Dreamy, a small lighthouse in a calm sea near Lofoten in Norway

A dreamy minimalist coastal landscape in black & white, with sea birds overlooking a calm sea at dawn from a small lighthouse near Lofoten in Norway.

Vestvågøy in Lofoten, Norway
February, 2016
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Camera & lens

NIKON D810
ZEISS 2/135 APO Sonnar

Camera settings

ƒ/8, 1/100s, ISO 64 and 135mm

Size original

4809 x 7213 pixels

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Lofoten is an archipelago in the county of Nordland in Norway and lies within the Arctic Circle. The scenery in Lofoten is absolutely breathtaking, especially in winter, with its coastal mountains, sheltered bays, beaches, and untouched lands. And, with its lighthouses, like the one featured in this minimalist photograph in black & white.

Lofoten is beautiful and therefore an excellent location for coastal landscape photography. Visit when you get the chance, however make sure to leave the beaten track to find something different. For instance, this small lighthouse situated just off the coast of Lofoten. Three sea birds (shags) sit on the railing of the lighthouse and seemingly overlook the calm Norwegian sea.

The viewpoint is in one of the many sheltered bays along the coast of Lofoten. It was a very calm day. As a result, only a limited longer exposure time was needed to smooth out the last wrinkles in the water. The smooth water and the soft clouds create a distinct minimalist and soothing look and feel, in conjunction with the B&W conversion.

This photograph of a small lighthouse near Lofoten in Norway is part of our Minimalist photography theme. That theme consists of many more minimalist photographs like this one.

Please visit the Nordic Landscape Photography portfolio to see more photographs taken in the Nordics, including a few more of the Norwegian Sea near Lofoten. Alternatively, check out our The Coast theme to see coastal landscapes from all over the world.

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5 comments for Dreamy, a small lighthouse in a calm sea near Lofoten in Norway

  1. Sue

    Amazing Johan! So calming 😀

    • Johan Peijnenburg

      Thanks! Going back there next year 🙂

  2. Mike

    Love this dreamy scene! The small lighthouse is quite special 🙂

    • Johan Peijnenburg

      Thanjs! 😊

  3. Sarah Parker

    Super! What a nice lighthouse and calming image.

    • Johan Peijnenburg

      Thanks again Sarah!

  4. Simone Suurd

    One of my favourites! Indeed very soothing.

    • Johan Peijnenburg

      Dank je wel Simone 🙂

  5. Sofia Timmermans

    Wow, this is so soothing! The minimalist approach really works well here 🙂

    • Johan Peijnenburg

      Thanks for the compliment Sofia! 🙂

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