“Most people would think themselves unlucky if they passed a volcano as it erupted, but this counts as a good day at the office for one photographer.
Martin Rietze is part of a select group of volcano-chasers who seek out the exploding phenomena, and braves huge electric storms and boiling lava to get the perfect shots.
The 45-year-old travels around the world’s volcano hotspots, from Costa Rica to Italy, in his pursuit of Earth’s greatest fiery spectacle.”
Read more at the Daily Mail (thanks, KirstyJ)
I think you owe me a sparring match.
That’s absolutely beautiful. Well done to him!
I think being able to perform the extreme-breathholding might be of use here.
Wow, those pictures are something else. Almost worth being burnt alive for!
LC x
I went to Sicily and was there when Etna had a particularly vigourous eruption one monday night.
It’s one of the most amazing things you could ever see.
This bloke has my dream job!!