Thursday, October 9, 2008

Sky Watch Friday

I captured these pictures on the same trip as my ABC Wednesday post this week. A short ferry trip across the fjord.

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Posted by Ivar Østtun
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120 comments:

  1. PJOctober 9, 2008 at 8:01 PM

    It isn't enough that you have the coolest name in the blogosphere, you just had to come up with these killer WF shots. Just fabulous!

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  2. CathyOctober 9, 2008 at 8:07 PM

    Awesome Awesome Awesome...again. You get to see and photo things with the best background/landscape. Another Awesome!!!!

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  3. EG CameraGirlOctober 9, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    The photos of your ferry trip are wonderful. What a great place to take your camera. ;-)

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  4. ArijaOctober 9, 2008 at 8:20 PM

    It is certainly getting colder in Norway judging by the defraction halo around the sun. Unusual and beautifully calm comosition in the
    third photo.

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  5. BarbaraOctober 9, 2008 at 8:23 PM

    nothing more to say.....fantastic...
    Kisses Barbara

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  6. Lisa WilsonOctober 9, 2008 at 8:23 PM

    Very pretty!! Looks like a great ferry ride.

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  7. DewdropOctober 9, 2008 at 8:27 PM

    Love the solar halo! That is awesome!!!

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  8. SaraGOctober 9, 2008 at 8:31 PM

    Awesome photo's. Just love them all!!
    Take care

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  9. irish daisiesOctober 9, 2008 at 8:31 PM

    the photos look so poweful yet so peaceful! great sw!

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  10. imacOctober 9, 2008 at 8:32 PM

    Grand shots Ivar, also what a great intro.

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  11. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 8:32 PM

    Such beautiful shots! Love the ocean. . . and the sky. Happy SWF.

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  12. Laura ~Peach~October 9, 2008 at 8:32 PM

    love the blue sky and the halo around the sun just perfect!
    Happy Sky watch!

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  13. Guy DOctober 9, 2008 at 8:33 PM

    Outstanding pics, great way to kick off SWF. Thanks for sharing.

    Cheers

    http://reginainpictures.blogspot.com/

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  14. KellyOctober 9, 2008 at 8:33 PM

    Gorgeous shots of the ferry boats! Great SWF post!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 8:34 PM

    WOW! Those are amazing shots! I like the first shot! So blue..My SWF is posted HERE. Have a gerat day!~

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  16. Rune EideOctober 9, 2008 at 8:34 PM

    Well known and very dear subjects for any coastal Norwegians - excellent!

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  17. CloudStalkerOctober 9, 2008 at 8:34 PM

    I agree with Dew the solar halo is fantastic!

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  18. MarieOctober 9, 2008 at 8:35 PM

    Eg har sett gjennom fleire innlegg her hos deg. Fantastiske bilde du har! Dette innlegget føyer seg inn i rekka :)

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  19. vincibeneOctober 9, 2008 at 8:36 PM

    Gorgeous pictures! My favorite is the photo with the sun.

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  20. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 8:36 PM

    Beautiful. I love how rich in blue the water is...

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  21. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    Those are all wonderful although I think the first one is my favorite. Amazing sky. Your host post on skywatch was so great too. I can see why you've been invited to be the latest host. Great shots!

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  22. This Is My Blog - fishing guyOctober 9, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    Ivar: So very special and that view of the sun is extra nice.

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  23. TomOctober 9, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    Perfect... and it's a joy to see your flag flying... we all should do flag shots one week.. :O)

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  24. CarlettaOctober 9, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    Riding the ferry under the gorgeous sky of the first image would be glorious!

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  25. UnknownOctober 9, 2008 at 8:39 PM

    Kjempe flotte alle tre! Spektakulert bilde du hadde på swf intro`en og til sist gratulerer med en plass i swf teamet :)

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  26. Müge TekilOctober 9, 2008 at 8:39 PM

    Beautiful photos! I especially loved very much the first one. Happy SWF! :-)

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  27. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 8:40 PM

    amazing shots, Ivar! Happy SWF!

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  28. Jo's-D-EyesOctober 9, 2008 at 8:40 PM

    This is very Nice SKY Yvar , I welcome you as a team-member from skywatch Friday.

    My SWF is a bit serious because Stephan (17 years)died last week, but I show the feelings through sky'impressions.

    Happy SWF
    JoAnn's D Eyes

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  29. AishaOctober 9, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    Nice shots of the sky, Ivar!

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  30. Anne-BeritOctober 9, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    Utrolig flotte bilder alle tre.Ha en fin helg:o)

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  31. Tanya BreeseOctober 9, 2008 at 8:57 PM

    Wow, they are spectacular, all of them! Happy skywatch :)

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  32. PetuniaOctober 9, 2008 at 8:59 PM

    Flotte alle bildene dine, vet du. Og de bildet inne på SWf bloggen var kjempe.Ser ut som om noen holder på å trekke ned rullegardinen!

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  33. Markus Latva-ahoOctober 9, 2008 at 9:02 PM

    You really know how to nail these nature shots!

    and ps. best of luck for the new team member status!

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  34. david mcmahonOctober 9, 2008 at 9:04 PM

    I really like the subtle reflection of the sun on the water, Ivar.

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  35. Mom Knows EverythingOctober 9, 2008 at 9:05 PM

    Your ferry boat is a lot larger then mine. Mine's a cable ferry so it's not as big. Happy SWF!

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  36. SandraOctober 9, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    When it comes to sea and ferry boats or boats, I'm usually crazy about them - all I can - great pictures

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  37. ColoradoladyOctober 9, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    Love the shots with the ferry. Great shots.

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  38. Gemma WisemanOctober 9, 2008 at 9:53 PM

    Such stunning landscapes! There is a real feeling of Nature's big space! Wonderful!

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  39. Lars Andreas DybvikOctober 9, 2008 at 10:12 PM

    Hi Ivar, I`m in the picky mood :). Take a look at your first picture in this blogg. Try cropping the picture to get rid off the white rectangle in the lower left corner. It is now the whitest area in your picture, and thus draws attention. But its not realy part of your storry, so I think you would be better of without it.

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  40. chrome3dOctober 9, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    Maybe it was short, but it sure looks sweet!

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  41. bobbieOctober 9, 2008 at 10:21 PM

    Very impressive! Beautiful shots.

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  42. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 10:34 PM

    Really great shots, Ivar! I really love the first one!

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  43. Leslie:October 9, 2008 at 10:38 PM

    Incredible shot, Ivar! You're a regular on my list for sure as your photos are absolutely stunning, no matter the subject material. :D

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  44. MojoOctober 9, 2008 at 10:44 PM

    That... is one amazing sky. I'm heraing that old song "Crystal Blue Persuasion" in my head now.

    I'm making my debut this week with
    First Quarter

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  45. JimOctober 9, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    Hi Ivar, I love to ride the ferries. We have several around here.
    Thank you also for sharing your foggy Norwiegen coastal picture on the SkyWatch page. It is great, and makes me want all the more to visit Norway!
    ..

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  46. Connie T.October 9, 2008 at 10:46 PM

    You have really nice pictures. The sky is so blue.

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  47. aeirinOctober 9, 2008 at 10:51 PM

    Nothing beats the blueness of the sky... Great collection of sky photos

    Hope you visit my Sky Watch: Fire In the Sky have a great day

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  48. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 10:57 PM

    Great collection of images...love the look by the bridge. Thanks for sharing.

    Teach and Learn
    Join Matter of Fact Monday-A New Meme

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  49. Daniel SantosOctober 9, 2008 at 10:59 PM

    very beautiful images...

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  50. AnneKaOctober 9, 2008 at 11:08 PM

    Utrolig flott blogg du har. Har virkelig kost meg med alle de flotte bildene dine. Hilsen Anne

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  51. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 11:26 PM

    Very pleasant blues :-)
    Great entry you made for SWF, you always have those amazing views that I never have seen before.

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  52. Steinbokkjen ;o)October 9, 2008 at 11:41 PM

    Ja her va da masse flotte bilde ;o)
    Tusen takk for titten - eg og ha kooosa meg!
    Nyyyyyt helgjå, hausten og Akkurat NO ;o)

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  53. Lapa37October 9, 2008 at 11:57 PM

    Great pictures I just love the first one the blue is amazing.Thanks for stopping by my place.

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  54. PernilleOctober 10, 2008 at 12:14 AM

    Fantastisk vakkert! Så vakkert at jeg faktisk fikk lyst på en fergetur. Og det er ikke hver dag skal jeg si deg!

    Ha en koselig kveld som SW-vert og ha ei koselig helg:)

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  55. JeanneOctober 10, 2008 at 12:17 AM

    What a beautiful sky and the shot you took that graces this weeks Sky Watch "homepage" is amazing. Congratulations on being in the right place at the right time and having the 'vision' to see such a wonderful shot.

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  56. Pearl MapleOctober 10, 2008 at 12:26 AM

    Beautiful scenic photos for sky watch friday, thanks for sharing your pretty view of the horizon.

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  57. MaryOctober 10, 2008 at 12:58 AM

    That's an incredible blue sky in the first one! I really love the ship photo too. Great pictures.

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  58. NealOctober 10, 2008 at 1:00 AM

    Neat, especially the top one.

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  59. Gill - That British WomanOctober 10, 2008 at 1:02 AM

    I love the first shot, a perfect blue sky,

    Gill in Canada

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  60. Rob RipmaOctober 10, 2008 at 1:29 AM

    Awesome shots. I really like the third picture. Very well shot!

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  61. Jane Hards PhotographyOctober 10, 2008 at 1:43 AM

    Nicely put together montage, I do think the best skies are over Norway. You also have some of the bluest seas.

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  62. UnknownOctober 10, 2008 at 2:10 AM

    Wow!!!just love them all..awsome.

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  63. Luiz Santilli JrOctober 10, 2008 at 2:32 AM

    Marvelous shots!
    Beautiful landscape!
    Today, my SKY is HERE!

    Santilli

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  64. WayfarerOctober 10, 2008 at 2:47 AM

    You have an awesome blog here Ivar..I will be stopping by! Keep up the great shots!

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  65. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 3:09 AM

    Yes, marvelous photos!

    Paz

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  66. PatriciaOctober 10, 2008 at 3:33 AM

    wow! beautiful scene, the ferry and the sky!

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  67. PatriciaOctober 10, 2008 at 3:33 AM

    wow! beautiful scene, the ferry and the sky!

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  68. sonia a. mascaroOctober 10, 2008 at 3:48 AM

    Wow! Great pictures!

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  69. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 4:00 AM

    I'd like to take a ferry trip across that fjord under a sky like that. The colors in that first shot are remarkable.

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  70. TR RyanOctober 10, 2008 at 4:19 AM

    The blues are spectacular. Love your post.

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  71. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 4:42 AM

    Looks like the days are getting short in Norway. Soon there'll be hardly any sunshine at all.. :(
    Beautiful photos. Happy SWF

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  72. Sylvia KOctober 10, 2008 at 4:53 AM

    My first time at your blog, but won't be the last. Your pictures are stunning, with incredible clarity. Thank.!

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  73. UnknownOctober 10, 2008 at 5:37 AM

    Lovely shots, so clear

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  74. BaruchOctober 10, 2008 at 6:12 AM

    What a stunning selection of photos! Thanks for sharing and happy SWF!

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  75. PetuniaOctober 10, 2008 at 6:19 AM

    Å våkne til "morgenstemning" er en god idè og sikkert mer behagelig enn å våkne til Nickelback og samgen deres "Rokcstar"...
    Jeg hadde "The Snowman", men min mann ble så lei den:(
    For meg spiller det egentlig ikke noen rolle. Synes det er pyton å stå opp uansett! Men jeg var oppe før klokken 6 i dag likevel. Nå er det litt blogging + kaffe (i stedet for avisen - den ta jeg litt senere), så luftetur med Jølle, vekking av unger og jobb...Men så er det helg!!!

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  76. LewOctober 10, 2008 at 6:36 AM

    You have a fantastic photo as the lead to this week's SWF! I have been on mouantains and seen the clouds filling the valley, but have never seen a shot like this. The photos on your blog are also excellent!

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  77. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 7:34 AM

    Nice shots. I like the one with the sun. And I really like the one on the SWF blog. Wonderful shot! :-)

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  78. FO - 2October 10, 2008 at 8:05 AM

    Hei Ivar.
    Gratulerer med din plass på Sky Watch laget.
    Flotte ord der fra deg.
    Jeg har ikke postet Sky Watch bilder siden juni.
    Men, denne uken bidrar jeg med ett bilde.
    Jeg husker oppstarten.
    Da var Dot vert og vi var ca. 30 bloggere som deltok.
    Det var Gawo som tipset meg om temaet tilbake, den gang da.
    Skal si det har vokst!
    Er imponert!

    Ditt bidrag her er veldig fint.
    Jeg liker nr. 3 veldig godt.
    Som ett vakkert postkort fra Norge.
    Det minner også om alle ferjereiser over Sognefjorden som liten.

    Lykke til som vert og ha en
    fiiiin fredag! :)

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  79. D HerrodOctober 10, 2008 at 8:10 AM

    Amazing shots the sky is so blue. Congrats on joining the SWF team. The shot on the SWF blog is absolutely breathtaking.

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  80. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 8:30 AM

    one of my favorite places here. and every time a big !!!. well done. fantastic colors

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  81. ArneAOctober 10, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    Still looking forward to see some nasty weather from Trøndelag.
    For det er vel egentlig slik det er
    :)

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  82. RedzlanOctober 10, 2008 at 9:17 AM

    Hi Ivar!,
    Lovely blue colour.
    Fantastic series.

    Happy SkyWatch Friday!

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  83. TootieOctober 10, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    Ivar, I love the clouds over the mountain best of all! I think the photos from the ferry were also very nice. You have a good eye for the perfect shots.

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  84. magiceyeOctober 10, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    absolute stunners!

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  85. DeborahOctober 10, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    Great shots, fantastic colours. :) The 3rd one is my favourite.

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  86. Ces AdorioOctober 10, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    Hello Ivar,

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. What a wonderful surprise, another Norwegian. I have a special place in my heart for Norwegians. I am married to one. Lovely country.

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  87. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 12:34 PM

    What a great ship to be on to be skywatching.

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  88. kRiZcPEcOctober 10, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    awesome!

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  89. earthlingorgeousOctober 10, 2008 at 1:47 PM

    I love the ferry shot it shows how vast the sky and the sea is lovely! I also love the sun with a ring around it shot! Lovely! Mine is about HongKong skies, I hope you visit mine :)

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  90. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    Beautiful captures. I like the various shades of blue in the skies and the water.

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  91. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    Beautiful water and sky! That must be a wonderful ferry ride.

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  92. Stevenson QOctober 10, 2008 at 3:56 PM

    Ivar!!! This is absolutely stunning! I can not just see the beauty of the sky and the sea but also, I can feel the mood while you were shooting this and that gave it a wondrous effect! Definitely my Favorite this week so far! Great Job!

    Steven^^

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  93. HildaOctober 10, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    Fabulous blue sky! I love the halo around the sun — never seen anything like it! Wow.

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  94. dlynOctober 10, 2008 at 4:09 PM

    Gorgeous photos - love your host photo too! Happy SWF!

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  95. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    great sky watch. The boat in the blue water and the awesome blue sky makes it perfect

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  96. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    great sky watch. The boat in the blue water and the awesome blue sky makes it perfect

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  97. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    Clean pictures, Ivar. The one on the SWF site is also awesome. Have a nice weekend with lots of skies :-)

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  98. kjpwebOctober 10, 2008 at 4:55 PM

    Great shots as always! Love the deep blues! I see you got 2 or 3 comments, too! ;)
    Cheers, Klaus

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  99. The BirdladyOctober 10, 2008 at 5:02 PM

    I just never can see enough of your beautiful images.

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  100. MaryAnn AshleyOctober 10, 2008 at 5:05 PM

    THe sun shot is the best! The diffused sun with the steely structure is an enjoyable contrast.

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  101. GretchenOctober 10, 2008 at 5:18 PM

    Those are great shots!

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  102. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    Her var det mange kommentarer på engelsk,så da tenkte jeg det passet med noe fra Trøndelagen!
    Delikate bilder atter en gang!Lys og farger i skjønn forening,-og perfekt timing!Imponerende!
    God helg!!

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  103. Photo CacheOctober 10, 2008 at 5:45 PM

    wow i am quite late in commenting this week. love your shot very much. so much blue.

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  104. Jerez SherryOctober 10, 2008 at 5:59 PM

    Ivar, my snow photo was for you!
    I think we must both be snow..men..

    I am a snow bunny!
    I shouldn't want to skip fall, but gee, snow is just around the bend!

    Your photos as usual are stunning, beautiful, and gee, I wish I were there!

    I need a job with Ekornes!

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  105. EggheadOctober 10, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    This is stunning. I love how beautifully blue the sky and water are. I was looking at some other posts and you are an amazing photographer.

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  106. Gowri MohanakrishnanOctober 10, 2008 at 6:35 PM

    Blue must be the most enchanting colour in the world. And I love the picture of the sun hanging so low in the sky.These pictures are breathtaking.

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  107. DeniseinVAOctober 10, 2008 at 10:21 PM

    What a fantastic ferry ride that must have been. Great photos!

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  108. PetuniaOctober 10, 2008 at 10:41 PM

    Noe til deg i bloggen min:)

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  109. KathrineOctober 11, 2008 at 12:10 AM

    Flotte bilder fra en like flott Trondheimsfjord:-) Det å ta ferjene over fjorden er like flott hver gang.

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  110. esnorwayOctober 11, 2008 at 12:36 AM

    fin serie med bilder. ha en god helg

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  111. esnorwayOctober 11, 2008 at 12:36 AM

    fin serie med bilder. ha en god helg

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  112. Kathie BrownOctober 11, 2008 at 12:38 AM

    I love that shade of blue in the top photo. I like the composition and subject of the sun and flag. Thanks for stopping by my blog! Welcome to skywatch!

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  113. AlanOctober 11, 2008 at 5:01 AM

    Looks like a great clear sky for a boat trip.

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  114. UnknownOctober 11, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    These pictures make me want to get on a boat right now : ).

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  115. antigoniOctober 11, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    Awesome!!!!!!!

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  116. MicheleOctober 11, 2008 at 5:50 PM

    Your photos are beautiful and the clarity is amazing... I will have to board the ferry in a few weeks to get out to the hospital to do some tests and perhaps if the weather behaves I will get some shots in but with the cold approaching, I'm a little skeptical.
    Hopefully you will get your snow soon! =)

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  117. Fish WhispererOctober 12, 2008 at 4:52 AM

    Lokks like a gbreat day to be on a ferry.
    Cheers

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  118. MumbaiiteAnuOctober 12, 2008 at 7:16 AM

    Awesome shots as usual.
    Thank you for visiting my Juhu sky

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  119. Torsdag 1952October 12, 2008 at 8:56 AM

    Hallo Ivar,
    nice to have this little ferrys. Wonderful stops , no chnce to be in a hurry but a chance to get some good shots.
    Have a nice sunday.
    Hartmut

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  120. CelesteOctober 13, 2008 at 6:30 AM

    Wow what spectacular scenery! I particularly like the shot with the sun pushing through the haze.

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