About the Photo: Vestrahorn Sunrise
Warm morning light spreads across the grassy dunes of Stokksnes as the iconic Vestrahorn rises above the coastline in southeast Iceland. Low clouds swirled around the jagged peaks while the sunrise ignited the grasses and shoreline with rich golden tones that spread across the coastline.
Vestrahorn is one of Iceland’s most dramatic coastal mountains. It is known for its sharp ridgelines and like much of Iceland, the light is shaped by constantly evolving weather. Driving down from photographing puffins in northeast Iceland at sunset a few hours before, I photographed this scene shortly after sunrise. This moment captures the contrast between the stillness of the landscape and the powerful presence of the mountain, creating a scene that feels both expansive and intimate. I also tried to convey both the cool air and the warmth of the rising sun in the image.
I photographed Vestrahorn Sunrise in a panoramic format to encompass the entire mountain and to emphasize the wide sweep of coastline and sky. This piece would be especially well suited for large fine art prints.
Location
Vestrahorn, Stokksnes, Southeast Iceland
Edition
Limited Edition Run of 200 (Paper Prints Open Edition)
Aspect
Panoramic
Fine Art Print Styles
I offer a number of print styles for my fine art nature photography prints. Below are the different styles you can choose from as you consider your art purchase. All formats with the exception of archival paper prints come ready to hang as is without any need for framing. However, optional external framing can be added if desired. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding these print styles. For more detailed information on my print styles, please visit my fine art prints page.