It is the dark time of the year. That means the day is very short and even the middle of the day is not exactly bright. And it starts getting dark at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. But it is still possible to take some photos, at least if I remember to go out before it is completely dark. I took these in one of these moments. It was too dark for photography, and I didn’t bring my tripod, but I find the result interesting even though. Maybe because I like the blue hour, even the dark blue hour down by the river. There are more in this blue hour photo gallery. And also in this one, the blue hour in winter.
Bente Haarstad Photography 
Dusk can be magic but I have to admit to a long held hate of the long nights and short days when the sun finds it hard to break thru. Nice series of images. Best wishes
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Well, the long, dark winter can be a challenge, but then we have to look for what can still be rewarding, like the tiny bit of daylight and these magical colours sometimes.Thanks, David.
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I love your idea of the blue hour. It is very atmospheric and the lights in the house beckon to you to come into their comfort and warmth.
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You don’t see this much in France? I bet you don’t have the extreme cold, and that is when we have most of these winter colours. Some compensation. Thanks for your comment.
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The evening light is very different in France. Perhaps you have more what is called the “gloaming” in Scotland – a longer time when the light changes.
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Probably gloaming, even if I don’t know this expression. It is definitely a longer time for the chaging of light. And we have this all year, it only looks different in winter with the cold.
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I love the Blue Hour photos. Thank you!
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And thank you to you, Pryors.
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Mmmmm. I remember those blue hour days and the crisp, crisp air! Northern lights and the full moon above the snow. Good memories. Thanks.
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Yes, you have been to this part of the world. That must have been a long journey, Brightlife. Thanks for your comment.
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It’s a lovely effect on the photos, this blue light. Just like sepia colour makes us think of old times, the blue light is your northern winter trademark.
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Yes, I think it is. The short time of daylight feels like a long sunset, with these blue, and sometimes some purple and pink colours. Thanks Anneli.
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Very evocative.
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Thanks, Warren.
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Reblogged this on Oxtapus *beta.
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So beautiful. Can actually feel the chill in the air.
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Yes, it was chilly, and now it is quite cold. Thanks, Janaline.
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very , very beautiful , Bente!
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Thanks, Francina.
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your images are so beautiful! yesterday i returned home (after being away for three months) and i enjoyed watching the moon’s blue effect on the river. the internet is too slow for uploading or writing a post, but hopefully my photos turned out well enough to share – soon! if so, i’ll link to your images, is that ok?!
thanks for sharing your slice of the world – even if your daylight hours are so short! mine remain the same year round! 12/12!
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Yes, we live in different worlds, Z, but it is good to share. You have been away for 3 months, that’s a long time. Will be exciting to see the photos. Of course you can link to my images, thanks.
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Blue with hairy trees. Thanks Bente.:)
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Hairy tree, hehe, thats an interesting point of view. Thanks, Rosa.
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As a matter of fact, I’m quite familiar the image like the one before last.
Time to time, I (we) had to walk in the mountain or its approach after dusk,
under star-light, moon-light, —– landscape or house looks like that,
and the light in the window was a sign of the heaven !
For me, it is the very nostalgic image !
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I see exactly what you mean, since I have walked in the dark in many different landscapes and occations. Many people are afraid of the dark and they never do, but it is an experience too, and always nice to see the first lights afterwards.Thanks for a very nice comment, Yoshizen.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks, Fiirvogu.
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The second shot is serene. It makes me less likely to complain about the short winter days!
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Yes, don’t complain, go and look for the interesting part of the short days. Thanks a lot, Mike.
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Exactly. And in your part of the world the days are a little bit shorter still.
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Wonderful..great..beautiful en some more!
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beautiful, the colours are superb…makes everything feel so cold (brrr)
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A gallery full of beautiful images of an amazing country
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Excellent atmosphere !! Great job.
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I love blue! Very Nordic too!
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I guess this colour blue suits us well up here. You surely give it the right tune! Wonderful. Otherwise I say November is the month we do not need…Dark, wet and cold…We don’t have the snow until december – if then.
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Dear Bente, I fall in love with all of them, what a beautiful photographs… Thank you, love, nia
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I think I would have a hard time coping with the dark, but your photos sure make it look beautiful!
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Blue and mysterious. And so beautiful. My favourite is the one where you can just catch the light of a house. It holds enigmas and dreams.
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Wow… it is so very impressive this blue hour momentum… try to explain that to someone living around the equator, where every day at 17:45 someone clicks off the light and some 12 hours later, back on again !!
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Great photo’s Bente.But starting dark at 3 is very early.The day is than so short.
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Blue hour at its best. Well captured despite of the light…not easy. Best Andreas
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it is amazingly blue!
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How beautiful. I will be in the north of Finland for Christmas…can’t wait.
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What a beautiful photo. They are great blue world.
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Love your blue hour photos; especially the Blue Hour Winter photos in the gallery.
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I like these ‘blue hour’ photos too.
It must be rather eerie going outdoors at this time. It’s not exactly day or night.
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I like your beautiful blue , ici la neige n’est pas encore là mais elle arrive bientôt 🙂
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Blue photo : fantastic effect ! Did you do it with photoshop ?
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As always, your photos blow me away! Wonderful color, although sad to me.
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Beautiful captures Bente, I especially like the shot of the boat. Cannot imagine living with such short days though! I get cranky here in the winter and our earliest darkness all year is about 5:00pm! I suppose it makes you appreciate the long days of summer all the more though!
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Beautiful captures of the blue light, very evocative. I especially love the photo of your dog by the lake.
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Breathtakingly beautiful pictures – I love the idea of “the dark blue hour…”
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Not bad without a tripod. I like this blue serie 😉
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You photos of the dark blue hour are beatiful!
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I love your winter photos. The ‘white’ snow and crystal’ ones, and the ‘blue to darkness’ ones… Cheers to the onset of winter…!
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This blue light is really magical. Ha en kjempefin uke! 🙂
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Finding beauty in the dark time of the year – good for the soul.
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The blue hour is sublime through your eyes, Bente.
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simply magnifique… 🙂 have a great week and tons of inspiration! cheers, Mélanie
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A beautiful blue Bente, with so much warmth. Your handsome dog seems very much at home!
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Beautiful blue moments…they have a magic to them 🙂
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Nydelige og stemningsfulle blåtimebilder 🙂
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beautiful and gorgeous color 🙂
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I enjoy all of your photos, but I think the “blue” ones are some of my favorites. I’ve never seen light that seems so magical!
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¡Maravillosas fotografías!!!
Muchas gracias por compartirlas.
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Marvelous, crisp, cold and blue Bente!
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Dramatic light Bente! Especially love the glassy surface of the water and your dog in silhouette in the last one.
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I love all shades of blue… 🙂 the Icelandic one is beyond stunning: 🙂 Have a blue sky weekend! 🙂 Mélanie
http://myvirtualplayground.wordpress.com/2013/11/20/doux-mirage-de-chaud-et-de-froid-soft-mirage-of-hot-and-cold/
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Happy blue, Bente. Even here in central Texas the temperature has dropped to 2°C, which is cold for us, but warm for you at this time of year.
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Incredible blue hour images!
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magical blue! Love the mood.
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Magnificent landscape in blue. Un abrazo.
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wonderful photos Bente, its great to travel to Norway through your beautiful captures.
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Love those blue tones 🙂 so beautiful
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Lovely atmosphere. Very, very well captured. The blue tinge is wonderful!
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This is gorgeous. I really want to visit Norway… maybe not in the middle of winter though! When would you say is the best time of year to go?
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Beautiful! I love the colours of these, and the light certainly has the effect of impressing the cold onto the viewer!
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Love the blue hues!!!!
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These pictures are really great – fantastic and intense atmosphere, haunting light … you really captured the beauty of winter, I am impressed.
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With such pretty photos, the blues are instantly gone 🙂
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Things really are bluer up here, aren’t they? I feel protected from the smogginess of so much of our world. I especially like the one with the upturned boat.
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yes, I agree, Dave, and I feel so sorry for the millions who have to endure the smog of heavy pollution these days. But it affects all the world you know. Thanks for your comment.
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Woow *-* i stay open-mouthed ! come see mine !
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Nice pictures! I lived two years in Sweden, I remember the short days of winter… love Sweden and Norway, I miss it!
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