Royal Castle in December II

Another photo from the royal castle. They seem to have a nice christmas tree on their balcony. That's the same spot where the royal family greets the children passing them in the parade on May 17th.

Royal Castle in December

This is a recent photo of the Roycal Castle in Oslo, quite beautifully lit in the dark winter evening.

The photographer is André and I'm asked to write that he's 34 years old, single and has a glimt in his eye. ;-) Thank you, André!

Mother and child

This is a statue in The Vigeland Park (or Frognerparken as we often call it). This park is one of Oslo's main sights; always lots of tourists. But the citizens of Oslo use the park too, it's one of my favourites places during all seasons.

More information about Vigeland Sculpture Park.

NB: Thanks to Kristie, I've nominated this photoblog at the Photoblog Awards. If you like to vote for Oslo Daily Photo, please visit this link.

By the way, no snow in Oslo yet, but we have some really nice weather these pre-Christmas days. Wishing you some not-too-stressful time! :-)

NB2: Please sign the emergency petition at avaaz.org: Stop the Climate-Wrecking at Bali.

Light in the dark

This beautiful light is in front of The Royal Castle.

Photo: by Stormel

By nigth

Karl Johan street, by night, seen from The Royal Castle.

Photo: by Stormel

The old king

This is a statue of King Haakon VII of Norway. He was really a prince of Denmark; Prince Carl, but elected by the Norwegian people as their king, after the dissolution of the union with Sweden in 1905. He and his wife, Maud - princess of Great Britain and Ireland, came to Norway with their son Olav (at that time Alexander) on November 25th 1905.

King Haakon was very loved by the people, especially after World War II, as he refused to surrender to Germany.

Prince Olav became king after his father's death in 1957 and became just as popular as his father, if not even more.

Dramatic sunset

Okay, I'll admit it. I don't have much inspiration these days, at least not regarding photo. I'm sure it'll come back (especially after I'm done redecorating the bedroom), but meanwhile I'll submit pictures from a time where I did have more inspiration. :-)

This is taken in Oslo a couple of years ago, in December, probably around Christmas Eve. And it's taken right outside the house I grew up in.

Behind the Nobel Peace Center II

This is another photo from behind the Nobel Peace Center. This yellow building is a extension on the brick building I showed you in yesterday's post. Earlier these buildings were part of the railway station that used to be here. At the time I took this photo, the two open doors you can see, leads you into exhibition rooms used by artists.

Behind the Nobel Peace Center

Behind the Nobel Peace Center... you'll find this old brick building.

Like a carpet

Guess what!?

The rain did wash away the snow. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to show you some more of my autumn photos while I wait for more snow.

This was taken about a month ago. As you can see, there was so much autumn leaves that it almost covered the ground like a carpet.