Landscape Gallery - A look at the quiet, wild, and in‑between moments found outdoors.

Landscape and adventure photography from Iceland, Norway, Japan, Montana, Utah, and Northern California.

This gallery represents years of chasing light, weather, and wild places across the globe. From the volcanic black sand beaches of Iceland to the autumn colors of Japanese mountain ranges. From Norway's dramatic fjords to the red rock amphitheaters of Bryce Canyon. From Montana's vast wilderness to the familiar trails and coastlines of my home base in the Bay Area.

Some of these images come from dedicated photography trips where the entire purpose is to be in the right place at the right time—watching midnight sun paint Norwegian cliffs gold, or waiting for storm light over Icelandic waterfalls. Others happen during family travel or work trips, when I carve out early mornings or late evenings to explore with a camera.

This is where I photograph purely for myself. No client expectations, no timeline, no "safe" shots. Just the challenge of capturing what makes each place unique—the quality of light in Iceland's endless summer, the way fog moves through Japanese cedar forests, the scale of Montana's sky, the intimate drama of California's coastal bluffs.

What this means for clients:

If you're considering a destination adventure session—an elopement in Iceland, engagement photos in Japan, family photos in the Sierra—this work shows I'm comfortable with challenging locations, unpredictable weather, and the logistics of international or backcountry photography. I'm based in Mountain View and available for sessions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

Many of these landscapes also inform my local work. The lessons learned chasing light in Norway apply to Bay Area coastal sessions. The patience required for Japanese mountain photography translates to California redwood forests.

This is the photography that reminds me why I do this work—the pursuit of moments that only exist for a few minutes, in specific places, under specific conditions.

All images © Matthew Duncan Photography.

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A traditional Japanese garden with a golden pavilion on a lake, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.
Two deer, one with antlers and one without, touching noses in a snow-covered forest.
A person sitting on a large rock ledge overlooking a lake and steep mountains with clouds and fog surrounding the area Trolltunga.
A waterfall cascading down a rocky, moss-covered cliff in a lush, green landscape with three white birds perched on the rocks Iceland.
Adventure Action Sports shot of man on bike.
Black and white photo of a rugged desert landscape with towering rock formations, a snow-covered dirt road in the foreground, and dark clouds overhead in Monument Valley
A person standing at the edge of a large cliff with a raised arm in a scenic mountain landscape under cloudy sky.
A person in an orange jacket and gray pants snowshoeing through a snow-covered forest, surrounded by snow-laden evergreen trees.
Black and white photo of a lighthouse by the ocean with stormy sky, waves crashing on the shore, and cliffs in the background.
Close-up of an orange flower with water droplets on the petals, surrounded by other orange flowers and green foliage in the background.
Black and white photo of a vintage roadside store with signs advertising Route 66 Seligman Sundries, coffee, jewelry, gifts, and a museum. Several old cars are parked in front, and the sky is partly cloudy.
Two raccoons on a tree trunk among the branches in a forest.
A foggy mountain landscape with green hills, scattered trees, and dark clouds overhead.
A narrow dirt path winding through a dense bamboo forest with tall, green bamboo stalks on both sides.
Old abandoned cars partially submerged and piled up on a hillside beside a river under a cloudy sky.
Snow-covered pine trees and orange rock formations in a winter landscape.
Squirrel at Pacific Grove