Arrowhead Mountain
Kirkjufell, or 'Church Mountain', at the north shore of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a mountain that needs no introduction among photographers, at it is often called ‘the most photographed mountain in Iceland’. Kirkjufell takes its name from its resemblance to a church steeple, sharpened at the top with long curved sides. From other angles, the mountain has been compared to a witch’s hat or a freshly scooped ice cream. The name ‘arrowhead’ comes from the Game of Thrones shooting at this location. The colours of Kirkjufell change with the passing seasons; in its winter suit, as photographed here, the scars at the mountain’s face have these barren brown and white patches. In summer it has the lush green grass that covers it its full of life; and that’s an excuse to return at this place in the future and capture its green summer form.
For those interested in the technical details, this is single shot capture at sunset using Nikon D750 and Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8; 122 seconds exposure with Lee 0.9 soft graduated ND filter plus the big stopper at f/11 and ISO 100.
Thank you very much in advance for your comments and likes.
Arrowhead Mountain
Kirkjufell, or 'Church Mountain', at the north shore of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a mountain that needs no introduction among photographers, at it is often called ‘the most photographed mountain in Iceland’. Kirkjufell takes its name from its resemblance to a church steeple, sharpened at the top with long curved sides. From other angles, the mountain has been compared to a witch’s hat or a freshly scooped ice cream. The name ‘arrowhead’ comes from the Game of Thrones shooting at this location. The colours of Kirkjufell change with the passing seasons; in its winter suit, as photographed here, the scars at the mountain’s face have these barren brown and white patches. In summer it has the lush green grass that covers it its full of life; and that’s an excuse to return at this place in the future and capture its green summer form.
For those interested in the technical details, this is single shot capture at sunset using Nikon D750 and Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8; 122 seconds exposure with Lee 0.9 soft graduated ND filter plus the big stopper at f/11 and ISO 100.
Thank you very much in advance for your comments and likes.