BuzzFeed’s exclusive look at acclaimed adventure photographer Chris Burkard’s chilly trip to Iceland.
This is Iceland.
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And this is Chris Burkard: adventurer, photographer, and serious surfer. Every year he surfs waters others don't dare to touch. Chris recently shared with BuzzFeed an exclusive look at his latest adventure: surfing Iceland.
Below are 12 previously unpublished photos from his upcoming gallery collection.
Image courtesy of Chris Burkard Photography
Contrary to its name and latitude, Iceland's climate is fairly mild for much of the year.
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Image courtesy of Chris Burkard Photography
However there are parts of Iceland that remain almost primeval in their landscape. There are very few places in the world where you can find ice on the shores of a beach.
Jokulsarlon Beach
Image courtesy of Chris Burkard Photography