Thank you Inese! I have no idea what this house was originally used for as it was only one of many older ones just left to degrade. No information on what these houses were once used for. I can only guess, but the size of the house and the location makes me think it was probably used for some sort of industry or fishing. People along the coast at that time were generally poor and would have smaller houses, but I could be wrong.
You are probably right about the size of the house. I too though it could be something related to the fishing business, may be an office and guest rooms for fishermen from the distant villages, and a storage. Anyway, everything changes, but these beautiful sun-lit shores stay the same.
Absolutely, the shore is the same but everything around it changes. Makes you think back at how life must have been here once. Fishing was definitely a big part of it. Pomor trade was also a big thing in Vardø, trading with the Russians.
I love the warm yellowish colours that contrast with the grey-red of the front. When I think of ramshackle buildings, I always see them black/white but these colours are just amazing.
Much appreciated Randall! Vardø was an exciting city to visit. I was amazed that people would settle down in this harsh environment. I guess it doesn’t look to harsh int he photo, but it must be during winter as it is very exposed to the Barents Sea.
True, I think in winter it must be so bleak and cold…however, the power of the Barents Sea storms in the winter would be very cool, at least for a couple weeks and then off to Hawaii 🙂
Thanks again, really appreciate your lovely feedback. We found this house earlier in the day but the light was not good so I really wanted to return for the golden hour:) And I didn’t regret!
Thank you so much Annika! We saw a lot of ramshackle buildings on our travels through old fishing villages along the coast, but this was really caught my eye:)
The light and charm of this vision is so beautiful! The colours are outstanding.
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I really have a soft spot for old houses like this one:)
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Brilliant! Inviting colours!
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Thank you Roberto! The golden light just before the sun goes down really makes this photo right? 🙂
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Another wonderful photograph, and the building is beautiful – ramshackle adds to the charm!
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I couldn’t agree more – old is charming:)
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Beautiful image, amazing depth of field! Was it a family house?
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Thank you Inese! I have no idea what this house was originally used for as it was only one of many older ones just left to degrade. No information on what these houses were once used for. I can only guess, but the size of the house and the location makes me think it was probably used for some sort of industry or fishing. People along the coast at that time were generally poor and would have smaller houses, but I could be wrong.
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You are probably right about the size of the house. I too though it could be something related to the fishing business, may be an office and guest rooms for fishermen from the distant villages, and a storage. Anyway, everything changes, but these beautiful sun-lit shores stay the same.
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Absolutely, the shore is the same but everything around it changes. Makes you think back at how life must have been here once. Fishing was definitely a big part of it. Pomor trade was also a big thing in Vardø, trading with the Russians.
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I have been to the Russian North twice in my youth. Would love to go again, but it is one of the trips that will never happen 🙂
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Beautiful photo!
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Much appreciated! Wish you a lovely weekend:)
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Vilket ljus! Gammalt men så vackert!
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Takk så mye! Det er så sjarmerende med slike gamle bygg:)
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Gorgeous lighting Inger! Such a spectacular image.
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Much appreciated Sue! That golden hours is always beautiful:)
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Lovely light on the house
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Yes, we really wanted to get that golden light on this house so we waited until the sun was almost about to disappear under the horizon:)
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this is so colorful and gorgeous 🙂
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Thank you so much Joshi!
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I love the warm yellowish colours that contrast with the grey-red of the front. When I think of ramshackle buildings, I always see them black/white but these colours are just amazing.
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I do like photos of ramshackle in B&W as well – but the golden light was just so beautiful it would have been a shame not to show if off:)
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Beautiful capture! The light is gorgeous!
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Much appreciated Amy! That golden hour is precious:)
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Beautiful light and abandoned buildings always seem to go together and you did that so nicely here.
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Thank you so much for the lovely comment Rich, much appreciated! There is something with old buildings, irresistible charm:)
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Crumbling charm indeed, I would mind spending a few days there ~ it all looks so picturesque. Wishing you a great day ahead Inger…
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Much appreciated Randall! Vardø was an exciting city to visit. I was amazed that people would settle down in this harsh environment. I guess it doesn’t look to harsh int he photo, but it must be during winter as it is very exposed to the Barents Sea.
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True, I think in winter it must be so bleak and cold…however, the power of the Barents Sea storms in the winter would be very cool, at least for a couple weeks and then off to Hawaii 🙂
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I like your thinking:)
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Another pretty good image. Light is amazing!
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Thanks again, really appreciate your lovely feedback. We found this house earlier in the day but the light was not good so I really wanted to return for the golden hour:) And I didn’t regret!
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Ramshackle buildings are so atmospheric and are great to photograph – this one though is outstanding, the colours surreal, perfect angle. Wonderful.
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Thank you so much Annika! We saw a lot of ramshackle buildings on our travels through old fishing villages along the coast, but this was really caught my eye:)
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I think it is absolutely beautiful.
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So painterly and beautiful!
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Thank you so much! The light was just wonderful:)
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What a wonderful photo! Outstanding and breathtaking!
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Thank you so much for the lovely comment Daniela! 🙂
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