Rephotography

Keeping a visual record of changes within a landscape

By Bill Hatcher

Updated August 19, 2016

The volcanic activity this year in Iceland has me thinking about returning to that country to record the changes in the aftermath of the eruption.

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Originally Published August 17, 2010

Bill Hatcher

Bill Hatcher is a documentary photographer who shoots stories for National Geographic, Smithsonian and many other publications. He believes the best adventure photos are made when you’re an active participant in the story you’re shooting. Bill has been chasing stories about adventure sports,science and conservation around the world for nearly 30 years. His favorite mode of transport is by foot, bike, rope, packraft or skis.

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