Cold Winter Night Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hello Trekearthlings
Another winter night picture from Isafjordur. Did you know, that people believed, that Trolls were sitting on these mountains? That's why those mountains have these "seats", like the one on the picture.
Regards
Joachim

Merline, IgorDeleze, lilimih33, avene, johnfreeman, sonkai, DaveLafni has marked this note useful

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brandstaetter (13654) 2008-02-11 11:00

Wow, Joachim,
so ein schöner Kontrast. Und die funkelnden Sterne verstärken den magischen Eindruck. Super !
LG Christian

chiaretta (1893) 2008-02-11 11:01

Hi Joachim,
an incredible night and an incredible shot!
I love these colors: the soft light on the mountains that contrasts with the intense blue of the sky... and wow... the stars!
Thanks for sharing
Chiaretta

mariandrea (973) 2008-02-11 11:32

Hallo Joachim, just incredible... the details in the mountains, the colours... and the stars... great indeed, it seems to be a picture taken in another planet... or the moon..., beautiful place. Really well done, congrats, chau chau,

Maria

johnfreeman (2220) 2008-02-11 11:51

Hi Joachim,
Another wonderfully atmospheric shot with beautiful light on the snow and the water/ice(?) in the foreground, contrasting perfectly with the dark sky and stars.
The sensation of cold is overpowering, like a scene from another planet.
Nice story about the trolls' seats.
Take care
John

pascal13 (1632) 2008-02-11 11:54

Bonjour Joachim,
Très belle image,comme le dit Maria on a l'impression d'être sur une autre planète,sans polution,avec un ciel d'une grande pureté qui laisse un joli spectacle sur les étoiles.
Merci pour le partage.
Amicalement.
Pascal

smarcell (14073) 2008-02-11 11:54

A beautiful night time picture.
The stars give a very special and magic effect.
Stefano

baclama (4491) 2008-02-11 11:55

Hi,
quelle superbe photo nocturne,un tres beau ciel etoilé,une belle lumiere...de l'islande originale...
bravo
vero

avene (10870) 2008-02-11 12:40

if I were a Troll, I'd like to have a seat like this :)
fantastic shot, Joachim, I like a lot the dark sky and soft golden light on the snow, the strong contrasts certainly creates a very captivating image and adds drama to the scene. superb details, and I quite like the vertical format that you have chosen.
excellent work, my compliments.
best,
Kristine

lilimih33 (9870) 2008-02-11 15:39

Hello Joachim!
Incredible beautiful your picture with starnge atmosphere and wonderful colours!
Lovely land, Iceland!
Best regards!
Lili

anes_lc (14762) 2008-02-12 4:05

so..this is what i missed :( not being there now
great shot Joachim
more then beautiful
congratulation
hugs,anes

IgorDeleze (9247) 2008-02-12 4:23

Hello Joachim,
It's a great night picture!
The framing is very well done.
Great atmospher.
Greetigns.
Igor

Merline (6574) 2008-02-12 4:42

I wish I were a troll! watching the stars and the bay, to sit there in this overwhelming beauty. I prefer it in the winter than the summer, more mysterious, more fantastic; great job you did with the lights and atmosphere, compliments !

TFS
Regards
Michèle

baba_flies (7937) 2008-02-12 4:45

Hallo Joachim! Ich hoffe ich darf "duetsch schriibe" otherwise please tell me (langsam werde ich muede, immer nur Englisch zu tippen und es braucht einfach mehr Zeit, als wenn ich in ein paar Sekunden einen deutschen Text reinhaue). Das gelblich-orange Licht im Schnee ist speziell und der Nachthimmel einmalig und ich denke, dass man so etwas wirklich nur dort oben sieht, im fernen Island, weg von all den Lichtern, die Grosstaedte mit sich bringen (und in der Schweiz wachsen wahrlich alle Staedte und Doerfer ineinander). Der Hauch von Nebel ueber dem Nachthimmel ist magisch und kein Wunder, glaubt man hier an Kobolde und andere Feen. Tolles Bild ... was machst Du in Island? Gruss, Barbara.

sonkai (1017) 2008-02-14 8:35

Hi Joachim.
It's an impressive shot,and it's impressive too how clear is Orion..,you are lucky.In my last travel(to Morocco) I tried to take a shot from this constellation,but it's not easy without tripod..,the lanscape in your shot is an incredible place to stay,and you've captured it very good,thanks for sharing and best regards,
Sonsoles.

Sam_CH (3227) 2008-03-09 9:34

Salut / Hæ
I like your pictures of Iceland, especially this one, you managed the difficult light condition without lose the sharpness. There is an interesting atmosphere. Magic. TFS.
Blæss Blæss !

rajhema (1863) 2008-12-17 3:17

Well timed exposure Joachim. perfect capture of brightness and the dots in the sky. Sharp and well framed. Interest comments as well.
one of the dream place for me to visit.
TFS
Rajesh

DaveLafni (164) 2008-12-17 3:58

Hi Joachim

So peaceful and terrific!
Perfect POV and simple but amazing scenery are wonderful composition in this photo.

Regards,
Lafni