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otherworldly iceland

photos & videos by freya magnusdottir

with black sand beaches, volcanic fields blanketed in heavy moss and over 3,000 species of mushrooms, the icelandic landscape is the most sci-fi corner of planet earth.

Three brown mushrooms growing among green moss and pine needles on forest floor.
A single brown mushroom growing on a bed of moss in a forest.

mushrooms dot the landscape

Dark, mossy rocks and water in a cave or underground setting.

the dense moss, rich with moisture, is a perfect growing medium for iceland’s many species of mushrooms. experienced mushroom hunters know to visit their favorite spots a few days after it rains to find the biggest variety.

Mushrooms growing on a moss-covered branch in a forest.
Close-up of a mushroom with a curved stem and gills underneath the cap
Three brown mushrooms with long stems and rounded caps.

an island created by volcanoes

Close-up of black foam cushioning material with textured surface and indentations.
A cracked, dried mud flat with a fallen, textured log crossing the surface, with swirling patterns of mud and water in shades of gray.
Close-up of wet black rocks and pebbles on a dark shoreline.

iceland’s geothermic pools and black sand beaches create stunning compositions from the air. both are created by the island’s constant volcanic activity.

Close-up of black sand and white foam at the water's edge on a beach.
Close-up of dark gray textured foam material with some areas appearing more porous.
A rugged, rocky volcanic canyon with dark, jagged rocks and steep slopes, under a gray sky.
Close-up image of numerous small pebbles or stones on a beach or gravel surface.

natural beauty in its rawest form

Close-up of dark black volcanic gravel or sand with small rocks and streaks of white mineral deposits.
Close-up of a landscape with reddish-orange and gray terrain, featuring rocky and cracked surfaces and a small stream of water flowing through the area.

iceland’s surface is carved by water, originating from either its massive glaciers or abundant rainfall.

A rugged landscape with dark ash-colored rocks and reddish-orange moss or lichen covering the ground and rocks.
Black textured fabric.

the sun’s angle at this latitude produces deep and contrasty colors, drawing out the blacks in the volcanic soil and saturating the greens from the grasses and moss.

Close-up of a rocky hillside covered in purple and reddish moss and vegetation.
A small waterfall flowing down a steep, red rocky hillside.

shop prints

a2 sized digital c prints, suitable for framing. each edition is limited to ten prints.

Close-up view of broken black charcoal pieces.
Close-up of a desert scene with red, orange, and black rocks and a winding, light-colored stream or mud flow.