My wife works in a law firm and at the end of November 2017 they invited all the employees with spouses for a pre Christmas trip to Røros, an historical mining town close to the border of Sweden. It is well known for its old wooden houses from the 17th century. The town is on the UNESCO list of historical places and is one of the best preserved historical mining towns in the world.
I saw this as a big opportunity to take some fantastic pictures in low light and at low temperatures. I brought my Canon 5D mark IV with a 24-70 mm f2,8 and a tripod with me and a lot of warm clothes and good shoes. The temperature stayed steady at about -10 deg. celsius for the whole trip.
I saw this as a big opportunity to take some fantastic pictures in low light and at low temperatures. I brought my Canon 5D mark IV with a 24-70 mm f2,8 and a tripod with me and a lot of warm clothes and shoes. The temperature stayed steady at about -10 deg. celsius for the whole trip.
We arrived there in the evening and changed to warm clothes as fast as possible to start shooting. Crisp air at -11 deg. Celsius and every footstep could be heared. This scene was just outside the hotel where we stayed.
First we had a sightseeing trip by horse and carriage to get an overview. Can you imagine a row of ten equpasges, all with torches and sleigh bells driving around the town?
Typical street scene in Røros. Note the icy street, studded shoes are recommended :)
It is Advent time and people put lights in the windows
Miners´ houses at the river.
Røros is also a popular place for artists of all kinds
If you want something special, found nowhere else, Røros is the place to shop. And the shopping experience is far beyond what you have experienced before. Believe me!
Miners´ homes.
A cold day
One of the most popular photo objects on Røros
A lot of tourists visit Røros every year, all year round.
The bundle of barley on the door is for the birds. It is a Norwegian custom to put these up before Christmas.
Røros is a place worth visiting.