The Kråkenes lighthouse station which was built in 1906 is situated on the north-western tip of the island of Vågsøya, even further west than Stad in Norway. Of all the lighthouses in the country this is the one which is most exposed to the elements. It also serves as a meteorological station. It is not uncommon to report of wind forces exceeding the hurricane level which is the highest point instruments can measure. The lighthouse is located 42 metres above sea level, but the waves may even reach this high as you will see in this movie.
When the weather is stormy it is a tremendous experience to stand at a safe distance from the foaming waves studying the frenzied ocean.
More Coastal and Oceanic photography in full storm and in beautiful weather in this photo gallery: www.tunliweb.no...
See also the report in Fjordenes Tidende newspaper; www.tunliweb.no...
Svein-Magne Tunli
Photo Gallery: www.tunliweb.no
3 окт 2024
