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Pleased to meet you, I am Elsa Björg Magnúsdóttir.

I am born and raised in Reykjavík, Iceland, in a house by the sea. Viewing the shoreline of the city centre to one side and glaciers and mountains to the other, I live in, what mystics claim to be the largest Elven area in Iceland. (Believe it or not, elves are excellent listeners...)

My Viking blood and restless Nature ruled by the Sagittarian, has pulled me out to explore the big world outside my tiny island. I studied philosophy in Venice and lived in London for three years, bringing back a Masters degree in philosophy, loads of work (and pub) experience and some music demos. But like my father used to say, Iceland holds unique powers to pull its descendants back to its shore and here I am yet again in my old house by the sea.

The blend of magnificent Nature and man-changing experiences in my personal life gives me constant inspiration to express myself with the camera. It first began as the consuming desire to capture the moment, the capture being an attempt to the imprisonment of time. But the role of the camera quickly evolved into a different kind of desire, that of self expression. I feel that the little portraits and sketches of my life can say more than any amount of words can do.

For now – this is my aspiration.

Flickr visualises moments and seconds of peoples’ lives, and is thus an ideal place to store the flickers of my own life. For me to express and you to impress.

I hope you enjoy as much as I!

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Feminine
Mystique

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    The Blackbird says:

    "Sophisticated, stylish, sexy. Her ice heart will melt yours."

    18th March, 2009

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    ♥ Mourning The Sea♥ says:

    "I stumbled upon Elsa's stream the other day and I fell totally head over heels in love with her work! Over the past couple months since joining flickr I have found beautiful work, but Elsa's is among the best. I think I faved almost ALL her work! :) My true hope is to become as talented and creative as Elsa and make a difference like she has. Elsa, you are awesome and a true inspiration, I look forward to more of your work. xoxo, Jen :)"

    25th February, 2009

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    dongraham1 says:

    "In an email to a special lady, I said this...

    It is morning here in the mountains of North Carolina. I was looking through my flickr contacts photos, as I often do. I came across your latest one.

    I do not know what you might be going through, not that it is any of my business, but your work is really outstanding. I know that you get many comments from regular onlookers and passers-by, however, I did not know if many people stop for a moment to thank you for sharing of your self, sometimes baring your soul.

    I want to stop for a moment and do just that. Thank you very much for sharing your works and pieces of your heart and soul. I am one who very much appreciates your time, effort and talent.

    I have chosen only a small number of contacts whose photo streams I follow. Yours is one. I look forward to each new post. Keep doing whatever it is that you do. It works.

    Your flickr friend,

    Don"

    21st January, 2009

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    Meta-Man says:

    "Elsa Björg Magnúsdóttir is magical. You will judge the art when you see it, but what I will tell you is that she is something very different from any woman-with-a-camera you may have come across on the intarwebs. She is beautiful, talented, mystical, hilarious. She is the reason I have vowed to visit Iceland and walk those shores. I cannot recall anyone else who could make me stop in my tracks with a photograph and a few words, and forget everything, and want to stand there with her in these magical places.

    Just when you think the internet isn't worth a minute of your time, it gives you a goddamn princess.

    Thank you darling for posting your photos, you beautiful thing, don't ever stop.
    -A"

    10th August, 2008

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    Kristbjorg! says:

    "Elsa is a mysterious person and that shows through her images. I love her creative talent in bringing something new to the table. Every image is art that has a story."

    12th June, 2008

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    Ingib says:

    "Just have to tell you how wonderful it was for me to go through your shot´s. Your mind is sooo big :)

    Keep up the good work"

    21st May, 2008

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    pete sonntag says:

    "Beautifully poised images always a pleasure to see.
    Amazing. xx"

    5th April, 2008

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    el is nice says:

    "Only one word : Elsa is great ! :)"

    30th March, 2008

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    marty26 says:

    "A Great person a sweet girl Crazy on the music! Tallented and really progressing eatch time!! So keep an eye on her as she is making new stuff eatch time!
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    For me i just love her as a person! She is just sweet and caring and is listening to some great music hahahah.

    Well keep it up girl and stay focust as you progress!

    Bigggggg hugggggggggggggggggggggggggg kiss.
    Your dutch friend!"

    21st March, 2008

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    Soffia Gisladottir says:

    "Your photos are genuine and personal, and sooo charming. You´re a great artist.
    Sx"

    5th February, 2008

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    Macgidtosh says:

    "A Flickr-existence without Elsa 'Cinderella' Prinsessa?
    > U n t h i n k a b l e !!! <
    She is a very heartily and important contact - no: friend here! And she's so inspiring, too! To say nothing of her talent of shooting beautiful, cute, informative, excellent, imaginative, private or/and amorous (did you ever visit her "Feminine" group?) photos! Always looking forward to seeing new pic by (and of!!!) her!

    Thank you, Cinderella, keep it up!!! :-)))

    Your friend
    Guido.

    Ommmmm!"

    11th December, 2007

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    racingsquirrel says:

    "Delightful in her photos and words, Elsa Björg is finding her own voice in front of our flickr eyes. She has a kind and gentle nature that comes through in her depictions of the daily life and special evenings. Also, Elsa Björg has a quality to see inner beauty, and that translates into her expression. It warms my heart to see the person she is and the one she becomes."

    9th December, 2007

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    Villi.Ingi says:

    "It´s always fun to visit Elsa´s photostream.
    Her work is both diverse and filled with creativity.
    She has a good eye for spotting the special in ordinary things
    which others might not even give a second glance.

    She´s also a fellow member of the CWCO - Cute White Cat Owners :-)"

    22nd November, 2007

Name:
Elsa Björg Magnúsdóttir
Joined:
March 2007
Hometown:
Reykjavík
Currently:
Reykjavik, Iceland
Email:
elsabjorg [at] yahoo.com