Dreamboat, a photo from Reykjavik, Reykjavik

Photographer's Note

Sun Voyager is a sculpture in Reykjavik harbor, often assumed to be a representation of a Viking ship, but its Wikipedia article disputes this.

In any case, it is a lovely spot, right by the bay/ocean, with a view west towards the sunset. This shot was taken about 12:45 AM, I believe, when the sun was just dipping below the horizon for an hour or two.

I was by no means the only person here - there were probably about 20 people, many with cameras. Everyone was very good about staying out of the main area so that others could take pictures. I brought my tripod with me on this trip precisely for an opportunity like this, and I'm very glad I did.

jean113, adramad, cornejo, No_One, snunney, papagolf21, jhm, ourania, Graal, abmdsudi, delpeoples, adores has marked this note useful

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eldancer1 (36343) 2015-10-22 7:28

Simple but effective composition. Good use of the silhouette to break up this sunset (at 12:45 a.m.?). Good placement of the sun. Very well done, tfs.

jean113 (27585) 2015-10-22 7:50

Hello Roger,the sun just sits on the horizon and gives you some lovely backlighting behind this distinctive sculpture.
The subtle colours of the sky are quite beautiful.
Regards Jean.

claudeD (47754) 2015-10-22 8:48

Hello Roger,

wonderful oicture very well composed with perefct light management and sharpness. I like the view very much.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

adramad (72526) 2015-10-22 9:07

Hi Roger.
A fantastic composition, this sculpture that effectively recalls the Viking ships, the contrast of the same, with the beautiful and relaxing sunset is superb.
Sharpness, exposure, color and composition are excellent!
Very well done. I like.
You have a good day.
All the best for you.
Luis.

cornejo (61504) 2015-10-22 11:06

Hi Roger, very good picture of this beautiful and interesting composition with the beautiful monument, very well captured in this beautiful image with good sharpness, light, color and quality. Excellent and interesting work well done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good evening and happy weekend.
Best wishes from the south of Spain.
Angel.

lousat (138541) 2015-10-22 13:35

Hi Roger,spectacular choice of the moment to take the sculpture silhouette in backlight in this magic sunset,great idea and very artistic pic,well exposed and very sharp,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

No_One (4) 2015-10-23 1:29

Hi Roger
I have seen this sculpture many times before, it's one I would love to see in person. This however is without a doubt the finest image of it I have seen. The semi silhouette , the sun peeping over the sculpture and the mirror like water all combine to make a very magical moment . Really beautiful photo .
Cheers
Noel

snunney (130967) 2015-10-23 2:48

Hello Roger,
I find this both beautiful and haunting. Very well exposed with superb lights and colours.

papagolf21 (152605) 2015-10-24 11:25

Bonsoir, Roger,
Tr鑚 belle mise en image de cette sculpture tr鑚 contemporaine qui ressort � merveille sur ce disque d'or s'enfon軋nt dans l'oc饌n.
Les couleurs et le rendu sont superbes;
Tr鑚 bonne soir馥.
Amiti駸.
Philippe

jhm (211734) 2015-10-25 4:53

Hello Roger,

Sun voyager is a sculpture in Reykjavik harbor
A nice presentation as contrast picture
An excellent composition and lovely presentation
Very well done, TFS

Have a nice day,
John.

berek (50518) 2015-10-25 5:10

Dear Roger
Beautiful setting image of this very contemporary sculpture on this wonderful spring gold disc sinking into the ocean. good creative work dear Roger
Greetings.
Burak Erek

ourania (51103) 2015-10-25 15:00

Hello Roger,
your picture is a work of art too, its quality is superb as you achieved wonderful definition both on the silhouettes and the colours. You also captured a fine and suggestive atmosphere, rendering the symbolism of the sculpture even more effective. There's an exquisite sense of clarity and even the shadows are clean. I'm not sure why, but the last part of Tennyson's Ulysses comes to my mind while looking at this scene. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania

Graal (103040) 2015-10-28 11:40

Hello Roger,
amazing sculpture on the beach. I like the contrast. Unusual boat and remind of Viking's times. Good presentation.
Have a nice evening
Aleksander

emka (157280) 2015-10-29 15:34

Hello Roger,

I would also say that it reperesents a Viking ship, bnut even if not, it is very nice sculpture and it looks great in this evening light. Excellent composition, nice colours. Very attractive picture.

WArm regard s MAlgo

abmdsudi (95869) 2015-10-30 7:47

Hi Roger
This is an excellent image, and it reminds me of a skeleton but I loved it at first sight, and you have made it stand out as you sit by it on a late evening watching the sunset colour shift and change. I love what I am seeing here; the sense of broad open space to explore yet closer enough which gives a sense of immediacy, of personal involvement making our eyes want to explore it; and well positioned with the obvious connection towards the distant shore and the dipping sun.

The metallic tones and surfaces of the sculpture are particularly well done and the soft warmthness, pastel colours in the background clinched the capture superbly. Not an easy one to expose for... And I'm so glad that you didn't push the colours. You have kept the composition factual turning an object into an experience and no frills. A nice piece - the essence of a work of art with its message & Your love of this sculpture is evident in your image. Great effort. Congrats and tfs
Best wishes

delpeoples (60342) 2015-11-26 3:19

Ciao Roger

Wow this is such a beautiful photo and so superbly composed. The sea in the bg is delightful and is complemented so nicely by the reflections in the base of the sculpture, which is, even on its own, a compelling subject. Excellent work and thanks for sharing.

Warmest wishes
Lisa

adores (46979) 2015-12-05 14:46

Hi Roger!
This is really a nice sculpture and you chose the moment very well. The composition is very good, I like the reflections on the water and the beautiful colours of the sunset. Great silhouette!

Energysavingelk (7816) 2021-04-30 1:07

Hello Roger!

You were presented as featured member this morning, so I became curious about ypur portfolio - and it was rewarding. A fine exposure of an outstanding Icelandic artwork, and the light could not have been better.
The North at its very best!

Regards from Rhineland, and
BTW: we are colleagues to some extent as I have taught mathematics and physics in a gymnasium (highest school level in Germany - not a sports hall) for 40 years and retired two years ago
Sven