Seascape nominee

During low tide, it's possible to access a large cave in the side of the basalt cliffs along Reynisfjara Beach in Iceland. At the end of a moody, rainy day, I made my way to the cave and found myself staring deep into the blue North Atlantic horizon.

Dan is a landscape and night-sky photographer based in the United States, focused on atmospheric light, abstraction, and the intersection of natural phenomena and place. His work explores quiet, often ephemeral moments in remote environments, with an emphasis on mood, minimalism, and visual restraint.

His photographs have been featured in juried exhibitions and local art shows, and he has received recognition in photography competitions for landscape and night imagery. His work is available as fine art prints and has been exhibited both online and in physical spaces.