Stone Puzzle by Orvaratli

Friday, 13th March 2009

Stone Puzzle

by Orvaratli

This is the second time I have been onto this rocky outcrop. Its on the beach below the old shack near the popular Seltjarnarnes Viti.
I had to wade in ocean up to my knees to get there which was quite cold in winter in Iceland. Luckily the ocean was calm this day. I did not know if the tide was going up or down when I finally got there. Thinking that I was going to get into serious trouble if it was going up I started shooting. Again luck was on my side as saw the tide go down. If it hadn’t I would have had to spend part of the night on this small rock outcrop.
The octagon shaped stones are the top of basalt columns that are not that uncommon in lava rock!

Orvaratli

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27 Comments

James and Kelly Stone Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 3:29 am
Very interesting story to go with the capture of this most excellent image. Determination is in your soul, a true photographers attribute. The blue hue makes this a very moody shot. Well done and congratulations!!
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 4:33 am
Iceland is rapidly becoming my favorite place, though my chances of going there personally are nil.
I truly admire your ability to ’see’ a great photo in your mind’s eye, and your craziness that helps you make the photo real for the rest of us! Remarkable color and other-worldly quality ….
ziggy Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 6:28 am
I can almost feel the rocks, I can feel my feet sliding on their surface. Lovely steely blue tones, the sky, the water, the rocks reflect each other, the soft flash of pink in the distance. The picture is so clear I get a sense of softness all around – except for that one craggy rock face in the left corner. Just to keep us on our toes. Thank you Overartli. Iceland is fast becoming my favourite place too. So many great artists – it must be the cold!
David Lazar Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 6:49 am
Worth all the effort, without a doubt.
Anurag Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 6:58 am
This image proves that there are no free lunches. If you want to achieve something, youv’e got to work hard for it.
Compliments for a splendid image.
Ali shokri Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 7:16 am
Great works,Exposure and colors are wonderful, composition are excellent, thanks for share
Malta Photography Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 8:54 am
Well deserved shot indeed. I really like the round effect and the colors chosen. Wow great shot indeed.
SèrgioLuísSilva Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Congratulations for the effort and the photo.Beautiful composition, with great colors and definition.
Matt Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 10:02 am
That’s terrific! Good effort.
Manuel Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Like the dragon scale shrouded in the morning fog
Su Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
What a great capture and story to go with it, truly dedicated to your art. congrats
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
It makes me want to touch those rocks – put my hand on one. They look so cool and blue and moist. Also, the entire scene with all the hues of blue and the angle of the camera, just gives a magical otherworldly feel to the photo. Congratulations!!
Stephen Oachs Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Nice composition…and some great color too.
planet lover Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Excellent photo! Ditto on everything that was said before. I visited Iceland in winter a couple of years ago and found spectacular and eerie views everywhere.
Ellie Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Looking at this image makes my imagination think I could be sitting atop a very old sea turtle the way the shapes of the rock are……
intriging shot.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
You surely take your work seriously & this shot is proof of your expertise,Wonderful! Thank you.
Kirk Jordan Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
I see a huge reptile turning back into the sea.
Pauline Jones Says:
March 14th, 2009 at 8:51 am
This is the same effect as the Giant’s Causeway with slightly different cooling conditions.
Sue Gagnon Says:
March 14th, 2009 at 9:02 am
Lucky lava levee let you leave, thank goodness. Nice shot.
Derek Dobbie Says:
March 14th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Fantastic image. One of the best on this site by far. I love the blue hue of this image. Well done indeed.
Renee Says:
March 16th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I really like this shot, the colors are great!! Well done!
Gabriel Says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
I’m going to go Iceland now! Just booked a ticket’Cox of your shot! Thanks
mike Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 12:01 am
What a view. Pretty amazing.
paul whitton Says:
January 28th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
well worth the effort! great adventure story!!
Rajib Singha Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Kudos………kudos……….kudos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Renee Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
nice.
su Says:
March 14th, 2010 at 9:41 am
love this shot, nature at its best