Stavanger Daily Photo

2012-02-02T00:06:00.004+01:00

What used to be a busy market place is now just an open windy space for most of the year.

It received a huge lump of tax money to get very expensive stones to cover up the place.

I don't know what is possible, but some politicians have said that it could be a playground for kids.

They seriously should have asked some creative architects....

So far they have just put up some colorful boxes with some plants in them.

Time and money will show what it might be later in the year.

In the summer season there are people selling souvenirs, sun glasses, bags and t-shirts here.

I wish they had turned it in to a place to sell and buy real Norwegian handmade crafts!:)

Unfortunately, much of what is sold there is imported plastic souvenirs.

2012-02-01T07:41:00.004+01:00

Our wonderful little friend STORM, not as a "storm" but resting :)

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants for this theme day.

2012-01-31T20:58:00.003+01:00

It is amazing what is possible to find for free!

I showed my friend a photo of a skip filled with "legs and arms" that I had just taken, she said "lets go back", and see what is underneath. So we went back and found 2 "bodies" each. It is not every day that a group of men are asked to help to get body parts out of a skip, or that I meet a taxi driver who was smiling for the entire journey!!

I have never been digging through skips before, but according to my friend, that is where it is possible to find real treasures. They will be dressed up with hats etc. and used for decoration and perhaps "photo models".

And yes, we did ask for permission before taking these out of the skip :)

2012-01-30T21:55:00.003+01:00

Morning has broken....

We also had a very nice red sky this evening as well.

2012-01-29T20:11:00.002+01:00

The Vikings are still alive and strong here in Stavanger!

I discovered these Vikings battling opposite the Archaeological museum this afternoon.

2012-01-28T21:51:00.007+01:00

Our library at the Culturehouse is selling off old books very very cheap, and I love a bargain, so I might be back for another look soon...

Paresh (the man on the other side of the shelf) might do the same?

2012-01-27T19:00:00.001+01:00

This is a view over to the other side of the Gandsfjord.

2012-01-26T23:55:00.003+01:00

We have a very windy day today.

2012-01-25T17:58:00.003+01:00

Windows .......

2012-01-24T21:37:00.005+01:00

SiS (Student organisation in Stavanger) are celebrating 40 years!

So today there was free marzipan cake for everyone in the cantina at the University.

The message was "SiS makes student life better".

Yummy cake!:)

2012-01-23T23:10:00.004+01:00

Tonight I suddenly realized that the name of this place goes well with the way it looks.

"Patrioten" is the Norwegian name.

"The Patriot," in English.

Locale memories have been put up on the walls :)

Perhaps most places have Patriots ?

2012-01-22T19:44:00.004+01:00

Do you remember this?

If not, take a look and see what it looked like 6-7 months ago, by clicking on "allotment", under the image.

It is cold outside, and some places will have it even colder next week....

See todays newspaper (Google Translate)

2012-01-21T20:53:00.003+01:00

As you can see, the snow is melting.....

2012-01-20T23:02:00.006+01:00

A big THANK YOU, to all of you who have given me useful feedback about the commenting here on bloggers.com. According to my husband, it seems like an issue in IE8. I have changed my comments to use a "popup" which seems to be working fine.

Anyway, today I had a little walk and a few errands, before going to work in the afternoon.

There is melting snow and ice on the roads here and there, otherwise I have to admit that I would prefer days like this, and no rain for some time......

HAPPY WEEKEND!

2012-01-19T22:03:00.011+01:00

I have received a few e-mails from some of you, my blog followers, about not being able to leave a comment. I would like to find out WHY, and who CAN actually leave a comment.

So please let me know.

This is another image from the roundabout "Tjensvollkrysset."

You will see a better overview if you click on the name, next to label.

2012-01-18T23:18:00.004+01:00

I looked through some old images tonight, and I decided on showing you one from the day when the clouds were just like they were going to end up on the bumpy road.....

Goodnight everyone!

2012-01-17T20:52:00.004+01:00

I passed this school on the way back home tonight.

2012-01-16T19:53:00.008+01:00

Freedom!:)

2012-01-15T22:23:00.004+01:00

We have some old and beautiful houses around in Stavanger, and some have been kept in families for generations. Most of them have been updated and redecorated for this century.

We also have young people who will have serious problems to get their first home, without mum and dad helping with the finances.

2012-01-14T20:43:00.006+01:00

We have had a cold and sunny day. No rain!:)

Look what I saw today. Colorful art made by Kai Hoffstad.

Take a look for more info. at http://www.kaihoffstad-glassart.com/

2012-01-13T14:22:00.001+01:00

Along the harbor....

2012-01-12T18:14:00.002+01:00

More rain.....

Today has been a mixture or rain, snow, hail, sun, & rain...

According to the newspaper, in the last 43 days, only 2 days have been rain free..

In Norway we have to STOP for pedestrians at crossings, and most drivers are pretty good at observing this rule. In some countries I have visited however, cars never seem to stop to let pedestrians cross the road.

People here are so used to cars stopping as they should, that they will just walk onto a crossing without hesitation.

So remember this,- if you are driving here.

2012-01-11T18:17:00.002+01:00

Lots of people have stopped eating bread.

New diets, with no bread or pasta....

But that is NOT me.

2012-01-10T16:11:00.001+01:00

Looks cold.....

2012-01-09T12:42:00.000+01:00

Morning has broken, still a nice winter day!:)

2012-01-08T23:45:00.003+01:00

The sky was BLUE, and the birds with their strong "kra-kra" message,

made me feel that we are heading out of winter.

2012-01-07T21:29:00.004+01:00

They both looked so cute:)

Tora (age 15) and her dog Sica (1,5 kilo) are probably back home in the southern part of Spain now.

She and her Norwegian family have been living in Spain for 5 years.

Yesterday they started their journey via Oslo, to get back to work, school, friends and neighbors.

Have a great new year! Nice to meet you all!

2012-01-06T23:25:00.003+01:00

13 days after Christmas.

In town this morning, there was work going on to take down the decorations on trees and buildings.

Have a nice weekend!

2012-01-05T18:33:00.002+01:00

It is dark early in the evenings, which sometimes makes for interesting light......

2012-01-04T22:01:00.003+01:00

We have had some days with storms, but not as bad as many other places in Norway.

First we had "Dagmar", and yesterday we had "Emil", a storm that passed us on it's way further south. I am not sure "who" caused these trees to fall, but today was perfect for a fresh walk.

2012-01-03T08:07:00.004+01:00

The SALES are on!

Probably like most places, everything you bought for Christmas is now on sale :)

Bright and colorful advert for the big shopping mall KVADRAT,

inside a bus shelter.

2012-01-02T08:13:00.004+01:00

If you have been following this blog, you might remember local politicians saying that they wanted to tidy up the area "Geo Parken" outside the Norwegian Petroleum museum.....

Well, to me it does not seem like much has changed, and it still looks as colorful as ever.

Actually, I find things here that I like. To me it is ok to see this kind of art certain places. But I feel sorry for people, families and businesses who get their property painted without their permission.

2012-01-01T00:01:00.000+01:00

Welcome to a new blog year, - here from Stavanger / Norway.

It is the first day of the month, and therefore also a new International "Theme Day" photo.

This time with photos we liked from our blogs in 2011.

Please click on the link below to see also photos from many other places from other photographers.

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

What I like varies, but I think this image will be a good start for 2012.

I like open landscapes, when the sky is BLUE, and the sun is shining!

Welcome to new followers and to all of you who leave commments.

It means a lot to me.

2011-12-31T00:02:00.004+01:00

I passed this empty notice board in town a couple of days ago.

It seemed very symbolic to me, as the clearing away of the old in preparation for the new!

As this is the last day of 2011, I would like to wish you all the very best for 2012.

I look forward to all of your postings and comments in the coming year.

Keep up the good work, and have a happy New Years Eve tonight!

2011-12-30T19:38:00.006+01:00

Many tourists, even those who travel 1st. class on cruise ships, have been shopping their hand

knittet Norwegian sweaters from FRETEX, a second hand shop run by the Salvation Army.

A good idea!

They are made of wool, and are perfect for the winter season.

Also nice to think that there are people in Germany, Italy, USA, UK, France etc. who actually are wearing these woolen "kofter" that have been knitted by local people here in the area.

If you enlarge the photo, you will see the nice buttons, and even the little FRETEX label inside, with the Biblical words:"Seek and you will find."

The STORM ended without any major problems here in Stavanger. Local ferries stopped for a while, and the big ferry to/from Denmark was also stopped. We have had a beautiful sunny and cold winter day today.

2011-12-29T19:33:00.005+01:00

Storm on it`s way today?

Well, it was very windy, as you can see here from the area near the fish market.

2011-12-28T21:40:00.002+01:00

Rogaland Art Centre at "Nytorget" in Stavanger.

I have only been there a couple of times, but I will find out more and give you a look inside later.

2011-12-27T23:00:00.005+01:00

An evening shot at the harbor.

I liked the lines and the bright color.

For news about the STORM, further north in Norway, see Sundays posting and the link.

2011-12-26T23:13:00.004+01:00

After all the heavy Christmas food, I am looking forward to buying some fresh seafood from one of the boats down at the harbor.

2011-12-25T20:27:00.005+01:00

"All I want for Christmas......"

Advertisement at the airport for duty free items.

Well, the place looked very quiet yesterday afternoon.

But tomorrow it will be a very busy day again.

Thanks for presents, e-mail and snail-mail, fb - greetings, even SMS's and some real surprises!

All very nice and much appreciated.

So what was the best (not the most expensive) present you received?

LATER, -an update on the STORM, FURTHER NORTH of Stavanger.

Our city has not been hit by the storm.

Click on the link to see pictures that people have sent in to the newspaper..... pictures and text (English) via Google translate

2011-12-24T20:23:00.002+01:00

I hope all of you have a nice Christmas Holiday!

GOD JUL / MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2011-12-23T22:31:00.004+01:00

Susanne and her brother Simon looked happy, cute and ready for Christmas!:)

I could not resist asking if it was possible to take a photo.

Hope your mum likes the photo!

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-22T22:34:00.003+01:00

Inside STING,-the cafe.

2011-12-21T23:49:00.002+01:00

Fog and rain today.....

2011-12-20T23:42:00.002+01:00

More SNOW this afternoon.

Today was a reminder that WINTER is here.

2011-12-19T20:56:00.005+01:00

This is one of several embroderies I saw at "Cafe Sting" today, and believe me, I was only one of many people who took a second look!:)

JUL is Christmas in Norwegian. JALLA is a word that some use, take a look at this link:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jalla

I asked who had made this, but did not get a name, but later I found out more about the project about words that perhaps most of us would never have put up on the wall!

Take a look at this http://www.geriljabroderi.com/ for more information.

(Google translated version in English)

(LISE FLØRLI has made this artistic work.)

2011-12-18T22:10:00.005+01:00

Obrestad Lighthouse has been "artified".

It was done by the British artist Lucy McLauchlan as a part of Nuart

The walls should have been repainted white, but that was postponed for a year to allow it to be used in cooperation with the artist via Nuart.

My husband doesn't like it, and he is looking forward to the day it is repainted white.

What do you think? Like it, or don't like it?

2011-12-17T23:38:00.003+01:00

The International Food Market has been visiting us again, and we have had smells and tastes of products from Southern Europe.

They have really had quite a few struggles inside the big tent, not only heavy rain and storms, but also a fussy Norwegian businessman, who thought they were not paying vat and taxes, since the food was so much cheaper than in ordinary food shops. Customs officers inspected many of the vendors after the complaints and found all of the paperwork to be in perfect order. It just goes to show that food can be cheaper here than a lot of businesses would like.

2011-12-16T21:39:00.002+01:00

Quite a good view from here.....

2011-12-15T23:04:00.002+01:00

Stavanger Universitetssykehus.

Our hospital.

2011-12-14T22:43:00.002+01:00

Stavanger Symphony Orchestra together with Silje Nergaard, at the church St.Petri, tonight.

2011-12-13T20:49:00.003+01:00

It is HUGE!

( KL SANDEFJORD is the name.)

Please compare it with the little house to the left.

2011-12-12T15:37:00.002+01:00

The weather has been very different from day to day.

Today I want to show you another sunny photo from Ullandhaug.

2011-12-11T13:17:00.003+01:00

In Norway most shops are closed on Sundays.

But in December we can go Sunday shopping in the big shopping malls from 14:00 to 19:00, and the rest of the week up to 22:00.
Here is one shop, that looks just the same as it did many many years ago when I was living in Denmark. This is a Danish chain that is also found here in Stavanger.

How would you describe the style?

Wherever you are, shopping or not, I hope you will have a good Sunday!

2011-12-10T16:56:00.000+01:00

24 bottles of beer (not on the wall), was what a friend got for his advent calendar after he complained about all the small presents their kids got BEFORE Christmas.

Passing these crates reminded me about it.

2011-12-09T20:10:00.000+01:00

I have just learned that this is called a RAM in English.

Not many farms left in and around Stavanger, but walking around the tower at Ullandhaug, I sometimes see quite a range of animals. These two were ok with having their picture taken!:)

2011-12-08T16:12:00.004+01:00

Here is INGER, -the sporty Lady!

Or as she said herself, the "bottle woman."

Well, my friend and I have seen her so many times, she has passed us at a tempo that we can just envy!

But life has not always been like that, after an accident she had to start at zero, and just walking slowly 100 meters was a struggle!! But slowly she has built herself up to someone, who walks FAST, every day, and carrying her water bottles as weights, cheap sports equipment!

She is an inspiration to all of us!

2011-12-07T19:05:00.002+01:00

A perfect day today for a walk around Ullandhaug.

Cold and sunny!:)

(This is only 10 minutes by car from the city centre.)

2011-12-06T22:55:00.002+01:00

Most shops are decorated both inside and outside now.

This is at Breitorget, outside "Lene Interiør".

2011-12-05T21:47:00.005+01:00

A VERY WINDY afternoon with quite a bit of rain (Saturday)

Yesterday was COLD, and today we got SNOW!:)

2011-12-04T19:13:00.006+01:00

Stavanger Yacht Club's members were out sailing near the harbor today.

Many had Father Christmas outfits on, and some of the kids had excited parents who joined the supporter team around the harbor.

A cold day, with a bit of snow in the air.

2011-12-03T20:11:00.004+01:00

"Moona Lisa", work by Nick Walker from the UK.

Situated near the harbor here in Stavanger.

2011-12-02T22:24:00.005+01:00

The Student Society,- FOLKEN, has so many activities for students and every one else who likes concerts, films and social evenings. Take a look at: http://www.folken.no/index.php?Meny=00000000020

Cold and sunny this afternoon!

Still no snow, but it feels like it might be on it`s way soon.

Have a nice weekend!

2011-12-01T22:36:00.003+01:00

An interesting wall I saw today.

2011-11-30T21:55:00.003+01:00

"WELL DONE" is the directly translated name of this shop. ("GODT GJORT")

It opened not so long ago, and is the first shop in Norway that is run by teachers and teenage pupils from the school Bergeland.

They make things to sell, and the pupils get training in what it is to actually work, and also give service to the customers.

I popped in today with a friend, and yes, there were plenty of nice handmade things, so we both bought a few presents.

The woman you see in the picture is one of the teachers, who also told me that they have a blog at: http://www.godtgjort.blogspot.com

The shop is situated in the city centre, at Breigaten 15.

2011-11-29T21:24:00.004+01:00

Arne, aged 6, has been making this drawing, that has such happy faces that I just had to stop and take a closer look.

He was one of many children who sent in fantastic drawings, that are now part of an exhibition inside the main office building of our newspaper, "Stavanger Aftenblad".

Well done, Arne!!

2011-11-28T22:16:00.003+01:00

More rain.................

2011-11-27T20:12:00.006+01:00

Yesterday, I visited the Christmas Market at the Rudolf Steiner school.

Nice to see and buy things, and also nice to see the pupils work.

Look at this classroom. The architecture is so unique and aesthetically nice!

We have had extremely bad weather and I really felt the STORM today!

2011-11-26T22:44:00.003+01:00

This is one of many, very nice gingerbread buildings that have arrived at the annual exhibition at our biggest newspaper here in Stavanger.

(Take a look at last years creative houses in my archive, from December 2010.)

I had a trip in to the city centre this afternoon.

Still very windy and lots of rain.

Yesterday the people and the helicopter trying to put up the Christmas tree on top of the city bridge, had to give up the work because of the strong wind.

2011-11-25T22:59:00.003+01:00

We are ok here in Stavanger.

Only wind and rain.

The storm is further north.

If you google Storm and Berit, you will find both pictures and film.

Statoil (oil company) have evacuated people working on some of the oil rigs out in the North Sea.

Wherever you are; HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!

2011-11-24T22:17:00.002+01:00

Some funny Christmas decorations, - and colorful flowers, inside my favorite flower shop!:)

2011-11-23T18:57:00.002+01:00

Becca and her horse Homo, where out today.

I saw them setting off on their way up the hill, and just wish I had a bigger camera with me.

Perhaps we will see them again next Wednesday?

2011-11-22T22:12:00.002+01:00

One of the many new office buildings, out at the Forus area.

Do you like the style?

2011-11-21T21:17:00.005+01:00

This painting reminded me that it is soon time to visit the dentist!!

2011-11-20T21:35:00.005+01:00

We only have one Catholic church in Stavanger, http://stavanger.katolsk.no/

Lots of building activities going on there now.

It is a popular church, and they needed more space.

Today I will show you an archive photo, from what used to be the entrance area.

Perhaps I will be able to take some more photos, when the building work is finished.

2011-11-19T22:14:00.004+01:00

You will find this place, just opposite the bookshop in "Prostebakken."

Recommended YUMMY!:)

Jacket potato.

2011-11-18T19:50:00.003+01:00

It looks like it is the lion who is breaking the glass on this door, one of the doors into "Hall Toll", a restaurant and bar near the harbor in Stavanger.

But I guess it might have been someone who had a little too much to drink.

A strange coincidence?

2011-11-17T20:55:00.003+01:00

It looks like it is quite common to advertise on just about anything and everything these days.

Is it the same where you live?

2011-11-16T20:08:00.005+01:00

A music student told me that this little house is a guest house for conductors or muscians who come and work for the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra.

I have not had this confirmed by their press office, but I think it looks nice to have a private little house, next to the concert hall. I think that it is also a much better, and a more personal experience for people than they would get from staying in a hotel.

2011-11-15T19:49:00.009+01:00

This is a posting I hope JM from Oeiras/Portugal (also) will see.

It was him who told me about the street artist from Portugal, who has been working here in Stavanger. I have had a look and did some research before I took this photo.

More info about the artist and his work, can be found here: http://www.streetartnews.net/2011/10/vhils-new-murals-in-stavanger-norway.html

2011-11-14T22:32:00.003+01:00

Sometimes it really stinks.... but today was not too bad!

We call it "Hillevågs-luktå".

I wish I could hear you say that in Norwegian, it means "The smell from Hillevåg"

Follow the "Google translate" link below if you want to have info. in another language other than Norwegian.

http://www.aftenbladet.no/lokalt/Skretting-slipper-mulkt-for-stank-1816292.html.

A direct link to the Google translated version

is here.

2011-11-13T23:30:00.003+01:00

He was out cruising this morning....

(My thoughts went straight to the CDP blogger from South Pasadena)

2011-11-12T22:34:00.006+01:00

A logo on the window of the main door to a menswear shop.

2011-11-11T14:36:00.002+01:00

Have a nice weekend!

2011-11-10T18:32:00.003+01:00

This estate is named "Køhlerhuset", and has a story I will have to add later.

It looks pretty.

I hope to take a look inside one day.....

Time will show.

2011-11-09T17:18:00.002+01:00

More streetart from Hillevåg.

2011-11-08T20:27:00.004+01:00

EDDA FJORD in (part of) her beauty, at the harbor before the fog arrived a couple of days back.

2011-11-07T16:48:00.002+01:00

We have had FOG all day long.

So I will share a b/w photo with you....

2011-11-06T21:06:00.006+01:00

Today I have been to the exhibition: "Made in Rogaland", artwork made by 7 different artists from the county, in which, Stavanger is the biggest city.

My photo shows you work by Astri Vadla Ravnås.

Take a look at her webpage http://www.glasskjellaren.no

If you are in Stavanger, you can find the exhibition at Frida Hansens Hus.

2011-11-05T15:49:00.003+01:00

Last night I saw this mannequin in a shop, a completely white face and wearing a black outfit.

Looking at the not so interesting image, I started "playing" with it ..... here is the result!:)

2011-11-04T22:13:00.001+01:00

Windows at the newspaper building / Stavanger Aftenblad.

2011-11-03T22:31:00.005+01:00

Stavanger by night can be lively, - sometimes too lively.

2011-11-02T23:46:00.004+01:00

A beautiful morning near the bus station and the park here in Stavanger.

2011-11-01T11:34:00.002+01:00

I forgot about the theme-day photo, so I will show you one I like from my archive, that has a fence I like:)

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

2011-10-31T21:04:00.003+01:00

Halloween is here.

Tonight I meet MEHDI (age 5) and his big brother RAYAN who will be 9 years old tomorrow.

Congratulations!!

I hope you managed to collect lots of sweets, and I am sure you will have a very nice party!

2011-10-30T22:37:00.006+01:00

I just passed this window, and it looked like a nice place, quite arty and spacious.

2011-10-29T19:17:00.003+02:00

Tonight we will have one more hour to sleep :)

We will start WINTER TIME, and turn the clocks one hour back.

GOD NATT!

Good night!

2011-10-28T22:17:00.003+02:00

Today the annual "Home exhibition" started at "Stavanger Forum".

95 companies are showing their products for cottages, flats, houses and gardens, and it is a popular place to get some new ideas, and perhaps some good advice for those who are planning on redecorating.

The next two days will be crowded in there.

2011-10-27T22:46:00.002+02:00

Nice to see some splash of color this season!

2011-10-26T23:14:00.003+02:00

Finally I discovered one of my favorite statues again. It used to be outside the town hall, but for years I have been looking, but never found it.

Suddenly I saw it a few days back, in a new park area.

It is called "Communication", and it is made by the artist Solveig W. Schafferer.

Our city got it as a present from SR-Bank back in 1982.