PV/43 - Osterfjord, Norway

PV/43 - Osterfjord, Norway
€73.00

When ordering a canvas print (not framed), you can choose how the edges (borders) are finished. White Wrap: the sides of the canvas remain white. Mirror Wrap: the last 2 cm on each edge of the image are mirrored and printed on the sides of the canvas.

'Landscape & Local Story'

 

Osterfjord 📍 is a striking 27-kilometer-long fjord in Vestland County, Norway, stretching inland from the city of Bergen. Surrounded by steep green hills and dotted with small farms and fishing hamlets, the fjord is known for its peaceful waters and its connection to several narrower branches, including the dramatic Mostraumen strait. In winter, the surrounding slopes often carry a dusting of snow, contrasting with the deep blue water, while in summer the fjord reflects the lush greenery of the season.


'...Local lore says that in earlier centuries, the Mostraumen current acted like a natural “filter” for the fjord: during strong tides, the water would rush so fast through the narrow passage that it was said to clean the fjord by pushing fresh seawater deep inland. Fishermen timed their trips carefully to ride this tidal surge, and tales are still told of daring rowers who sped through Mostraumen at the very peak of the current, risking a soaking to save precious minutes on the journey home...'