As a site of extraordinary natural beauty and equally otherworldly weather, it’s no surprise that Iceland has been a hotspot for amateur and professional photographers alike for as long as anyone can remember. German photographer Thorsten Henn dutifully made his pilgrimage to the ‘Land of Ice and Fire’ and was so taken with what he’d taken (excuse the pun!) that he has put together a fantastic, high-quality book entitled ‘Iceland Close-Up.’
Split into four parts, entitled Land, Water, Air and People, the book makes for a wonderful insight into Icelandic life. “Land” features some of Iceland’s greatest rock features, be they striking basalt formations or the lunar landscape of the lava fields, whilst “water” is a paean to Iceland’s stunning waterfalls and the majesty of the sea. “Air” is a selection of aerial photographs, allowing you to see the huge scale of Iceland’s incredible natural landscape, but the “people” featured in the fourth section are what makes the book great, with expressive images of Iceland’s hardy fishermen, urban trendsetters and political heavyweights alike. Some of the photographs can be seen at Thorsten Henn’s website and are published in the book for the first time.
Why not make your own photography voyage to Iceland’s remarkable scenery, or leave the camera at home and simply collect a host of unforgettable memories. From horse-riding through the gorgeous countryside to chilling out in the Blue Lagoon and Reykjavik with Thorsten’s trendy urban hipsters, you’ll never be shy of something extraordinary in Iceland.
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