“I found a good spot at the edge of a farm near Grindavík, and when we had a forecast for clear skies and strong aurora activity…” Mathews explained. “There was another unexpected snowstorm and I almost gave up. But just before midnight the clouds went away, so I set up my gear and waited.”
“It didn’t take long for the aurora to shine over the volcano. By luck, it happened to be on my birthday and I couldn’t imagine a nicer gift!” He added.
Northern lights on Display
Mathews calls Iceland “a photographer’s paradise.” Nature is on full display with beautiful wildlife, volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, hot springs, and geysers.
“When you watch, the skies light up with rippling colors dancing in total silence overhead. It’s really an incredible experience. I love the summers in Iceland, but I live for the auroras,” Mathews said.
“The hope [is] that people who see my photos will enjoy them and feel some of the sense of wonder that I felt taking them. It’s been my great fortune to witness spectacular beauty – and my privilege to share it.”
