Geysers rarely surprise. They erupt, attract attention, and disappear again - almost like clockwork. But once in a while, nature breaks with its own rhythm. This photo shows an exceptional moment at Strokkur, Iceland's most famous geyser. Instead of the usual single eruption, here you see two separate columns of water, shooting up simultaneously from two vents. They do not reach high, but their presence is unique. As if the earth is breathing double for a moment.
This phenomenon is rare and rarely recorded. It highlights how dynamic and unpredictable the forces beneath the Icelandic soil are. The steam, the light, and the tense calm around it make this an intriguing image that evokes curiosity.
A photograph that invites you to look longer - and to realise that even the most predictable places can be full of unexpected moments.
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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