I’m still out here, and currently I’m back at Savalen. It’s been more than a year since I was here last, and I’ve missed it.
There’s something about the combination of mountains and the big lake that feels life-giving. And the familiarity with nature here that I otherwise only have had back home in Sunnmøre. I automatically feel calm when I step (or wheel) into nature here. Knowing that it’s not about the summits or the challenging hikes, but simply about being in the mountains.
Now this time around I’m bringing our new puppy Buddha with me for the first time, meaning I have to adapt my usual focus on creating videos and capturing images a bit. In a few months or maybe a year, I’m hoping that Buddha will have learned the ropes of joining me on photowalks, but for now; I’m adjusting my photowalks and content creation adventures to his needs. Meaning shorter hikes, less camera equipment and way more time for treats and cheering him on.
Riding on the beach
One of the evenings I decided to go out way before golden hour with more of a street photography approach to photographing the natural surroundings of Savalen. Just to remind myself that I’m still out here. With my camera in my hands and a somewhat creative mind.
I’m usually not here this time of year, and so I haven’t experienced Lake Savalen with so little water. One could think that less water means less exciting images of a lake, but having shot the classic shots of Lake Savalen so many times I found the opposite. Suddenly I was able to ride on the beach, that is usually the bottom of the lake, making it possible to reach new locations and make new compositions. I had a lot of fun, and felt super energized when I god home to the cabin.
No golden light, but I’m still out here
Admittedly I didn’t capture any stunning images this evening, but photowalk is never a waste of time in my opinion. I think maybe I’ve become too used to shooting in good, golden light, so it’s a great challenge to head out before the light helps you bring a mediocre composition together. You have to think more about what you want to include, because everything can become a distraction when the light doesn’t soften things up for you.
I like who I am when I’m out shooting. I’m a version of myself that feels comfortable. And reminding myself that I’m still out here even in phases of life where I’m not out here as often feels pretty great.
I hope you enjoy the images and that they give you somewhat of an impression of this place. A place where I’m really happy to be back at.
All the best,
Tonje
