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Viking
Image Title:  Viking
 
 By: . Icerock  
  Copyright ©2005



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Photographer . Icerock {K:4873}
Project #21 Alone Camera Model Canon EOS 10D
Categories Portrait
Film Format
Portfolio Lens Canon  70-200 mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Uploaded 3/16/2005 Film / Memory Type digital
    ISO / Film Speed 0
Views 346 Shutter 1/125
Favorites Aperture f/11
Critiques 21 Rating
5.95
/ 10 Ratings
Location City - 
State - 
Country - Iceland   Iceland
About Long after man had spread to every corner of Europe, Iceland remained out of his reach. Early navigators may have drifted there and even lived to tell the tale; some such memory may lie behind the "Island of Thule", shown by ancient geographers. The first certain discoverers of Iceland were Irish monks who, in the style of St. Brendan, tested their faith by undertaking perilous ocean voyages. Perhaps the conspicuous migrations of Icelandic nesting birds across Ireland suggested to them the existence of land across the ocean. At the beginning of the "Viking Age," c. 800 AD, the Irish knew how to get to Iceland and back and some monks had spent considerable time in that empty country. There is no evidence of any permanent settlement, however, or family migration from Ireland to Iceland, nor did Irish strains of sheep or other farm animals survive in Iceland. Its settlement was left to the Norse.

During the 9th century, Scandinavian seaborne warriors - the Vikings - preyed upon much of Western Europe, especially the British Isles. In places they also settled down as war lords, traders, or simply peasants. Norwegian Vikings extended their activities southwards from earlier settlements in Shetland and Orkney, temporarily controlling parts of Scotland and Ireland. They also ventured further into the ocean and settled the Faroes.
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There are 21 Comments in 1 Pages
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Fabio Keiner   {K:49344} 3/16/2005
certainly erik rauda's greatgreatgrandson redivivus:))


luca gandolfi   {K:1386} 3/16/2005
ottima immagine


Rodotheos Dovilus   {K:1582} 3/16/2005
This is probably the best portrait that I have ever seen. I also liked the "about" for this photo. Very well done.


Manuel Bedoyan   {K:7302} 3/16/2005
Very Very dramatic look on his face, certainly a 7++++++++++ portrait. Very cool too;) Congrats

Manuel


Nigel Cliff   {K:1560} 3/16/2005
Technically its fine with spot on exposure and pin sharpness.For me this sort of shot needs eye contact and the lack of it lets down the overall image.


Lida Chaulet   {K:3430} 3/16/2005
Outstanding capture, amazing light, colors, detail...

High quality work as usual, a wonderful portrait!
Hugs
Lida


Maria José Barres   {K:11276} 3/16/2005
Great portrait!
I like the composition and textures!
Greetings.


Alison DuFlon   {K:36557} 3/17/2005
Great about IR, the portrait is wonderful, full of intensity, he defenitly fits the roll of Viking. The tones and sharpness are great. Alison


Francesco Martini   {K:12304} 3/17/2005
Erik the Viking!!!! Excellent portrait!!!


Sally Morgan   {K:9219} 3/17/2005
Super sharp - he could be stood in front of me!


Ursula Luschnig   {K:21932} 3/17/2005
Excellent portrait and about....thank you for sharing!


In Transit   {K:29394} 3/18/2005
An image that is stupendous, and should make the subject and photographer proud!

The image truly is complimented by the 'About'!

I was named the Master of 'Abouts' by another member... but U No Who surrenders any such suggestion to you!


Margaret Sturgess   {K:49403} 3/18/2005
Stunning portrait the textures of fur, hair and skin is just wonderful
Margaret


Fo Xrafios   {K:197} 3/20/2005
I like it..very good portrait...(Thanks for your comments also...)


marinella pisano   {K:1159} 3/21/2005
great portrait! I like the lighting and the strong expression...


Joe Teng   {K:16723} 3/27/2005
Well done! Excellent lighting and sharpness! I am amazed by the sharpness which you can see from the skin texture and the fine detail of the fur hat and his hair. Very impress! The composition is also perfect. The man expression is also very focus, great potrait! 7+++ Thum up for you!

Best regard Joe!


Istvan VARKONYI   {K:3770} 3/27/2005
Very good portrait. The colors are perfect.
The composition is superb. The text is very very interesting with your comments.
Thanks to share.

Istvan


Gaja Snover   {K:4462} 3/27/2005
very nice portrait! great detail and intense expression!


Mary Brown   {K:69853} 5/29/2005
Great portrait.
Mary


Mark Sherman   {K:15637} 5/29/2005
The inspiration for LOR. That is an amazing man. The lighting is awesome.


Primoz Lobnik   {K:54} 6/13/2005
Well done! Excellent lighting, bravo.


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