Gallery

In this gallery, you can find some of the photographs I find most interesting that I have taken throughout the years. I have divided them into different categories to make browsing easier. If you’re looking about the stories behind some of these photographs, I highly recommend checking out my blog where I collect all my travel logs, photography tips, and more.

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Kvernufoss waterfall during a low winter sun in South Iceland.
A beautiful midnight sun reflecting in a swamp in North Iceland.
The geothermal area of Kerlingarfjöll in the Icelandic Highlands.
An ice cave self-portrait under the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier in Iceland.
The northern lights dancing above Reykjanes Peninsula.
Gjátindur, the mountain overlooking the Eldgjá canyon in Iceland.
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Low-hanging fog over a fjord in East Iceland.
The glacier in this photograph towering above the valley, is called Mýrdalsjökull, which covers a sleeping giant: the Katla volcano.
Back in 2013 I flew to Iceland on a very impulsive 3-day trip. Seeing the lights was my only goal. I spent my time during the day chasing a hole in the clouds. I drove until the sun set & ended up being lucky enough to capture this shot at this, now very famous, plane wreck. I faced the harsh winter conditions Iceland can throw at you: -15°C & the icy northerly wind blowing over the frozen sands - testing my endurance. Totally worth it when you're able to capture a shot like this! (ISO100 - F/1.8 - 8s)
The golden mountains of Landmannalaugar in Iceland.
Sunset at Kirkjufell in West Iceland. 
I captured this image of Gullfoss during a very cold but nice winter day, while guiding a friend around. For the longest time I hadn't really experienced first-hand why this was called the Golden Waterfall until I witnessed a sunset while overlooking the waterfall.
A minimalistic capture of the Reynisdrangar sea stacks during a rainy sunset.
The Látrabjarg cliffs in the Icelandic Westfjords.
Steam and gas rising from the geothermal area in Kerlingarfjöll in the Icelandic Highlands.
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Einhyrningur, the unicorn mountain, in South Iceland.
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Sveinstindur, one of Iceland's tallest mountains, is located deep within the highlands. This was shot during a summer night.
The Icelandic Highlands in the middle of a summer night.
A long exposure of Aldeyjarfoss waterfall in North Iceland.
The Northern Lights dancing above Kirkjufell mountain in West Iceland.
Steam and gas rising from the geothermal area in Kerlingarfjöll in the Icelandic Highlands.
One of the most curious things about Iceland must be that the earth is "alive" all around you. Almost the whole country is covered with geothermal areas where the ground hot and, sometimes, even boiling. It's a very strange experience to stand in such locations and experience it first-hand.
A long exposure photograph of Þingvallavatn lake in Iceland.
A halo formed around the sun during a winter sunrise in Iceland.
A block of ice at the diamond beach in South Iceland.

Looking for stories behind the photographs? Have a look at my Svalbard-focused blog articles.

A tiny kittiwake sitting on top of an iceberg in the Lilliehookfjorden. I especially liked the reflection to make this shot complete.
The glacial-ice-filed fjord of Lilliehookbreen. I spotted this nicely shaped iceberg while we were navigating through the floating ice.
A small group of walrus enjoying the sun at Smeerenburgfjorden.
A wall of ice of the Waggonwaybreen glacier outlet at the end of Magdalenafjorden.
This photograph combines a lot of elements that will stick with me about this specific trip to Svalbard. Sharp mountains, fog, beautiful blue glacier ice, fjords and solitude.
A moody capture of one the many sharp mountain tops Spitsbergen is named after.
A dramatic view over the Prins-Karl-Forland island’s landscape. The cloud play that day was just stunning.
A sailboat sailing past Prins-Karl-Forland, with dramatic moody weather above.
The evening sun is falling over Lagmannstoppen in Trygghamna.
A vertical panorama of the Protektorbreen glacier outlet. This was taken with a drone from Trygghamna.
A dramatic view of one of the mountains at Magdalenehuken, the entrance of Magdalenefjorden.
A beautiful snow-sugar-coated mountain along Magdalenefjorden. You can spot an iceberg for scale.
A top-down view of the Lilliehookbreen glacier outlet. The colouring of the water is caused by glacial sediment flowing into the ocean water.
A close-up of one of the many walls of ice you encounter when travelling around Spitsbergen. I just love the texture of it.
A moody capture of one the many sharp mountain tops Spitsbergen is named after.

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A foggy setting of the massive icebergs in Ilulissat, Greenland.
The town of Ilulissat, Greenland, as seen from a bird's eye perspective.
Sunset over the Ilulissat UNESCO icefjord in Greenland.
Calm ocean at the icefjord of Ilulissat, Greenland.
A massive iceberg cliff with two sea gulls flying in front in Ilulissat, Greenland.
A spiky iceberg in the icefjord of Ilulissat, Greenland.
Golden hour over an iceberg in the UNESCO icefjord of Ilulissat, Greenland.
A crack in the sea ice leading up to an iceberg in the distance.
A wide-angle shot of the sea ice in Ilulissat, Greenland.
A top down aerial shot of a massive iceberg in Ilulissat, Greenland.
Sea ice floating between the icebergs in the UNESCO Ilulissat icefjord.
An aerial shot of the floating icebergs in Ilulissat, Greenland.
Sunset over the ice fjord near Ilulissat, Greenland.
Two sea gulls flying in front of an iceberg in the icefjord of Ilulissat, Greenland.
Float sea ice around the icebergs in Ilulissat, Greenland.
A curved iceberg in Ilulissat, Greenland.
A flock of ravens sitting on top of an iceberg in Ilulissat, Greenland.
A contrasting symmetric photograph of an iceberg floating near Ilulissat, Greenland.
Sunset over Disko Bay during winter in Ilulissat, Greenland.
A beautiful reflection of an iceberg near Ilulissat, Greenland.
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An almost perfect reflection of an iceberg in the Ilulissat UNESCO icefjord of Greenland.
Two sea gulls flying around an iceberg which is beautifully lit.
Ice cliffs near Ilulissat, Greenland.
Looking underneath the surface to see the bottom of an iceberg in Ilulissat, Greenland.
A raven soaring above a mountain of ice in Ilulissat, Greenland.
A bird soaring above an iceberg during sunset in Ilulissat, Greenland.
A vertical panorama of the icebergs in Ilulissat, Greenland.
Floating shards of ice in Ilulissat, Greenland.
A floating small iceberg near Ilulissat, Greenland.
Two gulls flying around icebergs in Ilulissat, Greenland.
An abstract top down drone shot of the sea ice in Ilulissat, Greenland.
Eider ducks flying around icebergs in the UNESCO icefjord of Ilulissat, Greenland.
A drone shot of a fishing boat sailing back to Ilulissat, Greenland.
Two ravens flying over an iceberg in Ilulissat, Greenland.
A top down drone shot of a fishing boat fishing near the edge of the sea ice in Ilulissat, Greenland.
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Glacial rivers in Iceland put up an incredible display when viewed from above. It's hard to imagine what it's like until you see one for yourself. This river reminds me of a big, but moving, piece of marble. It is just a small fragment of an enormous area where this glacial river braids itself through the land.
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I really love this part of the highlands. There's so much to discover: craters, colourful hill sides, lakes, lava fields, ... Around every bend there's something new and exciting to photograph.
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A beautiful waterfall off-the-beaten path in the Southern Highlands.
A big explosion crater at the Gunnuhver geothermal area on Reykjanes Peninsula.
As goes in summer, it’s better to explore at night. Not only are there fewer people about, but the light is also much nicer as well. This was taken along the Landmannaleið highland road. The area is filled with beautiful craters and tiny rivers. A real photographer’s paradise, especially when you don’t have to share it with anyone else.⁠
A tiny island in front of the Reykjanes Peninsula coastline.
This beautiful blue lake is a gem you can find in the Fjallabak area. I was fortunate enough to visit it during a mysterious and colourful evening drive in the area. If you look closely, you can even spot my trusty white Land Rover in the photo.
A 4x4 adventure in the frozen and snowy area of Þórsmörk. It can be tricky to get there during winter but totally worth the effort.
A 3-shot vertical panorama, taken with the DJI Mavic Pro 2, of Stakkholtsgjá canyon in Þórsmörk. This place is exceptional during winter time which is probably one of the reasons it was used as a set for Game of Thrones.
A midnight view over Gullybreen, a glacier outlet in Magdalenefjorden.
This drone shot was made around 4am near Langisjór, a beautiful lake in the Icelandic highlands. You can see the glowing night sun warm up the peaks of the nearby mountains. It's such a beautiful area and the play of light & clouds that night made it all the more special.
A vertical panorama of the Protektorbreen glacier outlet. This was taken with a drone from Trygghamna.
Driving around in the vast, black emptiness of these sand & ash planes in the highlands is beyond anything you could ever imagine. Fortunately, by driving during the night, I managed to add a little midnight sun to it to liven up the photograph. I really love the contrast between the dark and light here.
The highlands are such a magical place. It's hard to describe in words and photographs what travelling around in this untamed area of Iceland feels like. The play between light, clouds and majestic landscapes makes you feel like you are running around in a fantasy movie set. The photograph shows the sunrise close to Langisjór, a lake in the southern highlands. The mountain peak you can spot is Sveinstindur - the highest mountain in the area.
Taken at 3am, this photograph gives you a glimpse at the majestic shows you can behold when staying awake in the highlands.
The magical land behind the mighty Eyjafjallajökull and Myrdalsjökull glaciers.
The amazing Tungnaá river located deep in the Icelandic highlands. This glacial river originates on the western side of the massive Vatnajökull glacier. Because it springs from all the melt water coming from the glacier, it creates these beautiful river braids.
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A bird's eye view of the massive Markarfljót river, taken during an early winter sunrise. The structures, patterns and flows of the braided rivers in Iceland never seize to amaze me.
A top-down view of Þjórsá river during summer. The blend of two colours makes for a very special pattern.
A top-down view of the Lilliehookbreen glacier outlet. The colouring of the water is caused by glacial sediment flowing into the ocean water.
The weather can be so unpredictable in Iceland and, if you’re lucky, that can result in incredibly unexpected dream scenarios for photography. I managed to capture this shot after driving for 2 hours in the thickest fog I have experienced so far. You couldn’t see more than 5-6 metres in front of the car. All of a sudden, I noticed there was a clearing in the clouds behind a mountain. The moment lasted for maybe 10 minutes before the clouds engulfed the whole scenery again. Sometimes it’s all about time and luck.
A little bit of highland summer green hiding underneath a fresh layer of snow.

Looking for stories behind the photographs? Have a look at my bird- & wildlife-focused blog articles.

When I captured this shot, the fox came as close as 2 metres from my lens, allowing me to make this incredible close-up. No cropping involved!
A puffin with a beak full of sand eel at the island of Grímsey in North Iceland.
I encountered this beautiful white fox in the winter paradise of Þórsmörk. It's one of the best places in Iceland to spot foxes.
Two young arctic foxes playing in a field in the Icelandic Highlands.
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A seal pup sunbathing along the shores of West Iceland. I was fortunate enough to get an Eider Duck mid-flight in the shot as well.
A little bird resting on top of a very sharp iceberg in the glacier lagoon.
This photograph is a good reminder of why I will never have my camera hidden too far away - even when taking a break. When I took this shot, I was having a sandwich for lunch overlooking the ice lagoon. All of a sudden a seal came floating by on a tiny block of ice. The perfect play between the thin veil of fog and the silhouette of the seals makes for an awesome photograph. The moment lasted maybe 1 minute before the seal decided to dive back into the water again.
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By far one of the biggest surprises, during my adventure in Svalbard, was my encounter with some of the walrus. The behaviour of these curious giant blubber-creatures nature made for some interesting photographs, like this close-up. To my big surprise, they were also incredibly agile when in the water, something I could not suspect when witnessing their slow and lazy lifestyle on the beach.
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I was very fortunate to photograph & experience this curious guy up close while visiting a small beach in the middle of Forlandsundet in Spitsbergen, Svalbard. This one was so interested in us that, even though we kept a safe distance, he kept coming closer and closer to us to see what we were up to.
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Two arctic foxes playing around in a field in the Icelandic Highlands.
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A swan couple on the go with 4 of their chicks in the Veiðivötn area.
An female adult Eider Duck together with one of it's chicks after a dip in the ocean.
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A group of walrus resting at the end of the Saarstangen sand bank. This is a vertical panorama stitched together .
Deep dive! A humpback whale swimming near the town of Húsavík in North Iceland. It’s probably one of the best location in Iceland to see these gentle giants.
Photographers are not the only ones trying to enjoy a little bit of the midnight sun magic. These couple of wild swans was swimming down the fjord in this beautiful light.
A grey seal lying in the seaweed.
A puffin trying to steal another puffin’s sand eel catch of the day.
This cute little guy is probably only a one-year old pup. Curious little fellow that wasn't shy at all. He seemed just as interested in me as I in him.
A seal receiving a wave near the shore in Iceland.
A reindeer, near Virgohamna, changing into a more summery fur.
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A seal peaking out of the water to look at me in Iceland.

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Iceland is filled with geothermal areas, full of colourful patterns with plenty of interesting perspectives.
Aerial photograph of a glacial river in Iceland taken using a drone.
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The shape, crevasses and curves of a glacier, as you can see it from the air, always speak to my imagination. I just love these patterns and textures. This shot is a 3-shot vertical panorama stitched together to get a good glimpse of it.
A big explosion crater at the Gunnuhver geothermal area on Reykjanes Peninsula.
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Aerial photograph of a glacial river in Iceland taken using a drone.
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Glacial rivers in Iceland put up an incredible display when viewed from above. It's hard to imagine what it's like until you see one for yourself. This river reminds me of a big, but moving, piece of marble. It is just a small fragment of an enormous area where this glacial river braids itself through the land.
Aerial photograph of a glacial river in Iceland taken using a drone.
Aerial photography, taken with a drone, of a geothermal area in Iceland.
Floating sea ice in Ilulissat, Greenland.
A top-down view of a geothermal area on Reykjanes. The ground is so red, it looks like the surface of the planet Mars.
A top-down view of the Lilliehookbreen glacier outlet. The colouring of the water is caused by glacial sediment flowing into the ocean water.
Aerial photography, taken with a drone, of a geothermal area in Iceland.
An abstract top down drone shot of the sea ice in Ilulissat, Greenland.
Aerial photograph of a glacial river in Iceland taken using a drone.
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One of the glacial rivers originating from Vatnajökull, the biggest European glacier, as seen from a bird's eye perspective. The play of colours and shapes are so incredibly intriguing to me.
Contrast between shadow and light at Ilulissat, Greenland.
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