Winter Farm
The rolling hills and paddocks receive a smooth, white blanket over the Winter months
Opera House on Ice
The frozen fjord mirrors the impressive angles of the Oslo Opera House
Triangles
Working the angles of the Oslo Opera House
Ice Textures
Patterns in Oslo's Bjorvika (bay)
Inside the Opera House
Oslo's architecture impresses from inside and out
Oslo Fjord
A peaceful Winter morning on Oslo's shores
Akershus Fortress
Built in the 13th Century, this historic fort has seen many uses, from military to a prison. Today it hosts government fuctions and is open to the public. The ship, Lady Mack (IMO 5348548), is used for tours of the fjord.
Gravdal
Strong winds and a snowstorm add to the muted Winter tones of the landscape
Blue Hour
Wintery tones at Reine Rorbuer
Rainy Reine
The warm Gulf Stream currents often keep temperatures mild enough for rain to fall, even in mid-Winter
White Wall
Dramatic scenery surrounds Reine
Cod Heads
Early season Arctic Cod heads are strung out to dry, ready for export to markets as far away as Africa
Reine Kirke
Birds sit atop the Wintery spire of the Reine church, built in 1890
Reine Aurora
A small aurora forms above Olstinden peak 675m, Reine [201604. Special Mention – TWAN International Earth & Sky Photo Contest]
Reine Rorbuer
Olstinden peak 675m looks over the fishing village of Reine and its picturesque rorbuer (fishing huts)
Renovated 'fisherman's cabins' are a popular accomodation choice in the region. The grassy roof adds to the insulation.
Winter Sunrise
Olstinden peak 675m looms over Andoya island, Reine [201612. Exhibited at Blank Wall Gallery, Greece]
Winter in Reine
Fresh snow on Olstinden peak 675m, Reine. Image can be printed up to 2m wide at full photo quality, or larger at poster quality.
Gimsoya
View towards Bardstrandfjellet (696m) on Gimsoya
Skrei
Arctic Cod racks at Ytre
Gimsoy Kirke
Gimsoy church, this incarnation was built in 1876
Folkneset
Sea ice expands out from this quiet coastal hamlet
Hauklandselva
Haukland river
Haukland
This beach is a popular swimming spot in Summer, though the water temperature only allows a quick dip!