Thursday, January 8, 2009

SkyWatch Friday


These two photos are from yesterday. A wonderful day. Today this is gone. The temperature increased several degrees and it is raining.

The first shot is what you see when you lay down on the snow between some trees and look up to the sky.

To see many more skies around the globe, please visit SWF Homepage

Posted by Ivar Østtun
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87 comments:

  1. Rune EideJanuary 8, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Du slår til fra skauen din igjen - hurra for det første!

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  2. Lilli & NevadaJanuary 8, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Wow that is a lot of snow on those trees, and its all gone how sad. Love that first shot i thought maybe you had a side shot there, Very nice

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  3. AnaJanuary 8, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    This post makes me smile and I tried to remember when was the last time I did it. Some....20 years ago:(... We finally have some snow here, so will do it tomorrow, thanks for idea. Photos are perfect, of course!

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  4. TorunnJanuary 8, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Hihi.... ja, de ble fine disse :-) selv om det er umulig å hamle opp med dine bilder!

    Klem søs

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  5. Photo CacheJanuary 8, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    beautiful wintry scene, and on the previous post too.

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  6. imacJanuary 8, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    Wonderful Ivar, and your post before - WOW factor.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Vinter er flott, og det får du vist fram på en mesterlig måte her Ivar. Det første bildet var rått, akkurat som å stå der sel å se opp de hvitkledde trærne :o) Og det andre er som et godt norskt postkort. God snørik helg til deg oså :)

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  8. Richard LawryJanuary 8, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    I love the perspective of the first shot

    An Arkie's Musings

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  9. bowledoverJanuary 8, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    You were not making snow angels then in the first picture.
    So much snow, lovely pictures thank, you for sharing.

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  10. Raph G. NeckmannJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    Wonderful photos! I like the shape formed by the 'negative space' of the sky with the trees round, on the first one also.

    The blue colour palette is so tranquil and meditative.

    I wish I could read Norwegian - I keep trying to in some of your comments. The word 'flott' comes up often - does this mean wonderful or beautiful or a similar meaning?

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  11. LinzJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    So beautiful. I've never seen snow like this before. It doesn't really snow here. It just kind of freezing-rains and ices. I'd love to see that snow in person--even if I was freezing my tail off!

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  12. Butternut SquashJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    I remember snow. I don't see it anymore. All we seem to get these days is rain and ice storms. Your pictures are wonderful! Thank you for the wintry meditation.

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  13. TorunnJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Thank you!
    :-)

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    Vakre og stemningsfulle! Jeg får nesten lyst til å base i snøen. :-)

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    Har du vært ængel i snøøn? Vakkert hvertfall - og nå er det borte vekk, ja. Like greit, synes jeg - var liksom nok snø nå! Hils madammen!

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  16. Anne-BeritJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    Fantastisk vakre bilder dette,Ivar.

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  17. GundaMJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Du dæken Ivar, bare deg kunne tatt det bilde nr en! Det er et nr 1 ;0)

    Mr E inviterer staks på elgsteik ryktes det om...

    Hils hu som ikke sitter i sofaen ;0)

    Hilsen søs II

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  18. MerisiJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Wonderful images!
    The sky between the tree tops in the first pictures resembles the form of a snowflake, beautiful! Too bad all this beauty did not last.

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  19. Guy DJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    Fantastic shots, you captured them perfectly. I'm not a fan of winter but you definately showed its beauty.

    Cheers and Happy New Year!
    Regina In Pictures

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  20. BLSJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    Great photo like a picture of silence. Cooling to see in the southern hemisphere summer.

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  21. Sylvia KJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    Breathtaking, Ivar! Our snow came and went like that,too, a couple of weeks ago. Thanks, as always, have a great weekend!

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  22. KayJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Your photos are spectacular, Ivar! The perspectives really catch your eyes and gives you a sense of awe. I had to scroll down to look at all your other photos. I am very, very impressed.

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  23. LeneJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Wow. Duuuu - når jeg søren meg blir svimmel av å se det første bildet ditt - daaaa har du gjort jobben din, ja. Du kan bare glemme planene om å pakke sakene, hehe ;)

    Jeg forstår at snøen skaper både problemer og frustrasjoner. Men også fantastisk flotte bilder!

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  24. the7msnJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    If I saw that much snow, I'd just go back in the house. You sure made the most of it.

    BTW, congratulations on being selected as a Blog of Note - I hope thousands more come over here to see your amazing photographs.

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  25. MicheleJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    Gone already??!! Such a beautiful winter scene... it's amazing how fast something like that get pushed out with warm temperatures!
    I am sure that it won't be long before that heavy snow falls once again!!
    Wonderful photo!
    ~Michele~

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  26. sharaJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    I love the first picture. I really enjoy laying down on the ground and looking up at the sky.

    I am glada I found your blog!

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  27. Leon1234January 9, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    Hey, how are you doing?

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  28. SuzanneJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    I will never tire of seeing snow photos, I love the snow on tress.
    Happy SWF.

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  29. CoraJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Your pictures are absolutely beautiful! Everytime I stop by your blog it makes me want to visit Norway. Then, of course, I've had a fascination with Norway ever since I fell in love with a-ha in 1986. But your photos make Norway all the more inviting. Thank you so much for sharing them! :-)

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    Those are gorgeous sky and snow shots.

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  31. Dakota BearJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:56 AM

    Breathtaking pictures. I haven't seen that much snow in quite a while. Thank you for sharing.

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  32. UnknownJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    Flotte bilder begge to Ivrig men det først hadde et meget bra og kult perspektiv.

    Ja så på nyhetene at Trønderlag er en stor skøytebane :)

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  33. Jane Hards PhotographyJanuary 9, 2009 at 1:30 AM

    Exceptional cool blue tones and perspective.

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    Beautiful sky and snow pics. I love the prestine untouched snow you captured. I guess it won't be long before there's some more snow!

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  35. AphotoAdayJanuary 9, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    That really IS amazing...
    Don't think I've ever seen such a sight...

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  36. alicesgJanuary 9, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    Very beautiful snow. It really looked so cold out there.

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  37. JeremyJanuary 9, 2009 at 3:49 AM

    Wow... and I thought we had a lot of snow here in Utah in the last few weeks. That looks like a lot of fun!

    Take care!

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  38. ArijaJanuary 9, 2009 at 5:06 AM

    There is nothing like snow on conifers. Just beautiful.

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  39. BarbaraJanuary 9, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    These are just spectacular. Such beauty
    Smiles B

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  40. Dawn FineJanuary 9, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    amazing...sooooo much snow...beautiful...
    but I am still glad I am in Florida..
    tee hee

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  41. TorunnJanuary 9, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    Et blondt spørsmål på morra; Må bildene være tatt i løpet av uka?? Altså SWFbildene eller kan man bruke noe som man så den gang da?

    God helg til dere :-)

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  42. MonJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    I love the pictures of the clouds. I don't know why I am commenting about them here but...I do like all of the other pictures and the one of you? on top of the blog.

    Just thought I would say I like the pictures :D

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Very beautiful, is a christmas photo.

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  44. JaffJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    absolutly incredible!

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    quiet and peaceful. excellent

    I wish to you and your family all the best for the new year

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  46. PulsatillaJanuary 9, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Loved the photos - and thanks for reminding me of the lovely feeling og lying in the snow ad looking at the skye. That was too long ago for me.

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  47. HavfruenJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    Ah..så nydelig..Bra du rakk å ta disse..er vel ikke slik nå. Skifter raskt her..

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    I like both pictures, but the first one is absolute amazing.
    I'm sorry too hear it's raining now. Overhere it's another cold and grey winter day.
    Have a good weekend!

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    I like to come on your blog!
    Beautiful with the trees
    en the snow en the bleu sky,
    wonderful pictures ! ! !

    Have a nice weekend.
    Gr.
    P-TER

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  50. CatherineJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Very beautiful ...... but if the snow is thick it does not disrupt the daily life?

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  51. Lars Andreas DybvikJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Takker Ivrig! Dette inlegget ga meg ide til et knakende bra bilde!! Det blir ikke helt enkelt, men muligheter for å bli skikkelig tøfft. Huff nå kjenner jeg at jeg også ble litt ivrig :S

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  52. KathrineJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Bilder av en flott vinterskog, som nå er borte vekk ja.Regn i bøtter og badekar ute,-)Fin helg til deg og:-))
    ..og takk for ros!!

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  53. syelJanuary 9, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    a wow! perspective for the first photo! freezing cold!

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  54. Torsdag 1952January 9, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Wunderful snow-world under a blue sky.
    Ha en fin helg.
    Hartmut

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  55. InkivääriJanuary 9, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Oh, that first sky watch especially is amazing, to look it feel like to be on very(too) high place!

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Wow, great shots Ivar! Too bad with the weather today though...

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  57. SarahJanuary 9, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    beautiful pictures, as usual. :) we had quite a lot of snow here also, and then it rained last saturday night. for three days the roads were ice covered and dangerously slippery. scary! here's wishing you a great day!

    sarah

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  58. LinneaJanuary 9, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Wow! Such magical shots - you captured the fresh snow beautifully. I'm glad you were able to get out and enjoy it before it melted. Thanks for stopping by my SWF post. Greetings from sunny and warm California!

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  59. Urgência de viver !January 9, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    Good pictures !

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  60. GAWOJanuary 9, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    he, he..det flrste tok du sikkert da du hadde lunch. Artig vinkel og snøen er jo så vakker. Og det er bildene med. Nå er sikkert alt borte, men du har dine fine bilder.

    Jeg hadde ikke tenkt å delta på SWF i år, men sannelig ble jeg hengende med i dag også. Står som nr 300. Jøss og jøss så populært

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  61. VooodoooJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    The first one is really wonderful! I wish I could also find a shot, amongst your photos, looking down from the sky, may be in the future! Thanks for sharing your nice experiences and good luck.

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  62. Brad MyersJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Great photographs again Ivar, I really like the perspective in the first one. A little too much snow for me.

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  63. PJJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    It's definitely wintertime in Tronheim, Ivar. Most impressive to someone in florida. This is why I love SWF soooo much!

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  64. SusanJanuary 9, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Wow! The first one makes me kind of dizzy and it feels like I am there. I love taking shots like that.

    The second one is just beautiful. It should be a postcard.

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  65. Josh DiazJanuary 9, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    GREAT SHOTS man!! I really like them.
    I'm willing to go to Norway soon, I hope it's as amazing as my dad told me. :)
    Nice blog.

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  66. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJanuary 9, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Ivar: I thought you fell down and said you might as well take the shot. Nicely done my friend.

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  67. RuthJanuary 9, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    Your shots are fantastic! So beautiful!
    Gutted it started raining though :(
    x

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  68. streetmachineJanuary 9, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    Hello I really like your blog, I would like a link exchange with you, I insert your blog to my favorite blogs ;)

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  69. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Takk for kommentar Ivar, god helg til deg også :) Si i fra hvis du har tid i morgen kveld da så kan vi se på den andre.

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  70. Ellen M. FornaroJanuary 9, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    Awesome thanks!!

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  71. M.E.V. fotoJanuary 9, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    Takk for kommentar og tips:) Månen din var jo imponerende! Ser jo alle detaljene...

    På bildet mitt brukte jeg innstilling A med blenderåpning F36(det høyeste er F40). Lukkertiden velges da automatisk, så jeg vet ikke hva den var. Må nok lese og prøve videre i helgen;) Blir det mer måneskinn, så skal jeg prøve tipset ditt også...Mulig jeg må hente stativet hos min far også;)

    Det første bildet ditt i dette innlegget er forøvrig helt fantastisk. Får følelsen av å ligge på bakken og se opp på tretoppene selv:)

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  72. chanphengJanuary 10, 2009 at 3:12 AM

    Beautiful snow pictures against the sky. Makes me miss the snow - for a minute. When the temperature rises and it starts to rain, that's another thing altogether!

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  73. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    Wonderful shots!

    Paz

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  74. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2009 at 4:14 AM

    All that snow on the trees gone with the rain? Your previous snow photos are very impressive. I see you have very hard winters in your country :-)

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  75. chrome3dJanuary 10, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Snow is cool and so are these photos too.

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  76. EkiJanuary 10, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    magnificent photos! i could even feel the chill just looking at these photos.

    thanks for visiting my blog and commenting on my SWF post.

    Eki
    BANDUNG DAILY PHOTO

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  77. GunillaJanuary 10, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Vilken härlig bild. Det känns som om jag själv ligger på marken.


    Ha en trevlig helg

    Gunilla

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  78. esnorwayJanuary 10, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Ja fine bilder og masse snø send litt sørover også da

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  79. FrithJanuary 10, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    O WOW! some trees... fantastic :P
    eager to learn more about photography huh? try my blog!

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  80. PrivateJanuary 10, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    I love the perspective of the first shot too.

    http://racheteapaintersdiary.blogspot.com/

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  81. holdtoHOPEJanuary 11, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    amazing photography :)

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  82. k2January 11, 2009 at 3:44 AM

    Really OUTSTANDING photography!
    Thanks so much for sharing!
    k2

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  83. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Kaunista, kaunista lumista metsää. Kuin puut puhuisivat toisilleen. Meillä Suomessakin täällä etelässä on joskus noin lumista, Lapissa lähes aina.

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  84. Paul Christopher SongJanuary 12, 2009 at 4:13 AM

    I love your shots man. Gotta love those landscape shots. They make me feel calm.

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  85. MimmiJanuary 12, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Woow vilka underbara bilder.jag har mycket att lära mig när jag ser på dina.helt otroliga underbara
    mvh Mimmi

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  86. vincibeneJanuary 13, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Wonderful perspective and winterwonderland!

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  87. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    What a beautiful photos! ;)
    I love Scandinavian views every day more, when I see your photos...

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