This photograph was captured in Iceland, summer 2023, and depicts a crescent moon rising over a field of ponies. To me, this photo represents the best of what summer in Iceland has to offer. A scene that seems too beautiful to exist outside of a painting, yet there it is happening right in front of you.

The juxtaposition of the rising moon and the ponies creates a dialogue between heaven and earth. It makes me feel grounded in that moment, while also making me contemplate the tiny role we play in the cosmos. When I captured this photo, my intention was to convey a sense of calm, while also evoking and inspiring a sense of adventure in the viewer. There's so much beauty out there in the world, if you put yourself in the right place at the right time.