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Black sand beach near Vik, Iceland. I love the sense of emptiness along the Iceland shores, driving on long stretches of completely quiet roads, making a turn at random, and getting to a rocky beach, facing the ocean. Great place to get lost.
I got to the beach much later than I expected and had to move fast to take the shot, the light was going down fast. I took a number of shots of the rocks and the sea but ended-up liking this one most, last shot I took before leaving, with the silhouette of this guy staring at the sea, taken with a 70-200mm lens.
We have just got back from a trip to Iceland. It has been on my travel wish list for some time. The scenery is stunning. These are a few of my favourite photos.
Black sand beach in south Iceland
Vik is a small town on the southern coast of Iceland known for its sea stacks, black sand beaches, and this beautiful church which sits on top of a green hill overlooking the town.
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This nice little church is on the hill above the village of Vik. The architecture seemed to be about standard issue for churches in Iceland.
Some fascinating history of the Christianization of Iceland: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianization_of_Iceland
This may be a Lutheran church. More on religion in Iceland: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Iceland
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Víkurkirkja is a church built between 1931 and 1934 when the population of Vík was growing and no longer wanted to travel to the church in the neighbouring village for every mass.
Located on a hillside overlooking the village of Vík, the Víkurkirkja (Vík í Mýrdal Church) stands as one of Iceland’s most photographed landmarks. Its red roof and white walls stand out sharply against the dark volcanic landscape, offering a striking visual contrast that captures the raw beauty of the South Coast.
Two weeks earlier, the foreground would have been a sea of blue lupins. You can still see a faint trace of the last few blooms but they are mostly finished.
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If you'd told me a few years ago that one day we'd drive to London airport, fly to Reykjavik, hire a 4x4, drive for a couple of hours in the snow, run down to the beach with a tripod & camera bag wearing a fur lined anorak, boots & waterproof trousers (how can anyone ever look more ridiculous) - oh & book 3 nights at a hotel there by the beach just in case the weather wasn't playing ball - only because I thought the effort might possibly result in a good photograph I'd have said to you;
"What's wrong with you?!!! - are you completely & utterly insane????!!!!"
That was then........... :)
We were attempting to drive up to an overlook, but unfortunately the way was closed. As we were contemplating on where to go next, the sun bathed the distant Vik Church in some beautiful light. Of course, none of us were prepared, and I certainly missed the moment.
I still liked this view point. Such a dramatic backdrop to this lovely little church.