The fishing festival at Bessaker is a very big event for someone who loves fishing. Like me and my friends. We went to the sea with one of the boats from the harbour in this small community on the norwegian coast. And we had three hours to get some fish. And we did. Here are some from that day, but there are more in my photo gallery.
Some of our equipment.
And we got fish.
The catch was weighed.
And afterwards there were a lot of things going on, and fish and fishsoup to be eaten.
And then this ship came for a visit, Hurtigruten, a cruice line that have traveled along the norwegian coast for almost 120 years. This one named after the norwegian king, Kong Harald.
Bente Haarstad Photography 
Oh, it’s really fun. I have never tried fishing but I would like to try it. 🙂
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I want one of those balls!
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awesome photos, it looks cold and fun!
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It’s quite a Festival isn’t it !
Well captured.
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Some of your shots look just like my home in North Idaho (America)!
You sure got some amazing pictures!! Looked like a truly wonderful time.
~d.
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What a fun festival!! Beautiful images… ♥
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looks like a load of fun…i feel like i was there:)thanx for sharing these beautiful images…
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Great shots! It made me smile to see the fun you were having! ~ Lily
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Looks like a lot of fun.
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It’s great to see that people support the fishing tradition. We need more of that kind of public support in our Canadian fishery.
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A smashing day by the looks of things Bente! Lovely pictures. 🙂
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I see why you like to go the fishing festival. What a lot going on besides fishing! Did you try that water ball?
The food makes me hungry! (and thirsty)
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Looks like fun was had by all.
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I feel like I was right there! Smashing pics Bente!
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It looks like a fun day!
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Such great photos and what an awesome event…I WANT TO BE HAULED UP IN THE AIR WITH A BIG HOIST LOKE THE LUCKY DEVIL IN THE GREY TIGHTS!
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Looks like so much fun. The video made it feel more real to me. That big ball is so scary and that girl is brave. Fish soup and beer? Looks very inviting. Thanks, Bente.:-)
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Oooh, that looks like so much fun! All of it!
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I wished to be in this ball 🙂 Dear Bente, this is great post and seems that it was great fun too. How much I loved, your photographs and video… So beautiful… Thank you dear, love, nia
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Such great shots, love them – what an atmosphere… 😉
– and then I can see that the joyful fisher girl with the sunglasses
not kiss the fishes any more… ‘hahaha’
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The festival looks like great fun. I really enjoyed your photos of the event and the great catch.(of fish & photographic record).
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What a fabulously fun day, and congratulations on catching some fish ! These are awesome photos and they make me feel the chill in the air that was evident that day. Thanks for sharing your part of the world.
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Looks like a wonderful festive time..
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It definitely seems you guys know how to enjoy Summer to its fullest!
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Wonderful and dynamic shots. Pure joy of life! 🙂
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A pure exhibit of colorful life. Many thumbs up!
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A wonderful festival : sports, funs or food, enough to please everyone! 😀
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I look at these lovely pics of people keeping themselves entertained having such a great time doing simply, if somewhat crazy stuff and I wonder why, anyone would waste there short life on earth fighting wars and engaging in stupid coflicts when there are so many far more interesting, engaging and fun things to do!! I know that all sounds rather naive, but that is the thought line that these pics brought on.
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Great shots, Bente. Looks like a lot of fun!
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You are such a hardy people. That water looks really cold and yet kids are actually swimming in it. I think I would love to go into that bubble and role around. That looks like a lot of fun.
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Great photos. You captured the movement, colour & life, so much so that I could image the sounds, tastes and smells 🙂
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Great day on the water. I very much enjoyed seeing your photos of it!
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Great pictures from a very beautiful event ! Wel done!
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Looks like a fabulous day out for everyone! Wonderful evocative pictures, great stuff.
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Chico: hermoso, hermoso y variado, reportaje fotográfico. ¡Eres grande!
Un gran saludo.
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What a day plenty of fun! I´m sure you enjoyed it a lot… I can see it in your photos!
Jota.
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Googled Bessaker to see where you are on the map, and the description was where ‘fjord meets the Norwegian Sea’ .. looks very adventurous …. glad your fishing was successful.
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perfect and pleasant series, lovely atmosphere
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Wow! Awesome photos!
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so much life really living healthfully and happier! Reflections of your joy, too. Thank you Dear friend ~ Lovingly Deborah
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Looks like you guys know how to fish! How fun! 😀 Thanks for sharing your pictures and experience.
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Sharing the love http://blessyourhippieheart.wordpress.com/2012/08/01/share-the-love/ Check it out 😉
Lori
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What a life, makes me want to jump right into those pictures, especially that amazing ball! thanks for sharing a part of a life I have never known 🙂 fascinating
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Beautifull pictures You have mate. I whise You a nice week. Ineke
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Wow! What fun 🙂
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Fantastic Photos it’s so nice to see the area so well documented.
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I should tell you I recently went to the dentist which doesn’t seem like a big deal but it is too me. Anway I showed this post to my husband because I thought he would enjoy and when I was at the dentist trying not to go crazy I was remember these beautiful photos it really helped me get through a tough appointment. Thanks!
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sorry I didn’t profread that last comment. :+)
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Fantastic and fun photos. Greetings.
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lovely stuff
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