I took some pictures to show some of the magic that can be experienced when you go through the Nordic landscape on an extremely cold winter night. With a small amount of light, from a torch or the moon, everythink sparkle like millions of diamonds. When I looked at the pictures on my computer, much of the adventure was gone. Maybe bcause I don’t have a filter on my camera that can enhance the sparkle, to transform it to stars. But at the same time to work with these dark pictures was kind of appropriate today. Because there have been a lot of dark news lately. More than 230 dead in a brazilian nightclub fire, more than 70 people killed after furious clashes with police in Egypt, and four norwegians are among the 38 civilians beeing killed in the islamist attack in Algeria, one is still missing. I aslo read that at least 19 women were sexually assaulted in and around Tahrir Square in Cairo this weekend according to an activist group. Several of them stripped and raped, publicly. So what have my pictures to about all this, and there is of course also other sad stories from around the world. Well, they depict my mood, unintentionally.
I need one picture to show that there is hope also in dark nights. By the way, the other pictures are not B&W….
Very nice Pictures!
These are dark days I agree.
they almost look like ‘in the deep part of the ocean’ type photos… but not the last one of course
Yes, the world is a mess, but your pictures, even the dark ones, are beautiful.
Excellent series, Bente. In case you’re wondering, I’ve relocated to two new blogs at 2clicksaway.wordpress.com. and lightscatter.wordpress.com. Check them out, I could use your advise on improving.
Found your new blogs, Oneowner. But still can not comment on them. On some WP themes I can, on some I can’t, especially dark ones. Looking good though.
There is so much beauty in nature and so very much darkness in the hearts of mankind.. Lovely photos!
There are also plenty of good hearts around, thankfully. Thanks, Roberta.
Beautiful series. I like the way you use the flash light.
Not flash, meyer, just an old headlamp. I should have used a tripod, but I didn’t since I was also walking my dog..
That’s a cool idea. I’m gonna try it for myself.
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The 5th photo is very nice.
The terrible things happening around the world drive me to beauty also. I have to escape the pain. I love your wonderful sparkly snow! Right now I am looking at the sparkle of sun on the sea.
I bet you are, lucky you Emilie.
At this moment ago 9º C (22 hours) and I have a little the cold. Greetings!
I wouldn’t call this cold right now, Juan. But maybe for you. Thanks.
Great pogonip photos!
Amazing and so beautiful
Lovely pictures. It is so sad and frighting how much we hurt each other. I’m stunned at the level of violence and disregard for others, woman assaulted, libraries burned…
We need to let in the light somehow.
There has been some really awful news lately Bente, as you say, and I can appreciate how the pictures, despite their beauty, reflect how you feel. I share those feelings and can’t help thinking we have many more dark days ahead..
Beautiful, moving images that really do capture the sadness that is so prevalent in the world at the moment. There are a lot of brave people still around to give us hope. I am planning a cruise to Norway in the summer to see your beautiful country so feeling very happy today and full of expectation inspired by your images.
A thoughful post, Bente. It is true that there are always stars in the darkness – sometimes hidden.
Totally agree with you about these awful news lately… ;-/
We can see diamonds lighting when we look upon your photo above…
How lovely the snow is at night. Love the last photo with the house lights shining through the blue.
(& yes, I have found recent world news such terrible tragedy too).
Lovely pictures and message…………….. Thank you very much for the hope……… our world is crazy right now.
Beautiful Bente, the ice crystals looks like coral under the see and sparkling like diamonds, de last photo looks like a fairytail.
Although they are all beautiful, the last is the best. Hope.
Stunning!
Here from JB.
Well done.
What interesting pics. At first I thought the first set where taken under water until I started reading. So much sadness in the world at the moment!
Lovely shots!!!
I understand Bente… nice snaps.
Love the ice on branches and your light captured in dark times!!
Very nice. It strangely looks like photographs I have seen taken at the bottom of the sea. Coral instead of Ice, yet the lack of light makes the coral look quite similar.
With so much darkness in the world, light is appreciated all the more. Love the sparkles in the dark, and the lovely blue light, as always…
unfortunately there is a lot of suffering in the world. “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” (Jimi Hendrix)
Magnifique. Les joyaux de l’hiver et de nuit en plus, ce qui donne vraiment une belle série.
bonne soirée
val
Wow for that last shot what did you set your camera to? It’s so pretty
I have a hard time with the grain in my shots when it’s too dark outside
The first images seem as if they have been taken under the sea!
Jota.
Pues eso: me recreo con tus trabajos y siento las noticias que comentas.
Saludos.
Fantastic pictures- love the sparkle!!!
I love the glistening! Gorgeous photos : )
The last picture in blue captured the beauty so much!
It’s so easy for dark and evil acts to outshine those of light and good. I don’t know what the future will bring, but I hope the dark and evil will fade into history.
The first couple of pictures looks like deep sea exploration. You’re right, there is too much bad news around us lately!!