I am really indulging myself here by showing yet more images of the church on the island of Flatey. This time I capture the paintings on the roof inside the church as well as giving more external shots.
The mural paintings were undertaken by the Catalan painter Baltasar Samper in the 1960’s when he offered to paint the church in exchange for bed and board. I was pretty taken with them.
We only spent 24 hours on this Island, yet I have provided a number of posts so far from here. There is real magic about the place.
Hope you are all enjoying the weekend. MM 🍀
For my other Flatey posts check out:
You can read more about Flatey here: Two Icelandics Stuck in Iceland.
great scenery
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It sure is beautiful around there..thanks for the comment, hope to see you around a bit more…..MM 🍀
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Stunning shots! I especially love the light in the first one. 🙂
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Yeah, a little grainy, but the light was magical…
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I’m pleased you indulged 🙂
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Thank you julie, I think I am getting good at indulgent right now, 😉
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gorgeous!
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Thank you Cindy,have a cracker of a week. MM 🍀
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Definitely magic. Beautiful gallery!
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Thank you, glad you like it Laura and have a great week. MM 🍀
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you’re welcome and you too! 🙂
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Hey, John. My siblings and I are travelers and photographers who travel primarily throughout the US. As our roots are in Ireland & Germany, however, we are at some point going to do a world trip in two parts: northern & southern hemispheres. Takes a lot of planning so we’re not sure when. Iceland is a must because I have been captivated by your wonderful image from that awesome little county (and, of course, Ireland & the British Isles because of our roots, general interest, and your inspiring pix from your homeland). Love your blog and all of the fabulous photos!
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Hi there and thanks so much for the comment Debbie – now I assume the Keating bit is the Irish element here? Where a bouts is your family from in Ireland?
Iceland is very surreal, almost like being on another planet. It maybe expensive but it is worth it. We only touched on it, but I would not recommend spending a whole load of time in Reykjavik – its the countryside that needs to be explored. If you have any queries just drop me a line directly.
MM 🍀👍😃
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We don’t know from where our Keatings came in Ireland. Recently tried a search at Ellis Island in NY, but unfortunately we didn’t have enough info at the time. Like you, we rather prefer the countryside to the city (though cityscapes certainly make for nice photos too). Thanks so much for your offered assistance. We may just take you up on it as the time gets closer!
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We managed to trace my family back to c.1700 up in the north of Scotland. Fascinating stuff. Feel free to knock on my open door…🍀
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Loving your Iceland series, MM
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That’s great. I haven’t had much choice in some ways as I have been so busy once i have been back. Was up at Cahirmee today mind, so watch out for plenty of horse shots. MM 🍀
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Stunning scenery MM, imagine what would happen if you had 48 hours.. I’m hooked on Iceland just from your posts. Inspiring!
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I have to say Flatey was a great stop-over, as you have seen.
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Stunning gallery! 🙂
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Thank you so much, have a great week. MM 🍀
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Lovely pictures.
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Thank you
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So beautiful! Looks as though Van Gogh stopped by to paint awhile.
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Thanks for commenting VG. I thought they were great too
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Very atmospheric. Thom
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Cheers Thom, I think our Catalan artist friend can take a lot of the credit for that
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