Vikings

Swords in the Rock

Black And White Photography, David, Photography

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

The Woodcarver

Black And White Photography, David, Photography

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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

A Viking takes a break

Black And White Photography, David, Photography

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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

Rain Stopped Play

Black And White Photography, David, Photography

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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.

The Vikings

Black And White Photography, David, Photography

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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.