© Nick Turner.
© Nick Turner.
© Nick Turner.
Beautiful, poignant photos here, originating with Nick Turner in Iceland.
Iceland is a mystical, snow-studded wonderland where cold winds dance with hot springs and the Northern Lights are as awe-inspiring as they are unpredictable. It’s not the country’s idyllic scenery that first attracted Nick Turner, though. Rather than capturing Iceland’s natural beauty in the form of volcanos, geysers, and glaciers, the artist chose to turn his lens on its wildlife, documenting his fascination with Iceland’s horse population in a series of salient photographs that have him literally running naked among the beasts.
“I think there’s a misunderstanding about the work,” Turner tells Creators. “It’s not me just running wild with horses naked, or anything like that. Far from it, actually. I’m trying to project this idea of running with them and being in that world because that’s the dialogue I am having.
You can read and see more at The Creators Project.
I get a warm* and fuzzy feeling from these photos. This is especially cute.
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* = Though Nick Turner must have had long and warm coat or a blanket waiting for him outside the frame.
One hopes he’s well plastered with insect repellant unless it is actually well under 10°C.
That second photo is so beautiful! Photography from Iceland inspires me like no other place.
I’m going to be heading there in a couple of months. Have been making preparations for months. Got my photography gear ready. Just gonna rent a long telephoto specifically for wildlife shots. Drone coming in next week. So. Damn. Excited.
Saad:
Oh, how exciting! I’d love love love to go myself. You’ll be getting some fantastic photos, to be sure!
Ohhh Saad @3: that is SO cool. I hope you have a wonderful time! Maybe… you’ll share some photos here for those who must remain behind??
On topic: these are so wonderful. That cremello looks like my Partner’s horse.