Idyllic Icelandic Faith
Traditional Icelandic Church at Helgafell
Traditional Icelandic Church at Helgafell
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DMC-FZ1000
Aperture 45/10 ISO 125 Shutter 10/13000 Focal Length 1576/100 
Stykkishólmur, Snafellsnes- og Hnappadalssysla, IS
Feb, 2020Views
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Location
This photo was taken at Helgafell (Holy Mountain) in Snæfellsnes Peninsula of western Iceland. The mountain behind the church once housed a temple of Thor. Today there is a working farm and ranch at the site with this church.Time
Mid-morning.Lighting
The mid-morning light at my back helped to illuminate the scene well with very few shadows.Equipment
Lumix FZ-1000 plus monopod. This camera has a built in lens.Inspiration
I have a love for old churches and the legacy of faith and devotion they inspire. The cemetery on the grounds of the churchEditing
Adjustments were made in Luminar 2018.In my camera bag
Very little. I'm a minimalist. For this trip, having a rain shield for the camera was important.Feedback
Move around and look for the best angles which capture a sense of space and time.
