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Aiguille du Midi (3842m) ,
France.
The Aiguille du Midi (3842m) in Mont Blanc - Charmonix, offers a
spectacular 360° viewpoint over the French,
Swiss and Italian Alps from its vast terraces. More
photos from amazing Aiguille du Midi and Chamonix in
this Gallery. |
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Poder
Belvedere - Tuscany, Italy
Morning fog and sunrise at Podere Belvedere in the Val d’Orcia,
Tuscany. Podere Belvedere is symbolic of the Val d’Orcia region,
which is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage site and the
most photographed house in Italy. |
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Kvamskogen,
Norway
Kvamskogen is a
mountain plateau in the Hardanger region of Hordaland county,
Norway. Kvamskogen contains several ski resorts, and more than
1700 cabins, the third highest concentration of cabins in the
country. |
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Murren, Switzerland
Mürren is a traditional Walser mountain village in Bernese
Oberland, Switzerland, at an elevation of 1,650 m (5,413 ft.)
above sea level and unreachable by public road. Tourism is
popular through the summer and winter; the village features a
view of the three towering mountains: Eiger, Mönch, and
Jungfrau. Mürren has a population of just 450. Mürren has its
roots as a farming village. More photos from amazing Murren in
this Gallery. |
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Eidsbugarden
- Tyin, Norway
Autumn at Eidsbugarden, Bygdin - Norway. |
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Route
des Vins d'Alsace,
France
The Alsatian Vineyard Route is a mostly rural route in Alsace.
The route stretches from Marlenheim in the north to Thann in the
south . The route goes along medieval wine producing villages
situated on the slope of the Massif des Vosges
More amazing photos from Alsace in this
Gallery. |
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Lake
Bled, Slovenia
This is the Slovenia of the tourist posters: mountain peaks,
Alpine meadows, postcard-perfect lakes. Prepare to be charmed by
Lake Bled (an island and a castle!).
More photos from Lake Bled and Slovenia in
this Gallery. |
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Lakaz
Chamarel, Mauritius
The island is surrounded by more than 150 km (93 miles) of white
sandy beaches and the lagoons are protected from the open sea by
the world's third largest coral reef, which surrounds the
island. Mauritius is one of the world's top luxury tourism
destinations. It possesses a wide range of natural attractions,
enjoys a tropical climate with clear warm sea waters, attractive
beaches and tropical fauna and flora.
More photos from Mauritius in
this Gallery |
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Ilot
Mangénie private island, Mauritius
The island is surrounded by more than 150 km (93 miles) of white
sandy beaches and the lagoons are protected from the open sea by
the world's third largest coral reef, which surrounds the
island. Mauritius is one of the world's top luxury tourism
destinations. It possesses a wide range of natural attractions,
enjoys a tropical climate with clear warm sea waters, attractive
beaches and tropical fauna and flora.
More photos from Mauritius in
this Gallery |
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Lofoten
islands, Norway.
Lofoten is
known for excellent fishing and nature attractions, and small
villages off the beaten track. The beauty of this place is
simply staggering.
This archipelago is often described as
one of the most scenic parts of Norway.
More photos from amazing Lofoten in
My Lofoten Gallery! |
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Hovdsundet
Bodø, Norway
Hovdsundet at Mjelle north of Bodø in northern Norway. It's
hard to believe that this beautiful beach is north of the Artic
Circle. |
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Jølstravatnet, Norway.
Jølstravatnet (lake)
in Jølster, Norway
The 39-square-kilometre (15 sq mi) lake is located at an
elevation of 207 metres (679 ft) above sea level, and the
deepest point in the lake is 233 metres (764 ft) below the water
level. The lake is about 30 kilometres (19 mi) long. Jølstravatn
is a very good fishing lake. |
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Lofoten
islands, Norway.
Lofoten is
known for excellent fishing and nature attractions, and small
villages off the beaten track. The beauty of this place is
simply staggering.
This archipelago is often described as
one of the most scenic parts of Norway.
More photos from amazing Lofoten in
My Lofoten Gallery! |
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Sakrisøy
- Reine - Lofoten, Norway.
Lofoten is
known for excellent fishing and nature attractions, and small
villages off the beaten track. The beauty of this place is
simply staggering.
Winter in Lofoten is the season of Arctic colours. There are
many Northern Lights activities in Lofoten, and even the
backdrop is spectacular.
This archipelago is often described as
one of the most scenic parts of Norway.
More photos from amazing Lofoten in
My Lofoten Gallery! |
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Aiguille du Midi (3842m) ,
France.
The Aiguille du Midi offers a 360° viewpoint over the French,
Swiss and Italian Alps from its vast terraces. The picture show
footbridge that links the North tower to the Central tower. More
photos from amazing Aiguille du Midi in
this Gallery. |
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Sakrisøy
- Reine - Lofoten, Norway.
Lofoten is a group of islands in the northern part of Norway.
With its postcard-looking small fishing villages nestled in
fjords, dotting a very rugged coast with abrupt peaks rising
directly from the ocean, the archipelago is often described as
one of the most scenic parts of Norway.
More photos from amazing Lofoten in
this Gallery! |
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Hana
- Hawaii, USA
The Hana Highway has 620 narrow hairpin turns curves and 59
bridges. The road leads you through flourishing rainforests,
flowing waterfalls, plunging pools and dramatic seascapes. See
more photos from Hana in my
Hawaii Gallery. |
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Anse
Source d'Argent beach, Seychelles.
Anse Source
d’Argent beach on La Digue is one of the most photographed
tropical beaches in the world. It is a granite island with
stunning granite cliffs and rock formations that extent into the
sea.
The beaches have clean, white sand and are often photographed or
used as film sets
More photos from amazing Seychelles in
this Gallery. |
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Maasai
Mara National Reserve, Kenya.
Air balloons in sunrise at Maasai Mara National Reserve in
Kenya. The Masai Mara National Reserve isglobally famous for its exceptional population of lions,
leopards and cheetahs, and the annual migration of zebra,
Thomson's gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti
every year from July to October, known as the Great Migration.
More photos from amazing Maasai Mara in
this Gallery! |
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Anse
Gouvernment Praslin, Seychelles.
Beautiful boulder-strewn beaches, virgin jungles, thriving coral
reefs, and UNESCO-listed nature reserves are just some of the
many attractions of the archipelago's 115 coral and granite
islands, which are the peaks of a vast underwater plateau.
More photos from amazing Seychelles in
this Gallery. |
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King
Oscar II Grense Jakobselv, Norway.
The border between Norway and Russia is marked with 415 border
markers. On the Norwegian side there are no physical hindrances
on the border and it is permitted to move all the way to the
border itself. On the Russian side there is a fence located
anywhere between 0 and 5 kilometers from the border. Although
not electrified, it has sensors which will notify the border
controllers if touched. |
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Buer
valley and glacier - Odda, Norway.
The Buer glacier is an arm of the majestic Folgefonna glacier in
Norway. There is a marked footpath to the edge of the glacier
through the wild, lush and beautiful valley of Buer between
towering mountains. The hike takes approx. 3 hours return. |
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Låte
waterfall, Norway.
Låtefoss waterfall
is a famous twin-waterfall. Låtefoss is the king among our
waterfalls and an internationally famous attraction. The total
height is 165 meters. It is special in that it consists of two
separate streams from its source, Lotevatnet, that meets in the
middle of the water fall. |
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Svelgabreen -
Folgefonna, Norway.
The hike along Blåelvi to Svelbabreen (glacier) is a trip
through majestic mountain and river nature through
extraordinarily green grazing areas, sand banks and polished
mountain all the way until you get to the majestic ice wall. To
get onto the glacier, you would need to have the necessary
equipment and experience. |
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Byrknesøy, Norway.
Beautiful sunset at Bardvågen fyr at Byrknesøy in Norway. |
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Reinebringen,
Reine - Lofoten, Norway.
Reine from summit of Reinebringen. This view, combined with a
relatively short hike and easy access from Reine means that
Reinebringen is one of the most popular hikes
More photos from amazing Lofoten in
My Lofoten Gallery! |
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Bjørndalsetra -
Rosendal, Norway.
Bjørndalssetra in Rosendal, Norway. |
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Honolulu -
Hawaii, USA.
Hawaii’s diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate,
abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active
volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, (wind)surfers,
biologists, and volcanologists alike. See more photos from
amazing Hawaii in this Gallery! |
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Sunset
at Napili Bay at Maui - Hawaii, USA.
Hawaii’s diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate,
abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active
volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, (wind)surfers,
biologists, and volcanologists alike. See more photos from
amazing Hawaii in this Gallery! |
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Antelope
Canyon - Arizona, USA.
Antelope Canyon was formed by erosion of Navajo Sandstone,
primarily due to flash flooding and secondarily due to other
sub-aerial processes. Rainwater, especially during monsoon
season, runs into the extensive basin above the slot canyon
sections, picking up speed and sand as it rushes into the narrow
passageways.
More photos
from breathtaking Antelope Canyon in
this Gallery! |
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Reiseter
in Hardanger, Norway.
With the blue fjord, snow-clad mountains and roaring waterfalls
as a backdrop, the fruit blossom in spring (like in this
picture) is one of the most captivating adventures imaginable.
The cherry and plum blossom usually starts in early May, whilst
the apple blossom dressed in beautiful pink is at its most
stunning towards the end of the same month or in June. |
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Husedalen
in Kinsarvik, Norway.
The trail through
Husedalen is one of the most beautiful hikes in Norway. Four
stunning waterfalls in succession on the way from Kinsarvik to
Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Hardangervidda is the largest
high mountain plateau in northern Europe. The scenery and the
waterfalls in Husedalen are breathtaking. Four gorgeous
waterfalls right after each other on the way from Kinsarvik to
Hardangervidda. |
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Hemsedal, Norway.
Hemsedal is scenic located in South Norway, right between Oslo
and Bergen. The place is surround by high mountains, similar to
the alps, and has a river, Hemsila (on this photo) going thru
the valley. Hemsedal is best known for its large alpine skiing
area, which is the second largest in Norway, but is also a great
place in summer with many activities such as hiking, biking,
fishing, horseback riding and more. |
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Hardangervidda, Norway.
Hardangervidda is Norway's biggest national park and the largest
higland plateau in Northern Europe. Half of the plateau is a
national park, to protect Europe's largest wild reindeer herds.
An extensive net of hiking paths and thousand lakes and rivers
cover the vast highland plateau. |
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Bondhusvatnet
- Lake Bondus, Norway
Lake Bondhus with
great view to Bondhusbreen - glacier. Bondhusbreen is an
offshoot of the Folgefonna glacier. Folgefonna glacier is the
third largest glacier in the mainland of Norway. 14 May 2005
Folgefonna National Park was established, protecting the
glaciers and the surrounding areas. The glacier is home to a
summer skiing resort, located on its northern region. See the
amazing HD QUALITY movie from the trip
here. |
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Hardangervidda, Norway.
Hardangervidda is Norway's biggest national park and the largest
higland plateau in Northern Europe. Half of the plateau is a
national park, to protect Europe's largest wild reindeer herds.
An extensive net of hiking paths and thousand lakes and rivers
cover the vast highland plateau. |
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Hardangervidda, Norway.
Hardangervidda is Norway's biggest national park and the largest
higland plateau in Northern Europe. Half of the plateau is a
national park, to protect Europe's largest wild reindeer herds.
An extensive net of hiking paths and thousand lakes and rivers
cover the vast highland plateau. |
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Rundemannen
- Bergen, Norway.
Rundemannen is a mountain in Bergen. It is considered one of the
"De syv fjell" (seven mountains) surrounding Bergen, and at 568
meters is the second highest of them. It's a part of the same
massive as Fløyen and Ulriken, but not easily visible from the
city center. Rundemannen is a well known hiking area among the
citizens of Bergen.See
more photos from beautiful Bergen in this
Photo-Gallery. |
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Nykvåg
beach
- Vesterålen, Norway.
Nykvåg is one of the largest fishing villages on the west coast
of the large island of Langøya in the Vesterålen archipelago.
Nykvåg is also known for its rich bird life in the nature
reserve adjacent to the village. |
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Ponta
do Sol
- Madeira, Portugal.
Ponta do Sol at
Madeira boasts breathtaking landscapes and encompasses the three
parishes Ponta do Sol, Canhas and Madalena do Mar. See
more photos from beautiful Madeira in this
Photo-Gallery. |
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Ål
- Hallingdal, Norway.
Ål is blessed with magnificent nature and a great place for
hiking trips. |
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Schwarzsee
- Zermatt, Switzerland
Schwarzsee (literally "Black Lake") located below Matterhorn
near Zermatt at an elevation of 2,552 m. The chapel at the end
of this lake was dedicated to Mary of the Snows borders the lake
(Kapelle "Maria zum Schnee").
More photos
from Zermatt in this
Gallery. |
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Pico
do Arieiro
- Madeira, Portugal.
Pico do Arieiro, at
1818 meters high, is Madeira island's third highest peak. This
footpath northwards towards Pico Ruivo (1867m) is an important
tourist attraction, with a daily average of 1000 tourists
trekking on it. See more photos from beautiful Madeira in this
Photo-Gallery. |
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Sokna,
Norway.
Foggy weather in
autumn, Sokna - Norway. |
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Golta
- Sotra, Norway.
The 25th of November 2011 when the Storm "Berit" hit the west
coast of Norway |
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Langevatnet
- Brekkebygda, Norway.
Amazing sunset and
reflection in Langevatnet (lake) in Brekkebygda - Sokna ,
Norway. |
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Sunset
in Mediterranean
Sunset in Mediterranean north of Dubrovnik. |
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Matterhorn
- Zermatt, Switzerland
The Matterhorn 4,478 metres high,
making it one of the highest peaks in the Alps. The Matterhorn
is one of the deadliest peaks in the Alps: from 1865 – when it
was first climbed – to 1995, 500 alpinists died on it. The
Matterhorn became an iconic emblem of the Swiss Alps. More photos
from this spectacular peak and Zermatt in this
Gallery. |
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Neist
Point Lighthouse, Scotland
Neist Point is the most westerly point on the Duirinish
peninsula on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It is a good place to
see whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking shark. Neist Point
Lighthouse was first lit on 1 November 1909. Since 1990, the
lighthouse has been operated remotely from the Northern
Lighthouse Board headquarters in Edinburgh. The former keepers'
cottages are now in private ownership. |
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Kråkenes Lighthouse, Norway
Of all the lighthouses in the
country this is the one which is most exposed to the elements.It
is not uncommon to report of wind forces exceeding the hurricane
level which is the highest point instruments can measure. This
photo is from the Violent Storm 4/2-2011 with 29m/s wind speed
and 12-20m wave hight. See the report in Fjordenes Tidende
newspaper
here and the amazing HD Video
here. More photos from Kråkenes in this
photo gallery. |
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Ervikane
- Os, Norway.
Stunning sunset at
Ervikane, Os - Norway a beautiful day in November 2011.
Ervikane, which is located in Strøni at Os, is a large wooded
area with many fine coves for swimming. Facilities include a
quay, toilets, well and parking. |
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Alta
fjorden - Artic, Norway
Alta is the
northernmost city in the world surpassing 10,000 inhabitants.
The river Altaelva has carved out one of the largest canyons in
Europe on its way from the plateau down to the fjord. Most
people live in the town of Alta, stretching along the inner part
of the fjord, enjoying a sheltered climate; daytime mid-summer
temperatures are often comparable to southern parts of Norway.
See photos from
Sorrisniva Igloo hotel in Alta
here. |
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Finnmarksvidda
- Artic, Norway
Finnmarksvidda is situated north of the Arctic Circle and is
best known as the land of the once nomadic Sami people and their
reindeer herds. Finnmarksvidda, located in the interior of the
county has a continental climate with the coldest winter
temperatures in Norway: the coldest temperature ever recorded
was -51.4 °C (-60.5 °F) in Karasjok on 1 January 1886. See
photos from
Sorrisniva Igloo hotel in Alta
here. |
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Flydalsjuvet
- Geiranger, Norway
Flydalsjuvet offers
an impressive view and is an excellent point for photography,
with a view over Geiranger and Geirangerfjorden with the many
cruise boats. Some of Norway’s most popular travel photo images
are taken here - like this motive. |
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Aiguille
du Midi (3842m), France
Aiguille du Midi cable car in
Chamonix - France, one of the highest cable cars in the world,
apart from a few in South America. In fact the Aiguille Du Midi
starts at 1035 m and finishes at a staggering 3810 m! From the
bottom to the top, it has the greatest vertical range in the
world. More photos
from this spectacular peak in this
Gallery. |
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Mont
Blanc (4810m), France
The exhilirating 5 Km cable car ride
over snow capped mountains from Aiguille du Midi on France to
Helbronner on Italy. These are the closest viewpoints of
Mont-Blanc and also provide different views of Mont-Blanc. A 3
Km stretch without pillars is the world's longest cable car ride
without pillars. More photos
from this spectacular place in this
Gallery. |
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Mont
Blanc (4810m), France
Great view toward Les Bossons
Glacier in Chamonix. This glacier descends directly from Mont
Blanc in successive tiers over 3600m in altitude; it is the
larges icefall in Europe. Mont-Blanc (4810m) is the snow-cowered
peak behind the Les Bossons Glacier. More photos
from this spectacular place in this
Gallery. |
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Lugano,
Switzerland
Lugano is a city of 55,060 inhabitants in the city proper. The
city lies on Lake Lugano, and its warm summers and the fact that
in recent years it has attracted an ever growing number of
celebrities, entertainers and successful athletes have given it
the nickname of the "Monte Carlo of Switzerland”. |
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Christie Parken, Bergen -
Norway
Autumn in Christie Parken in Bergen, Norway.
More pictures from Bergen in this
gallery. |
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Svalbard - Artic, Norway
Möller glacier in Möllerfjorden a
beautiful day in August 2008.
More photos from this spectacular Artic part of Norway in this
Gallery. |
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Jølstravatnet - Jølster, Norway
The great water
Jølstravatnet in Norway splits the municipality, creating two
centres of population in Skei (in the eastern end of the water)
and Vassenden (in English; "The water-end") in the western part,
where the river Jølstra starts. |
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Svalbard - Artic, Norway
Drift ice at 80° parallels. The
North Atlantic is in fact the only place on the planet where you
can be almost certain to pass the 80° parallels with a ship –
the northern hemisphere there is mostly icecovered and at 80°
you will hit a continent. An interesting thought is that there
were hardly any other people between you and the North Pole at
this time. More photos
from this spectacular Artic part of Norway in this
Gallery. |
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Briksdal Glacier- Stryn, Norway
Briksdalsbreen (The Briksdal Glacier) is one of the most
accessible and best known arms of the Jostedalsbreen glacier. It
lies in the Jostedalsbreen National Park. Briksdalsbreen
terminates in a small glacial lake, Briksdalsbrevatnet, which
lies 346 meters above sea level. The size of Briksdalsbreen is
not only depending on temperature, but is also strongly affected
by precipitation. This photo was taken in August 2010. |
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Jurmala, Latvia
Jurmala
Beach outside Riga in Latvia a beautiful morning at 07 AM in
March 2008. More photos from Riga and
Jurmala in this Gallery. |
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Yosemite Valley, USA
Yosemite Valley is a world-famous
scenic location in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California,
USA It is the centerpiece of Yosemite National Park, attracting
visitors from all parts of the globe. The Valley is the point of
entry into the park for the majority of visitors, and a bustling
hub of activity during tourist season, with an array of visitor
facilities clustered in the middle. See more photos from
Yosemite Valley here. |
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Hovland in Hardanger, Norway
Hovland
in Ullensvang municipality in Hardanger, Norway.
With
the blue fjord, snow-clad mountains and roaring waterfalls as a
backdrop, the fruit blossom in spring (like in this picture) is
one of the most captivating adventures imaginable. The cherry
and plum blossom usually starts in early May, whilst the apple
blossom dressed in beautiful pink is at its most stunning
towards the end of the same month. |
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Ølberg beach - Jæren, Norway
Ølberg beach at
Jæren – Rogaland county. The entire beach areas of Jæren are
classified as a conservation area, and segments are plant and
wildlife conservation. |
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Highway 1 - California, USA
State Route 1,
often called Highway 1, is a state highway that runs along much
of the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California. It is
famous for running by some of the most beautiful coastlines in
the world, leading to its designation as an All-American Road.
More photos from Highway one and California in this
gallery. |
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Hella in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Hella in Sogn og
Fjordane, Norway a beautiful day in September 2008. |
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Fløyen in
Bergen, Norway
Fløyen or
Fløyfjellet (originally written Fløien) is the most visited of
the seven mountains that surround the city of Bergen, Norway. It
has a funicular system Fløibanen that transports passengers from
the centre of Bergen to a height of 320 metres in roughly 8
minutes. The funicular is used by tourists and citizens alike
year-round. More information here.
More pictures from Bergen in this
gallery.
More information
here. |
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Rjoanddalen -
Mjølfjell, Norway
Rjoanddalen at Mjølfjell i Hordaland
- Norway. |
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Fløyen -
Bergen, Norway
Fløyen or
Fløyfjellet (originally written Fløien) is the most visited of
the seven mountains that surround the city of Bergen, Norway. It
has a funicular system Fløibanen that transports passengers from
the centre of Bergen to a height of 320 metres in roughly 8
minutes. The funicular is used by tourists and citizens alike
year-round. More information here.
More pictures from Bergen in this
gallery.
More information
here. |
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Christieparken -
Bergen, Norway
Christieparken at Landås in Bergen - Norway.
More pictures from Bergen in
this gallery. |
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Lofthus in Hardanger, Norway
Lofthus
in Ullensvang municipality in Hardanger, Norway.
With
the blue fjord, snow-clad mountains and roaring waterfalls as a
backdrop, the fruit blossom in spring (like in this picture) is
one of the most captivating adventures imaginable. The cherry
and plum blossom usually starts in early May, whilst the apple
blossom dressed in beautiful pink is at its most stunning
towards the end of the same month. |
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Stussdalen
- Romarheim, Norway
Romarheimsdalen
in
Hordaland, Norway. |
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Øvre Årdal,
Norway
Årdal is a modern industrial community with 3422 inhabitants
(07) It is surrounded by dramatic nature with high mountains
and waterfalls. Årdal is a good starting point to explore the
wild nature of the national park Jotunheimen, and with summer
and winter activities within its boundariesin
Hordaland, Norway. |
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Bondhusdalen - Folgefonna,
Norway
Great view from the glacier Bondhusbreen.
Bondhusbreen is an offshoot of
the Folgefonna glacier in Norway. Folgefonna glacier is the
third largest glacier in the mainland of Norway. 14 May 2005
Folgefonna National Park was established, protecting the
glaciers and the surrounding areas. The glacier is home to a
summer skiing resort, located on its northern region.
See the amazing HD
QUALITY movie from the trip
here. |
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Hardangerjøkulen -
Kongsnuten, Norway
Hardangerjøkulen is the
sixth largest glacier in mainland Norway. Hardangerjøkulen's
highest point is 1,863 m above sea level. The glacier is easily
accessed from the north in the winter, from the railway station
Finse on Bergensbanen. More information
here. |
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Langevatnet - Brekkebygda, Norway.
Amazing sunset and
reflection in Langevatnet (lake) in Brekkebygda - Sokna ,
Norway. |
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Toftestallen at Øygarden, Norway
The ocean wave power plant at Toftestallen in Øygarden, outside
Bergen, was finished in 1985 but a winter-storm in 1988
destroyed the plant. The picture shows the tapered channel where
the ocean waves wash into a basin about 3 meters above sea
surface. From the basin the water passed through a turbine
generator on the way back to the ocean.
See more amazing photos in stormy weather - in
this
gallery and this
Video. |
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Hardangervidda, Norway
The
Hardangervidda is a mountain plateau ("vidda" in Norwegian) in
the Hardanger region of western Norway. It is the largest such
plateau in Europe, with a cold year-round alpine climate and is
the site of one of Norway's largest glaciers. Much of the
plateau is protected as part of a national park; it is a popular
tourist and leisure destination for many outdoor activities.
More information
here. |
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Troldhaugen
-
Bergen, Norway
Sunset at
Troldhaugen in Bergen - Norway.
More beautiful pictures from Bergen in this
gallery. |
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Byrknesøy - Gulen, Norway
Sunset at Byrknesøy in Gulen
- Norway.
See
more amazing photos from the coast of Norway in nice weather -
and stormy weather - in this
gallery. |
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Preikestolen - Lysefjorden,
Norway
Preikestolen or Prekestolen, also known by the English
translations of Preacher's Pulpit is a massive cliff 604 metres
above Lysefjorden in Norway. The top of the cliff is
approximately 25 by 25 meters. Once on the edge of the top, as
many hikers have experienced it, one may definitely feel the
desire to jump, invited by sort of a mystic voice, in a real
dream of flying, that contributes to Preikestolen's majestic
reputation. More information
here. |
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Vøringsfossen, Norway
Vøringfossen is the most visited waterfall in Norway. The falls
are 183 m (about 600 ft.) high. The falls are located in
Eidfjord not far from Highway 7, which connects Oslo with
Bergen. More information
here and
here. |
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Lac de Ste Croix - Provence,
France The "Lac de Ste Croix"
lake in Provence. In the background you can see the Grand Canyon du Verdon.
The Verdon Gorge is a river
canyon that is considered by many to be Europe's most beautiful.
It is the world's second largest gorge, at about 20 kilometers
in length and more than 300 metres deep. It was formed by the
Verdon River.
More information
here. |
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Maspalomas -
Grand Canaria, Spain
The
famous Dunes of Maspalomas are a surprisingly large area of
hills and troughs of sand with patches of vegetation, a nature
reserve since 1897. They have been designated as a park and
contain many varieties of wildlife - especially sand lizards.
The sand is
fine and golden. See beautiful photos
from Grand Canaria in this
gallery. |
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Vikafjellet,
Norway
Winter at
Vikafjellet in Hordaland county. |
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Preikestolen
- Pulpit Rock , Norway.
The iconic Pulpit Rock rises 600 metres above the Lysefjord.
Take the hike and enjoy the spectacular views! There is a crack
between the plateau of Pulpit Rock and the mountain, and it is
said that on the day seven sisters marry seven brothers from the
Lysefjord area, the plateau will tear itself away from the
mountain and fall into the fjord, creating a huge wave that will
destroy all life in the surrounding area. |
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Aiguille du Midi (3842m) ,
France.
The Aiguille du Midi (3842m) in Mont Blanc - Charmonix, offers a
spectacular 360° viewpoint over the French,
Swiss and Italian Alps from its vast terraces. More
photos from amazing Aiguille du Midi and Chamonix in
this Gallery. |
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Gumpoldskirchen,
Austria
Genussmeile; This
is the lesser-known of wine festivals happening in and around
Vienna in Austria. Have you ever seen "the longest bar in the
world"? Along the 1st Vienna water line hiking path between
Mödling and Bad Vöslau around 80 winegrowing enterprises from
the Vienna Woods thermal region offer everything that can be
made from grapes to sample - and this without entry fee! Hike -
Taste – Enjoy! More information
here. |
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Murren, Switzerland
Mürren is a traditional Walser mountain village in Bernese
Oberland, Switzerland, at an elevation of 1,650 m (5,413 ft.)
above sea level and unreachable by public road. Tourism is
popular through the summer and winter; the village features a
view of the three towering mountains: Eiger, Mönch, and
Jungfrau. Mürren has a population of just 450. Mürren has its
roots as a farming village. More photos from amazing Murren in
this Gallery. |
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Tyin,
Norway
Autumn in Tyin in Oppland, Norway. |
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Puerto
de Mogan, Gran Canaria
Puerto de Mogán is a picturesque resort and fishing village
in the municipality of Mogán, set at the mouth of a steep-sided
valley on the southwest coast of the island of Gran Canaria,
Spain. More photos from Gran Canaria in
this Gallery. |
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Lavaux
Vineyard, Switzerland
The Lavaux is a region in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, in
the district of Lavaux-Oron. The Lavaux consist of 830 hectares
of terraced wineyards that stretch for about 30 km along the
south-facing northern shores of Lake Geneva. Under cantonal law,
the vineyards of the Lavaux are protected from development.
Since July 2007, the Lavaux is one of the UNESCO World Heritage
Sites. |
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Logar
valley, Slovenia
In the heart of the Kamnik - Savinja Alps, the Logar valley
is one of the most beautiful alpine valleys in Europe.
More photos from Logar valley and Slovenia in
this Gallery. |
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Flick
en Flack beach, Mauritius
The island is surrounded by more than 150 km (93 miles) of white
sandy beaches and the lagoons are protected from the open sea by
the world's third largest coral reef, which surrounds the
island. Mauritius is one of the world's top luxury tourism
destinations. It possesses a wide range of natural attractions,
enjoys a tropical climate with clear warm sea waters, attractive
beaches and tropical fauna.
More photos from Mauritius
here |
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The
Trou aux Biches beach, Mauritius
The island is surrounded by more than 150 km (93 miles) of white
sandy beaches and the lagoons are protected from the open sea by
the world's third largest coral reef, which surrounds the
island. Mauritius is one of the world's top luxury tourism
destinations. It possesses a wide range of natural attractions,
enjoys a tropical climate with clear warm sea waters, attractive
beaches and tropical fauna.
More photos from Mauritius
here |
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Mount
Keipen - Harstad, Norway
Hiking to Mt. Keipen (487m). This tour starts with a drive to
Mt. Aune approximately 8 km northwest of Harstad in Norway.
Amazing views to the west! |
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Mount
Keipen - Harstad, Norway
Hiking to Mt. Keipen (487m). This tour starts with a drive to
Mt. Aune approximately 8 km northwest of Harstad in Norway.
Amazing views to the west! |
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Maspalomas
Dunes, Spain.
The Maspalomas Dunes (Spanish: Dunas de Maspalomas) are sand
dunes located on the south coast of the island of Gran Canaria.
A 404-hectare (1,000-acre) area have been protected as a nature
reserve since 1897.They were formed by sand from the bottom of
the ocean, during the last ice age, when the wind blew the sand
towards the coast of the island. See more photos in this
Gran Canaria
Gallery. |
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Sakrisøy - Reine - Lofoten, Norway.
Lofoten is
known for excellent fishing and nature attractions, and small
villages off the beaten track. The beauty of this place is
simply staggering.
Winter in Lofoten is the season of Arctic colours. There are
many Northern Lights activities in Lofoten, and even the
backdrop is spectacular.
This archipelago is often described as one of the most scenic
parts of Norway.
More photos from amazing Lofoten in
My Lofoten
Gallery! |
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Fedje,
Norway.
Fedje is an island municipality in Hordaland county, Norway. The
municipality consists of the main island of Fedje which is also
surrounded by about 125 smaller islands and rocks mostly north
of the main island. The name Fedje applies both to the main
island, the main village, and to all the islands and rocks as a
whole municipality. The municipality has 561 residents (2014).
The traditional economic activity of the inhabitants is fishing. |
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Half
Dome - Yosemite, USA.
Half Dome is a granite dome at the eastern end of Yosemite
Valley, California. It is possibly Yosemite's most familiar rock
formation. The granite crest rises more than 1,444 m above the
valley floor (Elevation 2695m). On March 28, 2009, a large rock
slide of 42,000 m3 occurred from Ahwiyah Point. The slide
damaged a large area under the dome. The slide registered on
seismographs as an earthquake. |
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Reine
and Kjerkfjorden - Lofoten, Norway.
Lofoten is
known for excellent fishing and nature attractions, and small
villages off the beaten track. The beauty of this place is
simply staggering.
Winter in Lofoten is the season of Arctic colours. There are
many Northern Lights activities in Lofoten, and even the
backdrop is spectacular.
This archipelago is often described as
one of the most scenic parts of Norway.
More photos from amazing Lofoten in
My Lofoten Gallery! |
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Solastranden
beach, Norway.
Solastranden is a 2.3 km long beach close to the airport in
Stavanger. It is one of the most popular beaches in the region,
and a well used spot for wind- and watersports. |
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Hana
- Hawaii, USA
The Hana Highway has 620 narrow hairpin turns curves and 59
bridges. The road leads you through flourishing rainforests,
flowing waterfalls, plunging pools and dramatic seascapes. See
more photos from Hana in my
Hawaii Gallery. |
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Utakleiv
beach - Lofoten, Norway.
Lofoten is a group of islands in the northern part of Norway.
With its postcard-looking small fishing villages nestled in
fjords, dotting a very rugged coast with abrupt peaks rising
directly from the ocean, the archipelago is often described as
one of the most scenic parts of Norway. This photo was taken at
night (about 01) with midnight sun behind the clouds.
More photos from amazing Lofoten in
this Gallery! |
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Anse
Severe La Digue, Seychelles.
Stunning and unspoiled, the Seychelles star in countless tropical
island fantasies
More photos from amazing Seychelles in
this Gallery. |
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Maasai
Mara National Reserve, Kenya.
Sunset in Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. It is globally
famous for its exceptional population of lions, leopards and
cheetahs, and the annual migration of zebra, Thomson's gazelle,
and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to
October, known as the Great Migration. More photos from
amazing Maasai Mara in this
Gallery! |
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Honolulu -
Hawaii, USA.
Hawaii’s diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate,
abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active
volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, (wind)surfers,
biologists, and volcanologists alike. See more photos from
amazing Hawaii in this Gallery! |
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Seljalandsfoss
waterfall, Iceland.
A unique
waterfall in the river Seljalandsá. It is 60 meters high with a
foot path behind it at the bottom of the cliff, but with a thin
cascade. It is the only known waterfall of its kind, where it is
possible to walk behind it.
See more photos from amazing Iceland in
this Gallery. |
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Amazing
nature in Iceland.
Iceland is a stunningly beautiful place if you enjoy strange and
desolate landscapes. Because it is so close to the Arctic
Circle, the amount of daylight varies dramatically by season.
Iceland is the perfect destination for people looking for the
unexpected - something out of the ordinary. The people of
Iceland are warm and welcoming and the nature is rugged and
beautiful.
See more photos from amazing Iceland in
this Gallery. |
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Skaftafell,
Iceland.
Scenic nature,
favorable weather conditions and a network of hiking trails make
Skaftafell an ideal destination to enjoy outdoor activities in
Icelandic nature. Short and easy trails lead to the waterfall
Svartifoss and Skaftafellsjökull glacier.
See more photos from amazing Iceland in
this Gallery. |
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Reine
- Lofoten, Norway.
Fishing has been, and still is, to a degree, the reason why
people have lived here and the region is known for its many
small fishing villages. Here, you can stay in a Rorbu - an old
fishermen’s cabins. More photos from amazing Lofoten in
My Lofoten Gallery! |
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Brufjell
Caves - Flekkefjord, Norway.
From the top of Brufjell (184m), there is a marked trail that
leads to the potholes (caves) that lies horizontally at 20 m
above sea level. The horizontal potholes were created during the
Ice Age some 20.000 years ago when the sea level was higher. The
path down to the coast from Brufjell is very steep in places and
comes out onto a platform about 10 meters above sea level. |
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Hardanger,
Norway.
Hardanger is one of the most beautiful places in the western
part of Norway and is especially known for fruit tree blossoming
in spring – and in autumn (normally in the end of September) -
when there is a lot of big red apples in the apple orchards. |
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Preikestolen
- Pulpit Rock , Norway.
The iconic Pulpit Rock rises 600 metres above the Lysefjord.
Take the hike and enjoy the spectacular views! There is a crack
between the plateau of Pulpit Rock and the mountain, and it is
said that on the day seven sisters marry seven brothers from the
Lysefjord area, the plateau will tear itself away from the
mountain and fall into the fjord, creating a huge wave that will
destroy all life in the surrounding area. |
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Antelope
Canyon - Arizona, USA.
Antelope Canyon was formed by erosion of Navajo Sandstone,
primarily due to flash flooding and secondarily due to other
sub-aerial processes. Rainwater, especially during monsoon
season, runs into the extensive basin above the slot canyon
sections, picking up speed and sand as it rushes into the narrow
passageways.
More photos
from breathtaking Antelope Canyon in
this Gallery! |
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Nærøyfjorden, Norway.
Since 2005, the Nærøyfjord has been listed as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. It has also been rated by the National Geographic
Society as the world's number one natural heritage site along
with the Geirangerfjorden. |
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Adventfjorden
- Svalbard, Norway.
Snowmobiles returning in sunset to Longyearbyen at Svalbard.
Longyearbyen is one
of the world's northernmost towns at 78° parallels.
More photos from Artic Norway, Svalbard in
this Gallery. |
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-25
degrees at Torolmen Tyin, Norway.
Freezing cold (-25
degrees) but beautiful weather in February 13 at Torolmen – Tyin,
Norway. |
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Ål
- Hallingdal, Norway.
Ål is blessed with magnificent nature and a great place for
hiking trips. |
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Kyrkjetangen
- Bergen, Norway.
Kyrkjetangen is a beauty spot south of Bergen city centre. The
beach is of decent quality, and it’s sandy.See
more photos from beautiful Bergen in this
Photo-Gallery. |
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Nygårdsparken - Bergen, Norway
Autumn in Nygårdsparken.
Nygårdsparken is a public park located in the city centre of
Bergen, Norway, between the neighbourhoods of Nygård and
Møhlenpris. Nygårdsparken is the largest urban park in Bergen.
More pictures from Bergen in this
gallery.
More information
here. |
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Ponta
de Sao Lourenco - Madeira, Portugal.
Hiking at Ponta de
São Lourenço, the eastern part of Madeira is a nature reserve
with wonderful panoramic views of the Atlantic and spectacular
volcanic rock formations. The full walk, including a curcuit of
the reserve at the far end, will take several hours. See more
photos from beautiful Madeira in this
Photo-Gallery. |
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Reine
in Lofoten, Norway
Reine is a traditional
fishing village in the borough of Moskenes, outermost in the
Lofoten Islands. There are approximately 1200 inhabitants and
the main industries are fishing and tourism. The landscape has
been sculpted by glaciers and other elemental forces that have
turned it into one of the wildest and most fascinating spots in
Norway. More photos from
beautiful Lofoten in this
Gallery. |
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Ølberg
beach at Jæren, Norway.
Ølberg beach at
Jæren – Rogaland county. The entire beach areas of Jæren are
classified as a conservation area, and segments are plant and
wildlife conservation. |
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Espevær
- Bømlo, Norway.
Espevær is a unique little island community in the North Sea.
The houses huddle together in the sound, protected from the
ravages of the sea and storms. Once the largest fishing
community in Bømlo, with up to 30,000 fishermen in the rich
herring years of the 1850”s. Hummerparken, built in 1887 and
restored in 1994, is a unique cultural monument. Take a walk to
the «UFO ring» which mystically appeared in 1975 and can still
be clearly seen. |
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Langevatnet (lake), Norway.
Amazing sunset and
reflection in Langevatnet (lake) in Brekkebygda - Sokna ,
Norway. |
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Langevatnet - Brekkebygda, Norway.
Amazing sunset and
reflection in Langevatnet (lake) in Brekkebygda - Sokna ,
Norway. |
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Tyinvann (lake),
Norway
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Elgol,
Scotland
Elgol (Scottish Gaelic: Ealaghol) is a village on the shores of
Loch Scavaig towards the end of the Strathaird peninsula in the
Isle of Skye, in the Scottish Highlands. |
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Flydalsjuvet
Fjordsetet - Geiranger, Norway
Flydalsjuvet offers
an impressive view and is an excellent point for photography,
with a view over Geiranger and Geirangerfjorden with the many
cruise boats.
”Fjordsetet” shown on this photo was unveiled by HRH Queen
Sonja in September 2003 in connection with the 10th anniversary
of the regional travel company Fjord Norge AS. |
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Aiguille
du Midi (3842m), France
The Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix,
France offers a 360° viewpoint over the French, Swiss and
Italian Alps from its vast terraces. The picture show footbridge
that links the North tower to the Central tower. More photos
from this spectacular peak in this
Gallery. |
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Aiguille
du Midi (3842m), France
Aiguille du Midi (3842m) and the
impressive North wall seen from Chamonix. The North wall has
been scaled on all sides. More photos
from this spectacular peak in this
Gallery. |
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Eidsbugarden, Norway
Eidsbugarden is a
tourist center which lies at the western end of Lake Bygdin in
the Jotunheimen mountain range on the outskirts of Jotunheim
National Park. Today Eidsbugarden is a rather large mountain
tourist centre, with a hotel from 1909, restored in 2006, a
Norwegian Mountain Touring Association (DNT) cabin and
approximately 160 private huts (cabins). |
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Hellisøy
lighouse at Fedje, Norway
The Hellisøy lighthouse at Fedje – Norway - dating from 1855 -
was the second tower to be made from cast iron in Norway. Today
the lighthouse is automated. Fedje is located on an island an
hour and a half north of Bergen. Fedje has an interesting
history, telling us a lot about toil and hardship, but also
about the indomitable persistance of a people living in harmony
with nature - especially represented by the North Sea to the
west of the island. |
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Hamlagrøvatnet, Norway
Hamlagrøvatnet i Hordaland 31. Dec.
2009, 20 degrees Celsius below zero. |
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Voss, Norway
A very cold day at Voss in
Hordaland, Norway. |
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Nygårdsparken, Bergen -
Norway
Autumn in Nygårdsparken.
Nygårdsparken is a public park located in the city centre of
Bergen, Norway, between the neighbourhoods of Nygård and
Møhlenpris. Nygårdsparken is the largest urban park in Bergen.
More pictures from Bergen in this
gallery.
More information
here. |
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Oldedal Valley - Stryn, Norway
The most famous attraction
in Stryn is the Briksdal Glacier. Visitors come from around the
world to see this glacier arm which is beautifully situated
between casacading waterfalls and high mountain tops. Briksdal
Glacier lies at the end of enchanting Oldedal valley as you can
see on this photo. |
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Briksdal Glacier, Stryn - Norway
The famous bridge on the way
up to the Briksdal Glacier.
Briksdalsbreen (The Briksdal Glacier) is one of the most
accessible and best known arms of the Jostedalsbreen glacier. It
lies in the Jostedalsbreen National Park. |
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Briksdal Glacier, Stryn - Norway
Briksdalsbreen (The Briksdal Glacier) is one of the most
accessible and best known arms of the Jostedalsbreen glacier. It
lies in the Jostedalsbreen National Park. Briksdalsbreen
terminates in a small glacial lake, Briksdalsbrevatnet, which
lies 346 meters above sea level. The size of Briksdalsbreen is
not only depending on temperature, but is also strongly affected
by precipitation. This photo was taken in July 2009. |
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Oldedal Valley - Stryn, Norway
Great view to Briksdal and
the Jostedal Glacier a beautiful day in July 2009. |
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Kjenndalen - Stryn, Norway
If you drive on to
the Kjenndalen valley, you will see some very distinctive
scenery. Kjenndalen is one of the finest gems in Norway’s
jewellery box. The valley is like a miniature Grand Canyon, with
high mountains and narrow tributary valleys. The summits are
clad in ancient pinewoods and the Kjenndalselva river flows
along the flat valley floor. |
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Fjærlandsfjorden, Norway
Fjærlandsfjorden in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. |
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Lofthus in Hardanger, Norway
Lofthus
in Ullensvang municipality in Hardanger, Norway.
With the blue fjord, snow-clad mountains and roaring waterfalls
as a backdrop, the fruit blossom in spring (like in this
picture) is one of the most captivating adventures imaginable.
The cherry and plum blossom usually starts in early May, whilst
the apple blossom dressed in beautiful pink is at its most
stunning towards the end of the same month. |
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Hamlagrøvatnet, Norway
Hamlagrøvatnet in Hordaland county,
February 2009. |
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Svalbard - Artic Norway
A big iceberg in Liefdefjorden that
has broken off from the Monaco glacier. This iceberg reached
several meters above the water surface, which give a hint at the
real size (nearly 90% of their mass is under water!).
More photos from this
spectacular Artic part of Norway in this
Gallery. |
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Horseshoe Bend, USA
Horseshoe Bend is the name for a
horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River located near the
town of Page, Arizona, in the United States. It is located
slightly downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell.
Accessible via a 1.2 km hike from U.S. Route 89, it can be
viewed from the steep cliff above, forming a spectacular vista.
See more
spectaculars photos from this place in this
Gallery. |
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Grand Canyon, USA
Grand Canyon National Park is one of
the world’s premier natural attractions, attracting about five
million visitors per year. Longstanding scientific consensus has
been that the canyon was created by the Colorado River over a
six million year period. The canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long,
ranges in width from 4 to 18 miles (6.4 to 29 km) and attains a
depth of over a mile (1.83 km).
See more photos from Grand
Canyon in this Gallery. |
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Bryce Canyon, USA
Bryce Canyon National Park is a
national park located in southwestern Utah. Despite its name,
this is not actually a canyon, but rather a giant natural
amphitheater created by erosion along the eastern side of the
Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to its geological
structures, called hoodoos, formed from wind, water, and ice
erosion of the river and lakebed sedimentary rocks.
See more photos from
Bryce Canyon in this
Gallery. |
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Bryce Canyon, USA
Bryce Canyon National Park is a
national park located in southwestern Utah. Despite its name,
this is not actually a canyon, but rather a giant natural
amphitheater created by erosion along the eastern side of the
Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to its geological
structures, called hoodoos, formed from wind, water, and ice
erosion of the river and lakebed sedimentary rocks.
See more photos from
Bryce Canyon in this
Gallery. |
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Death Valley, USA
Death Valley is one of the hottest
places in the world. The record high in the park was recorded in
1913 at a blazing 57 °C. This is second only to a 58 °C
temperature taken in Libya in 1922. Since it is often up to four
degrees hotter near Badwater than it is where the official
record was recorded, it is entirely likely that Death Valley
should hold the title as the hottest place on Earth.
See more photos from
Death Valley in this
Gallery. |
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Ykslandsvatnet, Norway
Ykslandsvatnet between Vadheim and Førde i Sogn og Fjordane,
Norway. |
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Svalbard - Artic Norway
The light on Svalbard will be etched
in your memory forever. Impression can be overwhelming. Around
the clock summer sunshine. Svalbard features the midnight sun
from April 20 to August 23. The sun stays under the horizon
during the polar night from October 26 to February 15.
More photos from this
spectacular Artic part of Norway in this
Gallery. |
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Ølberg beach - Jæren, Norway
Ølberg beach at
Jæren – Rogaland county. The entire beach areas of Jæren are
classified as a conservation area, and segments are plant and
wildlife conservation. |
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Olberg - Sokna, Norway
Amazing sunset and
reflection in water at Olberg, Sokna - Norway. |
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Solastranden beach - Jæren, Norway
Solastranden is a 2,3 km long beach and lies near the airport
Sola in Stavanger, Rogaland county. The entire beach areas of
Jæren are classified as a conservation area, and segments are
plant and wildlife conservation. |
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Gamlehaugen
-
Bergen, Norway
Autumn at Gamlehaugen. Gamlehaugen is the official
residence of the King of Norway when he is in Bergen. It is the
former home of ship owner and prime minister Christian
Michelsen. The building was erected in 1900 and given to the
Norwegian state as a royal residence, museum and "national
property" in 1925. More pictures from Bergen in this
gallery. |
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Rjoanddalen -
Mjølfjell, Norway
Rjoanddalen at Mjølfjell in Hordaland - Norway. |
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Slondalsvatnet -
Mjølfjell, Norway
Slondalsvatnet at Mjølfjell in Hordaland - Norway. |
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Full Storm at Øygarden -
Bergen, Norway
The ocean wave power plant at Toftestallen in Øygarden, outside
Bergen, was finished in 1985 but a winter-storm in 1988
destroyed the plant. The picture shows the tapered channel where
the ocean waves wash into a basin about 3 meters above sea
surface. From the basin the water passed through a turbine
generator on the way back to the ocean.
See more amazing photos from
the coast of Norway in nice weather - and stormy weather - in
this
gallery. |
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Bondhusbreene - Folgefonna,
Norway
The
glacier Bondhusbreen is an offshoot of the Folgefonna glacier in
Norway. Folgefonna glacier is the third largest glacier in the
mainland of Norway. 14 May 2005 Folgefonna National Park was
established, protecting the glaciers and the surrounding areas.
The glacier is home to a summer skiing resort, located on its
northern region.
See the amazing HD
QUALITY movie from the trip
here. |
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Furubergfossen - Mauranger,
Norway
Furubergfossen (waterfall) in Hordaland - Norway. |
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Provence, France
Bauduen - Lac de Ste Croix north of Nice in
Provence - France. See more photos
from Nice in this
gallery. |
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Hardangervidda, Norway
The
Hardangervidda is a mountain plateau ("vidda" in Norwegian) in
the Hardanger region of western Norway. It is the largest such
plateau in Europe, with a cold year-round alpine climate and is
the site of one of Norway's largest glaciers. Much of the
plateau is protected as part of a national park; it is a popular
tourist and leisure destination for many outdoor activities.
More information
here. |
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Gamlehaugen
-
Bergen, Norway
Sunset at
Gamlehaugen in Bergen - Norway.
More beautiful pictures from Bergen in this
gallery. |
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Sædalen - Bergen, Norway
Sædalen in Bergen - Norway a cold
winter-day. More beautiful pictures from Bergen in this
gallery.
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Castello di Brolio - Chianti,
Italia
The famous vinyard Castello di Brolio in Chianti
- Tuscany, Italy. See more photos from beautiful Tuscany in this
gallery. More
information about the vinyard
here.
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Kannesteinen in Vågsøy,
Norway
Over thousands of years, ocean waves have ground
the rock to the special shape it has today. Every year many
visitors come to take a closer look at the stone. The Kannestein
or Kanne Stone was formed by loose stones and the pounding of
the waves over a period of thousands of years, and stands today
as a 4 - 5 metre high, narrow-footed rock. |
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Matterhorn
- Zermatt, Switzerland
The Matterhorn 4,478 metres high,
making it one of the highest peaks in the Alps. The Matterhorn
is one of the deadliest peaks in the Alps: from 1865 – when it
was first climbed – to 1995, 500 alpinists died on it. The
Matterhorn became an iconic emblem of the Swiss Alps. More photos
from this spectacular peak and Zermatt in this
Gallery. |
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Kjeragbolten - Lysefjorden,
Norway
Kjerag in
Lysefjorden, Rogaland - Norway. The drop is 1084 m. Kjerag has
become a popular BASE jumping destination. In Wikipedia you can
find a list of jumpers who perished at Kjerag: The list contains
9 names (07). More information
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Kjeragbolten - Lysefjorden,
Norway
Kjeragbolten in Lysefjorden - Norway. The drop is 984 m (3,228
ft) and is just by the famous Kjeragbolten, a 5 m³ big stone
which is plugged between two rocks as showed on this photo.
More information
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Alsåker in Hardanger, Norway
Alsåker
in Ullensvang municipality in Hardanger, Norway.
With
the blue fjord, snow-clad mountains and roaring waterfalls as a
backdrop, the fruit blossom in spring (like in this picture) is
one of the most captivating adventures imaginable. The cherry
and plum blossom usually starts in early May, whilst the apple
blossom dressed in beautiful pink is at its most stunning
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Hardangerjøkulen -
Jøkulhytta, Norway
Hardangerjøkulen is the sixth largest glacier in mainland
Norway. Hardangerjøkulen's highest point is 1,863 m above sea
level. The glacier is easily accessed from the north in the
winter, from the railway station Finse on Bergensbanen. The
picture shows the Jøkulhytta (cabin) at 1780 m above sea level
More information
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