Skógafoss is one of Iceland’s most recognisable waterfalls, but this elevated perspective reveals a different side of the landscape. The river winds across the open plateau before reaching the edge of the gorge, where the water plunges into the dark basin below.

I captured this view as the morning light spread across the surrounding terrain, turning the rugged, moss-covered ground into shades of deep orange and gold. The warm light contrasts with the cooler tones of the falling water and the shadows within the gorge, drawing the eye towards the waterfall at the centre of the composition.

What I particularly like about this perspective is the way it shows the landscape leading towards the waterfall. The river, the carved edges of the gorge and the rolling terrain beyond all contribute to the scene, giving a stronger sense of scale than a closer view of the falls alone.

Skógafoss is impressive in its own right, but the light on this particular morning made the surrounding landscape just as important as the waterfall itself. The result is a photograph that captures both the scale of the falls and the distinctive colours of Iceland’s rugged terrain