Dicing with death around fountains of 1,000C glowing lava wouldn't be everyone's idea of the perfect day.
But for daredevil photographer Skarphedinn Thrainsson, teetering around the world's deadliest volcanoes is nothing but another thrilling day at the office.
Despite being lucky not to be injured or killed by chunks of volcanic ash crashing into the ground around him, his resulting images are stunning.
Fire shower: Skarphedinn Thrainsson's images taken at the lip of exploding volcanoes make for breath-taking pictures
But for daredevil photographer Skarphedinn Thrainsson, teetering around the world's deadliest volcanoes is nothing but another thrilling day at the office.
Despite being lucky not to be injured or killed by chunks of volcanic ash crashing into the ground around him, his resulting images are stunning.
Fire shower: Skarphedinn Thrainsson's images taken at the lip of exploding volcanoes make for breath-taking pictures
