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Photographing the Aurora Borealis Above an Eruption (Again) Photographing the Aurora Borealis Above an Eruption (Again)Aurora BorealisNorthern LightsVolcano

Photographing the Aurora Borealis Above an Eruption (Again)

Three years ago, during the 2021 eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcanic system in Iceland, I set out on a mission to try and capture the northern lights above an erupting volcano. I recently attempted to witness this unique & rare combination of natural phenomenons again, which I have dubbed the ‘Holy Grail of Iceland Photography’.
Behind the Shot – How Spontaneity Earned Me an Award-Winning Photo Behind the Shot - How Spontaneity Earned Me an Award-Winning PhotoBehind the ShotVolcano

Behind the Shot – How Spontaneity Earned Me an Award-Winning Photo

In this month's 'Behind the Shot' blog I want to tell the story behind one of my favourite images, called 'Skýjasnúningur'. I want to share that story because I feel it goes to show that even though you might be lucky with certain conditions and situations, you still need to act on it to make it happen.