What the Tide Brought In

Diamond Beach is named for the gemlike pieces of ice that wash ashore from the icebergs that fill the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. And while you may be accustomed to white sandy beaches, Diamond Beach has dark black sand, made up of finely chipped and eroded pieces of volcanic material such as lava, basalt, and other dark rocks. I chose to visit Iceland in the late winter when there are extended “golden” and “blue” hours that create the perfect lighting conditions for capturing the rugged landscape.