.

All The Pretty Horses

These beautiful creatures are yet another reason to love Iceland. There are approximately 80,000 Icelandic horses in a country with a human population of 300,000. It is not uncommon to see many scenes of horses standing in front of awe-inspiring landscapes, bathed in magical northern light ... that is, until you return home and you realize how very special it was. horse photos

The Way to There

The show is over for another year. It was magical and marvellous while it lasted.

The Secret Life of Plants

These dog days of winter require a bit of persistence to get through, so I'm conjuring up a bit of spring to remind myself that warmer days full of color are coming. 

The Last of the Wild Flowers

The days are getting colder. Some of the wild flowers are determined to hang on a while longer.

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The Life Aquatic

How is it that these magnificent creatures exist? They appear to be made of nothing more than light.