Thursday, January 22, 2009

SkyWatch Friday


This is a black and white photo. Just as it looked like this day. The sun struggled to break through the heavy clouds.

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Posted by Ivar Østtun
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89 comments:

  1. FridaJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Litt annen årstid her hos deg ja. Passer best med rødvin og fyr på peisen her :-)
    Her er det meldt 3 dager til ende med snø i helgen, så jeg får bare vente tålmodig på sommeren enda e stund. Hadde faktisk tenkt oss på hytta i helga, men ikke i snøstorm :-)
    Hils og klem

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  2. Gill - That British WomanJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    that is a perfect winter's day photo and it being in black and white just makes it even more perfect.....

    Gill in Canada

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Ivar, that is an intense shot. I love it!

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  4. LouiseJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Wonderful as always. I especially love the fog/haze/whatever in the background.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    THAT.IS.PERFECT.
    Cheers, Klaus

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Great taken.

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  7. Berit TJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Fantastisk fint!!

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  8. Torsdag 1952January 22, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    Hallo Ivar,
    this is a wunderful wintersky, yes a little bit mystic.
    I like this "stemniger" and it is beautiful to be at a place like that.
    Hilser Hartmut

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  9. DewdropJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Though you captured it in B&W, I bet the scene wasn't much different than that. Beautiful.

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  10. Sylvia KJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Really beautiful shot, perfect picture of winter! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Beautiful winter shot. So calm and lovely.

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  12. Rune EideJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    Der slo Ivar til igjen. Ta en tur når det blir sol igjen, og du har neste års julekort.

    Men dette var bedre.

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  13. Guy DJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    One word describes that winter shot, Amazing!

    Cheers!
    Regina In Pictures

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    Dette var lækkert. Flott med sort-hvitt, som en kontrast til alt det rosa og oransje:) (Det er pent det også, altså - men moro at ikke alle er like). Hvor er dette tatt, da?

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  15. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Absolutely beautiful, could I have some of this serene cool setting, it is so hot and humid here.

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  16. vincibeneJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Fantastic! I love the mystic atmosphere and the light!

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  17. Som mine dager erJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Marvellous. I can se the sun struggeling behind the largest tree.

    Marit

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  18. PetuniaJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    Winter wonderland!
    Veldig flott bilde. Det er nesten slik at jeg får lyst til å spenne på meg skiene - og det sier ikke så rent lite siden jeg ikke er så glad i å gå på ski!

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  19. InkivääriJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Amazing scene and sky, love it!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Man kan spa på seg kink i ryggen og erge seg over store snømengder. Men når man ser slike bilder er alt glem!! Et eventyrbilde! God helg til deg også Ivar :o)

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  21. Photo CacheJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    beautfiul winter scene. gloomy but beautiful.

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  22. Lars Andreas DybvikJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Denne var bra. Det er ennå mulig å lure fram litt mer fres i tonene, men det er ganske vanskelig da det faktisk ER grått i været. Veldig flott forgrunn mot bakgrunn. Og rent viderekomment gjort å gjemme høylyset slik bak treet, nice :)

    Skulle jeg ønske noe annerledes måtte det være litt mer rendyrking av motivet, og mindre elgmat forran.

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  23. Ива КоевскаJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    The first time I landed here I fell in love with your photographs. It's something about the chilly clarity, it's in the subtle details...
    This one makes no exception.

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  24. EG CameraGirlJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    Even without the sun it's a beautiful photo!

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  25. Adrienne ZwartJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Beautiful!

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  26. M.E.V. fotoJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Det er nesten vår her...Eventyrlig bilde:) Viser vinteren på sitt vakreste!

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Bildet gir en egen ro... vakkert!

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  28. Anne-BeritJanuary 22, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Jeg er bare så imponert,vakkert!

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  29. imacJanuary 22, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    Very effective Ivar, and beautiful.

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  30. Raph G. NeckmannJanuary 22, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    There is a real dignity about this image in the monochrome. Love it!

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  31. FO - 2January 22, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    Vakkert vinterlandskap og like vakkert bilde.
    Vi bor på en fin plett på jorden.

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  32. Jane Hards PhotographyJanuary 23, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    A winter wonderland picture postcard view.

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  33. Brad MyersJanuary 23, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    I always love what I see on your site, you have a great eye and are a wonderful photographer, have a great weekend.

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  34. Country GirlJanuary 23, 2009 at 1:48 AM

    I love so much about this photo. I like that it has a beginning, a middle and an end. And the middle is so beautiful.

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  35. BarbaraJanuary 23, 2009 at 2:03 AM

    You are very talented. This is just beautiful
    Smiles B

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  36. Passages to the PastJanuary 23, 2009 at 2:54 AM

    Absolutely stunning!

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  37. A New England LifeJanuary 23, 2009 at 2:55 AM

    Ivar, your photo's never cease to amaze me.

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 3:12 AM

    Ivar, you take the most beautiful photos!

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  39. Aline C.January 23, 2009 at 3:18 AM

    I love it! Perfect!
    Take care :)
    Aline - Brazil

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  40. Gail - Fort Rock GlimpsesJanuary 23, 2009 at 3:30 AM

    This photo took my breath away. So serene and still.

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  41. Daniel - Greenhouse GlimpsesJanuary 23, 2009 at 3:34 AM

    In my dreams I live here

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  42. mgeJanuary 23, 2009 at 3:45 AM

    Beauty hurts.

    Greetings from Argentina!

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  43. alicesgJanuary 23, 2009 at 3:46 AM

    Very beautiful scenery. Have a nice weekend. My weekend will be spending waiting and preparing for the coming chinese new year. :)

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  44. Tink *~*~*January 23, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    How beautiful - reminiscent of an Ansel Adams!

    Twin Reflections In The Sky at My Mobile Adventures *~*~*

    Tink *~*~*

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    Fantabulous Winter Scene!!!

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  46. JimJanuary 23, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    This is soooooo pretty Ivar. But I know it is cold, I'll visit Norway in the summer and only look at the winter pictures.
    Happy SkyWatching, it's been a while! Today my sky is one from Florida.
    ..

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  47. VooodoooJanuary 23, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    This one is very beautiful! If you make greeting cards with your pictures they will be really unique.

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  48. ArneAJanuary 23, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Almost like the Norwegian artist Kåre Tveter

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  49. KathrineJanuary 23, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Noen ganger får sola bare kjempe for å komme fram, så får en flotte bilder:-)

    Riktig god helg!

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  50. Maria VerivakiJanuary 23, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    i love natural monochrome shots - excellent capture

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  51. ♥ Stines hverdagJanuary 23, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Hei! Jeg kan ikke se lista over skywatchere. Vet du hva som har skjedd? Jeg har prøvd flere nettlesere og operativsystemer, men Mr.Linky kommer ikke frem...

    Siden tydeligvis andre ser den, kan du skrive meg opp på lista? http://stineshverdag.blogspot.com/

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  52. ♥ Stines hverdagJanuary 23, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Flott bilde forresten :)
    Jeg skulle gjerne hatt en slik nydelig vinterstemning, men her bare regner det...

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  53. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    God helg der oppe i flotte vinterland :o)

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  54. RaquelJanuary 23, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    I´m cold cause i see this picture. Perfect!

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  55. ArijaJanuary 23, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    I love the very greyness of this winter scene. It really gives the feeling of a long cold winter.

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  56. DrowseyMonkey-PhotosJanuary 23, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Gorgeous! It's very magical looking.

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  57. Diederick WijmansJanuary 23, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Winterwonderland!!

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  58. Debbie@Like a RoseJanuary 23, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    How beautiful - so much "color" in the B & W.

    My first visit to you and I enjoyed many of your previous posts also. You have a great eye.
    I'll be following you in the future.

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  59. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    As always it's a wonderful picture.
    You used a great piont of view and I like your choise for the black and white. It give's the picture something dramatic.

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  60. chrome3dJanuary 23, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Some days are made for black and white. It heightens the lonely feeling.

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  61. UnknownJanuary 23, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Very nice colors, Ivrig! ;)
    Dette var meget flott Ivar. Meget bra komposisjon, dette gjorde seg godt i sort/hvit.

    Ha en fin helg!

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  62. luvmyboysJanuary 23, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    The black & white is a perfect choice. I like how the 2 trees in the front are somehow standing guard over the scene behind them.

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  63. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJanuary 23, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    Ivar: A neat capture of the stark sky, nicely presented.

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  64. GAWOJanuary 23, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Det er alltid like nydelige bilder på din blogg. Jeg har fått en utfordring fra Ida og videresender den til deg. Tar du den? Den er enkel og grei og høyst frivillig. :-)Du finner den på fotobloggen min.
    God helg!

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  65. GailOJanuary 23, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    This is wonderful in black and white!

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  66. Ellen M. FornaroJanuary 24, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    Very Nice! I like the depth, the angles, right front you have the slope, then back and to left another slope, with mountain in background. Nice balance. Black n White, great touch!

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  67. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    Stunning offering as always.
    I love that the sun is just breaking through the clouds, yet is still obscured by the snow laden tree.

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  68. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Nydelig bilde. Skal aldri klage på for mye snø.

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  69. Ken Conger PhotographyJanuary 24, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    The B&W choice certainly projects mood. Nice job.

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  70. StroganoffJanuary 24, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    This picture of a Winter landscape is a truly perfect representation of Winter in all its glory

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  71. Miguel AlmeidaJanuary 24, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Hi Ivar,
    an excellent and beautifull frame

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  72. LoranJanuary 24, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    Our last few days here have been so foggy that even the color pictures look like this--varied shades of gray. Again, beautiful shot.

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  73. A ScatteringJanuary 25, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    oh my.........just beautiful

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  74. Susan English MasonJanuary 25, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    The words escape me. Sigh.

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  75. humanobserverJanuary 25, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Black and white made the image amzing...

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  76. MariamellieJanuary 25, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Oh My, the photos are stunning and my favorite one is the header.

    Greetings all the way from East Borneo, Indonesia

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  77. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Better late than never to comment. This is magnificent!
    :-)

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  78. CatherineJanuary 25, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Le jeu avec la lumière est remarquable et donne du relief à cette magnifique photo.
    Les tonalités d'origine ne devaient effectivement pas être si éloignées du noir et blanc.
    Cette photo pourrait faire son entrée dans Monochrome Maniacs

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  79. Coy HillJanuary 26, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    Awesome photograph, I love the ethereal light!

    Your photographs are such an inspiration.

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  80. magiceyeJanuary 26, 2009 at 3:47 AM

    brilliant!!!!

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  81. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    it is really a great black and white picture, but i got fear of dying when seeing the pictures like this.

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  82. Daniel SantosJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Wonderful image.

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  83. Scotty GrahamJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Absolutely love this shot, Ivar...really good!!

    Hey nice job on the HDR below (the night city shot) as well.

    Always a pleasure to catch up on your blog....

    Looking forward to that cold beer with ya some day...

    Scotty

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  84. agusJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    Piękne zdjęcie i piękny widok, bardzo mi się podobają kolory i światło, którym operujesz na tej fotografii,
    pozdrawiam
    agus

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  85. James DunphyJanuary 29, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    What an amazing snowscape

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  86. EveJanuary 29, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    This is such a beautiful, peaceful photo!!

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  87. The ScribblerJanuary 31, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    What a beautiful, haunting picture this black and white is. You have a wonderful eye!

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  88. BuBuFebruary 4, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    very beautiful photo.

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  89. jbFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Nice blog-Congratulations!!

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