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[Akira]

Looks like Chrisoto's installation!

[simsurace]

One of the many classic power pylon studies. What would the Norwegian nature be without the power grid criss-crossing the countryside?

Are those Trolltindene in the background?

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Are those Trolltindene in the background?

That is correct. Trolltindene and Trollveggen as backdrop. This is seen from Istind, on the other side of Rauma valley.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Not easy to access Istind in the spring as the road usually isn't cleared of snow. This time  I was lucky and could get all the way up to the narrow ledge between Romsdalshorn and Istind, to allow an unfettered view.

I did a lot of "character" studies on the mighty power grid there. The scenic setting is phenomenal. One simply got to love the power structures here.

(For those unfamiliar with glacial impact: This is what a mighty ice sheet several km thick can do to the underlying terrain, carving out the most unbelievable shapes. And no, the impact isn't the pylons )

[simsurace]

Must have been a pretty long lens.
The rock face Trollveggen left me with a lasting impression. I'm used to seeing big rock faces, but that one was making me feel dizzy. I camped right below the face at Trollveggen campground in the Summer of 2013 . Once I have to peek down that rock face, if I'm not mistaken there is a trail starting from below Trollstigen (lots of trolls there apparently) that leads up to the wall.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

The images were taken with the 200-400/4 Nikkor ED.

People jump from the top and arrive to the jagged crest by the trails from the "backcountry". The rock wall is far too steep and dangerous to scale unless you are a highly experienced mountaineer or just raving mad. Every year someone dies here. The nature is harsh and unforgiving.

Trollstigen is in another valley.

[simsurace]

The images were taken with the 200-400/4 Nikkor ED.

People jump from the top and arrive to the jagged crest by the trails from the "backcountry". The rock wall is far too steep and dangerous to scale unless you are a highly experienced mountaineer or just raving mad. Every year someone dies here. The nature is harsh and unforgiving.

Trollstigen is in another valley.

I have heard the stories and seen videos of basejumpers. But my understanding was that it is now forbidden to do basejumping there, apparently it is hard to predict the winds there and as a result many have died. This won't stop anyone from doing it of course.
Yes, I meant reaching the crest from the other, less steep side, which I think could be within the valley of the Trollstigen road. Climbing the wall is a different topic for sure, as it is one of the longest uninterrupted vertical walls in the world (about 1200m of wall).

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Yes, it is possible to arrive by trails from Isterdalen, the neighbouring valley that ends in the 700 m high rock face called Trollstigen and up into which the main road winds. I spotted two different routes, one short but massive changes in elevation to overcome, the other much longer, but as you here start on an adjacent mountain plateau the terrain is easier.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Danish windmills in Øresund the straits between Denmark and Sweden.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

'Blue hour' Nordic light and windmills.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Estonia has learned from the Norwegians and understands the natural location of windmills is in the middle of a Nature Preserve.

[BW]

I spent days fighting windmill construction in roadless wilderness areas in trøndelag and here are you making them monuments of ultimate enginering. Shame on you for making them appealing

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Sorry Børge - I'm not always politically correct in my photographic portrayal of Nature ... I happen to like the visible traces of Man.

Our Dutch friends have a direct approach: line 'em up, connect to the National Grid, press 'Start'.

Dutch windmills in Friesland. The land area here itself is reclaimed from the sea, so why not use it for something of value?

[BW]

Fantastic images! Have nothing agains windmills, but I feel they are more connected with urbanized areas than roadless mountain tops. Images that make an impact and create debate are something we should all strive for.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

The Czechs have learned where to place their windmills as well. From the Jesinky Range at the border between Czech Republic and Poland.