Not every eruption needs to be grand to impress. In this picture, geyser Strokkur shows itself in its most refined form: a concentrated eruption, low to the ground, but all the more powerful in expression. Water droplets fly in all directions, catching the light in a moment of pure dynamism.
This is not a postcard geyser of metres-high violence, but an intimate portrait of Icelandic primal power - an explosion of life captured in a split second. The natural details, the tension in the bubbling water and the dance of mist combine to create a scene of serene energy.
A work of art that not only shows a unique natural phenomenon, but is also an ode to the detail and beauty of the unexpected.
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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