Looking ahead ... by KarmaSong
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This photo of Leif Ericson's statue at the feet of Reykjavik's cathedral (hidden behind renovation scaffolding here) is my personal way of paying tribute to the courage and determination of the thousands of Icelandic households, men and women who've been facing a severe economic recession since the beginning of the financial crisis in 2008...The Viking past and the current mutation of Iceland seem to be united in this photo...
Leif Ericson (Old Norse: Leifr Eiríksson) (c. 970 – c. 1020) was a Norse explorer who is regarded as the first European to land in North America (more precisely in Newfoundland) , nearly five hundred years before Christopher Columbus.
It was nice reading everyone's comments.Thank you very much to all of you and have a nice week-end...Best viewed full-size...
Comments (56)
Excellent contrast!
Great shot.
Simply excellent!
Very good
Great work on the statue and also a very nicely done image...
Fabulous sculpture & photography!
Fantastic capture of a great statue!
A really beautiful work - excellent capture
A great image to view! It's absolutely magical, and most captivating for one to stop and think, and pay tribute to the issues of the world... past, present and future! Stunning composition and POV!
Magnifique !!
Nice photo and tribute!!
That was a cool statue of Leif Ericson! Who is the artist? It ha a nice roughness to it. Excellent photograph!
Great shot - great backdrop.
Quite a remarkable contrast. The economic issues today in Iceland makes you wonder how the average citizen survives.
Magnificent capture .. a strong character. I was reading today in the news about the volcanic eruption in Iceland .. and fears that it may activate a bigger volcano nearby which would mean a lot of damage.
superb compo... the background is terrific for the subject!
Truly amazing work. So professional and passionate. This image says so much with its contrasts and lighting and focus. Wow!
nice capture and light, important statue
A fine photo and a great way to show the courage and determination of the people.
This is an excellent!
Beautiful and interesting!
amazing work!!!!
excellent tribute, and fine statue
he reflects the type of strength we all admire!
Great capture and a nice tribute to the people of Iceland Jean-Luc!
Wonderful +++++5