2012
I love the way the sun is lighting up the snow on the distant mountains, their ruggedness being apparent from the lines of light and dark.
Consequently we ended up down at the harbor at midnight, which is when I captured the image above. The low angle of the sun, hanging just above the horizon, provided ‘golden hour’ light for the warm tones in this shot.
I’ve no idea what this piece is called, nor who the artist is, nor anything else about the piece. I’d love to know more if anyone out there reading has any knowledge or Norwegian friends.
Eiger is translated as Ogre, Mönch as Monk and Jungfrau as Virgin (or Maiden). The Junfrau is the highest at 4158m, then the Mönch at 4099m and the Eiger at 3970m, though it’s the Eiger that has all the climbing lore associated with it in general and it’s north face, or Nordwand, in particular.
Here, one of my traveling companions enjoys the fantastic scenery with the Eiger and Mönch forming the backdrop across the valley.
Order a print of this photo I’ve no idea what the Korean language on the poster says. Judging from the cross on the figures head I’m guessing it’s some sort of safety poster, which makes the shower of sparks somewhat ironic! It looks as though the figure is howling in pain from the shower of sparks. I do recall that the sign was on a thin steel plate. The green wall behind it is hardboard. So placing the sign in […]