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Michel Hammann on his trails around the globe.
"It is an illusion that photo's are made with a camera,
they are made with the eye, heart and head".
Henri Cartier-Brenson
A panorama view over the eruption site in Geldingadlur, Iceland. Shot made with Nikon D5600.
The volcano eruption in Iceland continues!
Super telezoom video shot made with Nikon P1000
No volcanic eruption had occurred for over 800 years on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland until 19 March this year, when a fissure
vent appeared in Geldingadlur to the south of Fagradlsfjall mountain. According to scientists this effusive eruption can last for months or even years. That's because the magma is coming straight from the core, about 17-20 kilometers deep (see diagram).
Read here what exactly happened in the period leading up to the eruption.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we were only able to travel to Iceland in July to take photo- and video recordings.
More updates follow soon!
Update: 27 July 2021
 New ZealandNew Zealand is known for its rugged nature and spectacular landscapes. Graced with glacial mountains, geothermal activities, scenic fjords, sapphire lakes and active volcanoes, New-Zealand is the ultimate destination for travel- and nature photographers. Follow us on our journeys across the North- and South Island! |  A voyage to Te Puia o WhaakariThe Whaakari is the only active marine volcano of New-Zealand and part of the Taupo Volcanic Zone. In this zone, the Pacific and Indian-Australian tectonic plates clash with each other and the earth’s crust is pushed into the earth’s mantle. Read the report (incl.video) of our spectacular landing in the crater… |  How to photograph IcelandInterview by Jón Thorsteinsson. We at Stuck in Iceland were intrigued by Michel's extensive collection of videos and photographs from Iceland on his websites and requested an interview. He was kind enough to agree... |
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 GreenlandOn an Arctic exploration cruise adventure we experienced the magnificent raw beauty of Greenland, the largest island on earth. The sea journey with several calls, gave us the ultimate opportunity to discover some of Greenland's most wonderful scenery... |  Top Story: Ice PlanetPublished in National Geographic Traveller. About 50 miles north of Anchorage, just outside the small town of Palmer, Knik Glacier Tours have their Base Camp, from there, on the River Knik, we sail upstream in an air-boat to... |  Towards the center of the earth...Descending into a volcano is virtually impossible in practice. After an eruption, the residual liquid rock solidifies in the main vent and magma chamber, sealing off all access. Even so, there is apparently one exception... An adventure in the footsteps of Jules Vernes... |
 Report: Daybreak in SpitsbergenThe morning mist clears lazily as it slowly reveals the untouched landscape of the 5 miles long Magdalena Fjord. Situated on the northwestcoast of the island Spitsbergen, we found our-selves less than 750 miles from the frosty North Pole... |  Adventure: Bear EncounterNothing provides a thrill quite like seeing bears in the wild in Alaska! Every summer bears come down to the rivers to gorge on salmon. With their sharp claws and teeth, they catch a salmon from the river and devour it in a short time. Bears build up a layer... |  Ice ArtThis iceberg, calved from Valdez Glacier in Alaska, seems to be the result of human work. In reality it is eroded to this form by the action of tide, wind and weather. The Valdez Glacier lies almost forgotten just outside the... |