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Hallgrímskirkja Plaza

Black And White Photography, C.S. Young Jr., Photography
Hallgrímskirkja Plaza Composition 1
Hallgrímskirkja Plaza Composition 1

The Hallgrímskirkja Church plaza minimalist layout, patterned paving stones, sparse benches, and low walls, was chosen intentionally to echo Iceland’s natural landscape: vast, unadorned, yet full of quiet power. Beneath the surface lies a carefully engineered heating system that melts snow in winter, keeping the space accessible year-round.

Cheers,

C. S.

Smiling

Black And White Photography, Marcus, Photography
Smiling | Samarkand | 2025

There is no country like Uzbekistan for Street Photography. You point a camera at people and the start smiling. Like this bridesmaid flashing me a gorgeous smile while the brides fixes her vail for the next set of her wedding photography session near Samarkand’s Registan Square. Taken with my Nikon Zf and the Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR, an awesome combo for travel photography.

More of my photography can be seen on my blog “Streets of Nuremberg“

Garden Terrace Vignette

Black And White Photography, C.S. Young Jr., Photography
Ófeigur Garden Terrace Composition 1
Ófeigur Garden Terrace Composition 1

While purchasing a silver and lava ring at the Ófeigur Jewelry store on the Rainbow Street in Reykjavík, Iceland, I noticed their charming garden terrace out back.  They kindly allowed me to photograph the garden.  This wall vignette is one of many compositions from my visit.

For the best viewing experience, click to see a high-resolution version from my portfolio site.

Cheers!

C. S.

Sun Voyager Sculpture

Black And White Photography, C.S. Young Jr., Photography
Sun Voyager Composition 2
Sun Voyager Composition 2

The Sun Voyager steel sculpture in Reykjavík, Iceland represents an ode to the sun and serves as a symbol of hope, progress, and freedom.  I shot with a 15mm lens to provide a more dramatic view of this widely seen sculpture.

Cheers,

C. S.