• Iceland fine art photography print featuring DC3 plane crash at Solheimasandur
  • DC3 plane crash at Solheimasandur in Iceland photography print
  • Minimalist Nordic Fine Art Photography Print - DC3 Plane Crash Wreck in Iceland
  • Iceland fine art photography print featuring DC3 plane crash at Solheimasandur, in a white frame
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The Wreck of Sólheimasandur

Collected on 5 continents. Published by ASSOULINE. Signed & framed in London.

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60 days to love it — or return it.

Featured in Assouline’s Iceland Epic, this haunting artwork captures the remains of the U.S. Navy’s DC-3 plane scattered across the black sands of Sólheimasandur. I created it during one of my long stays on Iceland’s South Coast — a place I came to know not just through its landscapes, but through its silences.

That morning, the world was swallowed by fog. The air was dense, the horizon erased, and the wreck stood alone — a ghost from another time. I waited until a single figure stepped into the frame, their orange jacket burning like a small flame against the ash-colored desert.

For over a decade, I’ve returned to Iceland’s wildest places, drawn to the poetry that lives in their solitude. The Wreck of Sólheimasandur holds that duality — the human and the inhuman, the ruin and the calm, the beauty that unsettles as much as it soothes.

I choose every element — paper, frame, glazing — with the same care I give to light in the field. Each contributes its quiet role: the cotton paper that breathes with tone, the solid wood that grounds the image, the glazing that reveals rather than reflects. Together, they make something meant to last.

— Adam Biernat

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Love it — or Return it

While returns are extremely rare, I want every collector to feel confident. That’s why I offer a 60-day money-back guarantee on all artworks.

Live with your artwork. See how it feels in your space. If it doesn’t bring you the joy you hoped for, just send it back.

I’ll refund 100% of your payment — including return shipping.

No questions asked. No risk. Just peace of mind.

"I did not think it was possible, but it looks even better in person." — Meryl

"Even online I loved this artwork, but it's so much better than I expected." — Emily

Curious how returns work? It’s all outlined in my Refund Policy.

Lifetime Fade Warranty

This artwork is crafted to last a lifetime — and beyond.

Printed with archival inks on museum-grade cotton paper, it meets the highest conservation standards.

If your piece ever fades, I’ll replace it — no questions asked.

Fully Insured Shipping

All artworks ship from London.

Fulfillment & delivery

  • Fulfillment: 5–10 business days
  • Delivery: 1–2 business days after dispatch
  • Total delivery time: 5–10 business days + delivery

Delivery methods (fully tracked)

  • Framed artworks:

    Shipped via DHL Express (1–2 business days)

    If your order includes multiple framed artworks, they are shipped in separate packages — to minimise risk and ensure each piece arrives safely.

  • Unframed artworks:

    Shipped via Royal Mail 1st Class (1–2 business days)

You’ll receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking details as soon as your artwork leaves the studio.

I’ve delivered over 2,000 artworks across 5 continents — and designed this experience to be seamless, safe, and worry-free.

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Meet The Artist

All artworks are created by me — Adam Biernat, an award-winning fine art photographer. I’ve spent the last decade chasing stillness across Iceland’s most remote corners.

ASSOULINE published my work in Iceland Epic — a globally renowned collector’s book.

My work has appeared on the covers of Iceland’s leading magazines (ex. Í boði náttúrunnar, Fæða/Food), on music album covers, and in award-winning exhibitions.

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Authentic. Signed. Collectible.

Each artwork is signed by me, Adam Biernat, and comes with a certificate of authenticity — a true collectible for discerning collectors.

The signature affirms that the piece meets the highest archival and artistic standards.

Museum-Level Detail & Depth

Each piece is printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag — a luxurious, thick, 100% cotton matte paper, prized by galleries and collectors for its softly textured surface and museum-level depth.

Combined with archival 12-color Canon Lucia Pro inks, it captures breathtaking sharpness, rich tones, and natural color that brings the scene to life — whether it's a misty Icelandic fjord or a windswept coastal plain.

The result? Museum-level clarity, subtle gradations, and a sense of presence so real you’ll want to step into the frame.

Framed to Perfection in London

Each piece is framed to order in London using solid wood or quality veneer, framing-grade acrylic, and expert craftsmanship.

Your artwork arrives ready to hang, with mounting hardware included and every detail professionally handled.

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Sturdy & Eco-Friendly Packaging

Your artwork will arrive in perfect condition, protected by secure, custom packaging designed for fine art. Each piece is expertly packed, fully insured, and handled with great care.

I’ve shipped over 2,000 artworks — and in all that time, damage has been virtually nonexistent. But if anything ever arrives in less than perfect condition, I’ll make it right — personally.

The packaging is eco-friendly too. I care deeply about our fragile planet — and I want the landscapes I photograph to remain as wild and pristine as they are today. Nearly all of my materials are plastic-free and fully recyclable.

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FRAMING GUIDE

Thoughtfully Framed. Beautifully Finished.

Framed in London Studio

Each artwork is professionally framed in London, where the artwork, glazing, and frame are carefully assembled and finished to ensure a refined, gallery-ready presentation.

The frames themselves are crafted in Germany by Nielsen — a renowned European frame producer known for its precision engineering and exceptional build quality.

This combination of German craftsmanship and London-based finishing results in a frame that feels deliberate, balanced, and beautifully executed.

Real Wood. No Imitations.

All frames are made from real wood — never MDF or imitation materials. The result is a frame that feels solid, natural, and timeless, with subtle grain and character that elevates the artwork rather than distracting from it.

The wood used is FSC®-certified, sourced from responsibly managed forests that meet strict environmental and social standards.

Glass & Acrylic — Chosen by Size

To ensure both clarity and durability, glazing is selected based on artwork size:

Small and medium sizes are framed behind high-quality glass, offering crisp clarity and a classic finish.

Larger sizes are framed behind premium framing acrylic — lighter, safer, and better suited for substantial works, while maintaining excellent visual quality.

Clean, Modern Presentation (No Mount)

All artworks are framed without a mount, creating a clean, contemporary look that keeps the focus entirely on the image.

A subtle printed border around the artwork provides visual breathing room and balance, resulting in a presentation that feels intentional, modern, and gallery-inspired.

A classic black frame suits almost any interior, while white or oak frames bring a lighter, more contemporary character to a space.

Ready to Hang

Every framed artwork arrives ready to hang, with secure hanging hardware attached to the back of the frame.

No additional preparation needed — just unpack, hang, and enjoy the artwork in your space.

“The frame quality blew me away! Solid, elegant, and beautifully finished.” – Peter F.

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Framed artworks are available within the UK and are carefully prepared to order. Unframed artworks are available worldwide.

Curious about frame options or exact dimensions?
Read: In-depth Framing Guide

What Collectors Say

Real homes. Real stillness. Real peace.

These are the moments my collectors share — how the artworks change a room, and how they change the way they feel in it.

  • Nothing else in my home makes me feel like this. Every time I look at it, I'm overcome with a sense of peace and calm.

    —

    Steven, Verified Collector

  • Even online I loved this artwork, but it's so much better than I expected. There's something different about this piece of art in my home. I love sitting in the room where it hangs — it just gives me such a peaceful feeling.
    —

    Emily, Verified Collector

  • I wish I'd gotten it sooner as it looks absolutely incredible in our home. It's brought me a ton of peace since hanging on the wall. Highly recommend!!

    —

    Andreas, Verified Collector

See how my collectors bring calm to their homes

Nordic travel photography print featuring a crashed DC3 plane at Solheimasandur in Iceland

Hi! I'm Adam Biernat,

an award-winning photographer, published in the top Icelandic magazines.

I have been traveling around Iceland since 2014 to capture its serene beauty.

How I created this artwork

It was one of those Icelandic mornings when the horizon disappears. The sky and the earth seemed to merge into a single sheet of white, and even the sound of the sea had faded somewhere behind the fog. I knew the wreck was close — I’d walked that black desert many times before — but it only revealed itself when I was almost upon it, emerging slowly from the haze like a memory.

The DC-3 lies in silence on the sands of Sólheimasandur, its metal skin scarred by nearly five decades of storms. I had visited this place several times, waiting for the right conditions. I didn’t want sunlight or drama — I wanted absence. When the fog finally came, it swallowed the world until nothing remained but the plane, the ash-colored earth, and a single figure in orange standing on the fuselage — a flicker of life in a landscape that felt beyond time.

Everything about that moment was still. The air was heavy, the sand soft underfoot, the light diffused into nothingness. It was both unsettling and serene — beauty stripped down to its bones. I stood there for a long while, listening to the quiet, trying to absorb what it felt like to be somewhere that seemed to exist outside of the living world.

The piece is less about the wreck itself and more about what it evokes — the resilience of what remains, the echo of human presence in a place long reclaimed by nature. For me, it’s a meditation on impermanence and solitude, on the strange peace that can live inside desolation.

— Adam Biernat

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Authentic. Signed. Collectible.

Each artwork is signed by Adam Biernat and includes a certificate of authenticity — a true collectible for discerning collectors.

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Museum-Level Detail & Depth.

Printed with breathtaking sharpness and tonal richness on archival Hahnemühle cotton paper — to immerse you in the moment it was captured.

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Framed to Perfection in London

Solid wood frames. Every piece is framed by hand in London for lasting impact and quality.

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Love it — or Return it.

Live with your artwork for 60 days. If it doesn’t feel right in your space, send it back — no questions asked.