The Opera House in Oslo

Many visitors to Oslo are delighted to be able to climb up the sloped roof of Oslo's magnificent opera house and it is a very popular spot to take pictures, with the fjord in the background, and fun views of the city. Much of the front view is a bit of an eyesore due to extensive construction work, but on the other side –where this picture was taken– there is more peace. The opera itself probably looks best when seen at an angle, but here I wanted particularly to capture the small boats in the foreground, and was particularly struck by the flashes of colour here. I also liked the moody clouds over the building – fitting perhaps for opera! Location: Oslo, Norway