The jewel in Reykjavík’s crown.
European cities such as Prague, Vienna, Rome, Budapest, Barcelona and many others are home to masterpieces of architecture. I can stand in front of those monuments, in thrall of their grandeur, marvel at the human spirit & imagination that birthed them. But despite their historical and cultural significance, fundamentally these are lifeless pieces of stone, of which I get weary once I have had my fill. Like their cities, they are imposing and dignified – but devoid of the animating spirit, ultimately boring.
Reykjavík has none of this architectural majesty but it has Esja. And for that alone, I would take Reykjavík over all those pompous cities, any day every day.
A mountain of the quality and character of Esja, in contrast to the monuments fashioned by the hand of Man, is a living entity issued from the mind of God. And the imagination of God is far greater than the imagination of Man.
You can never tire of looking at Esja. Every day it brings a fresh reveal.
Light on Esja
5DS, 100-400L IS II
Your last line…
“You can never tire of looking at Esja” echoes in the photograph
Thanks, Sanjeev-bab.
Yes I agree most cities built of concrete and stone are pompous creation of men. What we see in Iceland is natural and ever changing in it’s purity
Thanks, Adolfo-bab.
Serene majesty.
Thank you, Bob.
Yes, she is a beauty. We greet her every day with gratitude and awe. You captured one magic moment of her ever changing magnificence.
Well done
Curt: Few are as fortunate to wake up to the sight of Esja from the warmth of your living room.
Rajan, A beautiful foto. Thank you. I appreciate the affection you express. I do think every place is either sacred or desecrated. For 30 years I lived on the slopes of Mauna Kea and every day that dormant volcano shaped my life. It encouraged me to respect nature and to take responsibility for my decisions. This foto does that, too. Richard
Richard: Thank you. You were blessed by good karma with the opportunity to spend time in the shadow of Mauna Kea.
God does create the most beautiful and majestic of Nature and Man amigo! This is pure beauty! I could just look at this for hours and never tire nor see the same thing twice! Beautiful!
Thank you, amigo Dan. Yes, these sights are soul-shaping, just like some of the landscapes in Death Valley and the American Southwest.