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Garðabær, Iceland

Published by Jenny on February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

This is such a classic look for churches in Scandinavia. The white-washed exterior walls and the bright red roof are just so eye-catching. I caught this church photo on a rare sunny day in Iceland. Notice how short the trees are. The growing season does not encourage much height on the trees.

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