The Arctic is warming 3 times faster than the rest of the planet. Global warming melts snow and ice and large areas of dark land get directly exposed to the sunrays and accumulates even more heat, creating a vicious circle of increasing temperatures. This is known as the albedo effect and is particularly true in Iceland where most of the land uncovered by ice is basaltic black rocks. Unfortunately, like this boat sailing over an apparently calm sea, we don't worry enough of the storm threat that is forming above our heads.

Photo taken June 22nd, 2021 1/1 Edition NFT Full size HD jpg supplied

I’m Phil Garcia, a French professional photographer living in the Westfjords of Iceland. My images have been awarded in international photography competitions and major European nature photography festivals. I published several Fine Art books about Iceland that have been sold over Europe. Last winter I collaborated in one of the latest projects from the BBC (to be broadcasted next year).