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This rock holds significance in local legend. It is said that Trøllkonufingur is the finger of a large witch who arrived on the Faroe Islands to attempt to throw them northwards to Iceland. The legend holds that she was unsuccessful in this mission, instead reaching the sea by Vágar and turning into stone from the power of the sun. Due to her sheer size, it is said that she fell backwards into the ocean, with only her finger sticking out of the water. That pointed appendage became what is now known as the Trøllkonufingur.
An amazing visual experience in Trælanípan with views of the sea and Lake Leitisvatn, in Faeroe Islands.
This is a panorama made up of six simple shots. The panorama was made with Hugin using a triplane projection. Darktable was used for the edition. You can read additional technical information in my profile (about section).
Capture the mystical allure of the Faroe Islands with this mesmerizing view of Trøllkonufingur—a towering rock formation on Vágar Island. Aptly named “the Troll Woman’s Finger,” this spiky monolith rises an impressive 313 meters (1,026 Cfeet) out of the sea.
Probably the most photographed spot on Faroe Islands, it was amazing even though it was constantly raining...
Stormy sunset view from our cottage in the Faroes, on Vágar Island. This shot is looking at, on the left off the coast of Vagar, the famous pair of sea stacks known as Drangarnir. The larger sea stack is named Stóri Drangur and is known for its sea arch, and the smaller is named Lítli Drangur. to the right is the shark fin island known as Tindhólmur and to the right is Gasholmur.
There are two sea stacks that together form Drangarnir. These impressive natural formations have become a symbol of the Faroe Islands’ unspoiled landscapes and untamed wilderness. To me, they conjure visions of a dragon's back, rising up from the icy waters swirling along its base. It is a haven for birdlife and a bucket list item for photographer's fortunate enough to find themselves in this Viking wonderland.
For me, it was an experience of a lifetime and the fulfillment of a bucket list dream that all began with a tiny image I saw on Instagram of a grass roofed cottage. What an incredible privilege to photograph the immense Drangarnir sea stacks (the smaller one rises out of the ocean to a height of over 200 '), probably one of the most iconic formations of the Faroe Islands.
Unfortunately, it is also one of the more harrowing places to get to. If I wasn’t grey already, that day would have done it in spades. Thank God for great travel partners, and our gifted leader, Thomas Vikre, who guided us through the gauntlet of eel-slippery rocks, steep slopes ending abruptly into the North Atlantic, and high tides bouncing our Zodiac around like a ping pong ball. Honestly, I would have turned back each time if given a choice. I have no desire to “prove” myself, or conquer fears at this point in my life, but it was a one way street, so no way to turn back. And in the end, I am glad for that. The beauty and majesty of the place is really indescribable, and to stand in the midst of it was truly an “epic” 😉 experience for us all.
“You must do the thing that you think you cannot do.”
—Eleanor Roosevelt
The church of Sandavágur was built during world war 1. The building started in 1914, and the church was ready to use 3rd Sunday after Easter, 29th April, 1917.
The church of Sandavágur is the oldest Faroese church that is both designed and built by Faroe islanders.
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The cliff takes its name from the fact that Irish slaves who were no longer able to work were once thrown down here.
In this multishot pano its raining on the left snowing in the middle and sunny on the right, typical of the weather we experienced in the fabulous Faroe Islands. Visit loveoflandscape.com for more photos, video.loveoflandscape.com for videos or follow me on facebook www.facebook.com/cnewhamphoto
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