Akershus Fortress, Oslo

Black And White Photography, C.S. Young Jr., Photography
Akershus Fortress Abstract
Akershus Fortress Abstract

Akershus Fortress is a medieval castle in the Norwegian capital Oslo that was built to protect and provide a royal residence for the city.  Construction is believed to have begun in in the late 1290s by King Haakon V.  For centuries, the fortress withstood numerous Swedish led sieges. It did surrender without conflict to the Nazis in 1940.

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Cheers!

C. S.

Light and Shadow in the Mountains

Black And White Photography, David Jensen, Photography

Since leaving northern Minnesota in our RV and heading west, I’ve been treated to diverse and wonderful scenery. After stops in South Dakota and Wyoming, I’m currently doing an extended stay in Idaho in the Wood River Valley. For those not familiar with the area, it includes the towns of Bellvue, Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley. We had a lovely camp site along Baker Creek, now we’re staying in a driveway west of Hailey and this weekend we move to another driveway before heading to Redfish Lake near Stanley. The upside to all this travel is photo opportunities galore.

I think I’m trying to channel my inner Ansel Adams with this one.

Fujifilm GFX 100s, Fuji 100-200. More of my photography can be found on my website and my blog.