Axel Sigurðarson is a Reykjavík photographer with a keen interest in the natural world as subject matter. He was at the Geldingadalsgos volcano eruption yesterday, and captured these amazing moments for The Grapevine.
Magnificent lava
Close… but not too close
Iceland is breathing fire
Smouldering boulders
Light in the darkness
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