Winter in Oppdal [2] Photo

Photographer’s Note

What you see here is a roadside diner and motel located near Oppdal Airport Fagerhaug ENOP, one of many businesses in Oppdal based on tourism.

This is the only image in the series from a location outside the slopes map, which URL is shown in the bottom of the note. The airport is just outside the right edge of the map.

The house shown here is built with an architecture resembling old Norwegian building traditions, with timber walls and a sod roof. Traditionally this roofing method was used because it was cheap and an efficient insulator but today this is probably the most expensive kind of roof!

The workshop image shows the motel from another angle.

Quite a few of you who commented on the first image in the series mention the amount of snow this late in March!

Except that 2009 is the most snowy year in ages, there are a couple of other things too: The slopes are always covered with a carpet of artificially made snow in the start of the season, so all the snow is not natural. Besides, this is an altitude up to over 1500 m and spring always arrives later up in the mountains. And in Oppdal snow equals business!

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Oppdal is an alpine village located between Dovrefjell mountain plateau in the south and and Trollheimen mountain range to the west. The village is surrounded by majestic mountains, green valleys with idyllic summer farms and fine trout fishing.

Traditionally Oppdal was a place for winter tourism, but in the later years the range of offered activities for summer has increased. Today you can go mountain climbing, take a musk ox safari or go rafting or visit museums and art galleries if that is your preference, to mention a few.

This small series will show the different sides of Oppdal as a winter destination.

All pictures in the series were taken within this informative map of lifts and slopes:

http://www.oppdalbooking.no/FilesUploaded/HtmlContentBlocks/1726/Images/Loypekart2009-LR-1.jpg

Three different starting points:
VANGSLIA (to the left in the map)
HOVDEN (in the middle)
STØLEN (to the right in the map)

18 lifts
46 slopes/ tracks varying from "very easy" to "difficult", 82 km all together

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aadilj (17950) 2009-04-01 4:32

Hi pablo, the heus and the saturation in this one are lovely and neatly handled. I like the way you have composed this lovely image

rodgerg (25027) 2009-04-01 4:36

Hello Pablo,

A very good farming give an interesting and well balanced composition. The good managment of light give nice colours and beautiful contrast. The elements arise very wel under a superb blue sky. Very good photowork.
Best regards,
Roger

ophelcia (5502) 2009-04-01 4:43

I know this place very well:) Great minimalism and colours:)
I like it;)
Gosia

jplebrun (17326) 2009-04-01 5:05

Bonjour Pablo
une magnifique maison de bois qui sert de motel, le tout dans un ciel bleu.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

gunbud (28163) 2009-04-01 5:56

Hi Pablo,
You caught this lovely architecture in very fine light that brings out lovely sharp lines and details that are muted a bit by the lovely shadows.
The vivid blue sky makes the perfect backdrop for this lovely scene.
Regards, Tom

belido (16877) 2009-04-01 7:00

Hi Pablo,

very nice details of the local architecture. The image is well balanced in its contrast between the building and the sky. Very good lighting and sharpness. Great job!
Regards,
Carlos

foozi (4735) 2009-04-01 8:04

Hi Pablo,
good exploitation of the light. It gives a good and sharp rendition of the wooden building. The blue sky gives agood contrast and the whle thing is very grphic.
Well composed.

Regards,
Foozi

lrw1966 (1632) 2009-04-01 8:21

Pablo, Hi:

Splendid educational notes to go with your marvelous architectural composition. Very nicely done.

Larry

besnard (31072) 2009-04-01 9:46

Bonjour Pablo
Une belle prise de ce motel qui parait bien confortable. Ta prise en contre-plongée le met en valeur et le bois ressort de belle manière sur le beau ciel tout bleu.
Merci pour le partage et bonne fin de journée.
Nicole

Kielia (8735) 2009-04-01 10:59

Hi Pablo,
tourism becomes more and more important. I enjoyed reading your very interesting note that accompanies this impression of the wooden house. The perspective is very interesting but it is the wonderful light that makes it really attractive. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

Cricri (43762) 2009-04-01 11:01

Hi Pablo
Bien le cadrage sérré sur les détails du haut du bâtiment en bois dans l'ombre et la lumière, les reflets dans les fenetres et bien sur un bleu sublime du ciel, belle image
Good evening for you
cricri

dip (12850) 2009-04-01 11:33

Hi Pablo,
beautiful detail shot of the motel,good clarity and sharpness,
amazing blue sky and good lightness too,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

Longroute (9865) 2009-04-01 13:07

An excellent light and sharpness which shows the nice texture of the wood and makes it shine, and at the same time enhances the 3D effect. Fine contrast with the blue sky and a good framing of this typical "alpine" house. One can feel the clear sunny day in the mountains where the air is pure and chilly. Really a fine alpine atmosphere.
Best regards,
Donato

skippy007 (7343) 2009-04-01 15:58

Hello Pablo, I guess the sod roof would be one of the most expensive today not because of the cost of materials but because it is very much labour intensive project. You captured this lovely piece of local architecture in very good light, it brings out nice sharp lines, with details a little softened by the lovely shadows. A lovely scene, enhanced by the perfect blue sky & a very interesting & informative note.
Thank you
Regards
Santo

paura (39306) 2009-04-01 17:32

Pablo,
As cores e o controle de exposição estão muito bons aqui. Gosto especialmente do eficiente enquadramento que voce adotou.

Abraço

PAulo

jusninasirun (10213) 2009-04-01 19:39

Hi Pablo,

With this zoom, you have presented us with nice close crop shot. Very neatly captured against the saturated blue sky. The texture and details are well exposed and I like the sharpness and pov here.

Regards,
Jusni

berek (29029) 2009-04-01 20:18

Hi My friend,
I love this kind of motel all the time . its so warm . I like your clever framing with blue sky. thanks for note.
Best wishes.
Burak

serp2000 (9717) 2009-04-01 23:27

Hej,Pablo,
Very interesting excours to Norway, fine colours, good POV, excellent sharpness and useful note. Original style. TFS!
Serghei

Greg1949 (8519) 2009-04-02 3:18

Pablo, this is cool, it looks like the wild west kind of but much more refined maybe. Color and detail are wonderful, I think I like your new camera...

Greg

UlfE (9180) 2009-04-02 10:20

Hei Pablo,

A really fine close up of this motel with both restaurant and shop. I really enjoy mixes of landscapes, buildings and close-ups of architectural details or like you express it yourself that you show different sides of Oppdal. TFS and have nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

pierrefonds (26659) 2009-04-02 17:41

Hi Pablo,

The point of view is allowing us to see the details and colors of the architecture of the motel. The subject is well framed. The nice blue sky is sendinga light which is enhancing the colors. The reflections in the windows are assets to the composition. Have a nice day.

Pierre

shevchenko (10072) 2009-04-02 19:13

Hi Pablo,
Attractive signboards on the roof top installed separated into few parts, good close up to the timber wall and roof built with old materials, lovely blue sky and perfect reflection on the glass window, informative note, thanks fotr sharing.
Ally

plimrn (19720) 2009-04-02 21:58

Hi Pablo,
The closeup framing shows the details of the neatly built log structure, the colors have great clarity and I like the repeating angles of the hillside and the roof lines. Interesting note as well.
HLJ, Pat

rey316 (1902) 2009-04-02 23:39

Hi Pablo
I like this photo.
Excellent light and sharpness
Good color and detail
Have a good day
Andrey

bracasha75 (22399) 2009-04-03 1:51

Helo Pablo
This was a suny day in oppdal and you have show us this time this detail from this Butikk and Motel
Good shot nice work
Cheers,Braca

jhm (83352) 2009-04-03 5:19

Hello Pablo,

I see here a wood construction, this gives an interesting and well balanced composition.
Presentation and colours are very well.
Thanks for your note too.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John

josepmarin (34107) 2009-04-03 9:50

Hi Pablo,
I like this framing with an angle centred on the detail of the roof of this motel, that it stands out with great clearness on the blue sky.
The light and the shades add a great beauty to this wooden architecture.
Nice work.
Best regards,
Josep

emjleclercq (14514) 2009-04-03 13:33

Interesting traditional architectural details. The timber walls remind me of a pleasant miniture "chalet" I bought in Stockholm a fex year ago!

All the best,

Emmanuel

Nicou (45743) 2009-04-04 1:23

Hello,

mangigique ce cadrage, avec le beaoi bois, superbe compo, le cile pur et limpide, mangigique.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Giorgio (8776) 2009-04-04 2:01

- Beautiful colors and light for this nice composition Pablo, interesting framing, bonus for the sky, congratulations and TFS.
Have a nice weekend.
giorgio

JCG (25753) 2009-04-04 8:58

Hi Pablo,

The warmth of wood... A nice selective shot on this motel that seems to me comfortable and pleasant holidays. Good image quality in both the light and in the sharpness and natural colors are pleasant. Well done and thank you Pablo for the interesting note.

With all my friendships and a very good WE,

Jean-Charles

Charo (31811) 2009-04-04 16:06

Hallo Pablo,
Veldig flott arkitektur denne motell, der tre er perfekt, til tross for kulde og snø.
Superb lys og flotte detaljer.
Greetings min venn
Charo

bakes888 (18353) 2009-04-05 1:26

Hi Pablo. Our ski fields all have snow makers too, a long season is a good season for the ski business. Nice photo. Good colours and clarity. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good week, Paul.

Buin (38280) 2009-04-05 2:18

Hallo Pablo!
Here I like especially this strong contrast between the warm brown of the wood and this gorgeous blue of the sky. Hardly to surpass! In combination with your really excellent note a contribution in terms of TE!
Greetings from today grey but 11°C "warm" Germany! Have a nice Sunday!
Frank

ChrisJ (70443) 2009-04-05 5:59

Hi pablo

A marvellous blue sky with superb reflections in the windows. Good sharpness and contrast, with a wonderful warm cold colour contrast between the blue & yellow red wood of the house. Tfs!

danos (33300) 2009-04-05 8:40

Hello Pablo,
nice this upper wooden construction of this roadside diner and motel.I like the presentation of this typical Norwegian house with the sod roof,with the timber walls. Excellent the colours management as the light too.Well done.

Have a nice week,Danos

cfreire (11667) 2009-04-05 12:38

Hi Pablo,
Beautiful shot followed by an interesting note. The blue sky is splendid and added a good contrasts against the wood's house colors. Good pov and framing. Well done. Regards, Consuelo

papagolf21 (56749) 2009-04-05 13:34

Bonsoir, mon ami Pablo,
Savoir cadrer, trouver l'angle qui mettra en valeur le sujet, tout cela est inclus dans cette composition.
Ce motel tout de bois vêtu exprime une grande beauté simple très agréable à contempler, particulièrement avec ce ciel d'un bleu pur.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Graal (58732) 2009-04-05 22:21

Hi Pablo,
an interesting presentation. Well quality of photo. Good note. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

mesutilgim (37304) 2009-04-05 23:24

Hi Pablo,
Wonderfull capture with amazing bright colors and very nice contrasts. Good pov and perfect execution. Good and usefull notes as well.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

hay_kes (28562) 2009-04-06 0:07

Hi Pablo,
Very nice architectural details.Good POV, colours, light and sharpness.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

AiresSantos (42924) 2009-04-06 1:58

Hi dear Pablo
Fine POv and details in this winter... the snow in the roof and in the moutains
Beautiful colours and reflections
TFS and have a nice week
Aires

yedirenk (7545) 2009-04-06 2:11

Hi dear Pablo,
warm scene with very lovely wooden motel under the blue sky.light,fine sharpness and details are excellent.also nice framing.very well done.TFS
Greetings

Cevdet

albertz (2310) 2009-04-06 8:53

Brilliant composition Pablo, hats off to the clarity of this shot. simply stunning quality at f13. i like the well polarized sky a lot.

stego (22478) 2009-04-06 8:56

Hi Pablo,
A well chosen POV, that rendered a nice compo, very effective graphically. The great clarity and the colours well rendered help making it very attractive and it's also a very good presentation of the charming traditional architecture.
Regards, José.

Cretense (57010) 2009-04-06 9:19

Hi Pablo!

This looks like a beautiful motel, I 'll have that in mind if I ever visit Norway (and I hope I will, someday)! Great architecture photo, great tight framing, flawless light managment, beautiful colours and contrasts! Congratulations!

Hercules

jafadabret (40325) 2009-04-06 9:25

Bonjour Pablo.
Cet établissement semble parfait pour passer quelques jours dans ce beau pays. Belle lumière et ciel de rêve si l'hiver est toujours ainsi les touristes doivent remplir ces lieux d'accueil.
Amicalement,
Jacques

Philippe (11787) 2009-04-06 11:36

Hi, Pablo. Nice details of this wooden hotel. The signs on top of the roof and the turret on the left stand well out against the blue sky. The light is well managed.
Have a nice evening,
Philippe

MLINES (10976) 2009-04-06 16:22

Hi Pablo, Good to see such detail and your language against the beautiful blue sky, one of your trade-makes! I like the POV. TFS, Murray.

John_F_Kennedy (31994) 2009-04-07 1:38

I really enjoy the feeling of the winter, but I'm just waitung for spring. Excellent clarity and details.
Best wishes,
Achim

swiatopelk777 (9308) 2009-04-07 8:10

Hi Pablo!
Original details. Good contrast. Very good sharpness. Nice light and colors.
Greetings from Poland!

Uhu (7436) 2009-04-07 8:24

I agree about the snow - never seen anything like this, we had snowstorm on 4 April, for example - madness.
Great photo! Good light and contrast between wood and sky.

gracious (20017) 2009-04-08 0:01

Hello Pablo,
I loved the beautiful sunlight that falls upon the beautiful motel, especially on the timber, the texture and colour can be clearly seen also the sod roof!
perfect contrast in colour against the blue sky too
many thanks and take care
Tony

jmdias (19899) 2009-04-08 2:51

pablo]

interesting pov, I liked the lines, the constrast between the colors and the light here.

hugs

jorge

maloutim (4049) 2009-04-10 0:54

Hi Pablo!
Beautiful sunny winter photo of this motel!
Very interesting note!
It always amazes me that they cover the slopes with artificial snow! It must cost a bomb! But then I suppose it must be worth it economically if they do it!
Thanks for sharing!
Best regards.
MarieLouise.

Angshu (34119) 2009-04-10 21:16

Hello Pablo
The wood colours create a good contrast with the clear blue sky! Indeed the upward POV is key to this shot! The WS gives us a broader view of the motel with surroundings, but I agree with your choice of this as the main post. Technical Quality is excellent
Regards
Angshu

edal (6601) 2009-04-10 22:49

Good morning Pablo!
Thanks for this wooden hotel in the deep blue sky. Excellent product of your D300 and VR telezoom.
Once again, have a nice Easter time!
Anton

Muse (31059) 2009-04-15 2:05

Hello Pablo,
Jolie construction mise en valeur par ce cadrage rapproché et un joli ciel sous une belle lumière.
Best regards
Denise

saylan-cb (12726) 2009-04-20 5:16

Hi Pablo,
Superb POV!An amazing blue sky and good lightness too.I like the composed and lovely contrast.
Well done!
TFS/Regards

clic (4065) 2009-05-04 5:12

Thanks for your kind words, Pablo
The essence of a mountain chalet is well captured by this zoom-in on a delibarately-rustic-looking architecture that have a resounding appearance over the pristine sky.
Cheers
Robert