Dazzling Lights to Bursting Geysers, Jennifer Esseiva Photographs Southern Iceland’s Diverse Scenery

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Dazzling Lights to Bursting Geysers, Jennifer Esseiva Photographs Southern Iceland’s Diverse Scenery

Nicknamed “The Land of Fire and Ice,” Iceland is home to an exceptionally diverse array of landscapes teeming with topographical gems and majestic skies. For these reasons, it’s no surprise the destination is considered a haven for photographers all over the world. After dreaming of visiting the scenic country for years, 2024 finally presented an opportunity for Swiss photographer Jennifer Esseiva (previously).

Esseiva devoted a 10-day trip across southern Iceland entirely to the region’s vast surroundings, from the black sand beaches, towering glaciers, and impressive waterfalls to the moss-covered formations and striking displays of the Northern Lights. 

an aerial photo of a broken wooden boat floating in dark waters

“Where many prefer to travel in sunshine, I’m more interested in clouds and rain,” she says. “I’ve always found that photographing landscapes in different weather conditions gives them another dimension, a unique grandeur.”

The photographer is planning a forthcoming trip in March, this time to Finnish Lapland. Keep an eye on her Instagram for more, and check out her website for past projects and prints for purchase.

an aerial photo of a meandering river situated between mountains in Iceland
a small, isolated church glows with the colors of the Northern Lights in the sky above
a small figure wearing a yellow jacket stands before a massive waterfall and a glowing sky displaying a monumental view of the Northern lights
a figure stands in the opening of a cave, its silhouette accentuated against a glowing sky displaying the Northern lights.
a tall and vertical cliff, isolated by raging waters
a black sand beach near the cliffs in Iceland
an Iceland landscape at dawn with mountains, plateaus, rivers, and waterfalls
A moss-covered landscape in the hills of Iceland

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