23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Fireman

From the series „Synthesis of Life“ A volcano erupts, lava finds its way and eats furrows into the earth. Water flows, sediments settle, seeds fly in. Moss and lichen begin to grow. A painting is created - everything comes together, life emerges - this is the Synthesis of Life. I see here a "Fireman" - a head that is blowing in the embers to create fire.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Next city would be Reykjavik about 200 km away, Iceland
Copyright: © Thomas Hartstang