Crash Landing by Richard Lam Studio | Framed Giclee Print of Plane Wreck in South Iceland
Plane Wreck in South Iceland | Crash Landing by Richard Lam Studio
Framed Giclee Print | Crash Landing by Richard Lam Studio - Black Frame with Mat in Dark Office

Crash Landing

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Fifty years on the sand, and still there.
Shot in South Coast of Iceland.

In November 1973, a US Navy Douglas Super DC-3 ran out of fuel and crash-landed on the frozen river plain at Sólheimasandur on Iceland's south coast. The crew survived. The aircraft was never removed. We woke well before sunrise and walked forty minutes along a flat gravel road to reach it before other visitors arrived, arriving just as the first light came over the horizon.

The wreck sits on a vast black sand plain between the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the sea — no trees, no structures, nothing to give it scale except the sky. The fuselage has been stripped of most of its markings over the decades, but the shape is still unmistakably an aircraft, incongruous and permanent in equal measure. In the early morning light, the metal catches colour that the midday sun flattens out.

In your space, this print holds the particular weight of something that happened and was simply left.

Perfect For:

  • Iceland and adventure travel photography collectors

  • Spaces with a dark, dramatic, or industrial aesthetic

  • Living rooms or offices where a conversation-starting image suits the room

  • History enthusiasts and those drawn to abandoned or found objects

  • Interiors with a monochromatic or earth-toned palette

  • Anyone who has made the walk to Sólheimasandur and remembers it

Professionally printed on premium archival paper to preserve the early morning colour on the metal fuselage and the tonal depth of the black sand plain.

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Worldwide, carbon-neutral shipping is free with every order. Prints are made to order, and will typically ship out within 72 hours of your purchase, and will usually arrive within 7-14 business days depending on your location. Please note that while shipping is free, you may be responsible for any local tax duties.

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  • Europe: 3-5 Business Days
  • USA & Canada: 7-9 Business Days
  • Rest of the World: Up to 10 Business Days

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Prints are shipped in either a reinforced tube or crumble-proof packaging to ensure safe delivery. If a print somehow arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge.

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"My vision is to transform unforgettable destinations into art that inspires a sense of adventure and joy."

- Richard Lam

About

Richard Lam

Richard Lam is a Vancouver-based photographer and filmmaker whose work captures the quiet beauty of fleeting moments. With over a decade behind the camera, his photography is rooted in a deep sense of curiosity, presence, and human connection.

What began as a personal practice—documenting everyday moments to hold onto how they felt—quickly evolved into a creative calling. Richard eventually left a corporate career to pursue storytelling full-time, combining his marketing background with a thoughtful, visual approach to narrative.

His prints are the result of years spent traveling, observing, and refining his craft. Each image is a reflection of Richard’s belief that photography has the power to slow us down, help us see more clearly, and connect us to something greater than ourselves.

Why You’ll Love

100% Authentic Art

Each print comes with a numbered holographic certificate of authenticity digitally signed by the artist to provide limited edition provenance.

Ready To Hang Print

Printed on fine art archival paper that produces outstanding prints with brilliant colours, striking contrast, and perfect reproduction of detail.

fine art photography prints in a modern bedroom

100% CARBON NEUTRAL

Any carbon emissions created from print production, packaging, and deliveries are completely offset.

Loved by Collectors Worldwide

★★★★★

Looks great on my wall!
Print quality looks unreal! It looks great on my wall next to the other print I ordered. Would recommend to anyone looking for décor that will look good anywhere in their home!

Thomas L
★★★★★

A masterpiece that inspires
'Elemental' is an incredible piece. In fact, the colours inspired the design and decor of my bedroom. The large print size is high quality and retains every detail vividly!

Athena S
★★★★★

Great stuff!
The delivery of the print was fast and arrived tucked happily away into a safe container protecting it from the elements, bends, rips, etc. The colours of the print POP and I'd highly recommend literally all of Richard's work.

Christopher K
★★★★★

Beautiful printA gorgeous print of incredible quality. It looks amazing on my wall and I’m so happy to have such a special piece of art in my home.

Alicia L
★★★★★

Perfection
A perfect print that's now hanging near the front of my place. Excellent quality and it perfectly captures the beauty of Iceland and reminds me of my time there.

James C

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