During the autumn of 2019 I spent four months photographing the north of Norway. It was only my second visit to this wonderful country and I know I only scratched the surface. I will return.
Reine from Reinebringen, Lofoten islands, Norway
This is the view from the summit of Reinebringen mountain of the town of Reine in the Lofoten Islands, Norway. As you can see the land/seascape is magnificent. To get to the summit it is necessary to climb over 1200 steps, some of which are almost vertical. Not as easy as it sounds, but if you get the opportunity, give it a try, you won’t be disappointed…but you will be tired!
Skitendalstinden, Skånland, Norway
Skitendalstinden mountain rises majestically above the surrounding forests of the Skånland area of Nordland County.
Arctic Morning, Suldalsosen, Norway
Late morning at the end of October 2019, as I approached the small village of Suldalsosen, this magical scene confronted me. The mist was refusing to dissipate and the hoar frost was still clinging to the trees giving a surreal fairy tale feel to whole scene.
Tømmerneset, Nordland, Norway
I spent the whole of autumn in 2019 in northern Norway and some of the colours of the landscape were, at times, overwhelming. So much so, that they looked unreal in their intensity, as here, when I parked in a lay-by for a cup of tea.
Bøyabreen Glacier, Fjærland, Norway (Limited Edition)
Bøyabreen glacier is situated in the Jostedalsbreen National Park and is easily accessible or you can admire it from the Brevasshytta restaurant’s panoramic windows, very close to the ice. Well worth a visit and just a beautiful place.
Mokleivåsen, Brattlandsdalen, Norway
Whilst driving along the shores of Suldalsvatnet, in Brattlandsdalen, I came across this beautiful snippet of a scene in the very short distance between two tunnels. It was such a lovely scene that I travelled through the Mokleivåsen tunnel, turned around and drove back to get this shot. The huge lake of Suldalsvatnet is just visible in the background, but it’s the striking autumn colour of the trees that makes it for me.
Morning Cloud (Limited Edition)
I happened upon this scene early one morning near the village of Byrkjelo, in the municipality of Gloppen in Vestland county, Norway. When there is no wind the cloud often just floats around and in between the mountains like this. It feels so peaceful.
Moonrise on Otrøya Island
I spent a night in the small village of Bud on the north west coast of Norway in 2019 and saw this beautiful moonrise looking south toward the island of Otrøya on a clear evening just as the setting sun cast a lovely pink glow on the distant mountains.
Steindalsbreen Glacier, Norway
It’s a 12 km round trip walk to get to Steindalsbreen Glacier from the car park, but it’s so worth it. Situated in the Lyngen Alps, it’s a long, but really enjoyable walk. The size of the area shown here varies enormously but is generally reducing, due to climate change.
Geirangerfjord Framed
On the approach to the famous Geirangerfjord this view looks like it was specially arranged for the eager visitor. It’s an irresistible composition, the two trees framing the distant view of the fjord.
Bogland, Nordland, Norway
Whilst driving along the E10 I glanced to the right and saw a huge area of bogland with mountains in the far distance. I don’t know what attracted me to it but I spent a couple of hours walking around here capturing the colour and feel of the place.
Bergsfjord, Senja, Norway
This is the incredible view of Bergsfjord from the newly constructed viewing platform at Bergsbotn.
Suldalsvatnet, Brattlandsdalen, Norway
Having travelled extensively throughout Norway, I came to the conclusion that Brattlandsdalen Valley was one of the most beautiful places I visited and spent a wonderful couple of weeks there.
Approaching Evening, Stryn, Vestland, Norway
The beautiful, steep sided valley of Stryn, in the Vestland region of Norway is a sight to behold, as the traveller journeys towards the west coast from Geirangerfjord. This is the area of Jostedalsbreen National Park and its breathtaking landscape.
Misty Evening, Svensby, Norway
Looking across Ullsfjorden toward Breivikeidet. Tromsø is a few miles north west beyond the mountains. Image taken from Svensby Camping.
Koftvika Rest Area, Ofotfjord, Norway
Late September and the sun sets on the mirror that is Ofotfjord near the village of Bjerkvik in Nordland County. This was such a peaceful place and I spent the evening typing my notes, watching the sun go down and making images such as this one. Peace.
Cruising
The German cruise ship “Aida” leaves the village of Geirangerfjord on its travels around the Norwegian fjords. It makes a spectacular sight as darkness descends on this most beautiful of the fjords.
Nordkapp Cliffs
The magnificent 1000’ high cliffs at Nordkapp are at 71°10′21′′ north. Often called “the most northerly point in Europe” this is not quite true. I took this photograph from Knivskjellodden peninsular, approximately 1.5km north of Nordkapp.
Eid Fjord, Norway
It was wonderful to watch the early morning mist swirling around the mountains and over the surface of the waters of Eid Fjord and all splashed with the beautiful colours of autumn.
Bud Sunset
A gorgeous sunset over the tiny village of Bud just north of Alesund, Norway. I clearly remember this evening because it seemed that almost all the villagers and their children had walked to the top of this small hill to enjoy the spectacle.
Leaving Geirangerfjord
A cruise ship begins its journey along the narrow fjord, heading back towards the coast as the sun begins to set.
Across The Fjord
Looking west from the summit of Hesten across the blue waters of Mefjorden to the village of Mefjordvær with the western mountains of Senja island in the distance. I think this illustrates the incredible landscape of north western Norway.