Sunny, windless days are rare on the Lofoten Islands, this Norwegian island chain high up in the north, above the Arctic Circle. Especially in winter, during the cold season, raging storms, whipped-up seas and roaring spray on the rugged cliffs are not uncommon. Within a very short time, the peaceful, white sandy beaches in bays framed by mountains are a thing of the past; instead, the storm roars and is only drowned out by the roar of the North Sea.
The atmosphere during such storms has its own special charm, and while anyone out and about in these weather conditions should take good care of themselves, the images that emerge are both gloomy and impressive - often referred to as moody.
For once, this series does not focus on the search for perfect lighting conditions, but on the attempt to visually capture these incredible forces of nature during a storm in the Lofoten Islands. And despite the sometimes almost apocalyptic scenes, the Norwegians' retreats, built in red wood, defy the rigors of the weather and offer protection from wind and rain.
