The Fine Art of Ice: part 1
Posted 18.11.2009 4 Comments
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I don’t think Sid, from the movie Ice Age, escaped in the real story.
Posted 17.11.2009 1 Comment
Last Sun on Kvaløya
This is the last week of sun before the dark season. As you can tell I’m taking all the pictures I can. Soon the sun will disappear for two months but even in the darkness we have a ‘bright season’ – Christmas, and not to mention the Northern Lights. Tis the season to be jolly.
Posted 14.11.2009 1 Comment
Southern Sunset: Vista
The South shore of Tromsø Island. The mountains, the rocky sand and the cold water. I’m jealous of the little red boat shed as it has the best location. In the distance the Hurtigruta liner is sailing in from Finnsnes. This is the last of our collection of photographs from this 7th of November sunset [...]
Posted 13.11.2009 Leave a Comment
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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.
How Norway became a country is shrouded in mystery and folklore. The most well known tale is of Harald Hårfagre who gathered the small kingdoms of the north into a unified nation in 872AD – and of course, this story is about love.
Reindeer herding is more than just an occupation, it is a way of life and an integral part of the Sami culture and identity.
A popular Summer activity in Norway is kayaking. The coast of Norway is dotted with thousands of little islands making the perfect conditions for a smooth paddle.
Runes were the written language of the Vikings.