Finnmark
Finnmark is the northernmost county in Norway, located in the region of Troms og Finnmark. It is a land of rugged beauty, with vast stretches of tundra, snow-capped mountains, and fjords that stretch out into the Arctic Ocean. For photographers, Finnmark offers a wealth of opportunities to capture the stunning natural landscapes and unique cultural traditions of the Sami people who have lived in the region for thousands of years. From the dramatic Northern Lights that dance across the sky in winter to the midnight sun that bathes the landscape in a golden glow during the summer months, Finnmark is a photographer's paradise.
About a year ago, I posted a photo of this remarkable church made with my phone. This year I brought proper camera equipment and got this blue hour. My next version, hopefully will have real Northern Lights dancing behind it. The Aurora was visible later in the evening, above the church, but unfortunately my batteries had run out. This church was opened in 2013. The architecture reflects the Aurora Borealis and the municipality wanted something to put Alta on the map and encourage more people to visit the area to see the Northern Lights. In the basement of the church is a museum display dedicated to the history of the Northern Lights.
The village of Kautokeino is located in the northernmost part of Norway. it lies within the Sapmi region, in English often referred to as Lapland. The town has some 3000 inhabitants and goes by both its Norwegian name as its Sami name Guovdageaidnu.
King Oscar II's Chapel in the Grense Jakobselv village. The church was built to reinforce Norway's territorial claim to the area, and was named after...
Hammerfest Church has a lofty position on the hill above the centre of the world's most northerly town. Inspiration was taken from the racks used to...
This pretty little village is visible from the road as you drive from North Cape to Honningsvåg.
This is an oldie, I don't travel to northern Norway as often as I used to. I love the wonderful clear skies that you get closer to the Arctic. Hammerfest consideres itself the world's northernmost town, with about 10000 inh, lying at 70° latitude. Hammerfest is experiencing an economic boom as a result of an LNG production facility built there in recent years.
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The picture of life of those who live in the Norwegian fjords.
Honningsvåg, Finnmark
exploring Mageroya island in Northern Norway.
I enjoy modern architecture, and even though this is a photo made with my telephone, I still want to post it here. This church stands in Norway's far north in the town of Alta. It was opened in 2013. The architecture reflects the Aurora Borealis and the municipality wanted something to put Alta on the map and encourage more people to visit the area to see the Northern Lights. In the basement of the church is a museum display dedicated to the history of the Northern Lights.
Alta / Finnmark / Norway
At the Russian border.
King Oscar II Chapel (Norwegian: Kong Oscar IIs kapell) is a chapel in Sør-Varanger Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway....
After the border was agreed upon in 1826, there were often disputes between Norwegian and Russian fishermen. The Districy Administrator of Finnmark...
From wonderful Hornøya in Varanger.
Finnmark / Norway
Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Finnmark!
Most notably Adelheid Smitt.