the golden circle

Reflection of trees and bushes against a cloudy sky at dusk.

“Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless like water.” Bruce Lee

To be like water, we need to be fluid, resilient, always changing and moving forward with the currents of life. These photos were taken on a retreat to the golden circle in Iceland. An otherworldly place where the natural forces of fire and ice coexist harmoniously across the landscape. Absorbing the formless, soothing nature of water in the aptly named Golden Circle, felt like a continuation of my healing journey and where my obsession for making images deepened.

Foggy lake with still water and small rocks, creating a serene and calm atmosphere.
Steamy geothermal landscape with mountains in the background at sunset
Raging waterfall with mist and sunlight creating a dramatic scene.
Small heart shaped island with plants reflected on still water lake
Frost-covered field with sparse trees under a hazy sky and sun.
A serene lake with clear reflective water surrounded by grass-covered land and distant, low mountains under a overcast sky.
Reflection of clouds in a small water pool surrounded by rocks on a sandy surface.
Black sand beach with gentle ocean wave foam.
Close-up of a river rapid with turbulent water flow
Icelandic landscape with milky glacial pool, rocky terrain, and cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a shallow lake or pond with clear blue-green water, surrounded by rocky and grassy terrain with autumn-colored foliage, and a small path leading to a bench on the shore.
Beach shoreline with wet sand and small rocks, displaying water patterns and ripples.
Moss-covered lava field with distant rock formation