Lapland Summer Sunset

Enjoyed a peaceful sunset in Swedish Lapland on my way from Tromsø to Oslo.

Summer fishing in Arctic Norway

The film "Summer Fishing in Arctic Norway" describes the unique nature experience of fishing at Leinavatn during the arctic summer. The lake Leinavatn at about 68 degree North covers about 28 km2 and is regarded as the synonym for pure arctic wilderness and thus one of the best locations for outdoor life in Northern Norway. Leinavatn has two months of midnightsun and is characterized by clean water and air and the absence of any noise or light pollution. Leinavatn has a good stock of different game fish as Arctic Charr, Trout, Pike, Pearch and Burbot (Lota lota). The average weight of the most commonly caught fish, the Arctic Charr is about 350g. However, capital individuals of several kilos does take the bait now and than.

Arctic Spring - May Impressions

Just a short impression from the spectacular landscape around Tromsø bathing in spring light."Gymnopédies" from Erik Satie is played by Sascha Ende. The following poem written by J. P. Contamine de Latour (Les Antiques), a friend of E. Satie, is related to "Gymnopédies".

"Slanting and shadow-cutting a bursting stream Trickled in gusts of gold on the shiny flagstone Where the amber atoms in the fire gleaming Mingled their sarabande with the gymnopaedia"