Securing the Icelandic Chopper at Dusk

The night I first arrived into Reykjavik, I only had a few minutes of light before the darkness. I soon discovered that the final deep blue before dark lasts about an hour in Iceland. I am quite sure they take it for granted, because I saw it every night and everyone was going on about their business, not taking notice... Over by the docks, I found these four guys securing the blades on this helicopter for the evening.

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nrtphotos says:

you must be choked about the D3X...
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

dinza_photography says:

so amazing
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Vaeltaja says:

Excellent capture. Fantastic colors.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Roberto Saccon says:

Great capture ! Yeah, the final deep blue lasts forever in Iceland. I am in Brazil, close to the equator and there it lasts only for minutes.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Tony Shi, NY-NJ says:

nice helicopter :))
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Rut Kara says:

my favorite time of day
I grew up in Iceland
but now live in california...
noticed the snow, and then saw it was taken
in February 07
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

espressoDOM says:

love that color...

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

p.m.w says:

:)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

JMartinezStudios.com says:

AWESOME photo..... good colors
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

[ tha ] says:

magic hour! nice!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Thuvm says:

Great shot!
My fave

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Kris Kros says:

Love it.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

ajkessler says:

looks like fun :D
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

pahles says:

Great shot!

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m dee- on & off... says:

love the mood and details.

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The_Photo_Boy says:

great shot, very interesting!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

snowbuddy_ says:

great! :o)
<3
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Alfie | Japanorama says:

I've flown in a few of these, The Lynx. Great chopper. Nice pic.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

mwboeckmann says:

Fantastic shot!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

~jjjohn~ says:

Congratulazioni per la foto in EXPLORE!
:)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

gabrielescotto says:

splendida!!!!!!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

oOcekaOo says:

Nice shot.
The helicopter looks so cool :)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

iamguava (ไอแอมฝรั่ง) says:

Terrific viewed large!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

RamJet. says:

Hi Stucky great shot as ever!

Unfortunately I must correct you!
It is the Danish Marine Chopper!
(Danish flag on the tale and the Danish Marine emblem).
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Acero666 says:

Fantastic
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Stallard Images says:

what an incredible capture you have here ... and that blue sky, how could anyone take it for granted? Great job!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael and Donna says:

Very nice shot!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

jstrategy says:

okay so i have to tell you that the first thing i thought of when i saw this was that old movie/show blue thunder. the blues are so profound.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Just a Peek says:

just beautiful colors - you are so lucky to have been there ;)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

YOUneak says:

Wow again.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

wildmann59 says:

Great Colors ...

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CharleneM50(computer is fixed) says:

Amazing blues and contrast!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

ZekaG says:

Excellent shot again...
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

®DS says:

That's a lynx helicopter, you should add it to tags.
Nice nighttime pic.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Those beautiful Icelandic blue nights - I would just stare outside all the time if I had these!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

neilalderney123 says:

Great, busy shot mate.

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N i c o_ says:

Fantastic shot

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Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks! Okay I have fixed the tags that this is now a DANISH LYNX helicopter -- thanks! :)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Sharky_MB says:

Beatifull blue tone on this photo, and this helicopter looks fine!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

MatthewPHX says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Pilot's Lounge, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Nice shot!

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david.bank says:

Good stuff man. Please add this one to our group:
www.flickr.com/groups/blue_hour_party/
Cheers,
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

ARebbs says:

Great shot, the lighting changes so much.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Curt.dk says:

Wonderful pic. However, the title is a little wrong, as the chopper is carrying the Danish flag.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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