Landscape In Motion — 01: Rivers

Landscape In Motion — 01: Rivers

Often inconspicuous from the ground, Iceland's winding waterways offer breathtaking spectacles of colors and textures when viewed from the air. They are referred to as 'braided river systems' because they resemble an intricate weave of patterns, intertwined in an almost inexplicable way.

Most rivers have their source at one of the numerous glaciers, and flow towards the sea. Along the way, they transport vital nutrients for the ecosystem in the form of colorful sediment. — I find their ephemeral and dynamic nature very captivating, each setting being completely unique from all the others.

→ See also: Chapter 02: Waves