Nice pixs.
I love the snow and lived that way a few winters but not quite as much as in picture 2, maybe only 4-5 feet. Don't see a lot of power lines so I'm sure it's all underground...Hate to see their power bill.
3rd pix is my fav.
Nicely and realistically presented the living environment in Nothern Iceland
lovely image set, especially 3,4, and 6 remind of beautiful icy-kingdom Narnia.
Rajan Parrikar wrote:
A selection from North Iceland compiled during the winter. More in my blog post.
Great shooting Rajan @Rajan Parrikar!
I long to explore Iceland, you live in a beautiful country.
Your series is a great example of how an image's color temperature can effect the viewer. The images in the bluer color temp range really made me feel the chill, while those more neutral or warmer temp made me feel less the need to fear frostbite! Great job! Thanks for sharing.
gorgeous colors and light. these shots make me want to go back to iceland. i remember seeing the red house in dalvík, minus the snow. i stayed just down the road in hjalteyri.
Rajan, you continue to deliver a steady dose of some seldom seen locations in Iceland. Your images reminded me that I still need to work on my Iceland images🙄. I remember photographing the colorful house (#1) Hofsós, Skagafjörður. Also, the image of Laugar refreshed my memories. Stayed right behind the bath house. Thanks for the recommendation. Thanks for sharing this incredible set. Definitely earns my vote 👍🏻
Rajan,
Fantastic series. Some of these display the isolated environment, especially #4 and #6. As others have commented, #1 is beautiful study in colors.
I love looking at old homes like this, especially in remote locations. I can imagine someone curled up next to the fireplace reading a book. Agree the 1st one stands out, it would make a fine print IMHO. Boy that swimming pool looks cold.
Bill Gass wrote:
Nice pixs.
I love the snow and lived that way a few winters but not quite as much as in picture 2, maybe only 4-5 feet. Don't see a lot of power lines so I'm sure it's all underground...Hate to see their power bill.
3rd pix is my fav.
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junglialoh wrote:
Nicely and realistically presented the living environment in Nothern Iceland
lovely image set, especially 3,4, and 6 remind of beautiful icy-kingdom Narnia.
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anthonysemone wrote:
Superb captures, Rajan. Fortunately I had immediately available my winter parka, so I’m now warmed up. Just such good work you do, Sir.
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CYT111 wrote:
Great shooting Rajan @Rajan Parrikar@!
I long to explore Iceland, you live in a beautiful country.
Your series is a great example of how an image's color temperature can effect the viewer. The images in the bluer color temp range really made me feel the chill, while those more neutral or warmer temp made me feel less the need to fear frostbite! Great job! Thanks for sharing.
Holly
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oddnokk wrote:
gorgeous colors and light. these shots make me want to go back to iceland. i remember seeing the red house in dalvík, minus the snow. i stayed just down the road in hjalteyri.
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MTGFender wrote:
Beautiful Rajan! Kudos for the 1st image!
Pramote
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StephenS_CP wrote:
One of the most interesting and unique collection of Iceland pictures I've seen posted. Thank you.
Bill, Jung, Anthony, Holly, oddnokk, Pramote, and Stephen - thank you very much for taking the time to comment.
Bill - Iceland is blessed with geothermal power and the electricity bill is of little concern here. We also have the world's best drinking water.
Holly - pertinent observation of the colour temperature. These were taken at different times and in different conditions and hence the variability in the white balance.
oddnokk - Hjalteyri is lovely, especially in the summer.
yasmas wrote:
Love the pictures Rajan. The contrast between the white snow and colorful vibrant houses brings the pictures to life. It feels like I'm there.
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Peter Figen wrote:
Rajan, I like all of these, but the first one is especially nice. The colors are perfect for that scene an that light. Great work as usually.
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keepclicking wrote:
Rajan, you continue to deliver a steady dose of some seldom seen locations in Iceland. Your images reminded me that I still need to work on my Iceland images🙄. I remember photographing the colorful house (#1) Hofsós, Skagafjörður. Also, the image of Laugar refreshed my memories. Stayed right behind the bath house. Thanks for the recommendation. Thanks for sharing this incredible set. Definitely earns my vote 👍🏻
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Sunny Sra wrote:
Rajan,
Fantastic series. Some of these display the isolated environment, especially #4 and #6. As others have commented, #1 is beautiful study in colors.
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40Driggs wrote:
I love how your shots with the homes reveal the remote nature in a pleasing way that makes great use of the negative space.
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DaleBerlin wrote:
I love looking at old homes like this, especially in remote locations. I can imagine someone curled up next to the fireplace reading a book. Agree the 1st one stands out, it would make a fine print IMHO. Boy that swimming pool looks cold.
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scottsoutter wrote:
Quite the mood. I get cold just looking at it.
First one is a cracker.
yasmas, Peter, Parul, Sunny, Daniel, Dale, and Scott - thank you very much for taking the time to respond.
Parul - looking forward to seeing more of your Iceland work.
Daniel - yes, the countryside of Iceland is sparse and the negative space naturally obtains.
Dale - the pools are part of Iceland's socio-cultural DNA. Every settlement has its own pool, hot pots, etc and they are comfortably warm.
Al Trujillo wrote:
I shivered to my bones looking at these! All are nice and #1 is my favorite. I don't think you'll see anything like this on tourist brochures?
Thanks, Al.
As you know, lots of tourists from Germany, Switzerland, France, Norway, Sweden, etc flock to Death Valley in the middle of the summer to experience "heat." Similarly these days there are tourists from the tropics who want to experience cold. But you are right - tourist brochures generally feature sun, sand, and warmth.
you are the mastery of Icelandic imagery
Less Wow than other images, these excel at giving a feel for the country closer to how others might see it
1 and 6 are my favs
