The waves pounded hard on the basalt columns near Reynisfjara beach, in southern Iceland. The ocean, wild and unpredictable, hits the shore with a force that shakes the air. It is the unpredictability of when the waves hit the shore and how far they come up the beach that makes Reynisfjara one of the most dangerous places in Iceland. The dark sand, rock formations and ominous surf create a spectacular but also treacherous view.
At the edge of the beach is the famous cave, Hálsanefshellir, with its impressive basalt columns forming a natural portal to the ocean. Carved out by the force of nature, this cave offers a rare moment of calm among the looming waves, but the unpredictable nature of the sea is always a reminder of the constant vigilance required to be here. It is a place where beauty and danger go hand in hand.
My name is Gerry van Roosmalen, photographer and author with a passion for images and stories that touch. After years in the corporate world, I followed my heart and chose photography in 2002. I completed the Fotovakschool in Apeldoorn, specialising in portrait and reportage photography.
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