Alien Sunrise

This photo was taken in the Námaskarð geyser field in the North of

Iceland near Lake Myvatn. Two days before this there was so much

snow that this scene would have been unrecognisable. It was interesting

to see the landscape under such different conditions and I feel that it

looks more other-worldly as it is seen here as the colours are just so

bizarre and alien.

I could not have asked for better conditions on this morning. I had visited

here four times before at sunrise and sunset and each time was quite

disappointing. As the sun rose, it lit up the low cloud turning everything

a soft red colour which added to the already alien coloured landscape.

I have found that geyser areas are quite difficult to photograph as they

usually have restricted access through ropes and fences to stop tourists

walking in geologically sensitive areas - quite right too. This makes

photography difficult as one is quite restricted in composition. I found

the closest point to these bubbling mud pools and waited for the light.

A brilliant shot Adrian! This surreal image could easily be from another planet. Amazing how diverse our little planet is when you come to think of it. Superb photographic work, and stunning scenery, blended nicely into a work of art. Congratulations on a superb shot!

All the best,
Neil

Adrian

Very strong composition, I also like the colour pallete, yes it could be from anothr planet gorgious light through the mist.

Wow, have you spent your last holidays on Mars? Wonderful landscape, I'm really impressed... :-)

Regards.

Superb!

Thanks for all the feedback!