“Nature is not only all that is visible to the eye… it also includes the inner pictures of the soul.” ~Edvard Munch
Thunder Mountain
Fjord in Flam
Clouds, Balestrand
“That is the accursed thing about small surroundings — they make the soul small.”
~Henrik Ibsen
Morning Face
Red Barn I
Red Barn II
“Shared joy is double joy.”Β
~Norwegian Proverb
Sunset Celebration
Happiness
Power
Fab post. Thank you
Hi Martin, Thank you so much. Norway is a spectacular place. Would love to return sometime soon.
A pleasure. It certainly is Jane
Such Great Depth in the Clicks. Amazing work that and I just can’t take my eye off. Keep exploring and clicking…
Hi Abhishek, Happy you are traveling along with me, thanks so much. Scandinavia is astoundingly beautiful.
Thank you for all these truly wonderful impressions from my home country! β€ They are magnificent!
Hi Hanne, That means a lot, thanks so much. Makes me happy that you enjoyed these — our trip to Norway was a fabulous experience. Wonderful people and incredible natural beauty. Lucky you. π
Nice snaps from my home country Jane π Always nice to find new blogs even though I know I have been looking through some of it earlier at some point as well. I probably have to make sure I follow it this time π
Keep up the great work, and have a nice summer!
Hi Roy, You live in a beautiful part of the world! Thanks for appreciating these. I popped over to your blog and see that it is a new work in progress. Good luck with it and hope we can share more work.
Thank you very much Jane π In the meantime you might find something in here: http://filmphotographymadesimple.blogspot.com/
I am doing film, and it’s all kind of grey. Maybe you find something nice anyway in between all the rubbish π
Beautiful work, Roy. Stunning black and whites. Will you be moving it to the WP site?
I don’t know what to do with the WP site yet, to be honest, Jane. Maybe run two similar blogs or two different ones? Maybe move everything over here and just continue posting on both of them? I made a new WP blog just a few minutes ago out of curiosity more or less. What do you think would be the best approach?
Hi-I find one blog along with my website is enough to handle…not sure I could maintain two blogs. I suppose I would want everything in one place otherwise, it would seem that you’re dividing your readership. I would only do two blogs if they were very different from each other. Hope that helps… π
Helps a lot! I’m quite new to this as it happens, and have not exactly thought things through. We will see then, what I decide to do in the end π Have a great day or night or whatever it is wherever you are π
Beautiful scenery in my home country, there’s no doubt about that. This summer I’ll be heading up to the North of the country with my son, then a long weekend in Belfast before I go on a road trip to the West coast of Norway. π
I’m looking forward to it.
Hi Cardinal– Thank you. I didn’t know you were from Norway. I’m so happy you like these shots coming from someone who knows it well. Have a great trip with your son.
Thanks, I’m looking forward to take him fishing again. Fresh air and the sea. π
These are so gorgeous! I’d love to go right now!
Thanks, Mark! Splendid natural beauty and interesting cities, as well. Glad you enjoyed!
Let me know if you ever come to Norway Mark.
SO BEAUTIFUL Jane!! Norway is one of the most fascinating, clean, and magical places on earth.
Thanks, Maria! I completely agree. The natural beauty is incredible and the cities are wonderful.
Yes! Are, the town in Sweden where I grew up, is only a short drive from Trondheim. When the weather allowed, we used to make day trips there, and in the summertime make longer trips. I miss it!
I thought you were from Scandinavia- lucky you! I bet you do miss it but you’re in a beautiful place in the states!
It is beautiful, just like California, but in a different way π
Wonderful set of photos – nice beauty of nature π ! Bye. Kamila
Hi Kamila, It was an incredible place. I’m glad you like these images– thanks very much.
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Hi Marko, Thanks to Google translate, I can say DziΔkujΔ Ci bardzo. I appreciate your visit! π
Beautiful π
Thank you so much Nayana. Much appreciated. π
I can see from your beautiful shots and all the comments that your anniversary trip was to your liking! I’m so glad you enjoyed Scandinavia and Norway, the most beautiful coun try here. Thank you also for the follow – you cannot imagine how honoured I feel!
Hi Ann-Christine- Thank you! What a special trip and beautiful place! I am sure I was following you and don’t know what happened. Instagram helps with connecting, too. π
Sometimes i have to unfollow and follow again. Instagram is fun, and helpful – in many ways a more simple and yet great way to keep in contact.
Agree! I do enjoy IG.
Truly breathtaking images, Jane! Would love to visit there one day!
Thanks, Susan. A photographer’s dream. Unspoiled beauty… and the cities are wonderful, too.
and i’d love to see Norway…the mountains look spectacular…beautiful post Jane π
Hi Hedy, The natural beauty is incredible and the fjords are amazing. Happy you enjoyed- thank you.
Awesome picture!
Thanks very much, Roberta.
Pure beauty, Jane. What lovely shots. When were you there?
Hi Patti- Thank you! We just returned from two weeks in Scandinavia.
Looks like a “heavenly” trip!
WOW spectacular shots…very ALIVE!! blown away by thunder Mtn……amazing ..peaceful place!!
Thanks so much, April. This area was full of nature’s wonders and the waterfalls were incredible. You would love it!
A wonderful gallery of stunning photos Jane. π
Hi Andrew, This part of the world is fascinating. I’m glad you enjoyed these, thank you. π
My pleasure
I’ve never seen such beautiful images of Norway. You could be a travel ambassador with these photos Jane
Thanks, Pauline. That would be a fun job!
I agree with Pauline! π
Thank you, Hanne.π
So much soul in your fabulous views of Norway!
Aren’t you kind, Patti, that means a lot. Thank you so much!
Such great fun to see how you capture all these areas I have so often been to. I love your perspective. Really lovely images.
Thank you, Otto. Much appreciated from you. Great fun to shoot in the beautiful cities (and often with the Lumix). I’m pleased you enjoyed this post.
What spectacular landscapes and how wonderful captured by you! The first one is almost surreal, fantastic!
Big *sigh*… there are so many countries I would still like to go to, definitely also Norway!
Hi Noortje, Thank you! Amazing natural beauty. Some of the rock formations reminded me of Yosemite and the lush landscape and huge waterfalls were a spectacular treat.
Great cross section of pics! Love my red barns!
Hi Linda, So many red houses and barns! It was great. Happy you enjoyed these– thank you!
Exactly what I was thinking! Those barns are something else – really beautiful.
Thank you ZL, they are quite vibrant and photogenic. Happy you like them.
What a fury on the first photo! What a peace on the rest …
Awa, That is beautifully said. Thank you very much.
Gorgeous photos from my beloved Sogn.
Hi Olive, Oh, you are from a most beautiful part of the world! I loved every minute our time there. I’m happy you think I did it justice with these photos- thank you so much.
Great photos of amazing scenery, Jane. We will be there in those same places in about 2 weeks! Can hardly wait. The Nikon is all greased and oiled and ready to go.
Hi Jack, Thank you so much. I can’t wait to compare notes and see your images. Have a wonderful trip!
Wow….:0)
Thanks, Mark. What a fabulous part of the world.
Beautiful photos this week, Jane. The fjords remind me of the view on our cruise into Skagway years ago.
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Thanks so much, Allan. It was pretty special. Is that in Ireland? Need to google.
Skagway is in Alaska and is a lot like Telluride, Co. At least it was when we were there in ’93.
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Nice! Alaska is gorgeous.
Just beautiful!
Liebe Gruesse Monika
Thanks very much, Monika. Happy you enjoyed them.
Lovely pictures. I have yet to visit Norway but it is certainly on the list…(Suzanne)
Hi Suzanne, I hope you get there soon. You would enjoy it very much for your travel photography and stories. Thanks so much.
These are absolutely gorgeous; make me want to visit Norway (esp. the Fjords) some day. π
Hi Yousuf, Happy that this series inspired you– thanks so much. I do hope you visit someday soon.
You’re very welcome, Jane. π
I can almost hear Thunder Mountain and love Red Barn. Your shots are framed just right.
Thanks, Sharon. It was shocking how powerful and loud it felt standing there. Happy you liked this set!
Stunning shots all round, Jane. Love the Sunset Celebration and Power ones. Very majestic sights. Really like the Norwegian proverb. So much truth to that. Nature shares its beauty with all of us, and so many of us find peace and calm just by looking at it. Also, I have a block of chocolate beside me that I’m eating. I’m sure someone will be happy if I choose to share it with them π Wonderful work as always in both colour and BW, Jane.
Hello Mabel, Thank you for your lovely thoughts and compliments. Sunset Celebration was the evening of our anniversary… a wonderful way to ring in another year together. Scandinavian lifestyle, nature and culture is extremely appealing. Happy you enjoyed these. π
I love the scenery of Norway too – my sister in law lives in Tromso, right up in the far north.
How nice, Ann. I hope you get to visit often — it was quite a trip for us to get there but it was worth it. Thank you.
Thank You for sharing this…It was really very inspiring and knowledgeable…Also the pictures are very beautiful….
I’m very happy you enjoyed this post, Somnath. Thank you for your kind words.
Oh, the red barn … positively, my favorite!
That’s so nice, Cindy, thank you. It was a beautiful little town. What a lifestyle!
Stunning shots Jane!
Hi Mary- Thank you very much! You would have fun with your paintbrush in this part of the world.
Awesome Jane. Esp love the waterfall shots. Looks like you made the most of the trip!
Hi Tina, Thank you. I thought it helped convey the power of it- quite a thrill. We had a very diverse trip with cities and nature. Great fun.
so beautiful! Looks like an awesome trip!
It really was special, Mary Lynn. Glad you enjoyed this series– thanks so much!
Such beauty – how fortunate you get to visit lovely Norway, Jane! I’m enjoying your trip vicariously, esp. ‘Sunset Celebration.’
Hi Eliza, That’s so nice, thank you. And the celebration was our anniversary. We toasted with the freshest herring, cured salmon and this sunset.
Congratulations and happy anniversary! A beautiful way to celebrate it. π
Just two things to say. WOW, and I wish I was there.
Hi Don, Thanks! It took us a while to get there but it sure was worth it. π Hope you get there someday.
Lovely!
Thank you very much, Belinda. π
Wow!! The best yet!
Hi Alexandria, I’m very happy you liked these– thanks so much!
Beautiful Jane! Of course my faves are the red barn and thunder mountain ππ Heading west on Wednesday! We’re taking two weeks to enjoy the country. Looking forward to seeing you both π Pick a favorite restaurant and you know we’ll be there!! M
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HI MJ, Thank you! Those are two of mine, too. Looking forward to your cross-country shots…it’s such a diverse trip– enjoy and see you on the west coast!
Great photos as always…
Thank you so much, Alma. Such fun and incredible beauty.
Wonderfull fjord. I don’t know if I will have beautiful shot like yours when I will visit our Saguenay Fjord this summer… Very nice…
Thanks so much, Gilles. I just looked up Saguenay and it looks wonderful. I’m sure you will get some beauties. Enjoy!
Beautiful. I love the power of the water.
Hi Maralee, Especially when you’re standing right there. Deafening and thrilling. Glad you enjoyed these- thank you.
Such a beautiful country!! β€οΈπ
Isn’t it, John? Very few people and loads of natural wonders. The cities are great, too. Thank you.
Norway is really pretty. Lovely photos as always. π
Hi Imelda, Incredible natural beauty. I’m glad you like this peek into its wonders. Thank you. π