The timeless, primordial landscapes of Iceland overwhelm by their sheer scale and their volcanic, glacial wildness. Elemental, untouched, they radiate a fierce, rugged beauty which feels both menacing and enlivening.
Amidst this unspoiled ancient terrain, I was captivated by the darkness and mystery of these landscapes, entranced by their unexpected textures and shadows, and enthralled by the magic of the light, which allowed glimpses of secret, beguiling places.
Lev L. Spiro is a fine art photographer whose work tries to convey the sense of mystery and wonder he finds in the natural world.
His work has been featured in Dodho Magazine, Shadow & Light, All About Photo, Black & White UK, Art Ascent, and What Will You Remember? His series have been juried into more than 60 group exhibitions, including the A. Smith Gallery, Ph21 Gallery, Praxis Gallery, Davis Orton Gallery, Southeast Center for Photography, and Midwest Center for Photography.
He currently teaches fine art photography courses "The Artful Garden for Santa Fe Workshops.
Awards Juror's Award - 'sanctuary' - A. Smith Gallery, March 2024,
Juror: Kevin Tully
Honorable Mention - 'Through the Lens' - Marin Society of Artists, November 2024, Juror: Ian Bornath
Silver Artist - Art Ascent Magazine - July 2023, Juror: Cinzia Franceschini
Gold Artist - Art Ascent Magazine - June 2021, Juror: Cinzia Franceschini