This is the SunCraft (Sólfar in Icelandic), by Jón Gunnar Árnason (b. 1931, d. 1989) - a metal skeletal structure which lies on the shore of Reykjavik the capital of Iceland. This is a big tourist attraction and is probably one of the most photographed spots in Iceland.
I originally had the idea for the "from the ground up challenge". I liked the viewpoint and the composition but I wasn't satisfied with the results. On the last day for submissions for the "My corner of the world" challenge I was driving by the sculpture and saw that the lighting was good, the sky was dark and dramatic. I made the viewpoint as low as possible by holding the camera vertically to the ground.
The post processing is the most extensive work I have done for any challenge so far using layers, which is new to me.
I did submit another shot of this sculpture a year ago for the "Travel Guides" challenge.
The Viking ship at night
Some of those who commented were wondering about the size of the sculpture, here is a photo that shows its size, shot from a straight viewpoint, including a person for scale:
EXIF
. Model Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL
. Date/time original 02.10.2005 17:03:00
. Shutter speed value 1/200 s
. Aperture value f/10
. ISO speed ratings 100
. Exposure bias value 0.00 EV
. Metering mode Pattern
. Flash Flash did not fire.
. Focal length 11 mm
. White balance Auto white balance
Big thanks for the comments and the votes.
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You live is such an exotic place and I am envious. Someday, when I retire, I plan to visit "Your Corner of the World" and I will fondly remember this incredible shot and you.
Beautiful B/W conversion, moody post-processing. "Our" 10-22mm lens is rapidly rising to the top as the landscape lens of choice, LOL. I take it this is a modern sculpture of the bare bones of a Viking longship? More information would be wonderful.
This is an excellent photo and one of my few tens for this challenge. This object has appeared in challenges here before and I know it's some sort of modern sculpture in Iceland. I would love to find out what/why it is. If you could tell me or link me to some information about it's origin and purpose, I would appreciate it. It's truly a beautiful work. I have yet to see a photo of this that creates a perspective to show it's true size. I imagine that it's rather large...
where in the world is this? I guess I will have to check - at least I have coordinates. ;) very cool shot 8
Somewhere near Kansas City per Google Earth.
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