There is something in the mountains in Norway that make them turn a metallic blue. There doesn’t even have to be sunlight on them to have this mystic colour. These mountains can be seen especially in the North. There metallic is sometimes so strong they look like silvery oil paintings. I wonder what element makes them turn so vibrant.
This is our view to the west. After work the shore becomes alive with activity. Tromsøværing (the Tromsø folk) make the most of the afternoon sun with fishing, jogging and rollerskiing.
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The bunad is a traditional Norwegian costume worn by both men and women. It can either come from established rural traditions or have a more modern design inspired by historical patterns and cuts.
The further ‘out of the way’ you go the more common it is to see folk cottages standing by the side of roads, along fjords or in a thicket of trees, minding their own business.
Even though the males are called bulls and the females cows, the muskoxen are more closely related to sheep than cattle. Make no mistake, though – this is not your average cuddly ba-ba-blacksheep! A grown animal can be 2,5 m long and weigh up to 400 kgs, and their long curved horns mean business.
Pølse is THE fast food of Norway. When the grilled pølse was first introduced to Norway in the 50s it was eaten naked – without bread.
By our favourite jetty is the cutest little boat shed. We often have picnics there in Summer. It’s nice to just drop by our favourite places in Winter to see how very different but very beautiful everything still is.
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Hie L-jay, this is a nice shot,may I have a copy of this if you don’t mind…thanks
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from L-Jay:
The resolution is very small. What do you need it for?
Hei hei! I just recenly found your site and I love it. Reading your postings gives me motivation to learn more about Norway and the language(s).
The Norwegian landscape is very beautiful to me. I hope to see the fjords or travel to the northern areas one day. I know of a Dutch-language photo-sharing website that has hundreds of photos from Norway. I use some of the photos are background image for my desktop. If L-Jay or Moose doesn’t mind I can post the link.
Thanks again for the site and please continue posting about life in Norway!
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from L-Jay:
Sure, give us the link! We’d love to see the pics.
Cheers.
http://www.noorwegen.tv/
It’s a Dutch website but easy to navigate. A norwegian friend of mine from Ballangen (now living in The Netherlands) originally told me about it and she has a few pictures posted there as well.
I love this photo L-Jay! Simply beautiful mountains in northern Norway.
oh i see…i am planning to have it framed for display
but anyhow maybe can I download it as a screen saver then?
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from L-Jay:
Sure, if it’s just for personal use.
You know how to take beautiful pictures! I wish i had skills.
I miss you guys, can’t wait to see little Roan Magnus.
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from L-Jay:
Make sure you’re there when we come up in November