Architecture is a versatile subject in photography, blending form, structure, and aesthetics. Photographers can capture historical landmarks, modern skyscrapers, or minimalist designs. Perspectives, light, and shadow are key elements in emphasizing a building's unique character.
In Rjukan, everything revolves around electricity, just as we like it :-) The Vemork hydroelectric power station, built in 1911, was the largest in the world at the time and right in town you can see the Såheim hydroelectric power station today.
The Gaustabanen take you up the 1,900 meter high Gaustatoppen. We are lucky, the railways and access have just started seasonal operation and our summit ascent leads first over serpentines to 1170 m, then with railway 1 horizontally 850 meters into the mountain and from there with a funicular at 39° 1050 m wide and 850 meters high.
