CAPTURE THE WINTER WONDERS OF MAGICAL LOFOTEN NOW

LOFOTEN, NORWAY

There is a peaceful magic that almost transcends our planet in Lofoten, an Arctic archipelago just off the coast of mainland Norway.

It is known for its otherworldly landscapes, especially in winter, with dramatic snow blanketed mountains, icy open seas, crystalline waters in sheltered bays, pristine beaches, and virgin forests.

People have lived here for over 11,000 years, although Lofoten is sparsely populated.

It is not well-travelled either, and that’s a big part of its joy. But it is seductive destination for landscape photographer who crave an off-the-charts, off-the-grid beauty fix.

Luminous Landscape offers excellent photography workshops that can help you take what just might be the best photos of your life.

Photographers Kevin Raber, Art Wolfe, and Ignacio Palacios lead the way through the Norwegian Arctic on an enchanting and exhilarating winter tour.

Temperatures are relatively mild in Lofoten, surprisingly so given its Arctic latitude. The sea is full of life, as it contains the world's largest deep water coral reef, called the Røst Reef.

Sea eagles, cormorants, puffins, and millions of other sea birds, fly above, while large moose graze the tundra.

Get a new perspective, learn some new skills, and experience a new kind of thrill.

From Lofoten’s jagged granite mountains, to its dramatic fjords, to its frozen lakes, to its charmed lighting, to its spectacular auroras, sunrises, and sunsets, you will be amazed. And your photos will amaze everyone back home.

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IMAGE CREDITS:

1. Image: by Ignacio Palacios. “Creamy Sunrise, Lofoten.” Lofoten, Norway.
2. Image: by Ignacio Palacios. Lofoten, Norway.
3. Image: by Ignacio Palacios. “White sand or snow? Lofoten.” Lofoten, Norway.
4. Image: by Ignacio Palacios. Lofoten, Norway.
5. Image: Courtesy of Art Wolfe. Art Wolfe. Lofoten, Norway.
6. Image: by Ignacio Palacios. “Lofoten Islands, Norway.”
7. Image: by Ignacio Palacios. Lofoten, Norway.
8. Image: by Ignacio Palacios. Lofoten, Norway.
9. Image: by Ignacio Palacios. “Hamnoy sunrise looking south.” Lofoten, Norway.
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11. Image: by Ignacio Palacios. Lofoten, Norway.