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Life in the highlands. Out in the wilderness with the @heimplanet cave, perched high above a volcanic rock field as the clouds engulfed the landscape. Camping in Iceland has always been one of the best ways to stay in touch with the nature here. However with increases in tourism, it has become more of an issue to camp in the wild. We must respect the nature and follow the rules to preserve the landscape. Stay off of the moss, stick to campsites when possible, and avoid wild camping near populated areas if you can. In some cases you may find yourself on private land, so it's best to get in touch with the local warden or land owners to ask permission prior to setting up camp. Also please remember to stick to the tracks when driving your car, as heading off-road can cause serious damage to the ground. Keeping all of this in mind, happy exploring folks 🤙🏼 #iceland (at Iceland)

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Fragments II. The coloured glow of submerged ice can be seen to expand way beyond the size of an exposed iceberg. Resting into the depths of the arctic waters, these massive temporary structures have so much beauty that we cannot witness from the surface. The fact that they disappear so rapidly has always made me strive to photograph every unique piece that I can find. #greenland (at Greenland)

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Volcanic remnants. A covering of thick black ash sits above the retreating glacial ice. Sealed sections have created lakes above the ice in many places, such as the one I've captured here. It's an overwhelming experience to watch the dramatic changes unfold throughout these glacial landscapes. Such vast areas ceasing to exist before our eyes. A temporary visual that remains only within the images that we create. What do you think could help the world reverse these changes? #iceland (at Iceland)

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Steam trails with @icelandair. Deep under the surface, fresh water comes in contact with molten lava. As pressure builds, plumes of steam explode out of the ground, surrounding the landscape in a shroud of white. #iceland | #mystopover (at Iceland)

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Natural equilibriums. Deep within the highlands melt water rushes out from underneath towering walls of glacial ice. Flowing out into a network of river beds, the water catches endless rock sediments and changes in appearance. The silt filled water comes into contact with many streams of crystal clear water along the way, creating some beautiful patterns as it mixes together. Here you can see what it's like to look down over the river as this process takes place. It's one of my favourite views. #iceland (at Iceland)

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Mountain life. Yes, this is actually a bathroom. I think it could possibly be one of the best toilet stops on the planet haha. #iceland (at Iceland)

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The highland fox. Constantly running through the mountains, these guys love to climb. We've seen them on top of the mountain peaks and then instantly appear in the base of the valley. I wonder if they ever get tired! #iceland (at Iceland)

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Back home in Iceland and heading straight for the mountains. #iceland (at Iceland)

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For a few seconds, the dark skies cleared. Thousands of icebergs were revealed from beneath the clouds, spanning the entire distance of my vision. With darker exposures I was able to portray the feeling that I get when seeing this landscape from above, formidable and utterly mysterious. I wonder what it is like to be at the base of such an unknown part of the country. #greenland (at East Greenland)

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Lone. Across the fjord, I watched as this iceberg drifted with the wind. This was the only piece of ice in the entire area, and had disappeared completely when I woke this morning. It always becomes a personal experience to photograph icebergs, knowing that what you are seeing is entirely temporary and existing only in the images that we create after they melt into the ocean waters. #greenland (at Greenland)

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Back in the world of ice for a few days, exploring new fjords alongside @airicelandconnect. Here's one scene from my last visit. #greenland (at Greenland)

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Amongst the steam with @icelandair. It's interesting to think some of these steam plumes have been pumping endlessly for hundreds of years. There is so much going on beneath the surface, some things yet to be discovered. #mystopover | #iceland (at Landmannalaugar)

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Late night highland cruise. #iceland (at Þórsmörk)

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Place yourself in the scene. What you're looking at is an aerial perspective of glacial river waves crashing against black volcanic sand, whilst coloured sediments mix beneath the surface. It is these alien landscapes that make me truly grateful to live here, documenting every change. A short tale for @icelandair. #mystopover | #iceland (at Iceland)

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Blooming life within a highland cave. #iceland (at Iceland)

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Through the eye of the mountain. It's interesting to think that we each perceive the same landscape in a completely different way. Our eyes are drawn to certain shapes and colours that may go entirely unnoticed to someone else, who sees their own unique perspective at the same time. What shape do you see in the rock? #iceland (at Iceland)

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Evening yawn. (at Volcano Huts Þórsmörk)

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