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The Art of Photography => Landscape Showcase => Topic started by: Vieri Bottazzini on January 29, 2023, 12:18:35 pm

Title: Four of Risin og Kellingin, on the Faroe Islands
Post by: Vieri Bottazzini on January 29, 2023, 12:18:35 pm

When I go around photographing, I always love to learn about the myths and legends attached to the places I shoot. I find them to be very inspiring, and when I can't find any, I always make up stories of my own instead.

Risin og Kellingin, or The Giant and The Witch, are two sea stacks off the coasts of Eysturoy, on the Faroe Islands. Legends tell that the two of them went from Iceland to Faroe to reclaim the islands, and bring them back. However, their nighttime attempts to pull the Faroes back to Iceland failed, and as morning's first light shone on them, it turned them into stone, and there they stood since.

Here's four different images of Risin og Kellingin, taken on four different days from three different viewpoints:

(https://www.vieribottazzini.com/wp-content/uploads/IQ4_00872.jpg)
Phase One IQ4, XT - Rodenstock 90mm, 2 minutes Frame Averaging at f/11

(https://www.vieribottazzini.com/wp-content/uploads/IQ4_01017.jpg)
Phase One IQ4, XT - Rodenstock 23mm, 4 minutes Frame Averaging at f/13

(https://www.vieribottazzini.com/wp-content/uploads/IQ4_01206.jpg)
Phase One IQ4, Hasselblad 180mm V, 1/20 seconds exposure at f/11

(https://www.vieribottazzini.com/wp-content/uploads/IQ4_00918.jpg)
Phase One IQ4, Hasselblad 180mm V, 1/30 seconds exposure at f/11

Can't wait to be back there in March! Thank you for viewing & commenting, best regards

Vieri

Title: Re: Four of Risin og Kellingin, on the Faroe Islands
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on January 29, 2023, 02:50:17 pm

Thanks for sharing these fine images and the legend that accompanies them.

Title: Re: Four of Risin og Kellingin, on the Faroe Islands
Post by: francois on January 30, 2023, 10:02:24 am

I can only echo Eric's words… Great story and legend and fantastic photos.
Bravo, Vieri!

Title: Re: Four of Risin og Kellingin, on the Faroe Islands
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on January 31, 2023, 03:00:55 am

Wonderful scenery, the photos do it justice.

Title: Re: Four of Risin og Kellingin, on the Faroe Islands
Post by: Vieri Bottazzini on February 04, 2023, 03:31:36 am

Quote from: Eric Myrvaagnes on January 29, 2023, 02:50:17 pm

Thanks for sharing these fine images and the legend that accompanies them.

Hey Eric, you are very welcome, glad you enjoyed them! :)

Quote from: francois on January 30, 2023, 10:02:24 am

I can only echo Eric's words… Great story and legend and fantastic photos.
Bravo, Vieri!

Thank you so much Francois, so happy you enjoyed them! :)

Quote from: Paulo Bizarro on January 31, 2023, 03:00:55 am

Wonderful scenery, the photos do it justice.

Hello Paulo, thank you very much, so glad you liked them! :)

Best regards,

Vieri

Title: Re: Four of Risin og Kellingin, on the Faroe Islands
Post by: PhilippPalada on February 05, 2023, 07:35:11 am

A great series, fantastic inspiration!
Philipp

Title: Re: Four of Risin og Kellingin, on the Faroe Islands
Post by: Vieri Bottazzini on February 13, 2023, 01:53:21 pm

Quote from: PhilippPalada on February 05, 2023, 07:35:11 am

A great series, fantastic inspiration!
Philipp

Hello Philipp, thank you so much for the kind words, happy you enjoyed them! :)

Best regards,

Vieri