Just off Dyrhólaey, where the earth forms a small arc, a panoramic view opens up that will make any nature lover's heart beat faster. From this point, you look out over the imposing basalt structures that stretch across the landscape like sentinels, the sharp edges of the Reynisdrangar rocks rising from the ocean. The famous Reynisfjara, with its black sand and ominous surf, lies in the distance, a beach both mysterious and notorious for its unpredictable waves and treacherous currents.
The view is breathtaking, like a moment out of time. The rugged coastline is veiled by the fog that sometimes sweeps over the sea, and the power of nature seems to be felt everywhere. The Reynisdrangar stand as ancient sentinels of the land, the ocean in the distance their eternal companion. The silence here, where the wind and surf are the only sounds, is impressive - the rocks, water and air seem to breathe in harmony.
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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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