What you see in this work is the breathtaking geothermal landscape of Hverir in Iceland. The earth steams, bubbles and colours in warm hues as four hikers make their way through this otherworldly-looking backdrop. Their silhouettes stand out sharply against the rugged surface, almost as if they happened to mimic a moment from an iconic record: the Beatles' famous Abbey Road cover.
My inspiration for this work came from that very association. Amid this inhospitable, steaming landscape, I suddenly saw a human line bridging pop culture and untamed nature. It was as if the Beatles themselves, not in London, but in Iceland were making their crossing.
The mood of this portrait is both surreal and playful. On the one hand, the image exudes the mystical power of the earth: raw, pristine and constantly moving. On the other hand, the human presence provides a touch of humour and recognition.
The message I want to convey: even in the most unreal landscapes, humans remain small, yet meaningful. Our presence places an echo of culture and memory in the grandeur of nature.
What makes this work special in an interior is the contrast it brings: the warm earthy colours and steaming sky create dynamism, while the small human figures evoke story and smiles. It is an image that invites you to look, discover and reinterpret, again and again.
                                
 
                                Travel and photography are inseparable for me. Everywhere I go, I see stories: in nature, landscapes, people and moments that would otherwise quickly pass by. My camera is my way of capturing and sharing those stories. Each image is a reminder of a unique moment and an.. Read more…
 
                         
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