REINER HOFER
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FAROE ISLANDS

STEEP INTO THE ATLANTIC

The imposing vertical rock formations of Dunnesdrangar rise from the churning North Atlantic waters beneath overcast skies in the Faroes.

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In the Faroe Islands, solitude doesn’t mean emptiness. It means vastness, silence, and contemplation. A landscape shaped by glaciers, rugged mountains, deep valleys, and narrow fjords are all signs of the Ice Age’s impact. Today, puffins nest among moss-covered hills and steep cliffs. The deep blue sea is always nearby, and it’s in the salty air. Despite all the magic that surrounds these islands, the Grindadráp casts a dark shadow. But change doesn’t come from rejection, it comes from honest exchange.

The dramatic, grassy slopes and sheer basalt cliffs of Tindholmur under a moody, overcast sky, typical of the Faroese weather.
The image depicts a stunning waterfall cascading over a cliff and into a body of water below. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Faroe Islands, the scene includes elements like mountains, cliffs, and coastal landforms. The atmosphere appears serene, possibly enhanced by fog in the background, highlighting the rugged landscape of Gasadalur.
Atlantic Puffin standing on a grassy ledge against a bright, overcast sky in the Faroe Islands.

“The islands teach what it means to belong without possession.”

The image depicts a group of houses situated on a hill in Saksun, Faroe Islands. The landscape features lush grass and is enveloped in a serene fog, with clouds lingering overhead. This picturesque scene illustrates the natural beauty of the mountainous terrain and tranquil environment.
Aerial view of Drangarnir sea stacks and the towering sea cliffs of Vágar island, Faroe Islands, shrouded in low-hanging mist.
The image features a road traversing a body of water in the Faroe Islands, specifically near Tindholmur. The scene showcases an outdoor landscape with mountains and coastal landforms under a cloudy sky. Fog gently envelopes parts of the area, enhancing the serene nature of this travel destination.

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