Portfolio – José Xavier – Design & Photography

Photo: Running

admin — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:31:41 +0000

This image is protected by national and international copyright laws, namely in the Portuguese law system, and cannot be used in any way, by any means, without prior and written permission by the author, José Xavier – If you want to use this image please contact me for the above stated email address, included in the IPTC core field, also stated in here – geral@josexavier.com.

Photo: Northern Lights Reykjavik Old Harbour

admin — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 10:38:19 +0000

It’s been called the most spectacular show on earth. I’m talking about the northern lights, or aurora borealis, those mysterious lights that dance across the night sky in the wintertime. With its proximity to the Arctic Circle, Iceland is one of the best places on earth to witness this incredible phenomenon.

Largely a service harbour until recently, the Old Harbour has blossomed into a hot spot for tourists, with several museums, volcano and Northern Lights films, and excellent restaurants. Whale-watching and puffin-viewing trips depart from the pier. Photo ops abound with views of fishing boats, Harpa concert hall and snowcapped mountains beyond. On the western edge of the harbour, the Grandi area, named after the fish factory there, has burgeoned with eateries and shops as well.

Photo: Just Meditating

admin — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:25:39 +0000

Walking around Reykjavík can sometimes feel like you’re walking through a museum, with outdoor art on every street corner! Some statues are historical, some of a more artistic nature, but what they all have in common is that they give a little glimpse into the Icelandic culture. This statue is on a private garden near the city hall.

Photo: Northern Lights Reykjavik Old Harbour

admin — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:53:24 +0000

Photo: Öskjuhlíð

admin — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:49:30 +0000

Öskjuhlíð is a beautiful woodland area surrounding Perlan—one of Reykjavík’s stunning landmark buildings.

Conveniently located right in the heart of the city, this gorgeous place makes for a popular quick getaway from city life, where visitors can cycle or walk along the various paths, that weave through a dense forest of pines and birch trees.

The paths around Öskjuhlíð join an extensive network of well-maintained footpaths in Reykjavík, leading through the scenic shores of Nauthólsvík and around the coastline to Seltjarnanes. Another option is to take the south-east trail to the recreational areas and valleys of Fossvogsdalur and Elliðaárdalur and on to the Heiðmörk nature reserve.

Photo: Reykjavik Colors

admin — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 08:39:12 +0000

Many Reykjavik houses are colourful but the colour is necessary because most buildings look more like garages. This is mainly due to the island’s lack of natural raw building materials such as wood and stone, so most buildings are made from concrete and corrugated steel.

Photo: Northern Lights

admin — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 01:53:52 +0000

Photo: Úlfljótsvatn Church

admin — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 01:42:16 +0000

This church belongs to the Mosfell benefice of the Arnes deanery. It was built on the same spot as the ancient churches on a headland entering the western part of the artificial Lake Ulfljotsvatn in 1914. The relatively small wooden structure’s proportionally rather large steeple was added in 1924. The catholic churches were dedicated to Holy Mary mother of Christ and were annexed to the church in the parliamentary plains, Thingvellir. Now the church is served by the Reverend at Mosfell in the Grimsnes County

Photo: Sólfar

admin — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:58:45 +0000

There are many beautiful places to stop and admire the scenery on these coastal paths, which are very popular with joggers and cyclists, however there is one well-photographed spot which has the added charm of being home to the striking Sólfar (Sun Voyager) – a massive steel sculpture by Jón Gunnar Arnason which may resemble a Viking ship, but in fact, a dream boat and ode to the sun.

The epic view of Mount Esja, especially when it’s framed by the fiery edges of dawn and dusk, make this a favourite romantic destination for travellers and those with an appreciation of natural beauty.

Photo: Super Bright Rainbow Space Unicorn

admin — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:40:44 +0000

Born in a small town in Russia, in 1990, Lora Zombie was set on becoming an artist a very early age. The self-taught painter first gained recognition in the late 2000s as her work circulated online, reaching millions of people through blogs, new outlets, and social media. She is now a top seller on the urban art scene and is gaining the attention of the art world at large. In recent years, Lora has taken the gallery scene by storm with exhibitions in Los Angeles, Toronto, New York and Russia – bringing in the interest of collectors and fans worldwide.