The article recounts a photographer's experience meeting Gujon Orsteinsson while documenting life on an Icelandic farm during a storm. Initially unfriendly, Gujon's warm hospitality revealed a friendship blossoming through shared moments. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Dyrholaey's black beach, the photographer captures a candid image of Gujon searching for a mink threatening his eider ducks. The memorable day showcases the serene yet raw nature of Iceland, alongside the complexities of human connection and the frustration of farming life.
On the day this was taken, in 1995, we were walking on the black volcanic beach below the farm with Gujon's dog, Gai.
It was windy and there was salty spray flying everywhere. Dyrholaey has a huge rock arch that you can see in the background here.
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