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Smau. The most #Bergen word we have meaning alley, or narrow street.

Photo by Jacob Blaauw Kooter, via University of Bergen Library: https://marcus.uib.no/instance/photograph/ubb-bs-ok-23408-342.html
#Norway #Norge #NorskPix #Historical #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography
A few more from last week. Beinn Eighe, Loch Clair & Loch Maree.

Into The Blue

A lovely September morning, and we were on the road early to make the most of a good forecast.

The still waters of the wide bay, the clean cyan of the sky with small clouds, the gentle breeze ruffling the long grass, and the warm sun on my shoulders. A perfect moment.

Looking out from Arnarnes across Ísafjarðardjúp in the Westfjords of Iceland. On the right is Bolafjall radar station and viewing platform.

#TravelTuesday #Iceland2025 #LandscapePhotography #Photography #Iceland

No wader boots and reasonable sweaters here, no – you can't be on a field trip without a pipe!

Established in 1903, #Bergen’s marine research courses were the world's first formal academic programs in fisheries science. The initiative brought together leading experts to bridge the gap between practical fishing and scientific research. These courses utilized data from North Atlantic expeditions to provide students with cutting-edge laboratory and field-based training. This innovative approach quickly transformed the Bergen Museum into a pioneering center for #Oceanography and #MarineBiology.

Over 140 foreign scientists and students was drawn to Bergen before 1913. By hosting these diverse researchers, the courses established a collaborative milieu that solidified Bergen's reputation as a global marine hub. The integration of private funding and museum resources proved that marine science was a vital pillar for the city's academic identity. Ultimately, these early courses laid the essential foundation for the world-class marine research environment that Bergen maintains today.

Photo via University of Bergen Library: https://marcus.uib.no/instance/photograph/ubb-bs-fol-01039-012-a.html
#Norway #Norge #NorskPix #Historical #BlackAndWhitePhotography
Real possum found among plush toys in Hobart airport gift shop

The possum was escorted back out, unstressed by the incident…

Pulse Tasmania
On the Edge, Cairn Lochan - Watercolour, 35 x 25 cm.

#watercolour #artist #mountains #landscape #scotland

Topographical map of Europe

by @cstats1

Light plays on the slopes of Vassdalsfjellet in Norway during our two-week ski tour in February 2026.

#hiking #sony #tamron #vassdalsfjellet #norway #skiing #skitour #lapland #landscape #nature #winter #photography #mountain #outdoor #fjell #landscapephotography