Photography

29 July – 5 August I’m a Graphic Designer and Digital Marketer by profession, but photography has always been one of my biggest passions. Design and digital marketing are a big part of what I do professionally, but whenever I travel, I naturally become a photographer. I love observing new places, finding interesting perspectives, noticing light and colours, and capturing moments that I know I will want to remember later. That is also why I wanted to start writing photography-related travel stories on my website. I don’t want to share only photographs. I want to share the stories, experiences and little moments behind them. And Norway gave me plenty of those moments. A New Camera for a New Journey Just before this trip, I bought a DJI Osmo Pocket, and Norway became a wonderful opportunity to experience it while travelling. I wanted something compact and travel-friendly. When travelling long distances, especially on a road trip, carrying a large camera setup everywhere isn’t always convenient. The Osmo Pocket was small enough to keep with me almost all the time. Its compact and handy design made it easy to quickly take it out whenever something caught my attention. I also found the internal storage and external storage support very convenient during the trip, especially because we were constantly taking photographs and videos. Another feature I really enjoyed was the face detection and tracking. When we wanted to record ourselves during the journey, the camera could keep the subject in frame even when the angle or position changed. That made capturing our own travel moments much easier without always needing someone else behind the camera. For me, it became more than just a camera. It became part of the journey. And with Norway’s constantly changing landscapes, there was always something I wanted to capture. The Norway Road Trip Begins We travelled through Norway from 29 July to 5 August, covering approximately 2,000 kilometres by road. Our route took us from Oslo Airport to Voss, Flåm, Gudvangen, Bergen, Geiranger, Ålesund, the Atlantic Ocean Road and Kristiansund, before making our way back towards Oslo Airport. We deliberately chose a road-trip style of travelling. Instead of staying in one place for several days, we stayed somewhere different almost every night. This allowed us to experience different landscapes and atmospheres throughout the journey. Some days were long driving days. Some were relaxed. Some were sunny. Some were rainy. And sometimes the best moments were the ones we hadn’t planned at all. Oslo Airport to Voss We started our journey on 29 July, when we picked up our car at Oslo Airport and began driving towards Voss. The distance was approximately 310 kilometres, with around five to five and a half hours of driving. As we moved away from Oslo, the landscape gradually began to change. The roads became more scenic, the mountains started appearing around us, and the journey itself began feeling like part of the holiday. By the time we reached Voss, we were already surrounded by the kind of scenery that makes you want to stop every few minutes. We stayed in Voss for one night and spent some time around Vangsvatnet, the beautiful lake near the town. It was peaceful and completely different from the busy city environment we had left behind. This was just the beginning, but I already knew that Norway was going to give me plenty of photographs. Voss to Flåm, Gudvangen and Bergen On 30 July, we continued from Voss towards Flåm and Gudvangen, eventually making our way to Bergen. The drive was around 220 kilometres, but the actual experience felt much longer because there was so much to see along the way. We passed through beautiful mountain roads, waterfalls and valleys. The Aurlandsfjord area was especially memorable. One of the highlights was the Stegastein Viewpoint, where the fjord and surrounding mountains create an incredible panoramic landscape. We also explored the Gudvangen and Nærøyfjord areas. This was the kind of route where the destination wasn’t the only attraction. The road itself was beautiful. We would sometimes see something from the car window and immediately want to stop. A waterfall, a mountain, a small village, a reflection on the water or simply an unusual view of the road. That freedom is one of the things I love about road trips. You don’t have to photograph only the places that are marked on a map. Sometimes the most beautiful photographs come from places you never planned to stop. By the end of the day, we reached Bergen. Bergen — Two Nights in the City After spending so much time driving through mountains and natural landscapes, Bergen gave us a completely different experience. We stayed in Bergen for two nights, which gave us time to explore the city without rushing. We visited Bryggen, walked around the harbour, explored Bergenhus Fortress and spent time at the Fish Market. Bergen has such a beautiful combination of historic architecture, colourful buildings, water and mountains. We also took the Fløibanen towards Mount Fløyen. Looking down at Bergen from above was one of those moments where the camera almost feels unnecessary because the view itself is so beautiful. But, of course, I still took photographs. And then there was the food. One of the things I particularly enjoyed in Bergen was the seafood. After several days of travelling through the countryside, sitting down and enjoying fresh seafood in the city was a lovely part of the experience. Not Every Day Was Sunny Something I actually loved about this trip was that we didn’t have perfect sunny weather every day. There were cloudy days. There were rainy moments. There were times when the mountains were covered by clouds. And there were moments when the sunlight suddenly appeared. As someone who loves photography, I found the changing weather fascinating. Rain created reflections on the roads. Clouds added depth to the mountains. Mist made the fjords feel mysterious. And when the sunlight finally came through, the entire landscape seemed to