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Vestvågøya

Vestvågøya is a stunning island located in the Lofoten archipelago of Norway. It is known for its rugged mountains, pristine beaches, and picturesque fishing villages. The island is a popular destination for photographers, as it offers a plethora of breathtaking locations to capture. One of the most famous photography spots on Vestvågøya is the iconic Haukland Beach, with its crystal-clear waters and white sand. Other popular locations include the fishing village of Nusfjord, the mountain peak of Offersøykammen, and the scenic drive along the E10 highway.

Buksnes Kirke
Buksnes Kirke
by MURALI NARAYANAN

This red, wooden church in the town of Gravdal in Lofoten Islands was built in 1905.

The Dragoneye Uttakleiv Beach Lofoten IV
Pools at Uttakleiv Beach

The famous so called "Dragoneye" at Uttakleiv Beach in Lofoten, Norway, long exposure.

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Uttakleiv Dawn
Boulders at Uttakleiv Beach

Nikon D810 - Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2

On arrival at Uttakleiv Beach the light was really stunning, with soft rain clouds and the mountain...

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Uttakleiv leading line
Pools at Uttakleiv Beach

Lofoten, Norway. Another shot from our most recent workshop. This one was taken at famous Uttakleiv beach. To better support the leading line I...

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Utakleiv, Lofoten sunset
Boulders at Uttakleiv Beach

Formatt-Hitech ndg 09 soft

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Midnight at the Beach
Boulders at Uttakleiv Beach

Mitternachtssonne am Strand von Uttakleiv auf den Lofoten.

Midnight sun at Uttakleiv beach on the Lofoten islands.

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Waiting for the auroras
Uttakleiv Beach

Late afternoon shot in Uttakleiv beach, waiting for the night and, hopefully, the Northen Lights (Norway, Lofoten, Feb.18) You can follow me on...

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20180827-Canon EOS 6D-5572
Pools at Uttakleiv Beach

late afternoon view of the famous sunken eye-stone on the famous uttakleiv beach on vestvagoy island of the famous lofoten archipelago. near...

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Haukland waves
Haukland

Elemental tohuwabohu during beautiful sunset at Haukland beach, Lofoten.

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Chasing the lights
Boulders at Uttakleiv Beach

I took this photo few hours after the photo I posted earlier ("Waiting for the auroras"). It was my first night trying to photograph auroras...

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20180827-Canon EOS 6D-5593
Uttakleiv Beach

dramatic sunset at uttakleiv beach on vestvagoya island, lofoten archipelago

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Eye of the dragon
Pools at Uttakleiv Beach

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Aurora Arms
Haukland beach

Nikon D810 - AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

The show was nearly over at Haukland Beach as clouds started to roll back in over the water, but there...

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Haukland Beach
Haukland beach

Nikon D810 - Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG ASP RF Lee Big Stopper

Struggling to fit the scene in with my fixed 20mm and unable to attach my ND Filters to my...

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close your eyes
Pools at Uttakleiv Beach

eye of Utakleiv (hidden under sea weed) on a monochromatic afternoon in January. Lofoten, Norway. Join me for my upcoming workshop Lofoten Explore in...

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The road to spirituality XI.
Buksnes Kirke

ISO320 f6.3 54sec.

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Top of the world
Views from Veggen
by Brynjar Andresen

This little bump in the terrain called Veggen, near Utakleiv and Haukland, Lofoten is only slightly over 500 m high, but the hike up is pretty steep...

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The Dragoneye Uttakleiv Beach Lofoten VI
Pools at Uttakleiv Beach

The famous so-called "Dragoneye" at Uttakleiv Beach in Lofoten, Norway, long exposure. In the background you can see the smaller so- called "Eye".

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Stormy Skies at Uttakleiv Beach, Lofoten, Norway
Pools at Uttakleiv Beach

COME & JOIN ME on my Lofoten Northern Lights Workshop 12th-18th Nov 2020 : £1,495 melvinnicholsonphotography.co.uk/product-category/lofoten... ...

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Uttakleiv Beach Lofoten III
Boulders at Uttakleiv Beach

The famous Uttakleiv Beach in Lofoten, Norway, long exposure.

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Lights Over Uttakleiv
Uttakleiv Beach

Nikon D810 - AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

This was our first location Aurora hunting. The weather was bad but we waited at Uttakleiv Beach, hoping...

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Haukland Aurora
Haukland beach

Nikon D810 - AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

This is what I came here for, to hopefully catch the Aurora Borealis over the beautiful Lofoten winter...

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Winter Paradise
Haukland beach

Nikon D810 - Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG ASP RF Lee Big Stopper

My first morning in Lofoten was at beautiful Haukland Beach. It was a fairly grey morning...

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Haukland Beach, Lofoten, Norway
Haukland beach

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As someone who grew up by the sea (Blackpool) I have to confess that I have a real soft spot for...

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Vestvågøya!
Most notably Amada Terradillos, Di_Chap and Lenis Las.