The magnificent Reynisfjara beach, with its black-sand stretch at the base of the Reynisdrangar cliffs in southern Iceland, inspired this painting.
Being a person totally inspired by nature, I believe, nature is not a place to visit, but is a home.
Would love to share some interesting information about the place that inspired me to fill my canvas with this exquisite view.
The cliffs as painted on the canvas were formed by glaciers during the last ice age. In 1989, Sigurdur Thordarson discovered that glacial erosion had created unusual formations along this coast.
These dramatic basalt columns on the edge of the famous Reynisfjara black sand beach are yet another one of Iceland’s incredible landscapes.
The beach and its surroundings are located just west of Vík í Mýrdal on Iceland’s South Coast.
After witnessing magnificent waterfalls, glacial lagoons, and the Northern Lights, you’d think you’d have seen it all. Incorrect. One of the favourite places to visit was the sea stacks because, although it’s hard to believe.
The cliffs were formed by glaciers during the last ice age.
Reynisdrangar means “The Lava Rocks” in Icelandic, and these sea stacks were once part of an active volcano called Reynisfjall which erupted around 900 years ago.
Glaciers are large masses of ice that move slowly over land, creating valleys and mountains. When snow falls on a glacier and melts, it creates a layer of water underneath the surface.
This water fills back into cracks in the rock below and causes it to expand upwards as well as outward towards its surroundings.The parent glacier creates enough space around the edges, allowing the icebergs to break free and move away from each other at speeds up to 60 km/h (37.3 mph).
As these chunks of ice float away from one another on top of water, they create new cliffs along their paths called moraines—hence why we see so many spectacular shapes here today!
Glaciers have shaped the Reynisfjara beach cliffs in this way for thousands of years as they formed around Iceland during its early stages as an island nation.
However these days climate change has seen some drastic changes affecting even this iconic site with rising sea levels causing waves washing over some areas more often than others due to erosion caused by waves crashing into sandbanks before reaching shoreline or becoming submerged beneath water again when strong winds come through
Used for aerial photography in World War II
In 1989, Sigurdur Thordarson discovered that glacial erosion had created unusual formations along this coast. He is a geologist and professor at the University of Iceland.
Aerial photography in World War II used highly reflective black sand to help pilots see their targets more clearly as they flew over them at low altitudes.. This process required special equipment and training since there was no way for humans without this knowledge beforehand!
You’ll get some amazing shots of this gorgeous scenery.
Sea caves
Glacial erosion has created sea caves with spectacular rock formations inside, including the Rainbow Caverns with its glowing rainbow-colored walls.
The eruption of Reynisfjallajökull formed Reynisdrangar, a lava field. Glacial erosion and sea spray formed the cliffs, but this doesn’t mean they’re all just rocks anymore!
Reynisdrangar is an example of how changing conditions can change how we see things.
The Grey Cliffs lack color, creating a more dramatic sight.
Soil washed down from nearby mountains covers these cliffs in moss and other greenery, making them not grey.
A trip to Iceland wouldn’t be complete without seeing Reynisfjara’s black sand beach and sea stacks
Reynisdrangar Sea Cliffs in Iceland are one of the most popular tourist destinations and they’re also a natural wonder.
Lastly, imbued with magical qualities of serenity and depth, Reynisdrangar Sea Cliffs in Iceland kind of artworks have the ability to make your environment more ambient and rejuvenating.
Adorning your walls with stunning canvases of natural scenic beauty can enliven your space in a jiffy and amp up your home’s style quotient.
This painting is really beautiful