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Considering my next “doodle” a warding seal #alchimical, and #norse in nature. What do you think?

Seeing a complete Aurora Borealis is (still) one part of my personal bucket list. This year in early October, I was closer to reaching this goal than ever before, but as the forecast was still moderate, this scenery at 2 am was the best I could achieve - this time!

Hope is the last to die. Better luck next year?

#coast #norway #norge #norwegen #scandinavia #vinsternes #aure #romsdal #auroraphotography #nature #auroraborealis #aurora #mountain #mountains #travel #travelingnorway #adventure #vacation #north #upnorth #norwegian #roadtrip #norden #norwayraw #norwaynaturure #norwaytoday #norway🇳🇴 #norwayraw #norse #scandinavia #doortonorway #upnorway

The image shows a night sky filled with stars, a faint glow possibly from the Milky Way, and a landscape silhouette of a forested area. The stars are bright against the dark sky, and there appears to be a soft glow near the horizon, which could be due to light pollution or a natural atmospheric phenomenon. The area at the bottom of the image is darker, showcasing the outline of treetops against the night sky. Clouds can also be seen diffusing part of the starlight, adding to the scene's serene and natural atmosphere.

"Rather then focusing on the obstacle in your path, focus on the bridge over the obstacle."

(Mary Lou Retton)

#bridges #streets #norway #norge #norwegen #scandinavia #vinsternes #aure #romsdal #fjord #nature #sea #water #coast #life #travel #travelingnorway #adventure #vacation #north #upnorth #norwegian #roadtrip #norden #norwayraw #norwaynaturure #norwaytoday #norway🇳🇴 #norwayraw #norse #scandinavia #doortonorway #upnorway

This image features a close-up view of a road surface with a focus on a vibrant yellow road marking that divides the lanes. The perspective is low and close to the ground, making the yellow line lead the viewer's eye towards the horizon. The road is surrounded by guardrails on either side, and the background includes a slightly hazy blue sky with patchy clouds. The texture of the road is prominently displayed, highlighting the rough and speckled asphalt. Hills can be gently seen in the distance, enhancing the depth of the landscape. The overall composition gives a sense of direction and open road journey.

Not the typical red but this time, blue is also a tone I could live with... if I could live THERE. I already miss Norway and don't get along with the German mindset anymore - and this level decreases with each visit up north! 😞

#coast #norway #norge #norwegen #scandinavia #kristiansund #vinsternes #aure #romsdal #fjord #nature #sea #water #house #houses #travel #travelingnorway #adventure #vacation #north #upnorth #norwegian #roadtrip #norden #norwayraw #norwaynaturure #norwaytoday #norway🇳🇴 #norwayraw #norse #scandinavia #doortonorway #upnorway

The image shows a charming blue house with white trimmings and a substantial wooden deck area. Beside the house, there is a boat on a trailer, indicating proximity to a water body or the homeowner's interest in boating. The setting appears remote with a natural, rocky landscape surrounding the house, and a cloudy sky suggests overcast weather conditions. Lawn chairs on the deck imply a place for relaxation and enjoyment of the outdoor environment.

The Big Elk, also known as #Storelgen (meaning "big elk" in Norwegian), is the world's second-tallest sculpture of an elk/moose (Alces alces). It is near the village of Atna in Stor-Elvdal, Hedmark, Norway. It held the title of the tallest moose sculpture for 4 years, from its completion in October 2015 until October 2019 - on our way back to Larvik we finally made it to this great sculpture close to National Road 3.

#innlandet #norway #norge #norwegen #scandinavia #atna #storelvdal #hedmark #sculpture #nature #sculptures #elk #mountain #mountains #sund #travelingnorway #adventure #vacation #north #upnorth #norwegian #roadtrip #norden #norwayraw #norwaynaturure #norwaytoday #norway🇳🇴 #norwayraw #norse #scandinavia #doortonorway #upnorway

This image features a large, shiny, metallic sculpture of an abstract moose. The sculpture is highly reflective, almost like a mirror, and captures the surrounding environment on its surface, including trees and the sky. The background shows a wooded area with tall pine trees under a cloudy sky. The sculpture's exaggerated and stylized features, especially the antlers, add to its modern and artistic appearance.

This image shows a shiny, metallic sculpture of what looks like a stylized deer, set against a backdrop of pine trees and a blue sky with light clouds. The sculpture has a particularly abstract and modern design, with smooth, reflective surfaces that mirror the surrounding environment. Its antlers are prominently displayed and exaggerated in size relative to its head and body, enhancing its artistic and dramatic effect. The sculpture is located outdoors, likely in a park or a public art installation area.

This image features a large, reflective sculpture of a moose. The sculpture is metallic, likely made of stainless steel or chrome, which gives it a shiny, mirror-like finish. It is set against a backdrop of trees and a partly cloudy sky, and there's a gravel surface around its base. The sculpture is quite detailed, capturing the distinct body shape and antlers characteristic of a moose.

The image features a large, reflective sculpture of a moose. The sculpture is metallic, possibly made from chrome or polished stainless steel, which gives it a mirror-like surface. The moose is depicted in a standing position with its head slightly turned, showcasing its detailed antlers and muscular build. The sculpture is set in an outdoor environment with a forest backdrop and a cloudy sky, which enhances its reflective qualities. There's also a gravel area around the sculpture, suggesting it is displayed publicly, likely as an art installation or as part of a park.

Like an everflowing stream guarded by snowy mountains...

https://www.drivdalen.no/post/magalaupet-jettegryter

#gorge #norway #norge #norwegen #scandinavia #oppdal #trondelag #magalaupet #jettegryter #driva #nature #water #mountain #mountains #travel #travelingnorway #adventure #vacation #north #upnorth #norwegian #roadtrip #norden #norwayraw #norwaynaturure #norwaytoday #norway🇳🇴 #norwayraw #norse #scandinavia #doortonorway #upnorway

This image features a dynamic and picturesque natural landscape. It showcases a turbulent river flowing through a rugged, rocky gorge. The river is possibly swollen with meltwater, hinting at either spring or early summer in a mountainous region. Lush greenery, primarily coniferous trees, accentuates the banks of the river, adding a vibrant contrast to the scene. Above the river gorge, the backdrop is dominated by a large mountain with its upper reaches dusted with snow, suggesting a relatively cold climate or high altitude. The cloudy sky above adds a dramatic touch to the overall scenery, enhancing the atmospheric quality of the image. This setting could be ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, photography, and nature exploration.

Considering my next “doodle” a warding seal #alchimical, and #norse in nature. What do you think?

It appears that Freya’s secret was avodados. (The product is disassociated with Iðunn, for she in Norway fronts a brand of ketchup – yes, Iðunn's apples were tomatoes all along.)

#Norse #OldNorse #Mythology

~ Laguz ~

When this rune appears in a reading, it can indicate the ability or urge to let your creativity flow, but it may also represent forces and obstacles that threaten to overwhelm you. Believe in yourself; you've got this.

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#Laguz #Water #Runes #Norse #Divination #Emotions #Intuition #Balance #Flow #Magick

A large misty waterfall in the morning light is in the top right corner of the graphic. The text defines the Norse rune Laguz and its runic half-month, the rune's symbolism and magickal interpretation, and what to expect during this time. Presented by Inked Goddess Creations.

Felgrave – Otherlike Darknesses Review

By Thus Spoke

When a promo doesn’t adequately prepare you for what an album will sound like, one of two things is usually the case. Either the promo is poorly written, or the music is particularly description-defying. The promo for Felgrave’s sophomore, Otherlike Darknesses, while well-written, was insufficient to convey the music’s especially idiosyncratic nature. Despite the forewarnings that it “[melds] doom, black, and death metal in a way rarely done before,”1 and contains “intense and complex parts that wouldn’t be out of place on a technical death metal album,” Otherlike Darknesses is far stranger and deeper than expected.

In a fashion mimicking the genre of Felgrave’s early work—doom—Otherlike Darknesses consists of just three songs, each titanic in scope. But rather than steadily constructing towers of hefty riffs and crescendoing melodies, these songs erratically climb up and down the steep walls of already ruined castles, throwing the listener off the edge of a parapet to crash to earth or float down with chilling grace. Without abandoning compositional coherence, themes are not so much reprises as tethers that bind chaos into monstrous complex wholes. The twisted dissonance of guitars—accelerating and contorting discomfortingly, chirruping like alarms (“Winds Batter My Keep”), and walking in jerky rhythms—over a backdrop of variously whooshing and moaning synths (“Pale Flowers Under an Empty Sky”) is both confrontational and horribly transfixing. It’s a sound so vibrantly reminiscent of Thantifaxath, that I felt the need to confirm multiple times that no affiliation exists between them and Felgrave. But this similarity is only one side of Otherlike Darknesses. In a way that seems to amplify distress, Felgrave incorporate ample use of cleans and disquieting calm. While the latter heightens tension insidiously, the former do so overtly, as belted-out, half-sung wails, often multi-tracked until they are noisier than the instrumentation, or eerily intoned as a softly repeated refrain (“Pale Flowers…”). And yet, amidst the horror, there is also strange elegance and heart.

Otherlike Darknesses is an intense listening experience. The moaning, discordant cries and throaty screams that narrate it respectively ring with haunting strangeness, and drip with malevolence. The endlessly shifting, slowing down, speeding up, lurching cacophony of tremolos and plucks and impossibly fast and flexible drums contains barely a few minutes of (relative) calm in all its near-50, and even these are menacing thanks to the cruel shifts between harmony and dissonance (“Pale Flowers…,” “Otherlike Darknesses”), and the spiderlike wanderings of fretless bass prominent against stripped-back ambience (“Winds Batter…”). It is nauseating and jaw-droppingly brilliant. Felgrave aren’t throwing things haphazardly at the wall to show off or shock; the pieces that appear scattered fit together into grand, compelling compositions, no matter how unconventional. It’s impressive and terrifying, given the wild places they go, just how easily and how organically Felgrave maintain such coherence. How a diabolical chaos can hide the subtle theme that hums in a later synth and manifests again as gut-clenching a series of chords (“Winds Batter…” “Otherlike Darknesses”); how a stillness can turn so quickly into a storm and singing fall into place so naturally beside them both (“Pale Flowers…). When at last, a mournful melody blossoms (“Otherlike Darknesses”) its brevity and natural fulfilment of its origins make it precious and magnificent. The acrobatic, terrifying things M.L Jupe is doing with guitars, and the profound distinction and interplay between the synths, creeping bass, and manic treble is frightening and wonderful, and never feel self-indulgent. The drumming—courtesy of Robin Stone (Evilyn, Norse)— is as insanely good as it is insane; often inhumanly fast, presciently dynamic, and in constant evolution.

In spite of my awe, it would be remiss not to admit that Otherlike Darknesses is still a bit much.2 Due to its structure, one must endure its itinerant movements without even the brief respite that comes from such music being split into more, shorter songs, and this can prove a little exhausting, considering their calibre. Felgrave’s clever weaving of disparate elements create just enough order to maintain integrity, and slips into snatches of quiet and melody just in time, and so manages to keep the derangement from becoming overwhelming. The congruence that this album possesses is, admittedly, of the sort grasped better through patience and repeated listens, but unlike many such unusual extreme metal works, its assets are so immediately transparent they make for powerful motivators to take up this mantle.

Otherlike Darknesses proved to be the best kind of surprise. Though following its trajectory can be daunting, Felgrave has created an experience that is consuming and thrilling enough to make that journey far easier than one might expect. Twisted and scary, but human and graceful, and nonchalantly epic, it’s not something I’ll soon forget.

Rating: Very Good
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Transcending Obscurity Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: April 25th, 2025

#2025 #35 #BlackMetal #DeathMetal #DissonantBlackMetal #DissonantDeathMetal #Evilyn #ExperimentalMetal #Felgrave #Mar25 #Norse #NorwegianMetal #OtherlikeDarknesses #Review #Reviews #Thantifaxath #TranscendingObscurityRecords

After searching shelter from a nearing thunderstorm we either discovered the end of the rainbow for the first time or the rainbow bridge to Valhalla guarded by Heimdall himself. Whatsoever, a second rainbow appeared as well, doubling the rare impression of what a thunderstorm can create within seconds!

#coast #norway #norge #norwegen #scandinavia #vinsternes #aure #romsdal #fjord #nature #sea #rainbows #rainbow #rainbowbridge #travel #travelingnorway #adventure #vacation #north #upnorth #norwegian #roadtrip #norden #norwayraw #norwaynaturure #norwaytoday #norway🇳🇴 #norwayraw #norse #scandinavia #doortonorway #upnorway

This image captures a beautiful natural landscape featuring a double rainbow arcing through a cloudy sky. The foreground includes a grassy field with scattered trees and shrubs, while the middle ground reveals a body of water partially enclosed by land. Beyond the water, there are prominent rocky hills or low mountains, which contribute to the scenic beauty of the area. The rainbows appear to touch down on the far side of the water, adding a striking splash of color to the scene. Overall, the composition conveys a serene and picturesque setting, likely after a rain shower given the presence of rainbows and wet surfaces.

There are many famous spots in Trondheim, this one wasn't on my list when I walked on top of the hill, looking down the street towards the centre of the town. Unplanned but welcomed anyway!

#river #norway #norge #norwegen #scandinavia #trondheim #rosenborg #streets #gamlebybro #street #water #city #houses #travel #travelingnorway #adventure #vacation #north #upnorth #norwegian #roadtrip #norden #norwayraw #norwaynaturure #norwaytoday #norway🇳🇴 #norwayraw #norse #scandinavia #doortonorway #upnorway

This image shows a street view that features a quiet, tree-lined road with traditional houses on either side. The architecture suggests a North European setting, possibly in Scandinavia, and it appears to be an overcast day. The leaves scattered on the roadway indicate it could be in the autumn season. The buildings are multi-story, reflecting typical residential structures seen in many historic towns in this region. The absence of significant traffic and people in this view conveys a peaceful and residential neighborhood atmosphere. There is also a sense of depth with the street leading towards a more urbanized area in the distance, under a slightly grey sky.

At the end of October 2023, we drove 164 kilometers to Trondheim and needed nearly 2:30 hours to reach the city. While we ventured through the area we saw different things but one of the most iconic sceneries I knew from Trondheim was finally photographed today.

Winding its way along the Nidarosdomen park and picturesque areas, with the historic, wooden wharf houses lining its sides towards the mouth at the Trondheimsfjord, and the beautiful, wooden bridge “Gamle Bybro” crossing it, the scenic Nidelva river is a wonderful template for many famous pictures of this scenery you may have stumbled upon!

Having seen this, one part of my traveling bucket list was finished today! ✅

#river #norway #norge #norwegen #scandinavia #trondheim #rosenborg #bridge #gamlebybro #houses #water #city #cities #travel #travelingnorway #adventure #vacation #north #upnorth #norwegian #roadtrip #norden #norwayraw #norwaynaturure #norwaytoday #norway🇳🇴 #norwayraw #norse #scandinavia #doortonorway #upnorway

This image shows a row of colorful wooden buildings directly along the edge of a river. These buildings are known as 'stilt houses,' standing on pilings over the water. The architectural style and the arrangement suggest they are likely located in a Northern European country, possibly Norway. The overcast sky and the calm water create a tranquil and slightly moody atmosphere. The buildings are painted in various shades, including red, yellow, and green, which are typical for historical buildings in some Scandinavian waterfronts. This scene might be found in a city like Trondheim, where such waterfront architecture is iconic.

"Do you remember?
How we watched the moon
Counted all the shimmering stars
Inhaled the night

Do you still remember?
Do you even care?
Words spoken in the darkness
And the promise made.

Do you remember at all?
How we two made the winds rise
We would walk in each other's dreams
Run the woods in wolf's skin.

But I remember
Still I remember
You made the vows to return to me
On this shore by the silent sea.

How we lost it all?
Below the argent moon..."

(Insomnium, "The Conjurer")

#coast #norway #norge #norwegen #scandinavia #trondelag #oppdal #nature #moon #evening #mountains #travel #travelingnorway #adventure #vacation #north #upnorth #norwegian #roadtrip #norden #norwayraw #norwaynaturure #norwaytoday #norway🇳🇴 #norwayraw #norse #scandinavia #doortonorway #upnorway