Sacre Coeur in Winter, January 2010

Keep Beautiful in A Rainy Day

These pictures were also from the trip in January 2008.

Elegant Masks

Venice Carnival Masks

Venice Masks

St Hans Celebration from Binnaben

It was the longest day. In Grimstad, people celebrates this longest day further in the evening, around 10 o'clock. They made fire, but only in limited places, since the weather was so dry--it might trigger fire. These pictures were taken around 23:00 in the evening. Sun did not yet set, but the light had been so calm. I climbed Binnaben at 22:30 alone to meet a photography lover, and a good friend of mine. We watched these amazing events for around 1,5 hours. I think, she had been there longer than me.

Celebrating The Longest Day

People in Norway call the celebration of the longest day as St. Hans. It is celebrated on June 23, 2010. The actual longest day is actually June 22. In Grimstad, the midsummer is celebrated by held a competition of boat decoration.