Photographer's Note
Situated in the lower part of the Biskupstungur valley between the rivers Hvítá and Brúará, Skálholt is one of Iceland's places of special historical interest. For seven centuries it was the scene of the most dramatic events which shaped the political, spiritual and cultural life in Iceland. Its early history is traced back to the 11th century when religious disputes were at their sharpest in Iceland. Within two centuries of the settlement of Iceland, the first bishopric was founded at Skálholt in 1056 for South Iceland, and soon a second at Hólar in 1109 for North Iceland.
Today, Skálholt is visited for the new cathedral, the tomb of bishops, the museum, and the collection of ancient books in the tower. A public high school is at Skálholt, the school building is used as a hostel in the summer.
Here you can see a version in b&w of this beautiful cathedral :)
...not the best conversion ...but i try my best
Matthew-Watt, chinchini, japiey, Floydian, carper, Gierlinski, pasternak, gneufeld, johannes68, bostankorkulugu, Dyerco, cozy, isabela_sor marcou esta nota como útil
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Matthew-Watt
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(5934) 2008-01-28 5:50
Hello Anellise,
Interesting photo, the choice of black and white formatting was brave but it has worked well for you. It helps to solidify the idea that this structure is lonesome and isolated. It also accentuates the beauty of the sky and cloud patterns without the distraction of intense colour. The frame compliments the view very well. Excellent technical details, the quality is superb and composition is simple but effective. TFS.
Borgarfjardharsysla seems a difficult word to pronounce! :)
Matt
MarcT
(20964) 2008-01-28 5:57
Hi Anellise,
Good one. Funny to have a clear sky above the church.
Cheers
Marc
japiey
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(10163) 2008-01-28 6:13
Amazing, sister.
This is brilliant image.
Your sense of beingness, and urge for magical touch is there..
All the best..
brother.
(hugs to mihai)
chinchini
(31529) 2008-01-28 6:42
Bonjour Anellise,
Elle est très originale cette cathédrale implantée loin de toute habitation et se dressant fièrement dans un ciel magnifique. Conïcidence je suppose, il n'y a pas de nuages autour du clocher.
L'essai n'est pas mal, je dirai même que c'est très bien d'essayer d'innover.
Je t'encourage Anellise ;o)
Mes amitiés
Pierre
Floydian
(30970) 2008-01-28 7:21
Hello anes,
I like the conversion, it's soft but brings out the church very good. When the sky would be pitch black than you would loose on the church which is of course the main attraction here. I like it a lot, very good work.
Regards, Henk
pcp
(3396) 2008-01-28 7:37
Hi MOSS,
I can see a heart between the tower... can you ?? Wonderful composition and Sky ..great shot beautiful BW conversion :)Well done.
TFS
Senthil
carper
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(96) 2008-01-28 8:01
a very good photo Anellise,
good low horizon, I think you choose here good for the black and white, it is easy to do it when the composition is good. very good photojob here and nice the high F. my compliments, have a good evening
gr. jaap
pasternak
(15185) 2008-01-28 8:57
Nice framing of this cathedral with the hole in the clouds in the shape of a heart, Anes, well seen! Iceland is really an unusual country, such desert wouldn't seem to be an appropriate place to build a cathedral but here it "works" really well...
Cheers
Alexander
dkeus31
(27739) 2008-01-28 10:07
hello Anes,
a special architecture, simple without ornaments, typical for Iceland?
It's well placed in the image at the thirds, I do not see a tilt :D
the bw conversion is good for my taste, the sky has been darkened, I appreciate also the hole in the clouds around the tower, giving a very good contrast.
well done!
hugsss
didier
Gierlinski
(948) 2008-01-28 10:30
Hi Anes,
It was your picture that made me take a closer look at it and not "your name below it". This proves that your compositions are so eye-catching, and well composed, that there is no doubt you are a great "light-grapher".
With all the compliments,
Michal
Francisca
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(348) 2008-01-28 10:43
Wow, amazing shot! Love the dramatic sky! Looks like a heart shape around the tower :-)! Love the B/W!
Thanks for sharing!
Regard Fran
gneufeld
(15890) 2008-01-28 12:01
Hi Anellise,
A very very impressive black and white of this church. Excellent contrasts and very effective use of light. Great work and TFS. Gerald
johannes68
(3469) 2008-01-28 12:31
Hi Anellise,
very simple and effective composition. And it is the simplicity that brings the strength in your photo, together with the contrast between the grass and the sky. And the heart of course :)
Te pup, Johannes
delkoo
(68) 2008-01-28 13:27
hi anellise
imressive black and white, A good choice for this setting with a spectacular sky surroundind the church.
cheers
didier
toto
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(0) 2008-01-28 13:38
Belle photo de cette cathédrale avec sa croix extérieur, le NB lui va très bien et les détails sont ainsi plus nets. Son clocher est tellement grand qu' il semble trouer ces nuages superbes.
Amitiés Thomas
Signal-Womb
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(13048) 2008-01-28 14:44
Hi Anellise, I love your B&W treatment on this one and It has great impact. I may have placed the church more to the left of frame but certainly the clouds add much visual interest to your composition. Very nice work..
bostankorkulugu
(42866) 2008-01-28 17:07
looks like quite a boring architecture anes... but your shot is impressive with these clouds and light...
hope to see you soon...
korkut:)
PixelTerror
(0) 2008-01-29 1:08
Hi Annelise,
nice papagolfade well surrounded by the clouds, actually I like the fact the clouds seem to be radiating from it. There is a little halo around the church tower that seems to hint for some PP. I won't comment on the BW since it's not really my cup of tea and there are so many better experts around...
Huuugs JY
photographer123
(6248) 2008-01-29 3:41
hi ANES....
very good shot...formation of the clouds captured well..very good composition but you can crop more lower portion of the shot,which is looking blank.I did a ws for you hope you dont mind..best wishes...subir
Moncef
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(323) 2008-01-29 6:17 [Comment]
Dyerco
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(10185) 2008-01-29 6:53
Hi Anellise
You have done a fine B&W conversion but I think I like the cropped version better perhaps because the church is not quite so central. It looks like the sun is behind the church as it provides a glow around the steeple.
Well done.
Phil
cozy
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(998) 2008-01-29 7:32
Hi Anellise,
The cloud formation is fantastic, love the way it frames the heighest point of the cathedral! Excellent contrast, tones, clarity and sharpness!
Magnificent work!
Well done!
Regards,
Costa.
carmen_alba
(126) 2008-02-20 8:21
NICE PICTURE.....I'D LIKE TO SEE THE COLOR ONE ALSO, BUT IT'S DEFINETLY VERY WELL COMPOSED.....THE CHURCH LOOKS SO BRIGHT AND "MAJESTUOSA"
isabela_sor
(47748) 2009-03-21 14:09 [Comment]
Photo Information
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Copyright: Anellise Anes (anes_lc)
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(14968) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Preto & Branco
- Date Taken: 2007-08-25
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Exposição: f/18.0, 1/60 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Tema(s): Icelandic churches [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2008-01-28 5:42
- Favoritos: 2 [ver]
