Landscape Photography

December 10, 2024

Photographer’s Image Show Destructive Lava Pouring From Iceland’s Sundhnúka Crater

Iceland is known as the “land of fire and ice,” and perhaps no one knows why better than press photographer Vilhelm Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson, who works for the Icelandic newspaper Visir, has covered every volcanic eruption that has hit the island since 2000. Most recently, this meant racing over to document a nearly two-mile lava fissure that opened up in the Sundhnúka crater.

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September 18, 2024

Incredible Winners of the 2024 Natural Landscape Photography Awards

Over 12,000 photos were submitted to the fourth annual Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Created by a group of four photographers, this photo contest is unique in that it has established clear rules to avoid deceptive digital editing techniques and the use of artificial intelligence that has become commonplace in landscape photography. This makes for imagery that is simply a showcase of the natural beauty of our landscape.

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April 26, 2024

Stunning Aerial Photos Capture the Abstract Beauty of Iceland’s Glacier Rivers

Photographer Jan Erik Waider is known for his exploration of Iceland's magnificent landscape. From incredible icebergs to mysterious waterways, Waider brings out the best of his subjects. In his newest exploration of Iceland, he only builds on his experience to produce a fresh look at the country's glacial rivers. According to Waider, Iceland's winding waterways are called “braided river systems” due to the intricate patterns that they produce.

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December 18, 2023

Independent Photographer Magazine Awards Best Landscape Imagery

Photos of sweeping scenic landscapes from all corners of the earth were entered into The Independent Photographer‘s Landscape Photography Awards and the winners of the November 2023 contest have just been announced. Judged by renowned National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson, the winners and finalists are a beautiful look at the natural world. Photographer Phillip Glombik took home the top prize for his evocative aerial photo of a river in Iceland.

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