Turf structures were developed in areas with cold climates and not enough trees to use for home construction. These old turf buildings are in Iceland, and have withstood centuries of cold and wind.
I had never seen this type of thing before and was utterly captivated with its design. That is one of the things I love about traveling. You see new and different things, meet wonderful people, and broaden your horizons.
This shot was made on a chilly and cloudy day. The dark sky caused the red steeple and roof on the modern church to stand out and be a nice counterpoint to the earth tones and rounded shapes of the turf houses. The overcast conditions made the exposure easy. Even in these conditions, however, it is important to check your histogram at the start of each new series of shots. Anytime you change your position or the direction in which you aim your camera, the direction of light can change and so will your exposure.
TECH SPECS
1/800 sec., f/13, ISO 800. Canon 17-40mm f/4L lens set at 33mm on Canon 5D Mark III body. Handheld.
TODAY'S QUOTE: "What you do not see, do not hear, do not experience, you will never really know." --Native Alaskan saying
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