Autumn Mirror

About the Photoshoot This serene photograph was taken at Stokksnes black sand beach, showcasing the uniquely shaped Vestrahorn mountain in southeast Iceland. The morning was eerily quiet and windless, a rare and precious occurrence in the famously windy Iceland. Taking advantage of this calm, I used a long exposure to accentuate the faint mist hovering over the water. The calm water remained rippleless, reflecting the scene like a perfect mirror. The long exposure also blurred the distant clouds in the sky, further emphasizing the absolute stillness of the foreground. Despite the absence of dramatic color contrasts, I am particularly fond of this picture. It feels like a fairy tale land in my imagination, where nature is basked in a warm sunrise, waiting to wake up to a beautiful morning. [split] About Stokksnes and Vestrahorn Mountain Stokksnes, located in southeast Iceland, is renowned for its dramatic landscapes and black sand beaches. The Vestrahorn mountain, with its distinctive p