The Bear in the air

Cassius by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: This i Cassius CB, a very smart clever and cute dog.

Farris Bridge by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: The Farrisbrua (Farris Bridge) is a major new road bridge crossing the Farris water just north of Larvik, Norway. The bridge is part of the expansion of the E18 motorway from the antiquated single carriageway to modern dual carriageway standards, enabling increased speeds and traffic volumes between the eastern and southern parts of the country. It was built between 2013 and 2018, to a cost of 718 million NOK (excl. VAT). Farrisbrua is 570 m in length and 28 m wide. It goes in a horizontal curve around the southern bank of the Farris water. Mainly built in concrete, the 120 meter middle section is a cable-stayed bridge in steel with concrete towers 70 meters tall. The bridge also has a slight incline from the east to the west, up to the tunnel in Martineåsen. The bridge's biggest foundation is that of the tower. This foundation is made of 12 pillars, steel tubes measuring 2 meters in diameter, drilled through the moraine masses down to bedrock, then filled with armour and concrete. The depth down to bedrock is around 80 meters. On top of these pillars, a concrete plate was made, 4 meters thick and covering 0,247 acres. There are also 9 smaller foundations varying in size. Farris is a 20 km long fresh water moraine-dammed lake near the Norwegian coastal town Larvik. The lake would have been a salt water fjord had it not been dammed by an end moraine left by the latest ice age. Farris is drinking water reservoir for some 170,000 people. The largest island in the lake is Bjørnøya.

Farris Bridge by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: The Farrisbrua (Farris Bridge) is a major new road bridge crossing the Farris water just north of Larvik, Norway. The bridge is part of the expansion of the E18 motorway from the antiquated single carriageway to modern dual carriageway standards, enabling increased speeds and traffic volumes between the eastern and southern parts of the country. It was built between 2013 and 2018, to a cost of 718 million NOK (excl. VAT). Farrisbrua is 570 m in length and 28 m wide. It goes in a horizontal curve around the southern bank of the Farris water. Mainly built in concrete, the 120 meter middle section is a cable-stayed bridge in steel with concrete towers 70 meters tall. The bridge also has a slight incline from the east to the west, up to the tunnel in Martineåsen. The bridge's biggest foundation is that of the tower. This foundation is made of 12 pillars, steel tubes measuring 2 meters in diameter, drilled through the moraine masses down to bedrock, then filled with armour and concrete. The depth down to bedrock is around 80 meters. On top of these pillars, a concrete plate was made, 4 meters thick and covering 0,247 acres. There are also 9 smaller foundations varying in size. Farris is a 20 km long fresh water moraine-dammed lake near the Norwegian coastal town Larvik. The lake would have been a salt water fjord had it not been dammed by an end moraine left by the latest ice age. Farris is drinking water reservoir for some 170,000 people. The largest island in the lake is Bjørnøya.

Færder National Park by Bjørn Normann jr.

Contrasts II by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: Barbed wire and the blue hour with golden tones.

Frost IV by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: Found some frost today. Maybe it is a sign for a white Christmas?

Guidance v.2 by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: Andenes fyr (Andenes lighthouse) is a coastal lighthouse located at the northern end of the island of Andøya, in the village of Andenes. It was established in 1859, automated in 1978 and listed as a protected site in 1999. The lighthouse is managed by the nearby Andøy Museum, which offers guided tours during the summer season. 2020 New version!

Reflections in a pond by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: At little pond called Engsdammen, the Oslofjord and Slemmestad on the other side of the fjord.

The Castle Rock Tower by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: Tower of Tønsberg - Slottsfjelltårnet - The Castle Rock Tower is Tønsberg’s most famous landmark and is part of Slottsfjellsmuseet which is located at the foot of the hill. The present tower was built as a 1000-year anniversary and was completed in 1888. The tower is 17 meters high, with a stunning view of the town. The original cross from the Maria Church and the engraved signatures of three Norwegian kings can be seen in the tower. The tower has three king inscriptions: 1906 - King Hakon VII during the coronation process, 1958 - King Olav V during the signing process and 1992 - King Harald V during the opening of Tønsberg and Nøtterøy Library.

Træla Reflections I by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: A magic sunset and blue hour today. Last light of the day reflected in the clouds.

The Vallø night sky (Explored) by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: Chasing some captures of the moon resulted in some other scenery as well.

Colors of autumn - Blood red by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: Colors of autumn found in my backyard. This is Boston ivy

Homledalsvegen view by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: Nannestad landscape

Non acrophobic workers by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: A new telecom tower assembled today. Spectacular work in action.

Cranes in Twilight by Bjørn Normann jr.

The Moon Today by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: Our beautiful moon rising up from the horizon and above some trees and a church.

The meeting by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: When the Golden hour meets the Blue hour in the reflections of a lake.