Blood of the Earth

There is much myth and lore surrounding volcanoes. They are the dragons of our world, capable of destroying empires, giving life to the soil, or creating new islands. I’ve become addicted to volcanoes. Like a moth drawn towards a flame, I began chasing them across the world. There have been moments, where all of my instinct tells me to flee, and yet I stand there mesmerized and captivated by the incredible beauty of liquid glowing rock. In everyday life, volcanoes often seem so distant, a place humans should not go, but I can't help myself. Some years ago, I flew to Iceland to document Fagradalsfjall, a new volcano that was shaping the landscape with rapid beauty. I watched as lava spewed from the belly of the Earth in violent explosions. I kept coming back again and again, eventually moving to Iceland to be closer to these living mountains. They are creators and destroyers, reshaping the very land we stand on, and the life blood of our planet. The more I stand before them, feeling