Aldeyjarfoss Waterfall in Black and White | Limited Edition of 10
Standing at the foot of Aldeyjarfoss in Iceland, I felt the river’s roar as a voice from the earth itself. The basalt columns rising like giant, dark pillars make this waterfall feel almost sacred—architecture by nature. In converting this scene to black and white, I aimed to strip it down to its essentials: form, contrast, and texture. Color would only distract.
That moment was raw. The wind blows mist against my face, the water pounds the rock, and the basalt stands unmoved through ages of volcanic activity and erosion. My camera and I had only one job: to translate all that into a print that still feels alive. This is not an imagined scene—it is real photography, made in the field, not generated. What you see is what I saw.
This piece is ideal for someone who seeks more than just “pretty wall decor.” It’s a conversation starter. In your living room, it creates a sense of calm tension. In an office, it invites you to pause and re-centre. In a hallway, it draws the eye and invites you to look more closely. The monochrome tones make it versatile: it plays nicely with modern interiors, moody dark walls, or minimalist spaces.
The power of waterfalls, for me, is in their paradox: relentless movement constrained by gravity and rock. They carve paths, yet surrender to their frame. In this image, water becomes texture, stone becomes story. I hope when you hang it, you feel both quietness and energy.
If this piece resonates, you might enjoy exploring more of my work in the Iceland Wall Art collection or the Waterfall Wall Art collection — both collections are full of images that carry similar contrasts, tension, and quiet power.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2022
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
Free Worldwide Delivery
Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Orders are shipped worldwide via Canada Post at no additional cost. Delivery times may vary based on destination and local customs processing.
During periods of travel for on-location photographic work, dispatch may be delayed until I return to the studio.
