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Two iconic Icelandic cityscapes +1 · **7 Likes**

While I mostly photograph natural landscapes, I also enjoy a lot working on cityscapes. In this post, I'll share with you three images of iconic man-made buildings, shot in Iceland during two different trips there. All images have been shot with Hasselblad X1D II, Hasselblad XCD 21mm with Formatt-Hitech Firecrest Ultra filters on the first two of them. First, the Gotham-city like Hallgrimskirkja in Reykjavik, Iceland. Exposure was 203 seconds:

Then, the iconic Sun Voyager in Reykjavik, Iceland. Exposure here was "just" 91 seconds:⁠

And finally, a repost of Northern Lights over the Black Church at Budir, which I revisited, cropping the image a bit on the right side to de-center the church a bit more (a change inspired by a forum comment, actually). Exposure for this one was a meagre 23 seconds, camera was the original X1D and of course no filters for this one:

Thank you for viewing, best regards

Vieri

**Sailor** · 08-09-2020, 10:37 AM

All three are marvelous, Vieri! I especially like your rendition of the Sun Voyager - an amazing shot of an amazing structure.

Jer

**pichaser** · 08-09-2020, 06:12 PM

The metal sculpture is my favorite .

**Rondec** · 08-10-2020, 02:48 AM

I really like the second two. Fantastic colors!

MJKoski · 08-10-2020, 04:57 AM

First one is a real negative space marvel. The way how the church blends into the rest of the scene is smooth as silk. Propably thanks to symmetry. Those trees on lower right part are actually a nice addition to the image.

**The Madshutter** · 08-13-2020, 01:09 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

All three are marvelous, Vieri! I especially like your rendition of the Sun Voyager - an amazing shot of an amazing structure.

Jer

Thank you very much indeed Jer, glad you enjoyed them!

Originally posted by pichaser

The metal sculpture is my favorite .

Thank you very much, glad you liked it!

Originally posted by Rondec

I really like the second two. Fantastic colors!

Thank you very much indeed, glad you enjoyed them!

Originally posted by MJKoski

First one is a real negative space marvel. The way how the church blends into the rest of the scene is smooth as silk. Propably thanks to symmetry. Those trees on lower right part are actually a nice addition to the image.

Thank you very much indeed, I am glad you enjoyed the composition & use of the space / symmetries

Best regards,

Vieri

pqberger · 08-13-2020, 01:21 AM

Stunning images. Love them.

**The Madshutter** · 08-14-2020, 02:44 AM

Originally posted by pqberger

Stunning images. Love them.

Thank you very much indeed, glad you enjoyed them!

Best regards,

Vieri

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	All three are marvelous, Vieri! I especially like your rendition of the Sun Voyager - an amazing shot of an amazing structure. Jer

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MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	First one is a real negative space marvel. The way how the church blends into the rest of the scene is smooth as silk. Propably thanks to symmetry. Those trees on lower right part are actually a nice addition to the image.

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The Madshutter Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tuscany, Italy Posts: 1,255 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor All three are marvelous, Vieri! I especially like your rendition of the Sun Voyager - an amazing shot of an amazing structure. Jer Thank you very much indeed Jer, glad you enjoyed them! Originally posted by pichaser The metal sculpture is my favorite . Thank you very much, glad you liked it! Originally posted by Rondec I really like the second two. Fantastic colors! Thank you very much indeed, glad you enjoyed them! Originally posted by MJKoski First one is a real negative space marvel. The way how the church blends into the rest of the scene is smooth as silk. Propably thanks to symmetry. Those trees on lower right part are actually a nice addition to the image. Thank you very much indeed, I am glad you enjoyed the composition & use of the space / symmetries Best regards, Vieri

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pqberger Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134	Stunning images. Love them.

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The Madshutter Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tuscany, Italy Posts: 1,255 Original Poster	Originally posted by pqberger Stunning images. Love them. Thank you very much indeed, glad you enjoyed them! Best regards, Vieri

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