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COPENHAGEN/FAROE TRAVELOGUE – DAY 6 – GOODBYE TJORNUVIK, HELLO LEITISVATN LAKE

by Antonio Gil November. 15, 2018 935 views
Teresa's picture

Teresa's picture

Walking to the lake

Walking to the lake

Leitisvatn lake

Leitisvatn lake

This tiny piece of land separates the lake from the sea

This tiny piece of land separates the lake from the sea

♫♫ Sørvágsvatn Lake and Bøsdalafossur Waterfall in the Faroe Islands ♫♫

At 3.4 square kilometres, Lake Sørvágsvatn/Leitisvatn (name is debatable, depending on who you ask) is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands. The lake has also been dubbed “the lake over the ocean” as the view from a particular angle functions as an optical illusion, appearing to look as though the lake is hovering directly above the ocean. At the end of the lake is the impressive Bøsdalafossur waterfall.

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Mafalda Photography 2 years, 1 month ago

#1 Uma noite eu tive um sonho...

Sonhei que estava andando na praia ....

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Antonio Gil Replied to Mafalda Photography 2 years, 1 month ago

Assim, fica tudo muito mais poético. Obrigado Mafalda

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Marlene Mursuli 2 years, 2 months ago

De verdad que me causa envidia, pero envidia de la buena, cada vez que veo tus fotos. Son tan impresionante que me paso buen rato deleitándome mientras las detallo. Escoges unos paisajes maravillosos. Gracias por compartir tu trabajo con nosotros. Acá en Miami, donde vivo, todo es plano, ni una pequeña montaña se puede divisar en todo el sur de la península, solo everglades, pántanos y más pántanos.

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Antonio Gil Replied to Marlene Mursuli 2 years, 2 months ago

Muchas gracias por tus palabras tan gentiles cara amiga smile

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George Kunschman 2 years, 2 months ago

#2 Amazing! Looks as though you can step on top of the water and walk on...

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Antonio Gil Replied to George Kunschman 2 years, 2 months ago

Like Jesus smile Thanks George

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Sigrid Strohschneider-Laue 2 years, 2 months ago

Absolutely incredible!
#1 - coming and going - all in one picture!
#2 - perspective - it's like the sea want to take you away!
#7 - light, so much golden light!
I try to take a breath ...

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Antonio Gil Replied to Sigrid Strohschneider-Laue 2 years, 2 months ago

#1 - interesting interpretation of this picture - I like it
#2 - I've placed the camera on the sand and used a long exposure to take this one
#7 - not a very usual sight here smile 
Thank you dear friend - now I will only post pictures in about two and a half week time (another travel) smile

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Sigrid Strohschneider-Laue Replied to Antonio Gil 2 years, 1 month ago

thumbsup

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Marsha 2 years, 2 months ago

#2 Just WOW, Antonio....one of those "I feel like I'm there shots.  Nice work, great perspective....I love it!

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Antonio Gil Replied to Marsha 2 years, 2 months ago

I've used a long exposure here. Thanks for your kind words dear friend.

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Russell Smith 2 years, 2 months ago

#3 Modern meets Ancient hills . I also rather like the prespective in #2

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Antonio Gil Replied to Russell Smith 2 years, 2 months ago

Thanks dear friend. smile

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Camellia Staab 2 years, 2 months ago

I especially like the perspective in #2 there's something special about the way the water sits/waves. I don't know if I have asked this before, if I have I apologize, but how long were you guys traveling for and how did you decide on the location?

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Antonio Gil Replied to Camellia Staab 2 years, 2 months ago

That one was a long exposure with the camera supported on the sand. We travelled for a week only. This one was a quick decision because my mother-in-law died (she was living with us) and my wife was very sad, so we decided to do this trip to help her (and me) with the grief. We chose a place in Europe, closer to home because we had little time to do it (jobs and so on), and Faroe was a place already in our thoughts.

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Camellia Staab Replied to Antonio Gil 2 years, 2 months ago

I am sorry about the passing of your mother in law but obviously this was a well planned trip, quick or not. So many nice photos :)

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Antonio Gil Replied to Camellia Staab 2 years, 2 months ago

Thank you dear Camellia

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Camellia Staab Replied to Antonio Gil 2 years, 1 month ago

When you get used to seeing posts from people you follow on a daily basis and then suddenly the posts stop...it makes you wonder why.  Hope all's well with you and Teresa smile

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Antonio Gil Replied to Camellia Staab 2 years, 1 month ago

I'm traveling. Be back soon. Thanks for your concern dear friend

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Camellia Staab Replied to Antonio Gil 2 years, 1 month ago

smile+1

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