Chasing Light №1 – Norway Print Size:135x90cm

Chasing Light №1 – Norway Print Size:135x90cmArtwork Information A series of photographs of the Sognefjellet mountain area taken over a 25 minute period on October 31, 2022. The Norwegian Scenic Route Sognefjellsvegen runs through the area and is Europe's highest mountain pass with the summit at 1,434 m (4,705 ft) above sea level. Sognefjellet is known for its breathtaking views, with snow covered peaks, glacial lakes, and lush green valleys. The road is only open during the summer months, due

Texture and structure take center stage

The aerial perspective reveals the contrast between the bright incoming water and the dense

What remains is a sense of presence shaped by light and space

and these leaves offered me a wonderful abstract and intimate motif

I find the interplay of deep blue and earthy brown particularly striking

All photos were taken in Nátthagi valley

and subtle variations in surface structure

with snow-covered peaks

floating ice fragments

I realized it was layers of flower pollen drifting on the water

shaped by glacial meltwaters

The reduced setting allows light and shadow to shape the scene in unexpected ways