Evening over the Flekkerøy archipelago | Kristiansand, Norway by Kilometer 120 | René Metzinger

A peaceful summer evening on Flekkerøy off the coast of Kristiansand. Nestled amongst small rocky islets, red and white wooden houses stand right by the water’s edge. Behind them, the Norwegian archipelago stretches out to the horizon, whilst the sky still glows with soft pinks and pastel shades after sunset. The flowering heather in the foreground is a deliberate part of the composition. Its violet flowers and rich green foliage form a natural frame, drawing the eye down towards the water. From there, the gaze wanders over the small rocky islets to the typical Scandinavian wooden houses and finally out onto the open sea. The warm red of the houses provides a lovely contrast to the cool blues and greens of the landscape. The photograph was taken at 30 mm, f/16 and an exposure time of 0.5 seconds at ISO 100. The small aperture ensures a large depth of field, from the overgrown foreground right into the archipelago landscape. The slightly longer exposure time makes the water’s surface appear calmer, without completely losing its natural texture.

Thanks to its wide landscape format, this image is particularly well-suited to larger wall spaces above a sofa, sideboard or bed. The tranquil atmosphere of the image fits well in living and sleeping areas, as well as in holiday homes or rooms with Scandinavian décor. It should look particularly beautiful on canvas or as a large-format matt art print.