Norway has no shortage of fjords, but the longest and deepest of them is the Sognefjord. It stretches over 200km inland from the ocean, and the tiny town of Flåm lies at the end of one of its most scenic stretches. The best way to see the fjords is by boat, but before we got to that there was time for a taster with a walk along the waterside in Flåm. In one direction, steep cliffs rose out of the water, with trees clinging perilously to sheer rock faces. Just inland and away from the tides, a huge pool of perfectly flat water reflected the mountains and sky like a mirror. Then in the other direction a boardwalk led along the shoreline, past a wooden pier jutting out into the water and a line of red cottages, each with a boat tied out front. It was like walking into a brochure from the Norwegian tourist board, and this was just the preview.
jpilkington09
Thursday 26th of June 2014
That last photo is stunning - what a shot!
Lucy Dodsworth
Friday 27th of June 2014
Thanks – it reminded me of a similar shot I'd seen of New Zealand so I thought I'd copy the idea!
restlessjo
Tuesday 24th of June 2014
That first shot is a real gem, Lucy! I was told that the walking around Flam was as amazing as the train ride. :)
Lucy Dodsworth
Tuesday 24th of June 2014
Thanks Jo, I do love a good reflection shot so couldn't resist! You're really spolit for choice for great views and landscapes around Flåm.
Lucy Dodsworth
Sunday 22nd of June 2014
Thanks so much, Norway is just a photographer's dream!
Maddie
Friday 20th of June 2014
Oh my word, between you and a friend of mine who is currently in Norway, I am completely sold! Absolutely stunning photos.
Lucy Dodsworth
Sunday 22nd of June 2014
It is a beauty isn't it! Definitely started me off on a new thing for Scandinavia (this might get pricey!)
Bridget Pigott
Friday 20th of June 2014
Fantastic pictures. Love the red houses against the blue and green with a bit of snow. The water really does look like glass. Your black and white photos work really well.
Lucy Dodsworth
Sunday 22nd of June 2014
Thanks Bridget, the colours were lovely, and the whole place was incredibly photogenic – if it was a bit cheaper I'd be back there for a few months like a shot!