Tuesday, 20th April 2010
Wrath of Hell
by Orvaratli
Eyjafjallajokull, Iceland
I went back last night to photograph the volcano. This time the sky was much clearer (until late night) and the ash cloud went straight south from the eruption which meant I could photograph it from the side, not from behind like the day before.
The volcano was not constantly blowing ash, it came in bursts, big bursts. This time I could also clearly see the lava fountain that is the cause of all the Mayhem. I guess that the highest flames reached 1000m above the crater. It was just insane to watch this. This small image cant even come close to describe natures display of power. The mountain in foreground is just below 1700m high so you can just see how large those flames are.
I have been thinking is this volcano destructive or constructive? On short times scale it might be destructive, causing local damage and global problems. On a long time scale it is constructive as this island I live on with all its beautiful landscape has been created by volcanic activity.
Orvaratli
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Wrath of Hell by Orvaratli was photo of the day on Tuesday, 20th April 2010. It is tagged Lightning, Volcano. You can leave a comment below.
37 Comments
Michael
Excellent shot showing natures power. Long exposure was a great idea.
Chamika
Wow, What a shot!! Well done.
Davey
Thanks for showing us your dramatic shots of this event. Marvelous photograph!
Anurag
A shot to be treasured. Both of artistic value and documentry value.
Its a shot which I’m sure you will show to your grandchildren!!
Stee
This is an amazing shot
Pauline Jones
Wow what a cool photo; is this the one that is causing all the trouble?
Gabrielle Flynn
wow
James Fougere
What an amazing natural geological force to witness!! I assume this is on Iceland? WOW!
Christian Klepp
Congratulations for this wonderful volcanic documentation including these typical fine-filamented lightning structures. Perfect! If you would allow me, the only suggestions I like to make is: If you are out there frequently you may consider using an astronomical mount for getting pointy stars additionally. Allthough the lenght of darkness is decreasing rapidly.
But nevertheless -please do not understand this as critigue, just as something to think about- your image is a very impressive piece of artwork,
again congrats!
Christian Klepp.
jasmine
WOW, what a spectacular shot! Well done!
Malta Photography
Great image, very nice colors and interesting manifestation of power
Nigel Finn
To capture the energy of this living drama in a single photograph is impressive skill. It would seem to many that you can only capture this with moving film/video, but you prove that theory wrong with this stunning image, and thoughtful words to put everything into perspective.
Well done!
G.
This is great picture.. so many flights was canceled because of this. Thank you for sharing.
Adrian Lim
Another great shot by Orvaratli.
su
I was wondering whether we would have a shot of the vocano or the dust plume from you, you are the voice of Iceland shown in your unique photos. What a spectacular shot congrats.
Su
What a spectacular shot. Thank you for all the info too, very dramatic.
I was wondering whether we would have shot of the volcano or the dust plume from you Orvaratli as you are the voice of all things Icelandic.
Eilish
Perhaps Wrath of Heaven might be a more appropriate title – something to wake us all up to the need to stop polluting the planet at this point in time?
Gloria
“HOW SMALL WE ARE” COMPARED WITH POWER OF “MOTHER NATURE” Such an awesome picture Orvaratli
Shirley Hill
What an awesome shot of the volcano, Orvaratli.
I have been following the volcanic activity daily
here in Australia, and while the Tv and News shots
centre mainly on the ash plume, your magnificent shot was so dramatic.
I could feel the heat and hear the roar through your
powerful imagery. I do thank you for taking this shot and sharing with us. Also your commentary of
the actions you took, put me right there with you.
The colour is spectacular. You fully deserve Photo
Of The Day. Congratulations.
Wanda Krack
What a wonderful shot. The time-exposure is well-thought-out!
Bertus
Great photo! wish i could see it in real life.
Grete
Amazing shot, very timely, captured at just moment! Excellent info. Congratulations Orvaratli
Victoria Shelton
Wonderful shot and beautifully written description. A very memorable, important image.
James R. Kyle
Congratulations on getting this image… Good time-lapse great composition.
renee
wow is right, excellent shot thanks vor sharing.
Rajib Singha
It’s a terrific shot. Kudos!
Marie Dunphy Harding
It’s amazing that something so beautiful on film can be utterly destructive. You captured a spectacular image! Thank you for sharing the drama.
ziggy
As soon as I saw the news, I thought of you. I wondered how soon you would get up there, and hoped you would get some great shots. Good on you, and how awesome is this image! I can’t begin to imagine the power of that volcano, or how it must feel to be so close to the action. Thank you from my soul for sharing this with us.
Bobbi
I am mesmerized by this well deserved POTD! WOW!
I especially want to thank you for the detailed description. I, too, have been following the news and pictures of the unpronounceable Volcano.
Mother nature needs no names, her power and creativity surpasses all.
Thank you so much!
Bilsthorpe Gypo
A truely amazing photo. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Laurent
Tremendous !
I like your reflexion about destruction / construction.
Best regards from France
Laurie
All of the best adjectives have already been used! This is definitely a one-of-a-kind photo!
As for your title, “Hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure…”
Our Creator is all-powerful, yet we are his “special treasure.”
Morkel Erasmus
true case of “f8 and be there!”
wonderfully dramatic – a moment in history!
how far from the volcano were you?
planet lover
Great testimony of the beauty and power of Nature from a true artist! I appreciate your photography and the information that always accompanies your work. What a great planet we live on
Thanks for sharing.
Katherine Lee Strassburg
Like Ziggy, I immediately thought of you and knew you’d come through with amazing photos. This one is spectacular! I also appreciate your commentary–earth’s history is one of violence, construction, destruction and renewal–over and over again. Keep these wonderful photos coming, please!
Tad Bowman
Amazing image. Once in a lifetime photograph. Congratulations.
Eric Palmer
This is the most epic picture I have ever seen, I love it!