ENTRY DESCRIPTION
October 2018; Kirkjufjara beach, South Iceland
I spent five of my six days exploring the black beaches of South Iceland to create black and white photographic art and perhaps see the Northern Lights. During my first visit to Iceland in 2014 I visited this area for a fleeting 24 hours; no time to really explore and appreciate any area of Iceland!
On this October day, it was a typical day in Iceland: windy throughout, it rained in different spots, the clouds were moving fast, periodically allowing the sun to break through bringing rainbows. Soon after another storm rolled in. At sunset it began to clear again so I returned to this spot hoping for good light.
Icelandic Sculpture is a 4-minute long exposure. By zooming up close to the rock formation off the coast of the black beach I was able to capture the beautiful detail sculpted by nature. The long exposure helps to contrast the stationary rock's detail with the rapid movement of the rough ocean waters, strong winds and stormy clouds. The white foam of the crashing waves marks a line on the black beach. If you look close at the rock it appears as if there are many hands still working, carving new shapes into the rock.

AUTHOR
Keith A Manning creates primarily black and white portraits and landscapes.

Keith interweaves his love of dance, jazz and classical music as well as his appreciation for the beauty and unpredictability of nature as a conduit for the viewer to feel the emotional intensity of his work. He emphasizes the performer’s intimacy with their music. His use of long exposures highlights the moving elements of nature in contrast to the still and timeless evoking energy and serenity for the viewer to absorb.

Keith began his serious study and work in photography in 2011. Since then he has garnered recognition from around the world, including the International Photography Awards and Monovisions Photography Awards. A portrait and a landscape appeared in FOX Broadcasting Company’s drama series in the United States, “Monarch,” starring Susan Sarandon.

Keith has lived in Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, New York City, Berlin (Germany), London (England), and Dublin (Ireland). He presently resides in Brooklyn, NY. Keith has also traveled to Cuba, Japan, Taiwan, Australia and numerous European countries. He especially enjoys photographing Iceland.

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