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By Ben Hattenbach
The name “Iceland” may conjure up visions of a frozen, desolate and dangerous outpost beyond the reach of civilization. Upon arrivi...

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Ben is an avid adventurer and wilderness photographer who enjoys exploring remote corners of our planet. Among his favorite subjects are desolate arctic landscapes and the wildlife that inhabits them. In recent years, he has become particularly fascinated with the art and science of the northern lights. He now regularly ventures above the arctic circle during winter, searching for mountainous landscapes with exceptional aurorae dancing above. When not photographing wild landscapes, Ben Hattenbach is a partner at a Los Angeles-based law firm where his practice focuses on the trial of complex intellectual property disputes. More of his images of can be seen at http://www.benhattenbach.com.
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