Seen from above, a large piece of glacial ice becomes almost abstract against the deep blue waters of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Its irregular shape, intricate textures and subtle shades of blue give the ice an almost sculptural quality.

The contrast between the ice and the water is what caught my attention. From ground level, Jökulsárlón is known for its floating icebergs and surrounding glacier, but looking directly down transforms the scene into something much more graphic. The curves and fractures within the ice create natural patterns, while the darker water provides a simple backdrop.

I wanted to keep the composition focused entirely on the ice itself, allowing its shape, texture and colour to do the work. What initially looks almost like an abstract photograph is actually a small fragment of one of Iceland’s most recognisable glacial landscapes.