The photography thread

You see, I’m not a fan of seaside (because I associate it with the heat, the crowd, extortionate prices etc.) but I’ve always been in awe of Northern Europe, especially fjords and lakes (Sweden is in between but I don’t know if it has distinctive natural traits that Norway and Finland have - but their metal is the fuel I run on, so they’ll have to live with that :slight_smile: ).

Your second post, the photos with the hills and the grass - they look exactly like my home village, I wish I could send you some photos, so you could see what I mean. I envy you so much, by the way, I’d wager a guess that the part of town that isn’t at the seaside is even more beautiful, especially in the autumn and winter.

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That looks like one of my bucket places to visit with a camera.

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Now we know why Zubimendi didn’t want to join us because of the San Sebastián mountainous and lake scene? Oh wait…

:rofl:

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I am driving home to my mother’s place again. She is in Oslo, so my excuse is to take care of the cat (which is totally unecessary, she is a “big” girl and takes care of herself in nature for the 4-5 days my mother is in Oslo, considering the awesome weather we have now).

On my way there I chose a different route, so I could drive over “Drageskaret”, which roughly translates to either the Dragon’s Scar OR the dragging scar, as historians are not sure if long ships were pulled over it like in other places with the same name, or if its from drake, the mythological beast.

Since the other photos were considered ok, I took a couple new ones now 10 min ago before I drove onboard in the ferry. Its very sunny and even the sea is completely calm.





Shame about the lack of a good lens ofc.
Shame about the direction of the sun too, I suppose.

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Glorious day. Enjoy.

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I wish the same for you :smiley:

I send numerous expletives your way!

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I didnt think the pictures were maybe good enough but i can redo what i deleted above.
But you know, i am no photographer.
Ah, post seems permanently deleted now, sadly.
Sorry

Edit. Was just pictures i took before midnight where Venus is very vidible but too much light for more stars




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I would also love to see pictures from where you live btw. I know well that the nature in the much of the Balkans, is very beautiful.

I live in the city and have nothing to the sort… Just some trees, shrubs and flowers.

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I like those houses and I also notice that there are several trees in the background, even large ones, indicating that it’s a very nice neighbourhood indeed. :slight_smile:

Lovely pink on the tree !

Those are Magnolia and Weeping Cherry. They are blooming right now and add some bright colours.

Forsythia are in full bloom at this time as well.

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What species of tree is that second one please?

I believe that it’s called Weeping Higan Cherry.

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And with a Samsung mobile phone, one got to take some moon shots. (No, not the other type of moon. :laughing:)

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Star Magnolia

Lily-Flowering Tulip (‘Fire Wings’ variety).


Lungwort

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Well, the nature is beautiful but don’t you worry, we’re doing everything in our power to destroy it, we just need more time!

Unfortunately, I don’t have any nice pictures because it’s been a while since I was home but my father sends me some “everyday” photos from time to time to help my homesickness. :slight_smile: I’m forwarding them here just so you can get the impression what it feels like in Montenegrin rural North (with the added bonus of chicken):

The last one was supposed to show the trees in bloom while the snow is falling in the background (taken two days ago). The climate has been a mess for the past decade or so…

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Close up of the flowers of Saucer Magnolia, Blackthorn or Cherry, and Sugar Maple.



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Every allergy sufferers nightmare…A field of dandelions

Fritillaria imperialis

Prunus ‘Kanzan’ cherry blossoms

Crimson King Norway Maple (Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’)


Front yard wooden cart decoration

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Confusing spring weather this morning.

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