Endless ocean, blue water, dreamy sky,
tranquil beach, love in the air, mind fly high.
―
I love Iceland, and spent a week and more there again this July, it was our fifth visit over the years. I love its dreamy, but often rugged atmosphere. They usually have all weathers in one day, and the landscape changes fast – and often dramatically.
A lot of people tell me I’m a bit dreamy, but I like the idea of that. Of being somewhere else.
– Alex Turner
I thought I would share some of that Icelandic dreaminess with you – so this week’s challenge is – Dreamy.
If you go to the dictionary, it says ”having a magical or pleasantly unreal quality; dreamlike.” On our way over the sea to Vestmannaeyar, this huge cliff emerged out of the fog and rain, when suddenly a ray of sun burst out through the heavy clouds and revealed a lonely farm house nesting in that emerald green. Who would have imagined? And who would be able – and want – to live out there? An enigmatic dream unveiled.
Wherever you go on Iceland, you will find lonely churches perched on mountain tops, hidden behind towering lava flows – or in fields of lupins. Looking like tiny toys placed there by a playful congregation. Often the little church is clearly visible from afar – but this one was only faintly visible in the fog. (And the lupins are of Alaskan origin…)
Dictionaries might also suggest an informal meaning of Dreamy – delightful; gorgeous. Maybe this last image belongs more in that category – or maybe in both of them. As usual, click to enlarge.
Finally, this window view, in the middle of the night, from Helgafell (Holy mountain). I wonder…were there really two tractors out there – or was I only dreaming?
There are many possibilities hidden in Dreamy – maybe you are given to or indulging in daydreaming? You might even want to illustrate one of your own dreams? Or are you one of those people who suffer from frequent nightmares (though I hope not …)? Now we are looking forward to Your interpretation of the theme Dreamy!
Leya 
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Had I been able to, I would have posted this ”on time”, whatever that means!!!
https://lindylecoq.com/2019/07/29/lens-artists-photo-challenge-55-dreamy/
Dear Lindy – there is no time limit! Thank you so much for posting!
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Lovely photos of a beautiful spot.
Thank you, Susan! A spot to return to again and again! So glad you liked my images.
I think my submission may have posted in the wrong place, so here is a link https://musinwithsusan.com/2019/07/17/lens-artists-challenge-55-a-dreamy-scene/
Oh – glad you found out and posted again! Thank you, Susan!
You’re welcome. Sorry I messed up!
Oh, you didn’t! Easily missed, I have done that some times myself…
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Your photos of Iceland are gorgeous. Several of my friends have visited Iceland and fell in love with its natural beauty. They couldn’t stop taking pictures!
My dream destination is not as far away 🙂
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Wonderful photography … I would just love to go there. Ah that’s church is so special … 🙂
The church seems popular! And yes, I think you would have liked it there – but there is nothing lush enough to be compared with your garden!
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Iceland is captured wonderful through your eyes! Here is my daydreaming for dreamy https://wp.me/paGem-6hi
Thank you, Chris! So glad you are joining in!
It is a pleasure to participate and I am happy I found the brilliant follow up of WPC by the four of you! Thank you for creating a platform to publish on and enjoy the creativity of others!
Enjoying is what we all do – and need! So happy you think it works!
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The pictures and views are awesome
Thank you, Tina.
I love your beach photos – here is mine for the week
https://norasphotos4u.wordpress.com/2019/07/24/lens-artists-55-dreamy/
Thank you, Nora!
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What a marvellous selection of images. The farmhouse caught in the sun is magical. I have been playing with the sea. I hope you will like it. I thought the colours that appear are particularly dreamy.
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Glad you liked them! Now I will pop over to you!
You picked excellent photos for the dreamy prompt. I’ve never been there, but it sure does look inviting. Thank you for the opportunity to join in!
You are so welcome!
Ann-Christine, love your picture of the huge cliff covered with green grass and one lonely farmhouse; the sun’s ray at that particular moment makes it so magical looking! Here is my post this week about dreamy: https://mycolorfulexpressions.com/lens-artists-photo-challenge-55-dreamy/.
Thank you, Sylvia, that was a magical moment for me – glad you liked it too!
Your photos drew me into the beauty of Iceland. Such lovely scenery. odaciuk.wordpress.com/2019/07/24/dreamy-tranquility/
Glad you love the beauty of Iceland too!
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Love your photos, Anne-Christine. Did you see northern lights every time you were in Iceland? We almost made it there, but Oct. is a cold season, we heard (We are already living at a cold place), so didn’t go. Seeing your photos, I kind of wish we did.
I am traveling for a family reunion, so I probably will skip a couple of challenges… or do them when I get back.
Have a wonderful day.
Thank you for commenting, Helen. And you know – I have never seen the Aurora! We have been so many times to places up north, hoping to see it – but never. I even downloaded an app to see when it was possible and where…but no. I used to say I want to see it before I die.
Wishing you all the best for your trip with family – you are always welcome to join in whenever you find the time to!
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Thank you for your images. They look so peaceful. And not too hot.
I’m in Slovenia for most of the summer and this is the dreamiest I can do… Sometimes it’s borderline between dreams and… dreammares.
https://manjameximoving.wordpress.com/2019/07/24/lens-artists-pc-dreamy-stuff/
Oh, I agree about the borderline. Iceland is perfect for me – 10-20 degrees, not more. Keeps my head working better.
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Perfect choice, Anne-Christine. The images are superb. Thanks for inspiring us..
Thank you – I am glad to be of inspiration!
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I love this theme. I’m sorry I can’t participate due to lack of time, but I’ll try it on Saturday before the next challenge. 🙂
So glad you love it! And you are welcome any time to join in – there is no limit. Looking forward to seeing your choices , if you find the time!
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dreamy country indeed. wonderful images.
Thank you!
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I adore your topic this week. Wonderful photo 😀
Here is my entry. Enjoy!
https://ceenphotography.com/2019/07/23/lens-artists-photo-challenge-55-dreamy/
So glad you like it, Cee! Thank you.
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So many wonderfully dreamy vistas, Ann-Christine. Especially love the sheep and the reason for your choosing it 🙂 Here’s my dreamy – been posted a few times before, but it seemed apt for your challenge: https://tishfarrell.com/2019/07/23/dreaming-in-africa/
Tish – I love your image and tale…and so glad you love my sheep – and my thinking about them!
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I love Iceland too – hard not to 🙂 I enjoyed your tour of the place, and am off to dream a while.
Dream on – dear Manja! Thank you for the loving.
Just adding to the many wonderful entries you’ve received so far, Ann-Christine.
And what about your dreamy farmhouse photo! I long for wide-open spaces and solitude like that, and good internet access. 🙂 Beautiful photos.
https://reflectionsofanuntidymind.blog/2019/07/23/dream-lover/
Hi! Just found you in the spam!I will be back to comment.
My pingback must have made it through, Ann-Christine, because I got a lovely comment from you. My comments have been ending up in spam a lot lately.
It did – but not the comment, like you say! But finally.
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Love this, Tracy.
I like the second picture. It looked like that island was cut out with a cookie cutter and decorated with a ray of sunshine.
Wow – love your view of it! And I can see it clearly, would even like to taste it…;-D
A bit late, I know, here just another old urban dream
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Cheers,
Ulli
Ciao Ann, how are you ?
Here my entry, hope you like it
https://max510.com/2019/07/23/lens-artists-photo-challenge-55-dreamy/
Ciao ciao
Max
Ciao Max! Glad to see you again!
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Here’s my dreamy contribution:
https://davidmsphotoblog.com/2019/07/22/lens-artists-photo-challenge-dreamy/
Thank you, David! Dreaminess is welcome!
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Hello again Ann-Christine! Eivor and Pearl also wanted to offer a contribution for this lovely challenge: https://whippetwisdom.com/2019/07/22/tanka-dreaming-the-landscape/
Eivor and Pearl are always welcome – of course! Their dreams are just as dreamy and full of visions!
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Love your work, darlin 🙂 🙂 https://restlessjo.me/2019/07/22/jos-monday-walk-sete-cidades/
Sweet Jo, I thought you could not find the time for this! So glad you posted!
I wasn’t sure if it would work with the theme but I think it does? Anyway I knew you would like it. 😍⛅💕
Of course it did!
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My first time trying the lens-artists photo challenge: https://anthropologist.wordpress.com/2019/07/22/lens-artists-photo-challenge-55-dreamy/
You are Very welcome!
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What a beautiful place. I will probably go only once, so I keep thinking of going in deep winter. But then your photos of Iceland in summer also show so much beauty.
A wonderful topic too. Here’s my entry: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2019/05/11/new-tehri/
If you plan to go once only, and you like bathing in the natural hot water pools – I would try winter. It is so special to walk out in the snow and immerse oneself in the hot water while it is snowing.
That’s a nice tip. Thank you
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WoOOoow!!!! What a magical post … and your image. The top one with the sheep is my favorite. Island I have always looked at … a mysterious and dream place. Stunning post, A-C!
Thank you, Viveka! So glad you liked the sheep too – no one has mentioned them except you! I put them in the header because of counting sheep to sleep. You know…Dreamy?
A-C, you are funny … I never connect the sheep and dreaminess. I just love the light in the image and peace that the image mirror with the sheep doing what they do best … eating away.
I love it anyway!
Wonderful challenge choice A-C, your images fit it perfectly. My favorite is your second image – could be the cover of an Icelandic calendar!
Thank you, Tina! I wanted there to be many different possibilities. And it seems we get a great variety of entries! A calendar shot, well – thank you for the appreciation!
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Happy Sunday, Ann-Christine! Here’s my ”take” on this week’s dreamy theme. You’ll see that I have included several meanings of dreams/dreamy.
https://pilotfishblog.com/2019/07/21/lens-artists-photo-challenge-55-dreamy/
Patti – I have read it already – and I return to it again and again…Thank you.
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Here’s mine: https://chava61.wordpress.com/2019/07/21/lens-artists-photo-challenge-55-dreamy/
Thank you for joining in!
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Each has a quality of quietude that evokes the theme in different ways
I am glad you write this, because that was my intention! Thank you ♥
My pleasure…
…and mine.
Inspired to be dreamy
https://bushboy.blog/2019/07/21/dreamy/
You have all the chances to be dreamy, out there in the bush – I know!
You certainly know me now 🙂
♥
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Wonderful images Ann-Christine, Iceland looks like a very atmospheric and dreamy place to visit! The lone farmhouse lit up by the sun looks especially beautiful. Our contribution for this lovely challenge comes from dreamy Coigach in the Scottish Highlands: https://tranature.com/2019/07/21/silent-sunday-coigach-dreams/
Thank you, Xenia – and I was totally overwhelmed by what was revealed by a single ray of sun.
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I can see why you chose ”dreamy” to describe Iceland! Beautiful shots, as always. I especially love that little church in the mist. Your imagination can run wild there, and conjure up all kind of magical, dreamy thoughts in that kind of landscape. Lovely.
Thank you, Patti! The church seems to be greatly loved. Fun when something you just happened to see from the road on driving by, really goes to your heart. And you know…I really believe there is a tractor in the grass…I can see the rear wheels if I look closely. Or is it just my imagination?
I think I saw the tractors too!
Yay – I think the less obvious one is buried in the grass, but still visible. Then I wasn’t only dreaming…
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Lovely.
janet
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Dreamy indeed Ann-Christine 🙂
Thank you, Brian!
Beautiful images, Ann-Christine. My daughter and son-in-law just came back from Iceland last month, so I really appreciate your photos and love the lone church. Here’s my post for this week.
https://theshowersofblessings.com/2019/07/20/lens-artists-photo-challenge-55-dreamy-dreams/
That church seems to be popular! You told me they were going, and I hope they had enjoyed it very much! So glad you like the shots.
I like all the shots, Ann-Christine. Yes, they did. They sent me photos every day as I sent them photos of my granddaughter. Then they posted 100+ on Google Photos to share with me.
;-D
👍😄
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You’ve got a nice, relaxing collection here. Soft skies among mostly subtle colours. Just really pleasant images, I think.
Here’s mine for this week:
https://stupidityhole.wordpress.com/2019/07/21/musician-motion/
Thank you, SH, glad you like them – and I even sent some sheep to count…! Iceland is very subtle in colour, but it is the smoothness that does it!
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Wonderful dreamy imo, Ann Christine. Live the little church in the mist with the beautiful wildflowers. The tiny people on the beach really make that shot too.
Thank you, Sylvia – so glad you like the images – and the church seems to be a favorite with many!
Beautiful images; the little church in the mist has really captured my heart and imagination.
So glad it did – I loved it too. Looking a bit forlorn out there, but rather beautiful in its loneliness.
Beautiful dreamy photos – definitely somewhere I would like to visit.
Many people associate Dreamy only with beaches and sunsets – I thought it interesting what people might come up with besides that too!
Love your Icelandic dreaminess! Beautiful photos of dreamy, AC!
Thank you, Amy! A try to show different ways of ”dreamy” made for different photos!
I think that Pico might have fit the bill perfectly, Ann-Christine, but I’ve moved on this week. Love your images! Right now I’m sunset dreaming on my roof terrace 🌞🌊⛵💕
And a sip! Have a great roof sitting, Jo – and I know Pico would have been perfect!
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A truly dreamy place! I can see why you continue to return.
Yes, I will go on returning…to this natural wonderland. Thank you!
My pleasure.
I love the one of the church in the mist! Just beautiful…and very dreamy!
So glad you loved that one – it is so typical Icelandic – and I love it too!
Well, this prompt chimed well, and here’s my post!: https://suejudd.com/2019/07/20/lens-artists-photo-challenge-55-dreamy/
Already popped over, Sue – love it!
Yippee!
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Ooh, dreamy’ Love that church! And the lonely farmhouse…off to check the archives!!
Well, glad you liked them – and looking forward to your take on!
😊😊 Hope you like my take…
Oh, yes! Awesome, if that word is still in use!
Well, thank you! I tried to do a bit of thinking!
Always knew you were a thinker;-D
Beautiful photos. Beautiful words. And you know how I feel about ocean horizons…
Oh, I know, Michael….I always love your images. I’d love to be able to photograph like you.
You just did.
That is very kind of you…I think you just made my evening ♥
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Gorgeous!
Glad you like them, Dawn!
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Struck with awe by that lonely farmhouse image. You nailed it!
That was unreal – and lasted only for a few seconds. So glad I happened to look in that direction!
Love the church just visible through the fog; and the random steering wheel stuck in the ground 🤔
Mmm – do you think it is a buried tractor?
Probably, I blame the rabbits 🤣
;-D
I love these…I also dream in landscapes. Maybe Dream is a place after all.
Thank you, Priscilla, and…I’d like to think so…