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Travelogues => Travel Diaries => Topic started by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 03, 2016, 18:49:50

Title: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 03, 2016, 18:49:50: Immediately after a most enjoyable birthday party, involving a lot of family and friends, Erik and I started on our post-party adventure inland southern Norway.

Seeing the special Norwegian race of flying elks led us to a rapid halt. To paraphrase the well-known saying, “Furthermore, I am of the opinion that ~~Carthage should be destroyed~~the AFS 105mm f/1.4 Nikkor E should not be purchased” yet glad I didn't heed the advice :D
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 03, 2016, 18:52:32: Great party and great start on the trip ;)

Here at the edge of Jutulhogget Late afternoon light

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5245/29464822224_8514154a94_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LTGV7h)_EGL6834 (https://flic.kr/p/LTGV7h) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Leftover scenery from former ice age :o
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Olivier on October 03, 2016, 18:55:16: Happy birthday, and enjoy the trip!

I believe that Jakov's repeated statement is actually an antiphrasis...
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Mike G on October 03, 2016, 19:25:43: Perhaps we should now call you Fierce Old Bear of the North. ;D

Hope you had a super birthday!
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: David H. Hartman on October 03, 2016, 20:08:24: Where you thinking of the Carthaginian Empire. I think it was destroyed a couple of millenniums back.

I've heard of flying reindeer? I've never seen one.

Dave who is currently deprived of caffeine.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: PeterN on October 03, 2016, 20:28:05: A belated happy birthday. HAve a great time!
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 03, 2016, 21:38:30: Two tiny aphids feasting on a downy birch leaf. D500, AFS 105/1.4 E + extension
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Alaun on October 03, 2016, 22:14:54: Happy birthday from Bonn as well!
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 03, 2016, 23:09:33: While Erik explored the cliffs of the Jutulhogget Canyon, I focused (sic) on the wonderful reds of bilberries Vaccinium myrtillus interspersed in the thick warm white mats of Cetraria lichens nearby.

The lens that shall not be named and the Erik-special extension ring again in action.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 03, 2016, 23:17:56: We are enjoying the fabulous October weather and the bright colors it brings - Nikkor 85mm 1.4 G

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5154/29469690154_0501f5ccb3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LU8Sb7)_EGL6817 (https://flic.kr/p/LU8Sb7) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 03, 2016, 23:20:32: Norwegian Autumn Birch - Nikkor 85mm 1.4 G

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8347/30063249726_a86209282c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MNA1KQ)_EGL6819 (https://flic.kr/p/MNA1KQ) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Akira on October 03, 2016, 23:31:11: Happy birthday, Bjørn! I'm enjoying beautifully rich autumn color!

It it a bit too early to enjoy the autumn color here in Tokyo. The weather forecast says that today it will be over 30 degrees Celsius!
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Anthony on October 03, 2016, 23:59:56: Happy Birthday!

Keep the photos coming.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: stenrasmussen on October 04, 2016, 00:07:55: Gratulerer med dagenBjørn!
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: BW on October 04, 2016, 00:08:14: Grattis! Looks like the weather might be boring :) Could I recomend going up to Røros to catch some of the autmn colors? A short trip to Trøndelag isnt the worst thing one could do while in Norway ;)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 04, 2016, 08:12:03: Not extending to Røros, Børge - We continue now from Alvdal to Folldal, then Rondane (Dørålen), Grimsdalen, and side valleys of Romsdalen.

An unusually 'hot' autumn so far has made less colours than normal this time of the year, but now we have evening and night subzero temperatures and the aspen in particular still might catch fire as it were. No snow yet, but expect snow later today on the mountain peaks.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: BW on October 04, 2016, 09:26:45: You are having only the tenderloin this time then :) Enjoy!
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Jakov Minić on October 04, 2016, 10:21:08: Have a great time gentlemen!
The red leaves image is very nice!
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on October 04, 2016, 11:55:53: Also a happy birthday from Copenhagen. Enjoy the autumn.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: John Geerts on October 04, 2016, 14:18:23: Congratulations Bjørn! And enjoy the trip, you both.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 04, 2016, 18:58:43: Rondane - Another beautiful day ;)

105mm AFS 1.4 E - Stitch from 20 frames compressed but hopefully worth it,,,

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5210/29486445374_451f27a148_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LVBJVd)Dovre (https://flic.kr/p/LVBJVd) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: thedutchflyer on October 04, 2016, 19:17:01: hartelijke gelukwensen met je verjaardag,Bjørn,
and for both gent´s : enjoy the journey !
And we are looking forward for your pictures with the new classic 105 mm f1,4 !

greetings-Joergen
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 04, 2016, 19:17:20: Another view of Rondane follows, this time seen from Grimsbu in Folldal

(D500, 200-400/4 Nikkor ED non-IF)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 04, 2016, 19:30:45: That is wonderful. The landscape, the photos, the fact that a man can be so young at this age.

And the lens seems to play in the 2/200mm region witouth the weight and the price...
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Ole Gammelsæter on October 04, 2016, 19:31:24: Gratulerer med dagen!
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 04, 2016, 19:32:28: Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on October 03, 2016, 21:38:30
Two tiny aphids feasting on a downy birch leaf. D500, AFS 105/1.4 E + extension

I see three aphids, one slightly oof
Wonderful translucent shot!
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 04, 2016, 19:33:30: D500 with the 200-400/4 ED, another view of Rondane. Midtronden at closer quarters.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 04, 2016, 19:39:24: Here some more from this morning - Nikkor 300mm PF 4.0 E TC-14E Mark III with and without

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8420/30115262025_8ce740156e_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MTbAcB)_EGL6911 (https://flic.kr/p/MTbAcB) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

And

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8416/29487227553_055128c32d_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LVFKr4)_EGL6917 (https://flic.kr/p/LVFKr4) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Jakov Minić on October 04, 2016, 20:09:41: Beautiful minimalist images from both of you. I am really sorry I am not there...
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 04, 2016, 21:42:46: Jakov make sure to tag along next time! ;)

Harold Sohlberg Rondane Selfie [IR] Nikon D200 Nikkor 35mm AFS 1.4 G

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5328/30117594565_d4c8cff74e_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MToxzP)_EGL9341_v1 (https://flic.kr/p/MToxzP) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 04, 2016, 22:40:38: From the same vantage point as Erik, with D5300 IR
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: BW on October 04, 2016, 22:48:37: Nice mountainscapes from both of you :)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Jakov Minić on October 04, 2016, 22:49:01: Spectacular.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 04, 2016, 23:17:06: Again, same vantage point for the Rondane view from south (Sohlberg location on Atnsjøen). UV/D3200/Tamron 21 mm f/4.5
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Anirban Halder on October 05, 2016, 03:43:27: Beautiful photos Erik & Bjørn. Thoroughly enjoying this series.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 05, 2016, 19:48:03: Another extremely busy yet enjoyable field day with Erik.

We are developing a severe processing lag at present thus bear over with us.

From today, a Spotted Jaguar (or so I believe?) seen at Lesja.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 05, 2016, 19:51:22: Foggy morning, Lesjaleirene.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 05, 2016, 20:02:39: Mountain Birch (Betula 'tortuosa') foliage with hoar frost.

The lens that shall not be mentioned with its dedicated extension a la Erik. As of today, my bank informs me the outstanding invoice on that lens has been paid thus it is now officially mine. Precious.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 05, 2016, 20:04:49: Mind blowing ice crystals. Amazing colors and details.

I diagnose also a love affair with the D500???
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 05, 2016, 20:12:04: Quote from: Frank Fremerey on October 05, 2016, 20:04:49
... I diagnose also a love affair with the D500???

Not there yet.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 05, 2016, 20:13:35: At last we are officially arrived to Western Norway. Water falls galore despite the current dry (but cold) weather.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: stenrasmussen on October 05, 2016, 20:14:36: Veeeeery nice pictures from both tourers.
Btw, that's not a spotty Jaguar bur rather a Swedish tractor ;D
Frank, if Bjørns has a secret D500 affair I can support his mission. That is one hell of a camera.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 05, 2016, 20:24:23: Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on October 05, 2016, 20:12:04
Not there yet.

So what is your favourite body currently? I love the D600 and the D500 in parallel.
Both have their merits. How do the different bodies react to the lens that shall not
be named????
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 05, 2016, 21:08:42: Df still reigns supreme. But its charger is left at home on this trip.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 05, 2016, 21:21:59: Are You Ogling Me?
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 05, 2016, 21:32:33: So back on topic :o
Starting off with a Panorama, morning mist still heavy in the frosty wally floor with square lots marked clearly - 35mm AFS 1.4 D810 stitch.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8394/30102513816_27a133f523_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MS4fAU)_EGL7097 Panorama (https://flic.kr/p/MS4fAU) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Minimalistic close up of lot,,, - 300mm AFS 4 PF

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5022/30102511426_adb7e9baf9_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MS4eTG)_EGL7112 (https://flic.kr/p/MS4eTG) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Sea Eagle over regulated waters,,, - 180mm AF-D 2.8 was what was on the camera,,,

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8704/30102505066_fde1a6e1bf_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MS4d13)_EGL7184 (https://flic.kr/p/MS4d13) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Squeezing in between stone is just a matter of pressure,,, 300mm AFS 4 PF

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5649/29509111664_3802c98cf6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LXBUPj)_EGL7259 (https://flic.kr/p/LXBUPj) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Sexy Curvy Birch along way from home,,, 180mm AF-D 2.8 - A replacement must be in the near future,,, Hmmm, I might just stick with the old one,,, ::)

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7562/29841901060_ab5bb47794_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mt2xvw)_EGL7319 (https://flic.kr/p/Mt2xvw) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Crisp Birch and powerlines,,, 300mm AFS 4 PF and the little diamond TC-14E Mark III

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8675/30102500606_0fde25d8bd_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MS4bF9)_EGL7198 (https://flic.kr/p/MS4bF9) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

From my new favorite valley; Brøstedalen :D Amazing place we could have a NikonGear event for a week and still not shoot it all,,, 35mm AFS 1.4 stitch

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5598/30023059592_3fc5e908e0_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MK32Cu)_EGL7349 Panorama (https://flic.kr/p/MK32Cu) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Crossing the bridge,,, 24mm AFS 1.4

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5802/30053115781_b4e7fcd132_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MMG5hD)_EGL7375 (https://flic.kr/p/MMG5hD) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Fearless Frosen Brøstedal,,, 24mm AFS 1.4

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5240/30137735145_1fe7b2d20c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MVaLFc)_EGL7426 (https://flic.kr/p/MVaLFc) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Jakov Minić on October 05, 2016, 22:00:40: Erik, these are magnificent! You are on a roll 8)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 05, 2016, 22:23:59: Thanks Jakov! We are having a blast! ;)

Here, again at the very top end of Brøstedalen my personal favorite stitch of the day ;) I hope you enjoy it,,,

Nikkor 85mm AFS 1.4 Afternoon side light

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5832/30024185752_fa14b0bb0f_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MK8Np3)_EGL7385 Panorama (https://flic.kr/p/MK8Np3) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: chris dees on October 05, 2016, 22:28:37: Wow, I really need to go to Norway!!
Beautiful images Bjørn and Erik.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 05, 2016, 22:30:16: One Misty Moisty Morning

This very morning, to be precise. We woke to a true blanketing fog.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Øivind Tøien on October 05, 2016, 22:32:55: Refreshing images from some familiar places, thanks for posting!
(I am impressed that you can keep up this much with editing while on the road).
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 05, 2016, 23:24:44: Autumn leaves - caught between the ice and the current - Ulvådalen

Nikkor 85mm AFS 1.5

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8540/29510646133_b51e1b2c17_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LXKLXF)_EGL7418 (https://flic.kr/p/LXKLXF) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 06, 2016, 00:07:49: High tension reigns - 900 000 V is not for the faint of heart. Fondling your long lenses underneath such a high-powered pylon can create a nasty surprise . (this statement is NOT a joke)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 06, 2016, 19:01:38: When something like this manifests itself in the middle of nowhere (or rather, on a mountain top), I go into overdrive.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Jakov Minić on October 06, 2016, 19:38:21: Bjørn, your space ship image is beautiful. Makes me want to listen to Hawkwind :)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 06, 2016, 20:30:00: A Photo-dedication to Bjørn - We read you loud and clear,,,

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5557/29860965390_f1741d216f_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MuHfES)We read you loud and clear (https://flic.kr/p/MuHfES) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Shot from the same mountain top in the middle of nowhere,,, from 200 meters above ;)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 06, 2016, 20:38:38: Locked Forever.

(Geiranger, D5300/16 fish)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 06, 2016, 20:40:04: Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on October 05, 2016, 21:21:59
Are You Ogling Me?

so many great shots do not where to start.

Yet. These "talking birches" are over the top. Inspirational!
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 06, 2016, 20:43:24: Quote from: Erik Lund on October 05, 2016, 23:24:44
Autumn leaves - caught between the ice and the current
Nikkor 85mm AFS 1.5
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8540/29510646133_b51e1b2c17_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LXKLXF)_EGL7418 (https://flic.kr/p/LXKLXF) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

looks like lava and obsidian ... wow ... what different color scape!
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Olivier on October 06, 2016, 20:58:16: Something incredible has happened: Bjørn just presented an IR shot with bue sky! (post n.56) :P
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Akira on October 06, 2016, 20:59:30: The storm of breathtaking images...thanks for sharing, Bjørn and Erik!
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 06, 2016, 21:43:47: Another spectacular sight today was Trollveggen,,,

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8546/30157609025_5dedc702bd_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MWVCui)_EGL7461 (https://flic.kr/p/MWVCui) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Hovering just above our hotel for the night Aak Hotel - Very highly recommended for top class service ;)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 06, 2016, 21:55:50: Ice cold morning - Curb crawling,,,

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5810/29529316614_65d3ec34ab_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LZpt3w)_EGL7587 (https://flic.kr/p/LZpt3w) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

Micro Nikkor 105mm Ais-P 4.0
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: simato73 on October 06, 2016, 22:18:34: It's a pleasure following this thread, please give us more.
One of my favourites so far has been the hoarfrosty birch leaf. Marvellous!
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: BW on October 06, 2016, 23:09:27: The weather you are experiencing Erik, is not the typical autumn weather in this region. No chance to see "Mannen" falling during this weather :)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Knut S on October 06, 2016, 23:20:51: Awesome pictures! Thanks for shearing.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Jakov Minić on October 06, 2016, 23:38:24: May I add myself to the previous compliments.
The scenery is like from a fantasy movie :)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 07, 2016, 05:51:29: #62. Ice and green and blue. Wow. Very impressive
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 07, 2016, 08:53:44: The mountain Bispen ('the Bishop') is a landmark at Stigefoss, Trollstigen Road (Isterdalen on the rear side of Trollveggen).

Here seen in two different interpretations, same location, same visit, same camera and lens (D5300 IR, 16/2.8 Fisheye-Nikkor, de-fishing in photo ninja)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: John Geerts on October 07, 2016, 08:57:00: Beautiful. I echo Akira : "The storm of breathtaking images".
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: BW on October 07, 2016, 09:47:59: Contrasty and beautiful :)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Jakov Minić on October 07, 2016, 10:39:07: The bishop II is WOW :)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 07, 2016, 18:55:16: Thank you all so much for the positive comments! Very nice of you all ;)

We are now safely back to our start destination, a little weathered from all the sun but still in good spirits 8)

Here a shot from the return leg of the trip - Hard forest dropping 35mm AFS 1.4 stitch

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5470/29544945644_302204c513_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M1Mz1y)_EGL7753 (https://flic.kr/p/M1Mz1y) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 07, 2016, 19:58:30: Rock sticking out of the autumn snow in the center of Norway - Jotunheimen

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8745/30060349912_421b4cedd9_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MNk9K3)_EGL7736 (https://flic.kr/p/MNk9K3) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 07, 2016, 20:03:54: Reflection time lake,,,

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5149/30140336516_1a58ac5505_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MVp6Yq)_EGL7744 (https://flic.kr/p/MVp6Yq) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 07, 2016, 20:42:27: Trollveggen Panorama Powerlines :o Stitch - Edited again,,,

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7482/29548929054_88068d5b60_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M28Z93)_EGL7431_01 (https://flic.kr/p/M28Z93) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 07, 2016, 20:45:56: And two ordinary captures for reference,,, Since I like the location so much ::)

All three with 180mm AF-D 2.8

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5088/30175598045_8a2642d465_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MYvPZP)_EGL7445 (https://flic.kr/p/MYvPZP) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8397/29546653194_2da8acbaed_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M1WjB5)_EGL7446 (https://flic.kr/p/M1WjB5) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 07, 2016, 23:40:27: 1400 km of winding roads later, I can finally enjoy some of my own pictures over a decent internet connection !!

Diatom epiphytes under a thin crystalline layer of ice on a mountain river. Ulvådalen. D500, 200/2 AFS.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Erik Lund on October 08, 2016, 10:34:07: Fisheye shot of the valley

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5746/29890193620_d167e9411e_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mxi4cS)_EGL7499 (https://flic.kr/p/Mxi4cS) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: simsurace on October 08, 2016, 11:47:33: Great thread! I recognize many sights from my own travels in Norway. One thing I also found quite nice was the semi-circular train track coming out of Åndalsnes. It looks funny from the top of Romsdalseggen, whose very steep ascent from Nebba I remember very well. I did not take a camera up there because I needed a few hours of rest from the camera, but I will not forget the amazing view onto the fjord on one side, and the Trollveggen on the other. A very impressive landscape!
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 09, 2016, 17:13:27: The Great Dane (aka Erik) takes a break from all the impressive nature surrounding us to do a little spot of espionage ...
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Akira on October 09, 2016, 17:38:05: What am I seeing? A closed mine?
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Jakov Minić on October 09, 2016, 17:42:25: Mr Pink 8)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 09, 2016, 17:57:17: Quote from: Akira on October 09, 2016, 17:38:05
What am I seeing? A closed mine?

Wilderness can be deceptive. Actually the mountain is riddled with tunnels for hydropower production ... Erik is documenting the tunnel port.

Quote from: Jakov Minić on October 09, 2016, 17:42:25
Mr Pink 8)

Blame IR.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: elsid on October 09, 2016, 18:51:25: Bjorn, Erik,
Thank you for the eye feast.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Akira on October 09, 2016, 23:36:24: Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on October 09, 2016, 17:57:17
Wilderness can be deceptive. Actually the mountain is riddled with tunnels for hydropower production ... Erik is documenting the tunnel port.

Wow, I love this enigmatic and surreal look. Thanks for the explanation.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 10, 2016, 14:09:13: Erik has already posted several versions of the Trollveggen vs power pylons scenery in this thread. I have done this subject many times, but the current trip was my first attempt of using the überlong 1200 mm. I deployed the monster lens atop my big Sachtler ENG2 CF HD and hooked up the D3X to the rig. I immediately ran into depth-of-field issues as the long lens even at f/22-f/32 would not render the pylons and the background cliff-face of Trollveggen in sharp focus simultaneously.

I did two series, one with "foreground" focus, the second with focus moved to the background. Showing here the first sequence to indicate how narrow angle of view the 1200 really delivers even on the FX camera. When I'm done with the current VAT chores, I might get head above the surface and do the second series as well.

On a side note, shutter speeds here ranged from 1/8 to 1/15 sec as the mountain face mostly was in deep shade. This is precisely the situation in which the proper tripod support is critical when such long lenses are brought to bear.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 10, 2016, 14:43:41: Meanwhile, enjoy another ~~stack~~ stitching (N=46; D5300, 105/1.4E, IR). The mountain Bispen ('The Bishop') has a strategically positioned summer cottage illustrating the [political] concept of a 'Norwegian house'. I have photographed this scene several times earlier, but not in IR as far as I can recall. This deficiency is duly addressed now.

(http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4028.0;attach=19401;image)
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: MFloyd on October 10, 2016, 23:58:13: Very nice picture, the one with Norvegian house: colors, composition.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: golunvolo on October 11, 2016, 00:16:43: Guys, a thread and a trip to take slowly and savor it. Thanks for everything you put on the table.
Title: Re: Norwegian Post-Celebration Trip
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 16, 2016, 13:55:36: I completed second pass of processing and editing of the NEFs from this trip. Thus about time to show something less 'naturalistic'.

Shooting UV with long lenses in hot autumn weather is an exercise in the manner with which atmospheric turbulence and heat waves degrades image quality. Or does it? The end result tends to take on a painterly appearance entirely absent from the razor-sharp UV images one can get of landscapes under optimal conditions.

Here is a view of Stygghøin and Dørålglupen, a part of Dørålen and Rondane nature preserve. Taken in UV with my UV-only Nikon D3200 and the Reflex-Nikkor 1000 mm f/11 lens. I have modified the revolving filter disc on this lens to let one slot be without any filter at all, thus ensuring the maximum UV transmittance to the camera.