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Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands, located in the North Atlantic Ocean, is a stunning archipelago consisting of 18 islands. The rugged landscapes, dramatic cliffs, and picturesque villages make it a paradise for photographers. The Faroe Islands offer a unique opportunity to capture the raw beauty of nature, with its ever-changing weather and light conditions. Some of the most popular photography locations include the iconic Mulafossur waterfall, the colorful houses of the capital city Tórshavn, and the stunning sea stacks of Drangarnir.

Photography of Faroe Islands

Bøsdalafossur
Bøsdalafossur
by Sebastian Boring

After hiking along the “flying lake”, I got to this amazing location, and even in summertime, I got it all to myself. This is where said lake flows into the North Atlantic Ocean. The weather was not as windy as I had hoped for, yet the waves were crashing on the rocky sides here … and that was the only thing one could hear.

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Faroe Sunset
Four houses of Bour
by Jiri Hajek

Didn't expect much from this cloudy afternoon, but then sun got through the cloud cover.

Drangarnir
Drangarnir
by Sebastian Boring

A longer and more demanding hike takes you to Drangarnir (which translates to sea stacks). The large sea stack occludes the smaller one. In the back, you can see Tindholmur disappearing in the cloudes. It was an amazing trip out here, and the scenery is well worth the hassle. Note: you have to get a guide as this is private land.

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Trøllkonufingur rock formation at sunset on Vagar, Faroe Islands
Trøllkonufingur
by Bastian Linder
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Trøllkonufingur
Trøllkonufingur
by Andrew Svk

This freestanding rock is called Trøllkonufingur, which means Witch’s finger.

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Tjørnuvík
Tjørnuvík
by Annie Spratt

Looking down on Tjornuvik, Streymoy, Faore Islands

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Borgarin above Kallur Lighthouse
Borgarin above Kallur Lighthouse

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Sørvágsvatn
Lake Sorvagsvatn
by Andrew Svk

Crazy place, the lake above the ocean.

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Kalsoy view
View towards Mýlingur
by Andrew Svk

Amazing views from Kalsoy island make you feel incredibly small.

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Cliffs at Mylingur on Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands
Mylingur
by Bastian Linder
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The fog is lifting, Faroe Islands  (explored)
Tindhólmur
by Adelheid Smitt

Most of my time visiting the Faeroe Islands was spent waiting for good weather. Here finally I could see the fog lifting and offering some visions in blue.

[#11 on explore 13/8/16]

Drangarnir
Drangarnir
by Andrew Svk

One of the wow places on the Faroe Islands.

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Drangarnir
Drangarnir
by Andrew Svk

Panorama of Drangarnir one of the most scenic spots on the Faroe Islands

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Fire In The Sky
Pier of Bour

An Atlantic view from the small Faroese village of Bøur.

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Trøllkonufingur
Trøllkonufingur
by Annie Spratt

‘I’m glad I will not be young in a future without wilderness’

—Aldo Leopold

The ultimate home location I feel, imagine living in that house, with that view. I literally gasp just daydreaming about it.

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Múlafossur
Múlafossur and Gásadalur
by Michael Fousert

The famous Múlafossur waterfall, Faroe Islands.

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Bosdalafossur
Bøsdalafossur
by Patricia Schuppi
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Sørvágsvatn
Lake Sorvagsvatn
by Sebastian Boring

A nice hike of about 3 kilometers brings you to this magnificent sight: the floating lake “Sørvágsvatn”, which seems to hover above the sea. In fact, further left, there is a waterfall where it crashes into the North Atlantic Ocean. It is simply an epic site … no more, no less.

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Lost In Faroe Time VII
Bøsdalafossur
by Robert Hawke
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Gásadalur
Múlafossur and Gásadalur
by Sebastian Boring

A short walk off the road takes you to this beautiful waterfall: and if you’re really lucky, you get a sunset (I heard it doesn’t show that often here). Go there, enjoy, and take in the sound of crashing waves.

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Drangarnir
Drangarnir
by Sebastian Boring

This was actually the first shot I got of Drangarnir (or the big sea stack of the two). The small sea stack hides behind this magnificent rock formation. In the back rises Tindholmur, yet another fantastic rock formation/island. The pease here is amazing, we were only a small group of hikers/photographers that went there. It was truly amazing.

Note: you will need a guide to get here, not only because it’s private land, but there are some sketchy parts in the path (or no path at all). When you visit the Faroe Islands, make sure not to miss this.

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Faer Oer
Funningur
by Adelheid Smitt

The village of Funningur on the island of Eysturøy. Beautiful, unspoilt fjord scenery on these peaceful islands in the Mid-Atlantic, that are a self governing part of Denmark.

Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Faroe Islands!
Most notably Jiri Hajek and Adelheid Smitt.