Lighted Spaces and Landscapes
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Category: Reykjavik
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This is not a great photo–I will be the first to say that. However I love the light here. I was rushing somewhere–but had to pause to capture the light. (Reykjavik, Iceland, 2024)
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As I mentioned yesterday, we have adopted some Icelandic traditions including the Yule Lads. One by one they start arriving on December 12 with the entrance of Stekkjastaur (Sheep-Cote Clod who harasses the sheep) who also departs on Christmas Day. Yesterday the last of the Lads, Kertasníkir (the Candle Beggar) arrived and he will depart…
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After living in Iceland we have adopted some of the Icelandic Christmas traditions–including Jólakötturinn, the Christmas Cat. Getting socks for Christmas is an important thing. (Reykjavik, Iceland 2024)
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When I’m asked about the winter darkness in Iceland I tell people that it looks the same as darkness anywhere else. It’s the daylight that becomes special. I took a lunchtime walk along the harbor in late December. It was unplanned. I had come out of a meeting and the city was just so lovely…
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This is not a great looking building on a rather dull street, and yet the light was so good. So often wandering in Iceland not spectacular places looked terrific because of the light–the spectacular places looked even better. (Reykjavik, Iceland 2024)
Lighted Spaces and Landscapes 