Kirkjur á íslandi / Churches in Iceland
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I saw this church on the horizon as I drove into Stykkisholmur and I tried to find a place where I could get a shot with its surroundings rather than up close. I found this view with a traditional Icelandic house which seemed to be a nice contrast with the modern architecture of the church. The cat wandering across the bottom of the shot was an added bonus.
While I've got lots of celand photos to post, I thought it would be good to post a church in Easter Sunday. Iceland has lots of these little churches, almost every settleent has one.The weather was terrible on the day I took this (I now understand what fuels all the waterfalls!) hence the choice of the long exposure.
In contrast to the most photos that exists of Búðarkirkja I wanted to shoot a picture not with the sea in the background but with the mountains. I like the forms and colours of the old vulcanoes.
The church at Vík is one of the most famous in Iceland as it is the centrepiece of the town Vík, a popular spot to visit on Iceland’s South Coast. The church is also the meeting place should there be any volcanic activity if the dreaded Katla should start rumbling.
It has even been predicted that in the case of Katla erupting, Víkurkirkja would be the only building to survive the subsequent flash floods from the melting of Iceland’s fourth largest glacier, Mýrdalsjökull.
There is something btween they two, the evangelic Lutherian church and the catholic cross, a monument of the only visit of a catholic pope in Iceland.
In this church I also expeienced my only catholic mass.
One of the oldest timberchurches in Iceland. My farmhomes parish church. Still I came here seldom as child. There was another church closer to home and tthe preast there was a family friend.
Reyniskirkja Church, Vik
Apart from the amazing panorama of the village and beyond, the first thing that pops into sight as you round the corner into Vík í Mýrdal is the beautiful Reyniskirkja white church up on the hill which was built in 1929.
El pueblo de Hvannasund se menciona por primera vez en una fuente escrita en el año de 1584. Recibió el nombre del estrecho que separa las islas de Borðoy y Viðoy. En 1619 un barco contrabandista escocés encalló en Hvannasund y su capitán vendió la mercancía a los campesinos locales. En 1702 un barco de Hvannasund rescató a siete hombres de un barco danés que había perdido el rumbo y se había hundido al norte del archipiélago. Hvanassund padeció también dos grandes naufragios: en 1918 se hundió un barco cargado de pescado. En 1946, a causa de un ventarrón, otro barco naufragó, pereciendo tres de los cuatro hombres a bordo. En 1893 una violenta lluvia provocó un deslizamiento de tierra que dañó la mitad de las tierras de cultivo y varias casas, pero no se registraron víctimas mortales.
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Amazing blue skies and green hills, pleased with this capture when originally taken, but i took yet another in B&W
Photographing churches on the hills of Iceland is a rewarding experience, blending striking architecture with dramatic landscapes. Here are some key tips to capture them beautifully:
1. Golden Hour Magic
Iceland’s long daylight hours in summer and soft winter light create stunning conditions. Aim for sunrise or sunset to get warm, directional lighting that enhances textures and contrasts.
2. Composition & Perspective
- Use leading lines like roads or paths to guide the viewer’s eye toward the church.
- Frame the church against mountains or open skies for a sense of scale.
- Experiment with low angles to emphasize the elevation of the church on the hill.
3. Weather & Atmosphere
Iceland’s weather is unpredictable, but mist, snow, or dramatic clouds can add mood to your shots. A polarizing filter helps reduce glare and deepen sky colors.
4. Iconic Churches to Photograph
- Búðakirkja (Budir Black Church) – A striking black wooden church on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
- Akureyrarkirkja – A modernist church perched on a hill in Akureyri.
- Thingvalla Kirkja – One of Iceland’s oldest churches, located in Thingvellir National Park.
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In the beautiful national park Þingvellir, there is a little church. Þingvallakirkja is one of Iceland’s first churches. The original was consecrated in the 11th century, but the current wooden building only dates from 1859.
Normally, one encounters churches in populated areas such as villages and cities. This little church is in the middle of the national park, with only a few house in its vicinity. What a beautiful place to go for a prayer!
For a more elaborate description of the beautiful park Þingvellir, take a look at one of my landscape photos of it: flic.kr/p/BEjN6K
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Nikon D90 / Nikor 18-105 VR / ISO 100 / f/8.0 / 18-105mm @ 18mm
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This beautifully positioned church is located in the northernmost settlement of the Faroe Islands, Viðareiði. The majestic mountain of Malinsfjall rises spectacularly behind providing a dramatic backdrop, made even more special with the swirling mists here. Religion plays a huge part in traditional Faroese life, and therefore I had to wait for a Sunday Service to finish in order to get a shot with no cars in front of the church which was full only moments earlier.