Follow travel- and nature photographer
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
Finally... a volcanic eruption!
I have always been fascinated by volcanoes, ever since learning about them at school. I have visited volcanoes in Indonesia, Chile, Bolivia, Greece, New Zealand and Iceland.
However, experiencing a volcanic eruption up close was still high on my wish list but I knew this was a long shot, as the opportunities to do that safely are rare. The eruption in the Geldingadalur valley in Iceland that started in March 2021 offered the opportunity to observe this natural spectacle up close in a safe way.
 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... |