The Moods of Sólfar, Reykjavík

[Jonathan Teatime]

Sólfar The Sun Voyager is a dreamboat, an ode to the sun. Intrinsically, it contains within itself the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, progress and freedom. The sculpture is located by Sæbraut, by the sea in the centre of Reykjavík, Iceland. A sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason (1931 - 1989).

[Tigger]

Re: The Moods of Sólfar, Reykjavík

Nice work - for me the 1st and last love the ghost like figures in the last one as well, very cool

I'm starting to plan a trip to Reykjavík hopefully Feb/March next year so will have a pop at this shot as well - Just trying to find cheap ski clothing as my usual Spanish clothes I don't think will cut it lol

[Jonathan Teatime]

Re: The Moods of Sólfar, Reykjavík

Thanks Tigger.

Be sure to go on a Golden Circle tour whilst you're there. Also the nearby HARPA centre is a great photo opp as well.

As far as the local are concerned summer had arrived at the start of May, but we were still wearing thermal underwear, heavy jackets, hats and gloves. The locals however didn't seem to be wearing too much more than t-shirts and hoodies. I'll bet they laugh at all the soft tourists. The Police were called to a disturbance at a Pub we were at one night and of course they were wearing short sleeved shirts. One of our tour guides told us it got to 25c once in Reyjiavik.

[Tigger]

Re: The Moods of Sólfar, Reykjavík

this is the tour - not cheap at 4k each and it will be for 2 of us

funny about the clothing, we see that here with people in shorts & tshirts in Feb when residents are still rapped up. One day I was in a restaurant with fires on and there was people sunbathing on the beach

you'll see your shot as the first location

https://iceland-photo-tours.com/iceland-winter-aurora-photo-workshop/

[Jonathan Teatime]

Re: The Moods of Sólfar, Reykjavík

Looks like a great tour Tigger. I look forward to seeing what you capture

We were there for nine nights and got a serviced apartment and did day tours out of Reykjavik depending on what the weather was looking like. All in all I think we got pretty lucky with the weather. We spoke with friends before we left who had been there in the middle of summer and said the weather was really cold and wet for them.

The cathedral Hallgrímskirkja is also pretty amazing

[Tigger]

Re: The Moods of Sólfar, Reykjavík

stunning image

its defiantly down the Nordic gods, hopefully Thor will be smiling

[Jonathan Teatime]

Re: The Moods of Sólfar, Reykjavík

Yep, sacrifice a goat to Þórr before you you go

[Stan]

Re: The Moods of Sólfar, Reykjavík

the light on the very first shots makes that the pick for me

stan

[Tigger]

Re: The Moods of Sólfar, Reykjavík

Yep, sacrifice a goat to Þórr before you you go

lol yep we got loads of goats here - cheers for the tip

[tesarver]

Re: The Moods of Sólfar, Reykjavík

Lovely set. :thumbs:

Tom

[ColytonJohn]

Re: The Moods of Sólfar, Reykjavík

All great but I particularly love that first one

Cheers,
John

[Jonathan Teatime]

Re: The Moods of Sólfar, Reykjavík

Thanks guys

[paul linton]

Re: The Moods of Sólfar, Reykjavík

You certainly captured the changing weather/light in all the shots.
Like Ian it's a place i would like to visit.

Paul

[Jonathan Teatime]

Re: The Moods of Sólfar, Reykjavík

Thanks Paul.

Iceland is a fantastic location and right on your doorstep, compared to the trek we had to make to get there

[antoeknee]

Re: The Moods of Sólfar, Reykjavík

Iceland is a great place to visit.

Took some images at this location too. Really like the changing conditions you've captured.