22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Fireflight
A helicopter glides over a glowing river of lava at night, a thrilling adventure. Taken from a small Cessna plane over the Sundhnúkur eruption in Iceland, this fleeting moment was a challenge, as both the helicopter and the Cessna moved swiftly through the low-light sky, demanding precise timing and coordination to frame this breathtaking scene of nature’s power and human daring.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 08.2024 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2024 |
Photo Location: | Iceland |
Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
Copyright: | © Alex Visbal |