Black and white, bathed in a golden light.

by Evan Stainsby · 10 March 2016

Snow on sand

I have always been told that Iceland is an amazing place to visit.
But nothing prepared me for Iceland during the winter solstice.

The mix of black volcanic soil with the heavy snowfall, drenched in the golden midday sun that was sitting just 2.7º above the horizon.
The expansive glaciers, polished by the icy wind and glistening in afternoon light.
The aurora borealis dancing across the sky during the dark nights.
The seemingly negative beaches, with black sand trapped between a frothing ocean and falling snow.

Everything was magical.
If you don’t believe me, below are some of my photos and more can be found in my Iceland 2014 Flickr gallery