Photographer's Note
Sailboats at rest in Oslo harbour
Rådhus bryggene (literally “the wharves of the City Hall”) consist of four small wharves in downtown Oslo right in front of the City Hall, at the head of the Oslo Fjord. This is of course a favourite place for city dwellers and tourists for strolling, enjoying the air and the view while looking at the boats, and occasionally for taking a few pictures. When facing the fjord, the historic Akerhus Fortress is on the left hand side (seen on the photo) and the popular Aker Brygge wharf/shopping center is on the right hand side.
Photo taken in autumn in late afternoon, a little before sunset. I was then looking for a subject to test my new 10-20mm Sigma lens.
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Rådhus bryggene (littéralement « les quais de l’Hôtel de Ville ») sont quatre petits quais au centre ville d’Oslo tout juste devant Rådhusplassen (« la place de l’Hôtel de Ville ») à la tête du fjord d’Oslo. On y voit régulièrement citadins et touristes déambuler lentement, regardant les bateaux et appréciant la vue sur le fjord. La forteresse historique d’Akerhus est tout près sur la gauche lorsque regardant vers le fjord (visible sur la photo).
Photo prise à l’automne un peu avant le coucher du soleil, alors que j'étrennais ou presque mon nouvel objectif 10-20mm.
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Joanamag
(106) 2009-01-25 10:32
Hi Claude,
You have a great shot here: the light is good and the colours soft and magnificent! I also like the perspective you chosen to take the picture!
Chhers,
Joana
Sistercosmo
(242) 2009-01-25 10:45
Hi Claude,
nice evening light and a very well-chosen pov. Glad I stumbled upon your photo - you have more good ones in your gallery. Haven't run into you before, so even though I'm late with this - welcome to TE!
Have a good week!
Linda
Dorota
(734) 2009-01-25 11:43
Hello Claude
This is great composition with beautiful ships ! I like your idea of showing sails as a first object ! light is perfect !
Regards
Dorota
pablominto
(53744) 2009-04-24 2:22
Hello Claude,
What makes the image stand out is also the fine evening light, adding some warmth to the ships and fortress!
I notice all elements in this image could well be from sometime 1800s, nice nostalgic effect...
A balanced composition, fine details and a good feeling of depth!
Greetings,
Pablo -
Photo Information
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Copyright: Claude Belanger (cebe)
(1139) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2008-11-04
- Categories: Castles, Transportation
- Camera: Canon EOS 400D, Sigma EX 10-20 f4.0-5.6 DC HSM
- Exposure: f/8, 1/80 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2009-01-25 10:29









