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a structure in Strandir region in the West Fjords, Iceland

Honorable mention

One of my photographs(attached image) has got an honorable mention in "Fine Art, Still Life Pro" category at International Photography Awards. You might say "IPA? what, beer?" well, it's a photography awards by Lucie Foundation. Their mission is:

- Honor Master Photographers
- Discover and Cultivate Emerging Talent
- Promote the Appreciation of Photography Worldwide


Ok, it vary general. Their mission reflects on their choice of photographs: almost everything, but photo journalism and glossily photoshopped advertising images seem dominant. 

Anyway, I am happy to be recognized and I hope I win next year!

http://photoawards.com/en/Pages/Gallery/hmentionPRO.php
http://photoawards.com/en/Pages/Gallery/zoomwin.php?eid=8-10526-09&uid=&code=Still%20Life

Blue Lagoon, Iceland

This is a photograph from Iceland trip. Blue Lagoon lies in the middle of lava field about 40 min. away from Reykjavik. It uses geothermal power to heat water up. Steam behind dark soil is the geothermal power plant. Besides being photogenic, this hot spring/spa is sooooo relaxing. Slica mud makes water milky here and it's good for skin. I stopped by there on the way back to Keflavik airport. It made me feel everything was alright after eight days of driving and photographing. It's the best. I know it's hard to get there but Icelandic air offers a great deal to stop over at Reykjavik with a flight between US and Europe.

http://www.icelandair.us/offers-and-bookings/book-packages/package/item216734/Iceland_Stopover/