This summer I spent my summer vacation Norway and had the opportunity to visit Bergen, on the Norwegian Vest Coast. As a child I visited the city several times visiting family during summer and winter vacations. I still carry with me a lot of good memories from the city that I consider the most beautiful in Norway. It is surrounded by 7 mountains, while embracing the harbour. It holds such a unique combination of history and modern city life, urban energy and impressive nature. This beautiful city is undoubtedly worth a visit.

This time I brought my camera with me and was able to capture some of my impressions. 

A view of Bergen seen from Floeien.

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 66 mm

Aperture : f/14

Exposure : 1/100 sec

ISO Speed : 100

On the way down from Floeien.

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 45 mm

Aperture : f/5.6

Exposure : 1/160 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Sun setting over Bergen.

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 42 mm

Aperture : f/10

Exposure : 1/800 sec

ISO Speed : 100

The Hansa Wharf.

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 62 mm

Aperture : f/8

Exposure : 1/250 sec

ISO Speed : 200

The old Skansen fire station. 

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 75 mm

Aperture : f/5.6

Exposure : 1/800 sec

ISO Speed : 200

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 66 mm

Aperture : f/5.6

Exposure : 1/2500 sec

ISO Speed : 200

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Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 105 mm

Aperture : f/7.1

Exposure : 1/160 sec

ISO Speed : 200

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 105 mm

Aperture : f/5.6

Exposure : 1/160 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Autumn morning

This week we have had some beautiful days, sunny and clear. They say this has been one of the driest autumns ever recorded in Copenhagen.

As usual I had my camera in my bag going to work on Wednesday When I got to the old citadel Kastellet, I had to take the camera out. It was a beautiful sunrise. Noticeable was also tracks left behind by the early morning traffic at Copenhagen Airport Kastrup. They sky reminded me of a field criss-crossed by ski tracks, a familiar sight in my native Norway.

I managed to capture some of these impressions in the following pictures.

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 30 mm

Aperture : f/10

Exposure : 1/200 sec

ISO Speed : 100

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Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 18 mm

Aperture : f/10

Exposure : 1/60 sec

ISO Speed : 100

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Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 45 mm

Aperture : f/10

Exposure : 1/15 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 25 mm

Aperture : f/11

Exposure : 1/15 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 25 mm

Aperture : f/11

Exposure : 1/50 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 48 mm

Aperture : f/11

Exposure : 1/80 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Evening sky over Copenhagen

After a beautiful autumn day we experienced a breathtaking sunset. From a rooftop I was able to capture this image. It shows the silhouette of Frederik’s Church (the Marble Church) against a sky on fire.

 

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 50 mm

Aperture : f/5

Exposure : 1/15 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Swans in Copenhagen

This weekend I walked around in the city and enjoyed the nice autumn weather we. In one of the lakes in the centre of Copenhagen, I came across some swans. I was out to try one of my friend’s zoom lens. AF-S VR-NIKKOR 70-200mm 1:2.8G. It is a great leans. It is really interesting how objects you have shot many times before looks totally different when you view it through a different lens. It truly gives you a new perspective.


This allowed me to draw the subject closer and I saw the opportunity to also make a more daring crop on some of the pictures. I am pretty happy with the result.

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 180 mm

Aperture : f/4

Exposure : 1/800 sec

ISO Speed : 100

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Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 200 mm

Aperture : f/3.2

Exposure : 1/600 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 200 mm

Aperture : f/3.2

Exposure : 1/250 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 135 mm

Aperture : f/3.2

Exposure : 1/500 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 130 mm

Aperture : f/3.2

Exposure : 1/500 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 200 mm

Aperture : f/3.2

Exposure : 1/1250 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 150 mm

Aperture : f/3.2

Exposure : 1/1250 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 150 mm

Aperture : f/3.2

Exposure : 1/2500 sec

ISO Speed : 100

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Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 116 mm

Aperture : f/3.2

Exposure : 1/2500 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 200 mm

Aperture : f/3.2

Exposure : 1/640 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 150 mm

Aperture : f/3.2

Exposure : 1/500 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 200 mm

Aperture : f/3.2

Exposure : 1/1600 sec

ISO Speed : 100

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Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 200 mm

Aperture : f/4

Exposure : 1/2000 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Photo-summer

It has been a productive summer where I have shot close to 10.000 pictures, ranging from big events to normal life. The events include The British Grand Prix in Formula 1 at Silverstone and the 2011 UCI Road Race World Championship here in my home town Copenhagen, Denmark. This year I have also made it a habit to carry the camera with me when I go to work. This way I have been able to capture glimpse of daily life in Copenhagen.

I was also fortunate enough to spend some time in my native country Norway were I had a beautiful week in Bergen, on the Norwegian west coast. The nature surrounding the city in breathtaking and provide you unlimited photo opportunities. The city itself, with a combination of old and new architecture provides you with such a wide range of motives that only your own imagination and creativity set the limits.

Over the last few months I have also learned to appreciate Photoshop Elements ® and have let me inspire by its functionality. One of the pleasant discoveries I have made was Photoshop Elements® Black and White capabilities. Working with the black and white format has totally changed the pictures.

In the coming weeks I hope to be able to share with you some of the pictures I have worked on this year.

The following are some examples of what will follow.

2011 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix

Nico Rosberg driving for Mercedes GP Petronas F1. Here captured during the Saturday practice session. 

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 105 mm

Aperture : f/6.3

Exposure : 1/1600 sec

ISO Speed : 400

2011 UCI Road Race World Championship

The British rider Julia Shaw in her Time Trial in the streets of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 70 mm

Aperture : f/8

Exposure : 1/80 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Bergen seen from the mountain Fløien (Floeien).

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 34 mm

Aperture : f/18

Exposure : 1/80 sec

ISO Speed : 100

A foggy day in Copenhagen. 

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 62 mm

Aperture : f/5.3

Exposure : 1/20 sec

ISO Speed : 100

Its a wet wet day

Yesterday we had the heaviest downpour in Copenhagen in 30 years according to the Danish news. It flooded the city streets and basements when we got 130 mm in less than 2 hours. Today we had another shower, but far from as strong as yesterday.

The showers we had the last couple of days allowed me to play with my camera trying to capture the rain itself.

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 48 mm

Aperture : f/6.3

Exposure : 1/30 sec

ISO Speed : 320

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Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 105 mm

Aperture : f/5.6

Exposure : 1/125 sec

ISO Speed : 320

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 105 mm

Aperture : f/5.6

Exposure : 1/800 sec

ISO Speed : 1600

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 105 mm

Aperture : f/5.6

Exposure : 1/800 sec

ISO Speed : 1600

Sunset over Öresund.

Today I am posting a set of pictures I shot June 4th 2011 in Höllviken, Sweden. The pictures shows the beautiful sunset there was on that evening.

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 50 mm 

Aperture : f/5.6

Exposure : 1/125 sec

ISO Speed : 200

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 50 mm 

Aperture : f/5.0

Exposure : 1/100 sec

ISO Speed : 400

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 50 mm

Aperture : f/5.6

Exposure : 1/125 sec

ISO Speed : 400  

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 50 mm

Aperture : f/5.6

Exposure : 1/125 sec

ISO Speed : 400  

Frederiksberg Castle

Frederiksberg Castle seen from the park.
The image was photographed on May 20th 2011.

Camera & Exposure Information

Nikon D7000

Focal Length : 75 mm

Aperture : f/11

Exposure : 1/125 sec

ISO Speed : 125

Sprint and and the birth of a new generation.

Walk around in the parks of Copenhagen these days and you can not avoid to notice the spring's biggest miracle, the birth of a generation. You see the new families everywhere, enjoying the sun and each other's company.