Photograph of a crashed DC-3 airplane on the black sand beaches of Sólheimasandur, Iceland, by Bret Culp.

Crashed DC-3 on Black Sand Beach, Iceland, 2017

The haunting remnants of a Douglas DC-3 rest on the striking black sands of Sólheimasandur. The plane crash-landed in 1973 and has since become an iconic Icelandic landmark—the expansive surrounding lava beach and the nearby Atlantic Ocean contrast with the weathered metallic wreckage. Steeped in local lore, this location holds stories of the crew’s remarkable survival amidst unforgiving weather. The juxtaposition of corroding metal against the desolate beach invites reflection on the transient nature of human constructs amidst the eternal rhythms of earth and sea.

Kirkjufell, Iceland, 2017, 60 x 40 inches (unframed)

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