Vikurkirkja
Camera
LEICA M11 Monochrom
Lens
Leica APO-Telyt M 135mm f/3.4
Exposure
1/500s @ f/8
Filters
None
Print Sizes
8”x8”
12”x12”
18”x18” (max. size @300dpi)
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Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta (Gloss)
Canson Infinity Rag Photographique II (Matte)
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Canson Baryta Prestige II
Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta
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Víkurkirkja — Light in the Storm
On an early July day near Vík, Iceland, heavy thunderstorms and dark clouds settled over the South Coast. After hours of waiting, a narrow break in the sky allowed light to fall briefly on Víkurkirkja, illuminating the church for only a minute or two before the rains returned. The moment felt suspended — a quiet pause within the surrounding turbulence.
Perched above the village, the church’s simple white form stands in stark contrast to the volcanic landscape. Modest in scale yet visually commanding, Víkurkirkja is both an iconic landmark and a symbol of endurance along Iceland’s southern edge.
Its elevated position carries deeper significance. Built in the early 1930s, the church sits high above the plains as a place of refuge, particularly in the event of flooding caused by a potential eruption of the Katla Volcano beneath nearby Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. In this context, the brief illumination feels almost symbolic — a reminder of resilience, faith, and quiet presence in a land shaped by powerful forces.