The Hallgrimskirja Church stands out in Reykajavik with its hill top position in the centre of the capital city, but for me it is the smaller countryside churches that provide the most charm.
Here I bring you images of some of the churches we came across on our recent Iceland trip, taking us from Reykjavik up to Isafjordur in the WestFjords region. All the churches were simple and the locations (below a glacier, on an island, by the sea…) enhanced the images, as did the churchyards where meadow flowers provided a riot of colour.
In one church we spy through the door, looking back out, to see the local children swinging on the gate in a carefree manner. Look up and one might see the simple bells that call worshippers to prayer.
I guess that is just it; it is all so simple and beautiful, bare beauty.
Have a wonderful week.
Meticulous Mick 
I particularly liked the Flatey Gem..the black and white effect brought the focus on the church so much more !
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Thank you Diana, I loved our stay on Flatey, a magical place 😃
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These are wonderful. Something heart piercing about these churches. Regards Thom.
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I think it may be to do with their size relative to the scenery around….
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Iceland really is so fantastic. These shots are of course beautiful. I love the one with the kids 🙂
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The kids seems to be the favourite and says so much…..
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Especially love the ‘View of the World.’ So artfully and beautifully composed.
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Thank you so much, I am glad someone can see the time taken to try and get the proportions right. It also opens up the viewer to the harsh, yet beautiful, world outside…
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Wonderful photos and beautiful churches Mick! I love the landscapes also, just magical!
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Beautiful pictures of the church with amazing nature! Simply stunning, thank you for sharing this. Been wanting to visit Iceland for a while, your travel photos are inspiring to visit Iceland.
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I only went to a very small part of it. There is plenty more to see. I think 12 months should just about do it 😉
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Absolutely gorgeous. Your pictures are, as per usual, gorgeous and truly give us a feel for the place and people. I am willing to bet these people are as simple (as in uncomplicated!) and humble as their churches are…
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What beautiful pictures. You managed really well to capture the spirit of the place. I felt as if I could walk right into the landscape.
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Jolandi, I love those comments. thank you so much and have a great week, MM 🍀
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Such lovely photography! The churches are beautiful but so is the little glimpse of country life you captured at the farm gate.
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Yes, I love the simplicity of it all. Thank you for your kind comments, MM 🍀
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They are all so simple and different to our very ornate irish ones, so beautiful.
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Yes, I like the bare simplicity 🍀
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Beautiful shots! I love the simplicity of the churches and as you said they are very charming 🙂
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Yes simplicity is great and will feature in my new business (well one of them) 😃
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I agree with Tony. Wow, just wow! Thanks MM.
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Tony is normally spot on 😃
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Wow, just wow. Those pictures of the churches. Can’t wait to visit there and just be in one of them, or in the field next to one. The Raunsandur church (?) looks like it’s sitting next to Bebouben in Sligo
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Thanks Tony, I’m sure Iceland would welcome you with open arms, it is such a different place. Like no other. I love the small churches there, as you can tell. Like Benbulben, many of the mountains are tangle mountains with a flat top, hence the reminder I guess. Have a good week, John
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