Transmogrify – to change, morph, transform.
My first trip to Iceland introduced me to a landscape that somehow rattled the portal to ancient memories.
Rock, water, mountain – primeval elements transported me back in time, a thousand years ago.
Wind, ice, sun, lava – elemental forces that transform the geography of place….and the geography of soul.
Even before I have my DNA tested, I know that it carries Viking blood.
I know THIS place. I have been here before.
I felt transported back in time, listening to people talking a language I could almost understand, swords clanging, horses neighing. Times were hard, the climate even harsher. Survival was uncertain and never taken for granted.
And, yet, we are still here, more numerous than ever before, crowding together in ever-expanding cities across the globe.
Here in Iceland, though, you can still hear the earth’s heart beat and dream of the early times.
The DP Weekly Photo Challenge: Transmogrify.
Beautiful Annette! I can see why Iceland stirred up ancient memories and the idea of transmogrification.
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Yes, Iceland will do that to you…:-)
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Indeed! š
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Oh wow, I feel very drawn to this landscape, fantastic images Annette. Iceland is on my travel list!
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Mine too, Cornelia! See you there š
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When you go, don’t forget your winter clothes – no matter what time of year you are going! The landscape is surreal and hauntingly beautiful.
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Beautiful impressions of Ieland and a great take on teh challenge, Annette.
I’m sure it was hard to limit the number of photos. Iceland must be perfect for photography.
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More posts coming….:-) you are right, choosing which pics to post is almost painful because there are so many of them.
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What a cool experience – the familiarity. So beautiful. Have always wanted to go there. Seems like there would be a lot of fairies there.
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That’s what they say – about the fairies š
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What a gorgeous photo series, Iceland is really a special place:)
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Thank you, Inger, for your comment AND following Beauty Along the Road š
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Lovely pictures and sentiments, Anette!
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Thank you, Dries (did I spell that right?)
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Perfectly, Annette, and apologies for misspelling yours!
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oops, didn’t even notice that myself š
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Gracious as always!
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You had my own Viking Roots yearning to go running through the Icelandic wilderness, Annette. Great photos and words. āCurt
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Thank you, Curt. More pics to come to rekindle those Viking roots š
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I’ll get out my horned helmet. š
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Lovely captures Annette, woven beautifully into your story
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Many thanks, Tina.
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beautiful and cool experience
thank you so much for sharing
kisses
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Thank you, Voulaah!
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Your pictures are great !! I am planning a trip to Iceland in spring 2017. I will follow your blog to see and read more š
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Just one piece of advice: take your winter clothes along!
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Thanks for sharing your beautiful journey Annette. Your photos are wonderful as always, capturing the unique forms & aura of the past reflected in modern Iceland.
I did not know that soul has geography…another one the many facets of your character.
You should consider writing a book. š
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Thank you for your lovely comment, Dutch Blue. Always happy to “see” you here.
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Stunning images and beautiful writing. Another country added to my long bucket list! Look forward to reading more.
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Thank you, Early Morning. Glad I could expand your bucket list š
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Fabulous photos. Would love to visit Iceland one day.
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It’s a place like no other…
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Thank you for sharing your trip and feelings. I had no idea the place
Was so beautiful.
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My pleasure, Bill.
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Those opening words shook my soul roots, Annette. Landscape, landscape, landscape. It is part of our programming, and most of the time we’re cut off from the control panel. Am fascinated by your sense of Viking connection. I’m thinking Vikings are in my DNA too – the heartland of my Derbyshire Fox ancestors was also once part Danelaw. Wonderful photos as always. Iceland has been nudging at the edges of my consciousness for some time – and the more so recently since we watched the Icelandic thriller series ‘Trapped’. There are big, big stories in this land.
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Yes, I agree, Tish, “There are big, big stories in this land.” I was only there for 4 days, though, and just got an inkling. I think the Vikings are very much intertwined with our history as Europeans, the first(?) intrepid explorers….but there’s more there that reminds me about the Pagan connection with the land, and who knows what else. I may be facilitating a women’s retreat there in the summer of 2017, so hopefully I’ll get a chance to go back for a longer period of time. I hope you’ll get a chance to go there, it is only a short flight from the UK.
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Thank you for spurring me on. I will try to spur other half who thinks more of tropical seas. But then there are all those hot volcanic pools to lounge in!
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If you are planning to go in fall thru spring, definitely go for the tropics. Iceland – only in the summer for me!
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Just beautiful as I also remember it. Well worth a visit or more!
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So you’ve spent time on Iceland, too. Glad you enjoyed it, Ute.
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It was one of my best holidays and I will never forget it, the beauty there, breathtaking!
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That says it all š
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I so wan to go to Iceland! Your posts have rekindled my desire!
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I have become a one-woman advertising machine for Iceland’s tourism š
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After studying the Icelandic sagas and the Eddas for two-plus years, I am finally getting to go to Iceland in May! I am so excited, I can hardly wait! š Thanks for your posts and beauriful photos!
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You’ll be prepared in a manner most tourists are not – to fully appreciate the many sites you’ll be visiting. I, too, want to read the Eddas and more of the sagas before returning the next time. Have a wonderful visit.
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Thank you! š
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I love your Iceland posts. I went a few weeks ago and am writing several posts myself. I love the range of colours you have captured. It had just snowed before I went making my photos not so colourful. I’ll definitely be going back. check out my recent posts on http://www.longstoriesshot.com
enjoy!
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Hi Daniel – thanks for stopping by and sharing your blog. I am heading over now…
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I love your photography, Annette. Did you have training in it, or did you learn simply by doing? Your shots are consistently wonderful! š
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I’ve taken a few workshops here and there. Mostly, I learn through practice and honing my observation skills.
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Beautiful photography!!
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Thank you, Ratio. Iceland is an amazing place.
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Amazing landscapes Annette, you’ve made it so far, I’m happy for you.
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Every once in a while I still get that old wanderlust š
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This post has just made me even more excited for my visit, so thank you.
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Gorgeous š
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