Nice Photos.

Fabio 1 posted:

Where Mr?

Hi Fabio,

It's only 300 meters from our house. We are lucky to live 5 minutes from the town center but still live almost in the middle of the forrest with lakes, mountains, lovely views etc. On the downside the public transport leaves something to be desired, but I can live with that  We live in a town called Bergen on the western coast of Norway.

Flying Crow at Moorage

Ok, not a patch on recent photos here in terms of technical quality, but I felt that Mrs D (grandma to the subject) captured a rather special moment.

Asymmetrical Altitudes

Don Atkinson posted:

Ok, not a patch on recent photos here in terms of technical quality, but I felt that Mrs D (grandma to the subject) captured a rather special moment.

It's a beautiful photo Don!

          Downhill records

Mr Fjeld posted:

Don Atkinson posted:

Ok, not a patch on recent photos here in terms of technical quality, but I felt that Mrs D (grandma to the subject) captured a rather special moment.

It's a beautiful photo Don!

Thank you Mr Fjeld, i'm pleased both you and the others who "liked" it, liked it !

From this weekend at the seaside - cycling by sunflowers field. 

Kayaking in a dam. 

Late Winter Rain in Seattle

                   This is not going to end well...

Just cycled from down there.

Mr Fjeld posted:

Fabio 1 posted:

Where Mr?

Hi Fabio,

It's only 300 meters from our house. We are lucky to live 5 minutes from the town center but still live almost in the middle of the forrest with lakes, mountains, lovely views etc. On the downside the public transport leaves something to be desired, but I can live with that  We live in a town called Bergen on the western coast of Norway.

 

We shall be calling in on 27th July. Courtesy the Azura.

Taking the cable railway then a short hike through the woods and past a few lakes to the top of the hill where there is an old Viking hut and work area, before wandering back down and along the quayside to look at your Avatar. We've done this a few times over the past 10 years.

I gather it only rains twice a year in Bergen......once from January to June, then again from July to December

Right at the front centre of Tom Petty (and Stevie Nicks) at BST Hyde Park, Sunday. iPhone shots - top one is about 160 degrees. Superb night.

JamieWednesday posted:

                   This is not going to end well...

LOL

Don Atkinson posted:

 

 

Taking the cable railway then a short hike through the woods and past a few lakes to the top of the hill where there is an old Viking hut and work area, before wandering back down and along the quayside to look at your Avatar. We've done this a few times over the past 10 years.

 

The "hill" is Rundemanen, with the old radio transmitter on top. And the Viking hut is stone, cut into the side of the hill.

We usually take the Fløyen railway going up, then wander down the path through the houses above Bryggen back to the quayside

Don Atkinson posted:

Mr Fjeld posted:

Fabio 1 posted:

Where Mr?

Hi Fabio,

It's only 300 meters from our house. We are lucky to live 5 minutes from the town center but still live almost in the middle of the forrest with lakes, mountains, lovely views etc. On the downside the public transport leaves something to be desired, but I can live with that  We live in a town called Bergen on the western coast of Norway.

 

We shall be calling in on 27th July. Courtesy the Azura.

Taking the cable railway then a short hike through the woods and past a few lakes to the top of the hill where there is an old Viking hut and work area, before wandering back down and along the quayside to look at your Avatar. We've done this a few times over the past 10 years.

I gather it only rains twice a year in Bergen......once from January to June, then again from July to December

 now that is nice Don! And you've been here a few times already! It is indeed beautiful here and I feel I can say that without bragging as I'm not a local by birth. I came here to study at the university in 1992 and I totally fell in love with the place and my wife - and the rain...

How long up the coast will the Azura take you? Myself I've only gone as far north on the west coast as Sognefjorden which is spectacular, but I would love to go further north of the coast.

Hi Mr Fjeld,

This time the ship calls at Stavanger, Flåm, Olden and Bergen.

Previous visits have all included Geiranger as well, but that's as far north as we've been in Norway.

The views in the fjords and the hill walking, especially from Geiranger, Flam, Olden and Bergen all have spectacular views. We plan to walk back down to Flam from Myrdal (again !) and we intend (again)  to take the short walk to the Briksdalbre glacier from Olden.

We are quite looking forward to it all. I can well understand why you decided to stay after university.

Inside the Castle:

Don Atkinson posted:

Hi Mr Fjeld,

This time the ship calls at Stavanger, Flåm, Olden and Bergen.

Previous visits have all included Geiranger as well, but that's as far north as we've been in Norway.

The views in the fjords and the hill walking, especially from Geiranger, Flam, Olden and Bergen all have spectacular views. We plan to walk back down to Flam from Myrdal (again !) and we intend (again)  to take the short walk to the Briksdalbre glacier from Olden.

We are quite looking forward to it all. I can well understand why you decided to stay after university.

That's going to be quite a trip! Only been to Myrdal myself when the train stops on the way to Geilo. Have you been to Ægir Brewery in Flåm - the Viking Hall/brewery? Their beers are fabulous btw.

I hope you'll post some pictures from your vacation in this thread - I would love to see them!

Not a very exciting motif - but proof of finally having the sun coming out of hiding.

Mr Fjeld posted:

Don Atkinson posted:

Hi Mr Fjeld,

This time the ship calls at Stavanger, Flåm, Olden and Bergen.

Previous visits have all included Geiranger as well, but that's as far north as we've been in Norway.

The views in the fjords and the hill walking, especially from Geiranger, Flam, Olden and Bergen all have spectacular views. We plan to walk back down to Flam from Myrdal (again !) and we intend (again)  to take the short walk to the Briksdalbre glacier from Olden.

We are quite looking forward to it all. I can well understand why you decided to stay after university.

That's going to be quite a trip! Only been to Myrdal myself when the train stops on the way to Geilo. Have you been to Ægir Brewery in Flåm - the Viking Hall/brewery? Their beers are fabulous btw.

I hope you'll post some pictures from your vacation in this thread - I would love to see them!

 

I now hope we have time to visit the Viking Hall/Brewery

If I manage to capture one or two good pictures during our trip, I will post them. In my case, a lot depends on luck, i'm afraid