Description: In the Land of Fire and Ice: Horses of Iceland is photographer and explorer Guadalupe Laiz's second book celebrating her love for Iceland, its people, and its horses. Laiz's intimate color and black-and-white images of the majestic Icelandic horses are pure poetry in motion.
In this follow up to Horses of Iceland (2019), Laiz widens her lens to not only capture the undeniable beauty of the horses in their natural habitat, but to showcase the rugged, harsh, and unpredictable environment that has shaped their character. Undertaking a more ambitious production, Laiz collaborated with local horse breeders and with Icelandic photographer, filmmaker, and artist Thrainn Kolbeinsson to capture the magnificent animals in iconic and breathtaking locations--from the famous Skógafoss blanketed with snow to the active Fagradalsfjall volcano; and galloping across beaches, frolicking amid glaciers, and with waterfalls, tundra, and fierce ocean backdrops. Kolbeinsson's powerful drone photography featured throughout the book showcases the aerial perspective of these epic landscapes that have shaped the horses of Iceland. Laiz's photographs are testament to her passion for the Icelandic horse and wildlife photography. She shares this collection to reveal the beauty and importance of the remote corners of our planet and the unique animals that call it home. In the Land of Fire and Ice: Horses of Iceland will be a superb addition for enthusiasts of wildlife photography, exploration travel, nature conservation, and anyone who admires the awe-inspiring beauty of Iceland and its horses.Brief description:
Guadalupe Laiz is a fine art photographer and explorer born and raised in Argentina whose work explores the relationship between humans, animals, and the natural world. Known for her evocative imagery and commitment to conservation, her practice bridges art and storytelling, capturing wildlife with intimacy, restraint, and deep respect.
Over more than two decades, Laiz has photographed animals across some of the world's most remote and fragile ecosystems, developing a body of work that balances beauty with ethical awareness. Her published books include Among the Living, Where You Belong (2023), In the Land of Fire and Ice (2025), and Horses of Iceland (revised edition, 2026), all published by Images Publishing. She is also continuing her ongoing project, The Lonely Wanderer, about the polar bears in the Arctic.
Review Quotes: "In this stunning book, photographer and explorer Guadalupe Laiz captures Iceland's remarkable horses in their natural habitat, and showcases the rugged, harsh, and unpredictable environment that has shaped their character."-- "Booktique.com"