Way too early in the morning the next day, the alarm went off and I was thrown into a bag.

Off we went to Breiðamerkursandur, also known as Diamond Beach. Diamond Beach is located across from the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon. As icebergs crack off the the Jökulsárlón glacier and float out into the ocean, some of the icebergs wash back up on shore resembling chunks of diamonds in the light.

Pokin was determined to take sunrise photos here. As soon as the car pulled to a stop she rushed out towards the incoming waves.

Crazy person.

My bud and I took the more cautious approach. We scouted out the lay of the land, first. We even went back to look at the lagoon —

— and only when I knew the timing of the waves did I venture out to the icebergs.

I helped out with some shots even.

My caution proved smart as Pokin and her camera got wiped out by a rogue wave as she was getting this shot.

Her filters, camera, and tripod went splat lens first into the sand, and Pokin fell on her butt the other direction. My bud and I just looked at each other with a knowing look. Yep, predictable.

Lucky for her the hotel was only 30 minutes away.

Smartly of me I think about these things.

Dry bear day for the win.