A visit to the opera in Oslo
Wednesday, 10. September 2008, 21:43:38
A while ago, I was on a guided tour in Oslo's new opera house...
Posts tagged with "photo"
Temple of Jupiter Anxur
Sunday, 31. August 2008, 14:37:57
Far up on a hill in Terracina, Italy lies the ruins of an old temple assumingly dedicated to the Roman god Jupiter. The oldest parts of the temple dates back to the 4th century BC, but mainly it's from the 1st century BC. Still pretty old...
In order to get there, you must walk up to more than 200 metres above sea level on a path that starts out good enough, but slowly increases more and more in width the higher you get and also gets filled with some strange animal faeces.
Or you can take a bus.
I opted for the path...
The first thing I had to do was decide on which way to go:
My well developed logic skills told me to go right, since that's where the temple was.
Next up was cursing the sun for starting to break through the wonderfully protective clouds. Walking up a hillside in the middle of the day in more than 35°C isn't the same as soaking it up on the beach... But once I conquered it, it was all worth it!
Here's looking back down on the path:
I won't bore you with lots of pictures from the ruins, but here are two of my favourites:
From the big temple:
And a fresco, still visible today. Can you see the foot?
That concludes this first peek into parts of my vacation.
Perhaps I'll get around to creating a photo album one of these days too...
In order to get there, you must walk up to more than 200 metres above sea level on a path that starts out good enough, but slowly increases more and more in width the higher you get and also gets filled with some strange animal faeces.
Or you can take a bus.
I opted for the path...
The first thing I had to do was decide on which way to go:
My well developed logic skills told me to go right, since that's where the temple was.
Next up was cursing the sun for starting to break through the wonderfully protective clouds. Walking up a hillside in the middle of the day in more than 35°C isn't the same as soaking it up on the beach... But once I conquered it, it was all worth it!
Here's looking back down on the path:
I won't bore you with lots of pictures from the ruins, but here are two of my favourites:
From the big temple:
And a fresco, still visible today. Can you see the foot?
That concludes this first peek into parts of my vacation.
Perhaps I'll get around to creating a photo album one of these days too...
Solar eclipse
Friday, 1. August 2008, 14:53:18
For the first time since 1954, Norway has experienced a full solar eclipse. Well, actually the full eclipse could only be seen on the island Kvitøya, north east of Svalbard.
Down here in Oslo, the eclipse was about 50%. Not visible to the naked eye, but then again - who would stare at the sun with their naked eyes anyway...
Luckily, I actually had a camera with me at work today. Of course, I don't have any solar filters or fancy equipment to be able to take pro photos, but I took a couple anyway just to see how they came out.
Warning! Do not stare into photograph!
Down here in Oslo, the eclipse was about 50%. Not visible to the naked eye, but then again - who would stare at the sun with their naked eyes anyway...
Luckily, I actually had a camera with me at work today. Of course, I don't have any solar filters or fancy equipment to be able to take pro photos, but I took a couple anyway just to see how they came out.
Warning! Do not stare into photograph!
Wanna spend the day with me?
Saturday, 26. July 2008, 19:27:23
That's right... I'm inviting you to take a peak on my day through a couple of photos.
Today must have been the hottest day so far this summer
.
After having done some shopping in the a.m (it stretches to lunch, right
?), there was really only one option...
Here's what I looked at for the rest of the day:
Except for when I occasionally switched position. Then I got to look at this:
I just checked the thermometer on the balcony, and it's still 29° out there so that's most likely where you'll find me, munching on Taleggio cheese and drinking litres of water.
Thanks for the company
.
Today must have been the hottest day so far this summer
.After having done some shopping in the a.m (it stretches to lunch, right
?), there was really only one option...Here's what I looked at for the rest of the day:
Except for when I occasionally switched position. Then I got to look at this:
I just checked the thermometer on the balcony, and it's still 29° out there so that's most likely where you'll find me, munching on Taleggio cheese and drinking litres of water
.Thanks for the company
.Missing person!
Thursday, 10. July 2008, 08:36:30
Summer is festival season, and festival season is... well, festive I suppose 
Just look at this picture taken on this year's Roskilde festival...
Just look at this picture taken on this year's Roskilde festival...
I've been to Hell and back...
Wednesday, 28. May 2008, 15:25:18
Don't believe me, do you? Well, I have the pictures to prove it...
Picturesque Paris
Saturday, 24. May 2008, 15:21:39
Of course I knew before I left that Paris is a huge city. I also knew that there is a lot of history around and countless things to be seen and/or done while there. Even though I have become quite interested in wandering around historical sites in my old days, I also enjoy experiencing a city through sitting on a café watching the life.
This weekend I did a bit of both, but mostly the latter.
On Saturday, I was having lunch on Champs Elysées, when I suddenly saw somebody I recognized.
It's the Norwegian Prime Minister, Jens Stoltenberg, casually strolling by. Next year, we have elections in Norway. I wonder if I can sell this picture then, with him under a sign that says "Change" .
I'm not very fond of standing in line, so even though I saw quite a few attractions, it was mostly from the outside. I guess that's the reason the photos aren't very inspired this time, but if you'd like to take a look at a selection, they are right here.
This weekend I did a bit of both, but mostly the latter
.On Saturday, I was having lunch on Champs Elysées, when I suddenly saw somebody I recognized.
It's the Norwegian Prime Minister, Jens Stoltenberg, casually strolling by. Next year, we have elections in Norway. I wonder if I can sell this picture then, with him under a sign that says "Change" .I'm not very fond of standing in line, so even though I saw quite a few attractions, it was mostly from the outside. I guess that's the reason the photos aren't very inspired this time, but if you'd like to take a look at a selection, they are right here.
A sporty Sunday
Sunday, 20. April 2008, 16:12:24
We have had some really good weather this weekend, with temperatures above 15 in the sun, and a nice sunny sky. Getting a Wii on Thursday (
) wasn't enough to keep me indoors today, so maybe you can imagine how starved I've been for sun and warmth...
) wasn't enough to keep me indoors today, so maybe you can imagine how starved I've been for sun and warmth...Nintendo nostalgia
Tuesday, 25. March 2008, 14:40:03
Every time I visit my dad, he asks me to take some of my old stuff with me when I leave. This easter was no exception, so I finally decided to do just that.
I ventured into my old room, which is now his storage room, and found my old games...
I ventured into my old room, which is now his storage room, and found my old games...
Different easter eggs
Thursday, 20. March 2008, 16:26:02
Just thought I'd share with you a slightly different way of decorating your easter eggs...
Showing posts 1 - 10 of 16.
r♥se
- sick :(
Chat
Zaphira
2008-10-07 12:06:51The worst thing is when people bring their ill children with them to work. I mean, come on, I don't want to have what they have! :irked:
rose-marie
2008-10-07 11:58:11Heh! That's not ice cream, that's glace :P
Moesring
2008-10-07 11:37:03If you're ill, I know of some ice cream that works wonders :yes:
2008-10-06 19:50:31I thought I'd get away this time, but I have colleagues who haven't got the decency to stay home when they are ill :irked:
2008-10-06 18:50:16I am so lucky that I haven't had one for a very long time :up:
2008-10-05 18:39:42Thanks :). It sucks having a cold :(
| M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 September 2008November 2008 | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | ||
Latest blog posts
Tags
A proud member of the My Opera community. | Help | Disclaimer