the rocks of rakke

much of the coastline south and west from where we live is bare igneous rock which has been polished smooth by glaciers from pervious ice ages.

an aerial overview of the terrain of Rakke, south of Stavern, where i took this series. source; map photo taken from an airplane for www.gulesider.no, a norwegian version of the yellow pages

there are few signs of civilization here. even though it's only three kilometers to town it is an untouched natural treasure and we are very fortunate to have it so near.

admittedly i am particularly fond of rocks but anyone visiting this spot is bound to be impressed by the incredible rock formations

the rock has many hues, some intrinsic to the mineralization and others created by exposure to the elements

though the rocks are not as majestic as mountains they eminate an ancient energy that mingles with the salt sea air. when the wind is light and the rock is dry it's pure delight to visit here and scramble around and discover new views at every turn

it's a completely different world in a storm. sea spray and foam fly everywhere and the rock becomes dangerously slippery. but as long as you don't venture too close to the crashing roaring surf and are able to stand, the elements provide an unforgettably exciting experience

though the rocks don't change much in the course of a lifetime, this is a place i return to and each time the adventure is unique

obviously i took lots of photos and these are only a few of them. i will post more soon