THE LIGHT OF THE ETERNAL SUN `In summer, there are endless hiking possi- bilities for those feeling adventurous, and it might surprise you to hear that there are pristine sandy beaches to explore in Arctic Norway. It never gets dark, and even at night you can see the sun hanging like a blazing beacon on the horizon, barely grazing the ocean before it begins to rise again. It might make you feel a bit ‘jet-lagged’ but most of all, you simply feel happy and grateful that you have experienced it,´ Stian says. The Midnight Sun only occurs north of


the Arctic Circle between May and July. That means you can see it along much of Hurtig- ruten’s route in the summer. `Backlit pictures with the Midnight Sun can be challenging


because you have bright light and shadows at the same time. The trick is to measure the light in the lighter mid tones, not in the high- lights nor the shadows,´ Stian advises.


THREE SEASONS IN ONE GO `When it comes to light and great photo opportunities, I’ll let you in on a secret: April! No other time of the year has as much raw nature. The light is never as clear and bright, but you see white mountains against the deep blue f ords. The days are long, but you still have some dramatic red sunsets. There are great diff erences between


the southern and northern parts of Norway at this time of the year, making a trip with Hurtig ruten a smorgasbord of contrasts for


photographers. You might travel from a summer climate in Bergen, through spring further north, and into full winter in Kirkenes, where you can still participate in the winter excursions. `Your pictures will feel like months of travel, not a couple of days,´ Stian says enthusiastically. `Whatever you do, don’t leave the deck


when it rains,´ he urges. `Rain and hail are actually great conditions for a good photo! If it’s raining or snowing at night, you can leave your fl ash on and use a slow shutter camera app on your smartphone to create streaks. Overcast days can create interesting cloud patterns in the sky, so don't just stay indoors even when the weather isn't perfect.´


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