Icelandic Black Sand Beach II
by Joan Carroll
Title
Icelandic Black Sand Beach II
Artist
Joan Carroll
Medium
Photograph - Photography And Digital Art
Description
Despite clouds and rain during the day, there was clearing enough close to sunset to provide beautiful color in the sky at Reynisfjara, a world-famous black-sand beach on the South Coast of Iceland. Reynisfjara is widely considered to be the most beautiful example of Iceland’s black sand beaches. It has enormous basalt stacks, hexagonal-shaped basalt columns, stunning lava formations, towering cliffs, and basalt caves. Seen from above, the black sand strikes a perfect contrast against the white foam of the waves. Black sand beaches arise from volcanic ashes. When molten lava enters the water, a violent interaction occurs between the hot lava and the sea water. The lava cools down so rapidly that it breaks into debris and sand instantly. A huge amount of lava flow entering the ice-cold sea at once may create a new black sand beach in a matter of hours! Reynisfjara was formed during one of the major eruptions of the nearby Katla volcano.
Thank you for visiting my art galleries. If you love armchair traveling, feel free to indulge yourself in my many galleries! See more like this one in my Iceland gallery at: https://joan-carroll.pixels.com/collections/iceland
Or, if you are looking for a unique gift, you are sure to find it here! Art works are available in many styles and sizes. There are gifts for the home such as throw pillows/covers, tapestries, duvet covers, shower curtains, fleece blankets, and beach and bath towels. One-of-a-kind personal and fashion items include tote bags, phone cases, portable battery chargers, t-shirts and sweatshirts, mugs, yoga mats, and spiral notebooks.
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FEATURED PHOTO, Art Forever With You group, 8/3/21
FEATURED PHOTO, Hodge Podge group, 4/7/21
FEATURED PHOTO, LANDSCAPE AND SEASCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY group,4/4/21
FEATURED PHOTO, Art for the Love of Art group, 4/4/21
FEATURED PHOTO, A Woman's Touch group, 4/3/21
FEATURED PHOTO, Just Perfect group, 4/3/21
FEATURED PHOTO, Fine Art America Professionals group, 4/3/21
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April 2nd, 2021
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Comments (46)
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L Congratulations on your well deserved Special Feature of the Month!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations in being Artist of the Month in Showcasing the South! Well deserved! While this is not in the Southern USA, it is one of my favorites!