Peacefullness by Orvaratli

Sunday, 12th April 2009

Peacefullness

by Orvaratli

Last Sunday I went on a short trip to the Snaellsnes peninsula. The aim was to photograph the reflection of the magnificent glacier capped volcano on the tip of the peninsula. Unfortunately the weather was overcast and I never saw the volcano.
I was pretty bummed about having driven all the way without being able to capture what I wanted. But as often when you least expect it something interesting pops up. These swans swimming together on the smooth lake in the twilight really made my day.

Orvaratli

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18 Comments

Ariel Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 2:37 am
“But as often when you least expect it something interesting pops up.”

Love that line!

Peacefullness is a perfect title for this image, and the swans add so much awesomeness to it.
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 10:05 am
What a perfect shot for Easter Sunday. It is hard for me to put aside the worries and stress of life to appreciate the beauty of this day, but I am really trying. This photo helps. So tranquil. Time to stop and pay attention to the beauty around us, physically and spiritually. Thanks for an inspiring photo!
planet lover Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Is this in Iceland? Beautiful spot and the swans add life to the perfect stillness of the scene. Blue, however, is not my favorite color… I accidentally take blue pictures with my digital camera but I have no idea why they come out that way. Needless to say, I am not a photographer, just an art and nature lover, and I always admire your art.
Pauline Jones Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Lovely shot; I could do with some peace right now.
Malta Photography Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
mother nature has certainly given you an alternative here.

Great image and clarity.
Wanda Krack Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Peaceful scene for sure. Isn’t it nice to be surprised!
Su Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Nice serene shot
Jim Atkin Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Lovely shot. Just the right thing to keep in mind these days. Happy Easter.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
This is wonderful!
I was expecting bunnies for Easter, but swans do beautifully!
Happy Easter.
Julianne Richman Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Absolutely stunning!

Totally in agreement with Ariel’s profound comment!

Thanks so much for sharing.

Joyous love and Happy Easter.

Julianne
Hamlet of Pt. Clark, Ontario
Rastello Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
This is my birthday shot.

I like it a lot.
Anurag Says:
April 13th, 2009 at 6:54 am
The swans are perfect. Though I wonder about the lack of detail in the mountains, is it because of the mist or due to High ISO you may be using?
Ellie Says:
April 13th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Wonderfuly serene and mood evoking image. Would loook great on a wall.
Renee Says:
April 13th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Wow looks so unreal! Great shot
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
April 13th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Really good photographers know how to help us really see what others are missing. This wasn’t the shot you wanted, but it has touched a lot of people. I’ll never get to Iceland, but I always know your photos even before I see your name. Thanks for sharing your beautiful images with us.
Maria Cristina Says:
April 13th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Today it’s my birthday…it’s a beautiful day and also your shot is fantastic!Italy
Yuliya Says:
April 13th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Really elegant shot. Thank you for sharing. Unbelievable peacefulness and stillness.
Örvar Atli Þorgeirsson Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Thanks guys for the wonderful comments.

To answer your questions here are my answers:
“Is this in Iceland?”: yes, this is in Iceland.

“Though I wonder about the lack of detail in the mountains, is it because of the mist or due to High ISO you may be using?”: This is partly because I used high ISO but mostly its because the scene is frontlit which created shadows with little details on the mountain.