Iceland Photo Tour Rejykvik June 16th, 2012

Iceland Photo Tour - Rejykavik - June 16th

Welcome to Iceland ... the group landed safely at 6:40 a.m. this morning and after clearing customs we met our coach, had breakfast and started a morning tour of Reykjavik and region.  It is an amazing city with many photo opportunities.

We checked into our hotel around 12:30 p.m., then group had the afternoon free to continue exploring the city.  This evening we met for our welcome reception, then some of the group when back out to take advantage of the midnight sun.  

We visited Hallgrimskirkja (church of Hallgrimra) which is a Luthern Church at the top of the hill within the city.  At 74.5 meters or 244 feet high, it is the largest church in Iceland.

We went up to the top of the tower for some aerial photographs of the city, then a casual walk through some of the beautifl city the streets.

Tomorrow we will leave Reykjavik and head out along the coast visiting a geo thermal plant, geyser flats, Gullfoss waterfalls and the picturesque town of Skalhot.

Thats it for this evening, as we close off the blog it is 11:30 p.m. here in Reykjavik, check out the final photo on the blog it was shot a few minutes before uploading todays post.  Good night from the Photo Trekkers in Iceland.

Suitcases loaded onto our motor coach, departing the airport for our Iceland tour.

Classic Iceland, this was the scenery that set the pace for the day as we departed the airport.

One of stops this morning was at the site of an annual Viking Festival.  Susan helping to prepare tonight supper.

One of 100 statues in and around Reykjavik.

Caution Vikings having a good time.

Deb lines up her shot.

This little church is located just in front of the residence of the President of Iceland.  Not the little bugs that look like planes flying over the church.

Nancy lining up her shot at the graveyard that is located next to the church.

The little church in black and white.

One of the buildings on the presidential residence grounds.

This is called the pearl, 850,000 thousand gallon storage for hot water, in Reykjavik.  There is so much geothermal activity in this area.

Dan taking on the role of safety officer yet again, making sure all get across the streets ok.

Dan discussing some of his images with his new friend.

Close to the city centre of Reykjavik.  Such a beautiful city.

Who’s that coming out of the lake, this is truly a mystical place.

This is a long weekend in Iceland celebrating independence.  This was a fringe festival with many activities going on throughout the city.

This busker was working the crow, he was quite good.

Down by the sea shore.

Research vessel.

This is the Harpe performing arts centre.  It is a beautiful piece of architecture.

Joyce inside the Harpe Centre shooting some of the reflections and lines.

More interesting lines and shadows.

There she blows, a mariners memorial.

It might only be 14C outside but that does not stop the cafe’s and outside eating establishments.

For PH

Gail and Sue relaxing.

Inside City Hall, there was a photo exhibit this week.

Another shot just outside city hall.

This is the Hallgrimskirkja (church) notice the clock and opening above.  That is were we shot the areal photos of the city from.

 Look up, way up.

Inside the main santuary of the church.

This is the other side of the clock in the clock tower.

And this is the amazing view. You get a beautiful panoramic of the city.

Here’s another view of one of the four clock faces.

A Panoramic shot from the tower, this is 9 images stitched together.

This last shot of the evening was taken at 11:30 p.m. just to give you an idea how bright it is here at night.  The sun sets on the horizon, travels along to the east and rises again.  It never really drops below the horizon this time of year.

That’s it for our first day in Iceland, more images, fun and interesting stories tomorrow. 

Good night from Iceland and the Photo Tour Trekkers.