We had come by the farm at Hof in southeast Iceland late in the evening to see the historic turf church. As we were driving out, a little girl ran across and a captivating scene unfolded. She was oblivious to my presence while she communed with the horse. The Icelandic horse, by the way, is a very special animal, deserving of an independent post.
A tender moment at Hof
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At the Hof farm
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The notes at Hofskirkja read:
The church was built in 1884, and was the last turf church built in the old style. It is one of the six churches still standing, which are preserved as historical monuments. The church is maintained by the National Museum but also serves as a parish church. The church was built by the carpenter Pál Pálsson. The lock and the hinges of the church were made by Þorsteinn Gisurarson, called “tool,” who was a well-known blacksmith. The water tub he used to cool hot iron can be seen south of the churchyard.
Hofskirkja
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Frontview of Hofskirkja
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by Rajan P. Parrikar
3 comments
Thank you! Thank you!
The photos are all amzing, you really have a eye for the subjects.
Magnus
Amazing photos of a small corner of the world. I’ve heard that Iceland is a beautiful country and this proves it; well it proves that this locale in Iceland is beautiful
Such simple and amazing pictures are rare.
Really wonderful. Beyond description.