Panoramic view of Austnesfjorden (explored 2-29-2024)
A fjord is a long, narrow and deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs, typically formed by submergence of a glaciated valley. Austnesfjorden is a fjord situated on the northern coast of the Austvagoy Island in the Lofoten archipelago, which is a chain of islands clustered together in Norwegian sea. The fjord is renowned for its dramatic scenery by steep mountainsides rising directly from the deep blue waters.
There were more than 3 feet snow covering the Austnesfjorden viewpoint area, and it took me quite an effort to get on the top. Unfortunately, the viewpoint only provided me a partial view of the entire scene. After exploring the area for a while, I found an open area that needed to go down the hill and then climb up to another hill. However, I was not sure if I should go there because I had to carry 20+ pounds of the camera gear in deep snow. While I was hesitant, one member of our workshop said to me that we traveled thousands of miles to visit this wonderful place and the location you wanted was only less than half mile away. His words inspired me and both of us went there together. This was what I got.
The photo was stitched by 4 images.
Panoramic view of Austnesfjorden (explored 2-29-2024)
A fjord is a long, narrow and deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs, typically formed by submergence of a glaciated valley. Austnesfjorden is a fjord situated on the northern coast of the Austvagoy Island in the Lofoten archipelago, which is a chain of islands clustered together in Norwegian sea. The fjord is renowned for its dramatic scenery by steep mountainsides rising directly from the deep blue waters.
There were more than 3 feet snow covering the Austnesfjorden viewpoint area, and it took me quite an effort to get on the top. Unfortunately, the viewpoint only provided me a partial view of the entire scene. After exploring the area for a while, I found an open area that needed to go down the hill and then climb up to another hill. However, I was not sure if I should go there because I had to carry 20+ pounds of the camera gear in deep snow. While I was hesitant, one member of our workshop said to me that we traveled thousands of miles to visit this wonderful place and the location you wanted was only less than half mile away. His words inspired me and both of us went there together. This was what I got.
The photo was stitched by 4 images.