This is a famous rock formation off the northwestern coast of Iceland called Hvitserkur, which means “long white shirt.” It’s covered in a lot of white bird guano, hence the name. When I visited, the sea was much rougher and the wind was fierce. This is an unusually calm day.
The result of ancient volcanic magma, in Icelandic folklore this rock was thought to be a petrified troll. Too bad the same doesn’t happen to internet trolls. 😉
Happy week. 🙂
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Today’s Pictures: 7 Feb 21
Dreamy sun rays. 🙂
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Today’s Pictures: 6 Feb 21
A beautiful quote accompanied by a beautiful picture. 🙂
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Today’s Pictures: 5 Feb 21
Great quote! If we’re cautious, most of us can safely walk through this pretty bit of snow. 🙂
‘A lone walker is both present and detached, more than an audience but less than a participant. Walking assuages or legitimizes this alienation.’ …
Today’s Pictures: 4 Feb 21
Aren’t these snow-dusted trees lovely? 🙂
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Today’s Pictures: 3 Feb 21
Beautiful photos from Stuart. Please enjoy. 🙂
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Today’s Pictures: 2 Feb 21
A beautiful wood. 🙂
‘What’s the need of visiting far-off mountains and bogs, if a half-hour’s walk will carry me into such wildness and novelty.’ Henry David Thoreau…
Today’s Pictures: 1 Feb 21
A beautiful forest walk. 🙂
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Today’s Pictures: 31 Jan 21
Please enjoy these tranquil photos from Stuart. 🙂
‘Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.’ Steven Wright This project started in April 2020, when I made a commitment to share our …
Today’s Pictures: 30 Jan 21
Serenity, courtesy of Stuart. 🙂
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