Paul Saffo

I am a Silicon Valley-based forecaster exploring long-term technology trends and their impact on society. Simply put, first we invent our technologies — and then we turn around and use technology to reinvent ourselves as individuals, as communities and as entire societies. I teach at Stanford and advise organizations worldwide.

three mushrooms in moss
mushroom in moss

mushrooms dot the landscape

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three mushrooms, one on branch

the dense moss, rich with moisture, is a perfect growing medium for iceland’s many species of mushrooms. experienced mushroom hunters know to visit their favorite spots a few days after it rains to find the biggest variety.

floating mushroom
three floating mushrooms

an island created by volcanoes

sand texture
drone shot of iceland
rocks on beach close up
black sand texture
beach texture

iceland’s geothermic pools and black sand beaches create stunning compositions from the air. both are created by the island’s constant volcanic activity.

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black rock texture

natural beauty in its rawest form

black sand texture
drone shot of red rocks

iceland’s surface is carved by water, originating from either its massive glaciers or abundant rainfall.

landscape of red rocks
red boulders
waterfall with red rocks
background texture of beach

the sun’s angle at this latitude produces deep and contrasty colors, drawing out the blacks in the volcanic soil and saturating the greens from the grasses and moss.

shop prints

a2 sized digital c prints, suitable for framing. each edition is limited to ten prints.

black rocks texture
red rocks shot on drone