One of Norways must see tourist attractions. Located in Sola just outside Stavanger on the shores of Hafrsfjord it was the sight of a famous Viking battle in the 800’s.
The popularity of this site also makes it difficult to photograph without loads of tourists getting in the way…There are several behind the swords in this shot which I think I timed well not get them in the shot.
Nikon Z8
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4.0
PP. Silver efex pro VII
Walking around the Viking market I spotted his gentleman sitting in the sunshine carving intricate patterns in his wooden boxes. Well worth exposing a few pixels :0)
Leica M9P
Leica Summicron M-90 f2.0 APO ASPH
PP in Silver eFex pro II
We could say that somethings never change.
Leica M9P
Summilux-M35mm f1.4 ASPH
I was sitting on the grass talking to the wife and a photo opportunity came along all on his own. His shield looked a bit worn. The fire was set by a potter firing his pots the old way.
Leica M9P
Summilux 35mm f1.4 ASPH
This guy was the real deal I think. Tricky lighting full sunshine on a white tent background but I like the face.
Canon S3 IS (The best camera is the one you have with you :0)
Post in Silver eFex Pro2
I have a confession to make. As I wrote last week I was going to the Bi-annual Viking market at a local town. However the weather beat us back even before we got half-way. The heavens opened and, we had torrential rain. So we beat the retreat and will try again in two years time. Until then this is a shot I took 4 years ago at the same event. Vikings waiting to go into battle …once health and safety checked that the grass wasn’t too wet :0)
Leica MP
Summilux 35mm f1.4 ASPH
Fuji 160s.
Living in Norway as I do there aren’t many days go by without some hint to the Vikings and Norwegian heritage. When you read this I will have hopefully attended the bi-annual Viking market in a local town. This fellow sold smoked salts of all kind.
Leica MP
Leic Summilux 35mm f1.4 ASPH
Fuji 160s scanned on Epson V700 and converted in Analog Efex.
I’ll admit that this is an old fav. I took it in 2006 at a Viking market. These two were entertaining the kids.I just love the action in this shot. Just goes to show don’t mess with a Troll :0)
I shot it using a Canon S3 IS.
The Vikings had some great games. Like this kissing the hammer and axe. It requires incredible control not to lose your teeth.
Camera :Leica MP
Lens: Leica Summicron 90mm f2.0 ASPH
Film: Ilford XP2
Monochromia 
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