Vacation III

So - I think this may be the last post from this summer's vacation...



One of the famous areas up north is the "Lyngsalpene". If you're into winter climbing or crazy powder skiing - this is the place to go!


The season for growing stuff up here is pretty short. I don't remember much from my biology class, but it seems like stuff here is a lot greener than down south. Maybe it's got something to do with the midnight sun?



Another famous place is North Cape. To get there we had to drive across part of Finnmarksvidda, Norway's largest mountain plateau covering an area greater than 22,000 km². It's an easy place to fall asleep while driving...



North Cape is often referred to as the northernmost point of Europe. It's located about 2100 km from the North Pole. When you think about it, that's not so far!



The northern part of Norway doesn't see that much sun during the summer. Yes, they've got midnight sun, but it's usually hiding behind the clouds! We ended up having the best weather ever, and it was even warm. Two Danish guys standing next to us taking pictures said it was winning a lottery. (Picture taken at 11:56 pm).



12:00 am - 01:00 am - 02:00 am - 03:00 am



The midnight sun provides a very fascinating light! This pictures was taken at 03:30 am.

Vacation II

The people of the north are different – from the people down south…

This is the place where you’ll see ladies jogging, pushing a stroller, and talking on the cell phone – all at the same time (and most likely in the rain).

These are the people that don’t take the weather into consideration when planning a trip.

When you’re still wrapped up in your North Face Gore-Tex (Summit Series) jacket, the kids are out throwing snowballs in their t-shirts.

And when the sun finally gets out from its hiding place, the kids jump in the ocean and stay there for two hours because the water is just “SO” warm. How warm I wondered? Eleven degrees Celsius (51 F)…

The people of the north are truly different - and I like it!

Vacation

It's summer! You can't work all summer! Leave everything but your camera gear and a good book behind, and fly away...

I'm spending a few days up in North Norway visiting my mom. She lives way up north, where the sun never sets. Where you can go hiking 24/7 since it never gets dark.

It's got to be as close to heaven as you can get for a photographer. Weather permitting, you can stay out all night shooting in some pretty awesome light conditions. The only problem is that it rains a lot up here... and it's going to rain most of the time I'm here :-(

If you haven't been up to the North of Norway yet - you should definitely go!!

Almost 90

The last week has been absolutely amazing, with temperatures almost up to 90 degrees F. But, and I never thought I would say this, I'm actually hoping it will cool down soon. High temperatures are great if you can spend your time on a beach. High temperatures are not so great if you're stuck inside at work - with no air condition, causing the sweat to run down your face.

Here's a picture I took a couple of months ago of a thirsty cat.