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Matthew Wood Photography

Iceland

October 16, 2025

Iceland, Mountains, Glaciers, Waterfalls, Reykjavik

Iceland doesn’t just impress; it humbles. The drive to Vík feels like crossing through a dream carved by ancient gods; black sand stretching endlessly beside crashing surf, cliffs rising like cathedral walls, waterfalls spilling from heights that seem almost impossible. Every curve in the road reveals something new and unreal: a glacier gleaming in the distance, moss-covered lava fields soft as velvet, a lone church standing bright against a brooding sky.

Then there’s the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, where the landscape feels alive with quiet myth. The sea breathes against dark rock, mountains wear crowns of mist, and light moves with a painter’s patience; gold one moment, silver the next. It’s a place where the air itself seems ancient, where silence carries weight, and where beauty doesn’t ask to be found; it simply waits.

To explore Iceland is to stand small and grateful in the face of wonder. It’s the reminder that the world is vast, wild, and still capable of leaving us speechless.

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Photography started as a creative outlet for me and quickly grew into something much deeper. It morphed into a way of noticing and honoring the beauty that surrounds us. From local landmarks and hidden corners of Michigan to travels abroad, I’m always chasing light, atmosphere, and those fleeting details that make a moment unforgettable. My hope is that my work doesn’t just show you what I saw, but also how it felt to stand there.

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