Last Photos from the Lofoten Islands

I had been wanting to visit the race course in Leknes ever since I spied it on our first day in Lofoten. The leaders declared the grey weather no good for photography and it might snow so most stayed in the hotel but Jane and I found our way to the race course and were rewarded with some trotting on ice. The horses have ice spikes on their hooves and travelled very fast.

Monday it snowed hard and so our afternoon flight was delayed three hours while the snow ploughs got to work.

Another Frozen Fjord, Lofoten Islands

On our way back to the hotel we stopped to photograph this beautiful frozen fjord and all the different ice patterns. 

A Frozen Fjord, Lofoten Islands

No colourful sunrise on Sunday morning but I enjoyed capturing the subtle pinks of this frozen fjord location. Unfortunately we didn't have very long there to fully explore its potential.

Northern lights over Haukland Beach Lofoten Islands

Around midnight we moved to the adjacent beach and watched as the Lights danced above the mountains - very difficult to record, especially as my focus point was on the midground rather than the sky.

Northern Lights over Utakleiv Beach, Lofoten Islands

Saturday was completed with a fabulous display of Northern Lights. We photographed these first from Utakleiv Beach and then moved to Haukland for a second shoot (images to follow). There was a near full moon lighting the mountains and reflecting off the crest of the waves.

Nusfjord Fishing Village Lofoten Islands

The day remained clear with golden winter light for a visit to Nusfjord, a heritage site retaining all the features of a Lofoten fishing village. As well as drying the cod in traditional racks, there is also a cod-liver oil refinery. The sunset proved to be not as good as we hoped but I loved the colours in the fjord with the ochre rocks and red algae echoing the colours of the Rorbu cabins

Pink Sunrise on Lofoten Islands

Saturday morning gave us a beautiful pink and orange sunset over an icy fjord landscape. There were ice flowers on a small island of ice - out of reach of most of us but a few waded in.

Second Visit to Haukland Beach, Lofoten Islands

As the sky was very grey and no real sunset, I concentrated on the various ice and water shapes until the moon rose and provided a blue end to the day

Cambridge United versus Manchester United - Change of Venue

Just heard that they have decided to replay the FA Cup tie on neutral ground at Henninsvaer on the Lofoten Islands. All-weather pitch so no problem with snow. It might be a bit smelly as it is surrounded by cod drying racks. Home team facilities in corner; away team shelter under the rock face. Long-drop toilet over the sea provides all the facilities needed.

Anyway good luck Cambridge for tomorrow evening