icerock 0 Posted March 16, 2005 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. Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted March 16, 2005 impressive portrait work, perfectly cropped. excellent expression as well. Link to comment
afs760bf 0 Posted March 16, 2005 Another very nice portrait. You do good work with these. Great detail without looking over-sharpened. I'd like to see a little more of the hat, though. Link to comment
mar_lia_ferraz 0 Posted March 16, 2005 Hi Ice, as usual I was absorved by the fascinasting history of your country. Only this time, I won't forget to rate this image that is like going back to the same past you are refering too. Clear, crisp, special picture. I like everything about it, specially the tones. Awesome work. Hugs. Link to comment
harnstrom1 0 Posted March 16, 2005 Very nice portrait. Thanks for the story, this year is the year of the viking. Link to comment
janet_. 0 Posted March 16, 2005 this is really a superb photograph. It has everything... Link to comment
ahmet özkan 0 Posted March 17, 2005 really beautiful portrait and details..greetings.. Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted March 17, 2005 Great portrait. I know this portrait from somewhere else! IceRock dear Friend is it YOU? Biliana Link to comment
marcobrivio 0 Posted March 17, 2005 A unique character beautifully portraied. I would crop the upper left corner, just to clone away the black dust-dirty ! Cheers, Marco Link to comment
alberto.prt 0 Posted March 18, 2005 Great detail, deep eyes, great light ... an excellent portrait. I'm just a bit disturbed by the shadow on the right eye. Did you blur the left side in PS? Vikings are a really interesting people, thanks for sharing. Regards Alberto Link to comment
quebin 0 Posted March 26, 2005 The intensity of the expression you have captured is outstanding! Link to comment
elips1 0 Posted May 28, 2006 Dear Icerock, Excellent portrait. Very good detail,light, shadow and shape.. etc... Best regard... Link to comment
mdd1 0 Posted May 28, 2006 A viking as a viking should be! This is how they must have been according to my imagination. Wonderful! Best regards, Link to comment
terry foster 0 Posted June 4, 2006 Great capture ICE, The Vikings also Ruled near where i live (York) they have a good Viking Museum there,you get a good insight to the way they lived. Terry. Link to comment
Jim_Tardio 0 Posted February 20, 2008 A fine portrait but way over sharpened...especially in the hair. Link to comment
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