Ewen Bell 📸

https://social.ewenbell.com/users/ewen

Editorial photographer. Author, writer and mentor. Traveller and lover of the Arctic and Himalayas. Partner to Shellie Froidevaux. I love seeing what makes people smile. #Wurundjeri #Naarm #Melbourne #Photography

My photography website: https://ewenbell.com
Shellie's foodie blog: https://ironchefshellie.com
Youtube Ewen: https://youtube.com/@ewenbell

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ewen_at_social.ewenbell.com@momostr.pink

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2026-08-28 13:15:19 UTC

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The real test is when you post a cat photo and sixty seven people comment on it :)

2026-04-14 07:31:16 UTC

Watching that video by @npub1z7x…q5jf about why cars suck and it's such a compelling argument and a shining light on why we need better urban planning.
I've been radicalised to want people to enjoy a better life.

2026-04-12 10:15:35 UTC

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Looks like Mt Fuji :)

2026-04-12 08:07:38 UTC

#SilentSunday #Photography
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2026-04-11 14:36:02 UTC

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Not even hungry but still gonna do this.
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2026-04-11 14:32:00 UTC

Portuguese Tart

2026-04-11 08:05:54 UTC

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It's not as though they are so radically different to ourselves, or that far away. I like to know what the neighbours are up to, especially as climate change starts to wreck the peaceful parts of our planet.

2026-04-11 07:56:09 UTC

Tried to find updates on the cyclone hitting NZ and the ABC website doesn't regard this as newsworthy beyond a car race being cancelled.
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2026-04-11 01:19:13 UTC

#osaka
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2026-04-09 00:10:25 UTC

Hiroshima memorial is a powerful place. The Japanese have worked hard to keep this memory alive. Children bring paper cranes. Exhibitions document the atrocity. Time stands still for just a little bit.
The problem is that the people who most need to remember are the people who don't come here.

2026-04-08 23:19:00 UTC

Science: looking for answers.
Political Science: looking for convenient answers.

2026-04-07 23:41:39 UTC

Pilot at dawn
#EwenInJapan #Lumix #Photography
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2026-04-07 04:01:00 UTC

Sakura season is still going strong.
#EwenInJapan #Kochi #Lumix #Photography #Sakura
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2026-04-05 22:51:55 UTC

Fish tails
#EwenInJapan #Owase #Lumix #Photography
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2026-04-04 01:17:15 UTC

Arriving in Nagoya was very cool. There's a control tower in the port that looks like it was built for a Jacques Tati movie.
#EwenInJapan #Nagoya #Lumix #Photography
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2026-04-03 09:06:41 UTC

Been a great day today. Long day and challenging but glimpses of loveliness. Japan is always going to be one of my favourite places.
#EwenInJapan #LumixS9 #Sakura #InuyamaCastle
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2026-04-03 08:58:19 UTC

Pink at Inuyama
#EwenInJapan #Lumix
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2026-04-03 08:54:37 UTC

Absolutely marvellous little inclusion in the signage at Inuyama Castle. Perfection.
#corvids #inuyama
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2026-04-03 08:52:37 UTC

People behind me on the bus are both talking without listening and can someone please shove a pick axe in my skull?

2026-03-29 23:22:52 UTC

Today's Office.
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2026-03-25 10:52:16 UTC

Wrapped a super lovely night tonight. Shellie was special guest with Tamron for a 3hr condensed version of our Food Photography Workshop. Lovely crowd, lovely scenes and lovely photos.
These events leave us feeling really good. Whatever other bullshit is happening in our lives, we get to focus for a little while on something we do really well and focus on being useful to a bunch of nice folks. That's a win.
Anyway, we have a couple of places left for our 4-day Food Photography event in Daylesford (Australia) this May. Drop me a line if you're interested.
#Tamron #Harlowe #HoboLite #FoodPhotography @npub1j7c…ccex
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2026-03-24 10:55:12 UTC

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NBN treated us to 18hrs of unplanned "internet-holiday" this week :) Bonus points, the failure also took out the ONLY mobile phone tower that we can reach on our mobile plan. We did not know this until it happened!

2026-03-24 06:23:13 UTC

I had a positive interaction with a human-being related to the strata management of our building today.
I feel this noteworthy and quite unexpected. I have bought a lotto ticket as well.

2026-03-23 08:12:41 UTC

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Lovely

2026-03-22 13:27:57 UTC

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This has been a wonderful thread and I am really grateful to everyone who shared. I feel less alone with this challenge, and convinced that I need to set regular reminders to refocus on a physical notebook and pen.
All solutions are temporary solutions it seems. That's the nature of the beast.
One more observation though, one that hasn't come up in the replies but was itching the back of my brain. Another reason I'm finding it hard to sit at my desk and just get shit done is because the last few years have been really difficult... And have brought a lot of failure.
I don't just mean covid. And the war mongerers. And tech bros making everything shit. But personally I've gone through immense failure over the past decade. This is normal when you're self employed, but it does take a toll. When you first set off as a freelancer you have to learn that things don't always go well, and to ride it through. You need a thick skin.
But after three decades that thick skin can feel heavy and tiresome. It's really difficult starting off a new project and watching it die, let alone after three decades of that. Every so often something works and that keeps the lights on, but honestly most of being creatively self employed is rejection and failure.
And that's one reason I'm struggling to even get started on stuff right now.

2026-03-22 13:08:00 UTC

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Companies that change their UI all the time deserve a special place in hell!

2026-03-22 08:11:15 UTC

Realised today that "calendars/to-do-lists" used to be a really good thing in my life but that is no longer that case and I wonder if other ADHD brains have experienced this?
Pre-digital I always had lists of things that I needed to get done, and of course a fraction of things ever made it off the list BUT some things did and that was a win.
I feel now my to-do-list via calendar gets list inside tiny little boxes on a tiny little screen and I don't look at my calendar anyway it's rubbish. Thanks Google. I tried using a to-do-list in my note-taking system (UpNote) but again that is a deluge of information and I can barely focus attention on the most urgent note I'm working on and the to-do-list gets looked once every three months instead.
I am not doing any of this well, and that's making me unhappy.
Not saying it will cure my procrastination or lack of focus, but maybe someone else is doing this better and can share.
#ADHD

2026-03-21 22:11:30 UTC

If there's one thing I've learned from watching our world leaders in recent decades, it's that you'll never find happiness, joy or fulfillment from power. It's a hollow prize that does little to fill the hole in one's heart.
Connection and kindness matter more than war and destruction.

2026-03-21 05:49:59 UTC

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Yessssss...
https://www.about.ch/culture/food/basler_leckerli.html
I was hoping to find somewhere in Australia that sells a nice brand of it :)

2026-03-21 05:18:24 UTC

Basler Läckerli are even better than pfeffernüsse and I will not be taking any questions.
https://social.ewenbell.com/media/3a/13/0e/3a130e9385bc3a02ba240ec67a07ae22865d67e4f50c97ca93196da0124b2c21.jpg

2026-03-16 06:08:13 UTC

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I have a friend in his 80s who enjoys proffering quotes that might otherwise belong in a Dick and Jane book.
"Oh, see John fall. Fall fall fall. Ouch ouch ouch."
:)

2026-03-11 11:54:25 UTC

Have been enjoying all the #MonochromeMarch action. I spend a lot of my time shooting B+W, processing them pretty simple with some warm tones to finish. It's a happy space for me.
Am sharing a video here that I made a few months ago that share a little of what I love about photography, travel and seeing the world in monochrome.
YouTube
https://youtu.be/hPsPe9mXaAg
PeerTube
https://makertube.net/w/5kLg74eXxbGao3Pus3nW16
#Photography #EwenTube
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2026-03-11 09:30:23 UTC

Surreal to be living a normal life here in Australia, planning shoots for clients and thinking about the business and working out which cafe to meet a friend for lunch next week and shopping for a new USB hub...
And then I see posts in my feed about Ukraine and Iran and Gaza and Minnesota and I remember how much of the world right now is experiencing the absolute worst existence imaginable.
It's just so surreal to be alive in 2026 and be totally aware of so much stuff happening around us. I feel as powerless as when I was a child, watching the world at war on TV.
It breaks my brain to think about how lucky I am.

2026-03-06 05:28:29 UTC

Sixty seconds on why our Aurora Residency is such an amazing experience. Without doubt the most unique photographic workshop in the Arctic right now :)
https://vimeo.com/1164975945/54a1e290de
#Aurora #Photography #WorkshopWithEwen #Norway
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2026-03-05 05:25:25 UTC

March photo zine is out now :)
https://ewenbell.com/zine
Free to download. Not subs or trackers or logins. My monthly photography zine where I share my moments and thoughts from the field.
March 2026 edition of my zine comes from Arctic Norway. Lots of snow, slow moving light, warm embers and cosy homes. Plus the nordlys and capturing with a super-wide fisheye perspective.
#PhotoZine #EwenInNorway #Photography #Zine
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2026-03-05 02:18:11 UTC

Turns out this is really really good! That little bit of carrot and celery brings the whole thing together nicely.
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2026-03-04 12:39:47 UTC

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I was flying from Perth to Melbourne with Qantas last year and was offered a hot thing stuffed with the one ingredient I'm allergic to.
At least my bags made the journey. That's above average for my record with Qantas.

2026-03-03 07:36:17 UTC

Realizing how extraordinary it is, to be lucky enough to get on a plane and fly across the world... Even while there are children being bombed out of existence with the support of my govt.
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2026-03-02 10:11:08 UTC

Not digging this whole "wearing your hat indoors" thing.

2026-03-01 10:08:43 UTC

So many of the things
I thought were valuable
But we really just weighing me down
If I can't carry it, do I need it?

2026-02-28 22:40:33 UTC

Hey Melbourne peeps.
Back in the early 90s I knew an artist named Dave Dawson who lived just north of Brunswick St. Very creative fellow, very hands on. Very intellectual about life and psychology.
Then I moved to Texas, and never saw Dave again.
Kind of a long shot, but if you know a Dave Dawson who fits this description in Melbourne, I would love to reconnect with him. There are some people from my early life who I just wanna know how they're getting along all these years later.
#Melbourne

2026-02-28 10:38:24 UTC

Watching an economist explaining investor behavior on the stock market using Star Trek references and now inside my head all I can hear is "Spock Market" :)

2026-02-27 07:41:49 UTC

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🤍

2026-02-26 22:36:30 UTC

I love sharing my photography and am always looking for new ways to make the experience of viewing photography more rewarding. Maybe a photo zine will bring some of the joy that social media doesn't?
YouTube
https://youtu.be/vUUN_ZCH5qY
Will appear on PeerTube in a few hours too:
https://makertube.net/c/ewen/videos
... And audio only, where ever you listen to your podcasts:
https://ewenbell.com/podcast
#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast #Zine #PhotoZine
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2026-02-26 16:36:03 UTC

Was about to share a podcast episode because it's got some seriously important ideas about the future of humanity... but then this popped up on the website with no option to say "no".
So basically humanity is doomed. Which is ironic because that was largely the conclusion from the podcast too.
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2026-02-24 17:35:07 UTC

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Arctic style disco lights, and the moon turned into a star.
Captured with the TT Artisan 14mm F2.8. Very compact little lens. Plenty of optical blemishes, but at this price who cares. Fun and compact. Good companion for the Lumix S9.
#EwenInNorway #Nordlys #Photography #Auroras #NorthernLights #LumixS9
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2026-02-24 08:19:36 UTC

Was one of those nights last night. 5 hours of shooting. Hard drives are full. Left knee is killing me.
Totally worth it.
#EwenInNorway #Nordlys #Photography #Auroras #NorthernLights #CaptureOne #Lumix
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2026-02-22 21:10:08 UTC

I need to defrag my brain.

2026-02-22 08:51:08 UTC

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Crikey!

2026-02-22 08:32:07 UTC

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I remember in the 90s when I moved back to Australia after living in Houston TX and I couldn't bare to watch Sandra Sully on the news because "accents" :)

2026-02-22 08:09:59 UTC

Someone posted a youtube yesterday and the host has such an outrageous Australian accent that I don't think I can live in Australia ever again.

2026-02-20 22:15:49 UTC

Reposting this from my main account. 10min video from my webcam here, so you can see what it looks like when the aurora is going off above your head.
https://makertube.net/w/ogLCSmXDoFz2D8Spku4kap
#EwenInNorway
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2026-02-18 08:35:51 UTC

Here's a throwback to a few weeks ago, when the weather was colder and the nights were longer. The days are starting so early now. I prefer the polar night :)
Forecast for Friday night is clear skies though, so I'll look forward to heading out to shoot again then. I've mostly been sitting by the fire and editing my zine this past week.
I have been tagging my winter photography this year, so you can walk back through the full collection here:
https://social.ewenbell.com/tag/eweninnorway
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Aurora #Nordlys
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2026-02-18 08:05:48 UTC

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I notice myself and others responding to these ideas with "when will the govt do something about this?"
And we know the govt won't do anything. They have no interest in changing the current power structures. So then we ask, when will the media turn on the govt to demand better? And of course that will never happen because the billionaires own the media and that is entirely the point.
So long as you have creeps like David Koch running morning television we cannot expect the media to hold a candle to reality.
But the internet gives some ray of hope. Seeing you post these ideas here on the Fediverse gives even more hope. A world where billionaires no longer control the media. Yes, it seems dangerous and reckless to let unfettered misinformation fill the void. But there is also room for community and solidarity and wisdom to flourish.
Which brings me back to the idea of "when will they do something about inequality". And I wonder who "they" actually are. Because really, "they" is us. We are the only ones who will do something about it. And I want to do more than just listen to a bloke from England. How do I change the system so we really do get a better govt???

2026-02-18 07:21:32 UTC

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Gary Stevenson is a force of nature. Compelling arguments on inequality and how the rich are stealing everything from the poor. I don't think our govts care of course.

2026-02-16 09:58:45 UTC

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Birthdays have been a problem for me since I was 5 :)

2026-02-16 09:35:24 UTC

Yesterday was Eagles. Today is Squirrel. I'm not lonely at all ;)
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2026-02-14 01:24:02 UTC

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Motorola Edge are superb value and run a clean version of Android. Tonnes of internal ram and some funky colours :)
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/motorola-edge-60-fusion-5g-256gb-slipstream
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/motorola-edge-60-pro-5g-512gb-pantone-sparkling-grape
I bought one of these for a guide in Nepal a few years back. Still kicking along. Motorola offer long spans for security updates too.

2026-02-12 07:24:55 UTC

Last full day of Shellie today. I don't cope well with this situation. I miss her before she's even gone.
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2026-02-11 20:19:12 UTC

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-14°C but I get to sleep in :)

2026-02-11 18:47:27 UTC

Would love to know if something made you smile today, and what that might be.
We saw a squirrel dash across the snow.

2026-02-11 13:05:49 UTC

Got up at 3am to drive our group to the airport. Auroras were going off as we packed up the bags. Saw some moose stealing a farmer's hay on the drive. Two weeks of intense photography and sharing is now over.
These workshops push me. They force me to be the best I can be, because I don't want to let anyone down. I want my companions to get beautiful winter weather, clear nights with nordlys and a taste of the most delicious local cuisine.
I want them to come to Norway and feel like they've had an utterly unique experience that nobody else has ever had. And this workshop was just that.
Anyhoo, here's a few shots from the final daytime outing, about 24 hours ago. Feels like a lifetime ago.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen
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2026-02-10 08:35:45 UTC

Last night we took everyone up to the top of a mountain, grilled hot sandwiches over the fire and ate muffins.
And we shot some auroras too :)
This has been the best workshop we've ever run. Two decades of learned experience distilled into two weeks of adventure and immersion. It's been calm and enriching. Lovely people and a wonderful way to connect with nature and photography.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen #WinterLight #Aurora #Nordlys
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2026-02-09 09:02:39 UTC

Maybe you weren't expecting this today. The last flush of pink departing on the horizon before nightfall.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen #WinterLight
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2026-02-09 06:09:47 UTC

I'm 55 years old and currently have a degree of financial security I never dreamt of when I was a young adult.
Back then I was in survival mode. I had no family to fall back on. The internet wasn't yet the internet. My recollection is of trying to navigate society to find a path forward. Trying to study at night while working a day job. Looking for somewhere to rent that was a good location but affordable. Buying groceries on the credit card because cash flow was a mess.
The year 2026 feels so different. It feels like the govt isn't trying to build a better society, but instead just wants to funnel more wealth to shareholders. And my focus is to avoid being swallowed up by exploitative systems both offline and online. Even the phone I hold in my hands while typing this is potentially betraying me with surveillance and data.
We used to say, "It's a dog eat dog world out there!"
Now it feels more like trying to cross a 12 lane freeway on foot.

2026-02-08 14:12:53 UTC

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One more pic today. We set the cameras rolling on timelapse mode, then step back to enjoy some hot chocolate and just watch the show unfold. This capture was from one of the last flushes, when the ribbons danced rapidly to the north. Our entire fjord was light up with green neon.
Sharing these evenings with a great bunch of people makes it doubly special.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen #WinterLight #Aurora #Nordlys
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2026-02-08 14:05:28 UTC

Everyone had just gone to bed when the satellite data wiggled. Within 30 minutes we had assembled by the shores of a frozen lake and setup the cameras, and watched the nordlys unfold. Slowly at first, just a gentle band in the north.
And then it all went disco.
#EwenInNorway #WorkshopWithEwen
Captured on the Lumix S9 with Sigma 14-24mm F2.8. Exposures were 2.5 seconds at F2.8 and ISO 4000.
#Photography #Norway #Lumix #WinterLight #Aurora #Nordlys #DiscoLights
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2026-02-08 09:40:31 UTC

In the dark even the gentlest of light can feel bright.
Night of February 7, 2026.
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2026-02-07 20:38:30 UTC

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Maybe this was the highlight of the day. Moments before the sun retreated behind the mountains we got a chance to photograph this little fishing boat. Such beautiful craftsmanship, and a stunning location.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen #WinterLight
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2026-02-07 20:36:12 UTC

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I come from a country that is famous for being sunburnt. It's such a joy to be standing outside in the middle of the day and it's still -15°C. Winter light does magical things to a landscape.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen #WinterLight
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2026-02-07 20:33:47 UTC

We had such a groovy day out today. From the first glimpse of sun, to the very last. This is why I love winter in Arctic Norway so much.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen #WinterLight
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2026-02-06 17:33:37 UTC

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I have a saying that Shellie makes everything better. And these workshops are absolutely taken up a level because of her cooking. Not only do we eat better than anybody else in the entire Arctic, but we get to stay in remote locations far from the crowds.
I remember the old days of trying to run these workshops and relying on local kitchens, and the usual choice of "salmon or reindeer"... and OMG we are so lucky to have Shellie in our lives.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #WorkshopWithEwen #ChocolateCake
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2026-02-06 17:25:35 UTC

Snowy day today so we had a photo shoot with one of Shellie favie cakes. Chocolate and Red Wine Cake :) It's a modest style of cake, but hits all the right notes.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #WorkshopWithEwen #ChocolateCake
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2026-02-06 14:58:18 UTC

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This night of nordlys was nearly a week ago, and I need to make room for a bunch more captures. The forecast for tomorrow and tomorrow night is very very clear. Gonna need a good nap and lots of charged up batteries.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen #Aurora #Nordlya
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2026-02-06 14:53:02 UTC

Snowy day today so we did some food photography and went through some of our older shots from this past week. This was a lovely little moment when the light was breaking out from under the clouds near Harstad.
I love the moments of transition, when we find ourselves with one foot in each world.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen
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2026-02-05 21:29:51 UTC

Thought we might have a quiet night tonight given the dreadful weather forecast. But the skycam is showing a plot twist!
The stars are visible. How very dare they.
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2026-02-05 07:42:38 UTC

All my Fediverse apps have gone feral on me this week...
Mastodon App: Can't attach images to posts
Husky App: Can't edit existing posts
FediLab: Can't load notifications
Just a very weird time in my life and little things like this make me feel like the world is about to tip sideways.

2026-02-04 16:50:19 UTC

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One more for this thread. I love the way the birch trees in this scene help impart a sense of scale.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen #RocksAndSnow
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2026-02-04 16:47:23 UTC

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This sequence gives a good demonstration of the 100-500mm zoom range. You get some decent magnification at full extension.
These images were captured with the Lumix S1RII, and shot handheld. They're at F8 with a min-shutter of 1/200. The stabe on this S1RII + 100-500mm combo is brilliant, it feels so solid and delivers super sharp images.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen #RocksAndSnow
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2026-02-04 16:40:08 UTC

Gonna make a little thread here with rocks and snow.
This kind of scene is the main reason I carry a telephoto lens in the Arctic. I don't take many photos, but want to have it with me when the light is giving me some joy.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen #RocksAndSnow
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2026-02-03 14:56:18 UTC

Last night's aurora dash. Big burst arrived about 1am. I need a nap now.
#Photography #Norway #Lumix #Nordlys #Aurora #NorthernLights #WorkshopWithEwen #EwenInNorway
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2026-02-03 08:15:00 UTC

The problem with moonlight is that it's only a subset of the colours that make up white light. It's missing bits. Editing the moonlit snow reveals a paucity of tone. My brain is displeased by this challenge.

2026-02-03 01:18:22 UTC

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Tonight was just one of those nights when a dozen small things linked up and made one very special moment.
It's after 2am and I'm almost wound down for bed, but will post some pics tomorrow. We headed out into the forest to shoot auroras and had a wonderful show. My guests couldn't believe it. We woke them at 11:30pm and said we're heading out to shoot. I wasn't sure about making that call, but Shellie gave me a nod to do it anyway. So glad I did.
These folk have travelled across the world to photograph auroras, and we're doing our best to make that possible. Most of Arctic Norway and Sweden and Finland is under cloud cover tonight, and the solar winds forecast was negligible. But like I said, a dozen little things turned in our favour.
We have a really good rain shadow and tonight it delivered again. Clear skies. And we're right under the aurora oval, so even a KP 1.6 can generate a decent show.
Plus Shellie's reminder that, yes we're here to wake them in the middle of the night and say "get dressed!" Plus the zillions of generous things our friends here have done to make it possible to run this kind of workshop.
I'm rambling now. We had a nice day out earlier, and then a marvellous few hours shooting aurora by moonlight. There was one wave come through that filled the entire sky from East to West, North to South. It slowly expanded and stretched and rippled and danced and just kept changing shapes for about 10 minutes. It felt like hours.
OK. Bed time.
#EwenInNorway

2026-02-02 22:21:10 UTC

My favourite moment from today.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen
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2026-02-02 19:18:57 UTC

Shellie is taking super good care of us on this trip. The menu is skewed heavily towards local fish this year, as we have semi-veg folk with us. I am loving the cod especially :) The fish soup is a real treat.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #FiskeSuppe #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen
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2026-02-01 15:16:15 UTC

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#Birch #EwenInNorway #Photography
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2026-02-01 15:13:38 UTC

Snow day today. Mostly inside editing stuff from the last few days. Kind of glad to get a rest to be honest. Looks like a good chance of clear skies for auroras tomorrow night.
Here's a couple of moments out on the edge of a frozen lake a few days back, just as the sun was making its brief visit. Cool but warm.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen
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2026-01-31 17:15:17 UTC

#WorkshopWithEwen #EwenInNorway
Some of my favourite moments on camera with the nordlys are not with the fjords or the forests, but just shooting directly up to the sky above us and marvelling at the formations and elegance of these aurora bands.
And in this instance, the moon itself makes a cameo appearance.
#Photography #Norway #Lumix #Nordlys #Aurora #NorthernLights
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2026-01-31 17:06:00 UTC

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The first night we shot auroras around the cabins, and got to grips with our camera gear in the cold conditions. Everyone did well. The second night we went harder, and ventured into the forest on a quiet little trail.
Under the moonlight we captured the fresh snow and frost that blanketed everything in white. And then the nordlys arrived! We kept going for about 3 hours, and Shellie served up hot drinks to keep us warm.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Nordlys #Aurora #NorthernLights #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen
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2026-01-31 17:01:02 UTC

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We have a lovely bunch of people for this workshop. Most have travelled with me before, and brought plenty of good cheer and excitement for another exploration of Norway. They want to experience the landscape in full, not just to tick things off a list.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen
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2026-01-31 16:57:22 UTC

Have a few minutes this arvo and wanted to share a few pics from the last few days.
Our group arrived to a brilliant clear morning, then had a delay due to missing luggage, and by the time we got into the car we had a snow storm to drive home through!
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Norway #Lumix #WorkshopWithEwen
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2026-01-27 23:18:10 UTC

The snow stopped this afternoon, and the clouds disappeared. Nordlys popped in for a bit, so I popped out to take some photos.
They haven't stopped dancing all night, but I have to get some sleep. Big day tomorrow. Big two weeks ahead.
Good night all.
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2026-01-27 20:36:12 UTC

Trying to have a quiet night but...
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2026-01-26 10:12:06 UTC

Wanted some fresh snow to make the landscape pretty for our group arriving this week. I love it when it comes down fluffy :)
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2026-01-25 22:52:46 UTC

Snow has eased off for a bit, and the Nordlys are waving through a hole in the clouds.
It's been a lovely Sunday. We're off to bed.
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2026-01-25 15:35:35 UTC

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Shellie and I are hunkered down on a Sunday arvo here. It's been snowing all night, and all day, and it's bloody marvellous. We have plenty of timber for the fire, and yummy left overs in the fridge.
I sent off a client job this morning, so I can stop thinking about that for a while. It feels like a proper winter's Sunday. Should be another day of snow, then the clear skies and cold air will be back. And we'll be back to auroras then.
In the meantime I might have a little time to catch up on editing.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Nordlys #Jan23 #Lumix #Aurora
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2026-01-24 23:10:48 UTC

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There's one section of hill that is steeper than the rest. It feels like you're nearly at the grillehytte, but on cresting the slope you realise you're only half-way up. Behind me the moon was about to disappear, but above me the nordlys were lighting the path ahead.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Nordlys #Jan23 #Lumix #Aurora
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2026-01-24 22:25:53 UTC

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Last night I wandered a trail into the mountains. The nordlys came and went. I stopped every so often and sized up some photography, then moved further along the trail. Slowly slowly. Took me over 5 hours to cover 2.5kms.
Every so often the nordlys went disco. Then slip back into a gentle jazz mode. I found myself enjoying these slow moments. Waiting and watching the auroras build from a slow burn.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #Nordlys #Jan23 #Lumix #Aurora
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2026-01-24 21:59:17 UTC

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Looks like a little snow is falling and I'm not mad about having the evening off and maybe getting some sleep tonight.

2026-01-24 13:12:59 UTC

Aside from all else, nature is a mathematical genius. The science behind how these crystals form must be utterly fascinating.
#EwenInNorway #Photography #NiceIce #Lumix
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