A little bit of skiing
I live in the countryside quite close to the woods, but I have not gone skiing yet this year, before today. Because it has been too cold, because the day are too short, or other excuses. But skiing is a norwegian tradition on sundays, so today me and the dog went for å short trip to the forest. It is only five minutes away, and now the sun sets around three, so there was still some day left.
And yes, it was a bit cold. Cross-country skiing will be nicer in February, and especially in March. We did not go far, but with an irish setter in the front, we moved fast. And was back to see the colours at the sun set. That is after the sun set, because they lasts and change very nicely in this time of the year.
But I had only a compact camera (canon G12) and did not take many pictures. But it is possible to see some more of my winter-photos in my web gallery.
Reblogged this on Ann Novek–With the Sky as the Ceiling and the Heart Outdoors.
narhvalur
January 29, 2012 at 22:59
I have owned 5 Irishmen myself! Ann
narhvalur
January 29, 2012 at 23:13
Irishmen are really nice!
bentehaarstadBente Haarstad
January 29, 2012 at 23:58
Beautiful landscape and dog
Sunshine
January 30, 2012 at 01:00
Hi,
What a gorgeous dog, I love the 2nd photo of the dog, just sitting there head turned as if to say “I own this piece of the hill”
I love the spectacular view behind the dog in the 2nd photo, that is really beautiful, what a lovely part of the country this must be.
magsx2
January 30, 2012 at 02:34
Man’s best friend, captured beautifully in stunning scenery
preobrazhenskii
January 30, 2012 at 08:42
These are absolutely outstanding pictures. This dog is so wonderful and full of life. And very beautiful.
We still didn’t get enough snow for cross country skiing. One day it’s snowing and the next day the snow has melted.
You are a fantastic photographer!!!!
Greetings from Kaya.
Kaya
January 30, 2012 at 16:40
Thank you so much Kaya, and I hope you will get some snow too!
bentehaarstad
January 30, 2012 at 20:24
Hello Bente, Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and liking my Cooper’s Hawks Hunting post. I’m especially honored because your photos are amazing! And I love your Irish Setter too! What a beauty and even better that he’s Irish.
Consider me a new blog follower. I look forward to seeing and learning more about life and nature in Norway. Cheers and happy skiing from North Carolina!
Chrissine
February 1, 2012 at 12:53
Thank you so much, Chrissine!
bentehaarstad
February 1, 2012 at 14:08
Reblogged this on On wishes and horses and commented:
This reblog is especially for Enkunalma: some Scandinavian snow and an Irish Setter
makemeadiva
February 1, 2012 at 19:35
You stopped by my blog so which brought me here. Love the cute houses with green roofs, the dogs, smiling faces and furs! Great photo stories :0)
karlbarrett
February 6, 2012 at 01:00
Thanks Karl! And I saw you do great stuff about landscapes!
bentehaarstad
February 6, 2012 at 11:01
Hi, I’ve never tried cross-country-skiing before, only downhill (in the French Alps), but it’s lovely to see some of your photos.
promenadeplantings
February 9, 2012 at 15:52
Thanks a lot! Myself I have actually never tried downhill, except when going up and down cross country..
bentehaarstad
February 9, 2012 at 19:07
What a beautiful dog and stunning landscape. It’s very different where I live in Austin, Texas. I would really enjoy that snow!
Unconfirmed Bachelorette
February 9, 2012 at 19:26
I guess you have really stunning landscape to, but different. More sun maybe!
bentehaarstad
February 9, 2012 at 19:52