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Iceland – 1000-year-old tradition of réttir , aka sheepherding

The raw, natural majesty of Iceland was breathtaking – one of my strongest memories from this country was the pure fresh smell of the ancient iceburgs permeating the air at Jökulsárlón lagoon. But to put the scale of landscape in perspective, witnessing the 1000-year-old tradition of Réttir (sheepherding) in Skaftartungu, a small village in SE Iceland was the quintessential experience that sums up the connection to the land by the animals and people.

iceland, icebergs, Jokulsarlon lagoon

Jökulsárlón lagoon – icebergs in foreground & Europeís largest glacier, Vatnajˆkull in background

Sheep in their natural environment, Iceland

Sheep in their natural environment, Iceland

Iceland, Réttir, sheep, sheepherding

Up close and personal with the Sheep at Réttir in Skaftartungu, a small village in SE Iceland

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The Noble Spirit documentary Trailer

“A rare glimpse into one man’s battle with ALS…with the spirit to find good in every situation and embrace every day no matter the challenge we face”

Not many people would have the courage, tenacity, and long term vision to chronicle their own terminal illness. Fred invited me into his life with a no holds barred approach, and encouraged me capture every detail of his daily life.   It’s been an honor and to have complete access and a challenge to watch him struggle without interfering with events as they naturally unfolded.
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