The world has been spellbound by the mesmerizing spectacle of Fagradalsfjall volcano’s eruption in Iceland. Amidst a plethora of photographers documenting this natural phenomenon, Thrainn Kolbeinsson emerges as a luminary with his breathtaking imagery and captivating videos capturing the essence of the volcanic activity.
Hailing from Iceland himself, Kolbeinsson has entrenched himself on the Reykjanes Peninsula since the eruption’s inception on March 19, 2021. Through his lens, he has immortalized the riveting vistas of the volcanic fissure, the molten lava cascading down, the billowing smoke column, and the celestial canopy aglow with the fiery embrace of the night.
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“The earth suddenly opened up and the night sky turned red. The Icelandic Coast Guard helicopters were the first on scene and it was hard to tell how big it was, only that it was moving fast. The eruption happened just short of 10km (6 miles) from the nearest town. The day after, I hiked to the site to document this unique event as closely as possible. Even though it might look terrifying, it was actually a beautiful experience watching the violent spits from the volcano quickly turn into smooth streams of glowing lava as new earth was being born.”
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