Dómkirkjan í Reykjavík
Played around with this photo I shot in Reykjavík.
Dómkirkjan í Reykjavík
The Lutheran Cathedral was built 1788-1796 enlarged and renovated around 1847. At the time of its inauguration 1796, all inhabitants of Reykjavik found room in the building.
There has been a church on this site since around 1200 AD. The sand for the masonry was imported from Denmark as if there were no sand to be found in Iceland. It was in this church that Iceland’s national anthem was first sung in 1874.
Sources:
http://www.nat.is/travelguideeng/plofin_domkirkjan.htm
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/iceland/reykjavik-domkirkjan
Has a sort of old look about it. Nice photo.
January 29, 2013 at 21:29
Thanks, that’s the effect I wanted to recreate.
January 29, 2013 at 21:34
Very well done, I know it from my Reykjavik visits…
January 29, 2013 at 22:16
Visits in plural? You’re lucky: I’ve only been there once.
January 30, 2013 at 05:37
I have been there several times both business and private – both winter and summer – great island and great proud people…
January 30, 2013 at 10:49
Excellent lighting, atmosphere…
January 29, 2013 at 22:24
You’ve just summed up Iceland in 3 words.
January 30, 2013 at 05:39
The light is superb…
January 29, 2013 at 23:14
Thanks Sanfermo
January 30, 2013 at 05:41
Lovely!
I saw this church when I was there! Had an 11 hours stop-over there last year. Took a taxi from Keflavik in to the city, during the worst thinkable storm, but I’m still glad I did. Had the guy drive me around there, and stop when I wanted to take photos. What a place … I would love to go back, rent a car and drive around on the island. Totally fell in love with the desolate scenery …
January 30, 2013 at 00:16
I would also love to go back to Iceland and drive around. Reykjavik is a fantastic place and they have the best restaurants!
Here’s a photo from one of them:
http://artishorseshit.wordpress.com/2013/01/29/fish-market-reykjavik/
January 30, 2013 at 05:35
Love the atmosphere you’ve created with this, Cardinal – very nice shot.
January 30, 2013 at 15:03
Thank you Senõr Guest.
February 4, 2013 at 21:54
Love the pic!!! It brings one to the Old Times….
And thanks for the info!
January 30, 2013 at 15:10
lovely and mysterious
January 30, 2013 at 20:07
I remember Reykjavik from the Millennium Trilogy. Now I see why Stieg Larsson chose it as his setting. Excellent shots, Cardinal. I like the post-processing too.
January 31, 2013 at 06:28
Thanks Kriti. You must go and see Iceland. Reykjavik is the most awesome tiny city.
February 4, 2013 at 21:52
Ominous!
January 31, 2013 at 19:09
Beautifully lit and edited. Thank you for the info too…
February 4, 2013 at 19:59
Here’s some more: On Whitsunday 1825 one of the roof beams squeaked so much, that the congregation was driven mad with fear and escaped through doors and windows.
Haha!
February 4, 2013 at 21:47
Wow, we have nothing that old in Canada that I can think of (how could we? lol) that is just amazing.
February 6, 2013 at 02:16
Trivia: One of the most popular tourist attractions in Oslo is Akershus fortress, built in 1290.
February 7, 2013 at 19:11
Beautiful Capture, I love this x
February 15, 2013 at 01:46
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Wonderful image, Cardinal! Were you able to step inside the church? Curious as to what it looked like inside.
Thanks for keeping in touch and the feedback. The support is greatly welcomed!
March 27, 2013 at 08:47
No, I didn’t go inside, but I went to have a look at the main cathedral, I’ll see if I can post some photos later.
March 27, 2013 at 11:07