Meradalir

3 Years Of Photographing Eruptions In Iceland – What I’ve Learned

Looking back at 3 years of photographing eruptions, I want to share with you the most important lessons or truths I’ve learned documenting this natural wonder.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMarch 19, 2024

Awards Volcano

‘Highly Commended’ by Natural Landscape Photography Awards

Today, my volcano photography received a "Highly Commended" from the Natural Landscape Photography Awards jury. However, this is not the time to celebrate given the situation in Grindavík.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveNovember 15, 2023

The Meradalir volcanic eruption at the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland.

Behind the Shot Volcano

Behind the Shot – Day One of the Meradalir Eruption

In this month's 'Behind the Shot' story I decided to share a story about the first day of the Meradalir eruption in Iceland, which took place one year ago.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveAugust 29, 2023

Featured Photography Reykjanes Peninsula Volcano

The Meradalir Eruption – A Timeline

To celebrate the one year anniversary of the eruption in Meradalir, the second eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano, I decided to create a timeline showing all the events which happened during this eruption just as I did for the Geldingadalir eruption.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveAugust 3, 2023

Awards

FEP Awards 2023 – Silver Award in Category Nature (& More!)

Yesterday I attended the 2023 Federation of European Professional Photographers (FEP) Awards in Prague. I am proud to announce that I had the pleasure to receive the Silver Award (second place) in the Nature category for three of my photographs of the Fagradalsfjall eruptions in Iceland during 2021 & 2022.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveApril 16, 2023

Photography Top 5

2022 – My Photographic Year in Review

Another year has (almost) passed. That means it's the perfect time to publish a list of my most noteworthy photographic moments of the year. It's the perfect way for me to reflect on the special moments and achievements in my photography career and look back with pride.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveDecember 19, 2022

Exhibition Photography

Final Week to Visit My Photo Exhibition ‘Fire and Ice’

The coming week is the very last week during which you can visit my photography exhibition 'Fire and Ice' in Asse, Belgium. On Saturday November 12th I will be present at the exhibition between 14h and 18h.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveNovember 6, 2022

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New on YouTube: ‘The Fagradalsfjall Fires’ & Announcement

I released a brand new video which is a little bit of a teaser to the exhibition which is opening the coming week. This homage to the Fagradalsfjall Fires is a collection of video footage made during the two most recent volcanic eruptions at the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveOctober 14, 2022

Exhibition Iceland Photo Workshops

Time for Updates!

Summer is pretty much over here in Iceland. Therefore, it seemed like it was time to give you a few updates from my side.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveAugust 31, 2022

How To Video Volcano YouTube

New on YouTube – Top 10 Tips When Flying a Drone Above a Volcano

The past week I’ve received a ton of questions about drones and volcanoes so it seems like a good idea to share with you my tips and advise when flying a drone over an active volcano.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveAugust 10, 2022

Video Volcano YouTube

First Look At the New Eruption at Fagradalsfjall

On Wednesday a new volcanic eruption started at Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. The eruption is taking place in Meradalir, a lower valley in the area.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveAugust 5, 2022