Thirteen-Years Ago (24-January-2007) — At Sea, Norwegian Sea

Gone to See Norway 2007 Winter Family Vacation. Day 4: Hurtigruten MS Kong Harald Norwegian Coastal Voyage Northbound (Florø to Kristandsund).

Seabirds from the deck of the MS Kong Harald while traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. A Gull (not identified) in flight, and an European Shag taking off.

Gull in flight from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre)
Gull in flight from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre)
Gull in flight from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)
Gull in flight from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)
Gull in flight from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/640 sec). (David J Mathre)
Gull in flight from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/640 sec). (David J Mathre)
Gull in flight from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre)
Gull in flight from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre)
European Shag taking off viewed from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/750 sec). (David J Mathre)
European Shag taking off viewed from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/750 sec). (David J Mathre)
European Shag taking off viewed from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)
European Shag taking off viewed from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)
European Shag taking off viewed from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
European Shag taking off viewed from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
European Shag in flight viewed from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/750 sec). (David J Mathre)
European Shag in flight viewed from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/750 sec). (David J Mathre)
European Shag in flight viewed from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)
European Shag in flight viewed from the deck of the Hurtigruten MS Fram traveling between Torvik and Ålesund. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)

Author: David Mathre

I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.

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