Fog Envelopes the Papey Island Church
While the fog did nothing but enhance this particular photo, in general, it sucked. The lighthouse on the Island was entirely invisible, for example, and any photo taken this day back toward the mainland and the intervening Islets and rocks, would show nothing but a blank gray expense. Excepting when I was really close, it didn't exactly help when photographing birds, either. Oh well. One must simply work with the cards nature deals you.
Anyone out there planning a trip to Iceland that includes visiting the east coast--I cannot recommend this excursion enough. The little ferry leaves the village of Djupivogur and it takes about an hour to get to Papey, then a guide shows you around the Island--visiting bird cliffs where photographing puffins and other bird species is good. You visit this old church as well, and are given a history of the Island. I should note that the trip out there can be a bit brutal--i.e., the water can be a bit rough. Several of us got seasick with at least two who gave up their lunch to the sea. I personally got sick but without any upchucking. Although some of us were wondering if it was worth it initially, in the end I believe it was unanimous that it HAD been. Come prepared with some anti-motion sickness pills if prone to that kind of thing.
As mentioned in the other photo, this is the oldest (and smallest) surviving wooden church in Iceland--built in 1807.
Fog Envelopes the Papey Island Church
While the fog did nothing but enhance this particular photo, in general, it sucked. The lighthouse on the Island was entirely invisible, for example, and any photo taken this day back toward the mainland and the intervening Islets and rocks, would show nothing but a blank gray expense. Excepting when I was really close, it didn't exactly help when photographing birds, either. Oh well. One must simply work with the cards nature deals you.
Anyone out there planning a trip to Iceland that includes visiting the east coast--I cannot recommend this excursion enough. The little ferry leaves the village of Djupivogur and it takes about an hour to get to Papey, then a guide shows you around the Island--visiting bird cliffs where photographing puffins and other bird species is good. You visit this old church as well, and are given a history of the Island. I should note that the trip out there can be a bit brutal--i.e., the water can be a bit rough. Several of us got seasick with at least two who gave up their lunch to the sea. I personally got sick but without any upchucking. Although some of us were wondering if it was worth it initially, in the end I believe it was unanimous that it HAD been. Come prepared with some anti-motion sickness pills if prone to that kind of thing.
As mentioned in the other photo, this is the oldest (and smallest) surviving wooden church in Iceland--built in 1807.