A book that captures untouched Icelandic nature
The artist has many favourite places, picking one would be like picking a favourite child. Photo: Kristján Ingi Einarsson
Photographer Kristján Ingi Einarsson recently released his 6th photograph book, titled Unique Iceland. His inspiration is the tranquillity of untouched Icelandic nature.
“This book is different from the others in a way. It’s divided into chapters by the island’s quarters. There are also chapters on Reykjavik, the Golden Circle and the highlands,” says the artist. “Like before my focus is on tranquillity. I try to evade having people in my pictures, I think nature shines brighter without any disturbances.”
Valuable to have pictures without people
It can be difficult to photograph many of Iceland’s natural pearls without anyone around, as there are many people that line up to see them. “That’s why it’s so valuable to have pictures of these places without any people on them.”
The Icelandic highlands is one of the areas Einarsson is most drawn to. He says he’s got many favourite places there, but like with your children you can’t choose a favourite. “I go again and again to the same places and take pictures from the same angle. The right light and shadows can make all the difference, these places are never the same twice. It can be just as much fun in fog and rain as when the sky is clear.”
Five percent directly to Icelandic Environment Association
“Icelandic nature has given me much, so I decided to give back. I made a contract with Icelandic Environment Association, they get 5% of my book sales,” says Einarsson. He also points out that over the last few years his books have been some of the most sold books on Iceland.
