The Birth of a Volcano
A self-portrait, captured near Litli-Hrútur, Iceland.After completing the 10km hike to reach the eruption site, I sat for hours staring into the crater as it fizzed and boomed, shooting lava into the sky. The first sign of sunrise came at approximately 3:30am as the sky began to change colour, painting the clouds on the horizon a bright red. For the next 2 hours, Iceland put on this incredible show. This photo was taken shortly after 5am when the sun finally appeared above the distant mountains. As it shone through, it illuminated the landscape, causing the smoke plumes around the volcano to glow in the golden light and creating this most breathtaking scene. It's a moment I couldn't have pictured even in my wildest dreams and yet there I was, standing in awe, witnessing the birth of a volcano.This image is a self-portrait using the Canon R5 on a tripod and interval timer. The lens used was the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM.
Joshua Earle
