Castle

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.

Castle near the border in Scotland

Black And White Photography, Ian, Photography

A photo from my recent trip to the UK. I was out exploring the Northumbrian countryside with my son and my X100F, and came across this castle… It was a good day.

A castle discovered while exploring Northumberland with my son and the X100F — the kind of find that justifies driving without a plan. Monochrome suits castle photography naturally: grey stone, geometric form, and sky are a tonal study without needing any conversion. The fixed focal length forces you to work for your composition rather than relying on zoom. See the UK Chronicles Part IV: Alnwick to Rothbury on IJM Photography.