Oslo Opera House, a photo from Oslo, South

Photographer's Note

Oslo Opera House

I wanted to add one more photo to my recent series from Oslo. Here it is, I hope it was worth the wait, while I was busy with other things the last couple of weeks. This is Oslo Opera House (Operahuset), the home of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet. It is located in the Bjørvika district in central Oslo. It opened in 2008 and was international architecture office Snøhetta.

It is not the first modern opera building in Scandinavia I post a picture of. More than ten years ago I already showed the ones in Gothenburg and Copenhagen.

Click here for a larger version.

Exif data:
Make: NIKON
Model: COOLPIX S9300
Software: PaintShop Pro 16,00
Exposure Time: 1/640 sec
F-Stop: f/7.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 125
Focal Length: 9/2 mm
Date Taken: 2012-07-24 13:49
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
File Size: 4775 kb

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emka (139436) 2017-03-02 23:48

Hello Lars,
You and Rob have disappeared recently and I was worried that you left the site. I am glad to see you again . Magnificent views of this Opera house in Oslo. Spectacular composition. strange that I do not remember it. marvelous architecture. I like this big white square.

Have a nice weekend

MAlgo

danos (110395) 2017-03-02 23:50

Hello Lars,
the design of the Opera house of Oslo is impressive with the white external surface to be a bit cool for the whole scenery.The impressive sky completes the whole scenery.

Regards,Danos

jemaflor (125857) 2017-03-02 23:51

Hi Lars,
Nice view with interesting modern architecture, well framed, good contrast with the white FG and people to give a scale at the Opera House.

dkmurphys (77034) 2017-03-02 23:54

Good morning Lars,
Attractive architecture, I like the open space around the new opera house. Great shot!

Daniel

pajaran (92305) 2017-03-03 0:13

Dobar dan.
Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Dobar rad, lepo pokazano, dobar kontrast i ostrina, lepe boje, lepo uhvacen trenutak sa oblacima koji dolaze i posetiocima. Lepo mesto i arhitektura.
Dobar tekst o tehnici i elementima snimka.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje, srecno.
Paja.

Good day.
Beautiful view, good text ...
Good work, nice shown, good contrast and sharpness, beautiful colors, beautiful moment captured with clouds coming and visitors. Nice place and Architecture.
A good article on the technique and the elements of the recording.
Have a nice and successful day, all the best, good luck.

jmdias (92113) 2017-03-03 0:37

lars

in some aspects looks like a dark cube of glass inside a snowy field. nice view of the place and the curious surroundings. I imagine how slipper would be the ground if the marble would be polished.

hugs
jorge

Nicou (188656) 2017-03-03 0:39

Hello

quelle image et vue quelle compo quelle surface blanche sueprbe avec cette architecture ces personnages quelle vue superbe.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

papagolf21 (145238) 2017-03-03 0:50

Bonjour, cher ami Lars,
Alors là, les architectes se sont fait plaisir, nous sortons des sentiers battus.
A y regarder de plus, avec l'environnement dépourvu d'éléments perturbateurs.
Une réussite.
Amitiés.
Philippe

holmertz (83444) 2017-03-03 0:56

Hello Lars,
It is nice to see you back after some weeks absence. I hope all is well with you and your father. I have been missing the photos of both of you.
At the first glimpse I thought this showed the roof covered with snow. The light is so bright that it could have caused you problems of exposure, but you managed it perfectly. It's a very original building which I think offers great photo opportunities from many different angles. The visitors certainly help to cheer up the view.
Kind regards,
Gert

ikeharel (98920) 2017-03-03 1:09

First thought was of an ice-ring up on the roof of the building, Lars - than realized it was taken late in July, so not possible snowing there...
Modern shaped design with bluish tones of glass, in fine contrast to the white pavement. People animate and scale wonderfully here.
Have a nice Friday,
Ike

Fis2 (142865) 2017-03-03 1:55

Witaj Lars!
Interesting modern building.
Good frame and composition.
Nice colors and light.
I like reflection.
Well done.
Nice day.
Krzysztof

lousat (121153) 2017-03-03 1:56

Hi Lars,as i wrote i been in Osli 25 years ago,so this is truly new for me...ehehe...interesting post of the new opera house,a futuristic architechture caught in a great way to show us all the details of its design,i like it! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

janneman (3903) 2017-03-03 2:02

Nice shot of this remarkable building. The perspective is very good in this one.

Regards, Jan

Royaldevon (64476) 2017-03-03 2:31

Well, Hello Lars,

I was wondering what had happened to you.
Have you been on holiday?

My initial thought was that this was a vast snow slope; imagine my surprise when I opened the photograph full size!
I like where you have placed the building, with the expansive slope in front.
The figures are important in respect of scale and clothing.
The side of the building, with its extension of the clouds and sky, is a most attractive detail.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

snunney (130965) 2017-03-03 2:47

Hello Lars,
The well chosen point of view shows the modern architecture to great effect and sets it in context. The many people enliven the scene and supply scale. I like the reflections along the flanking wall. Perfectly realised with excellent colours and sharpness.

jhm (191543) 2017-03-03 4:52

Dag lars,

Inderdaad ik was u en uw vader wat kwijt op TE, maar andere plannen dwarsbomen soms de goede bedoelingen.
Het is een gigantisch panorama zicht op en rond het gebouw.
Al de bezoekers incluis.
Zeer mooi foto werk, bedankt.

Groeten uit Vlaanderen,
John

Sergiom (115824) 2017-03-03 6:03

Bonjour Lars,

Il ressort presque aussi bien que le célèbre opéra de Sydney. L'architecte à fait un travail remarquable avec la courbe naturelle du terrain. Magnifique point de vue par une lumière parfaite.

Amicalement

Serge

rychem (68081) 2017-03-03 8:14

It is a beautiful building, original design made on a grand scale, perfect photo with great management of light
regards Ryszard

Energysavingelk (5143) 2017-03-03 9:36

Hello Lars,

I did not have the occasion to see Oslo Opera yet - my sons did and took some pictures there. But it seems that many photographers are prone to stick to details or reflections when shooting here. I'm grateful that you show us the whole thing.

Regards from Rhineland
Sven

PaulVDV (49028) 2017-03-03 9:47

Hallo Lars,
Hier heb ik al eens eerder een foto van gezien.
Heel merkwaardig gebouw met de heel strakke lijnen.
De helling is vrij stijl. Geeft dit geen problemen in de winter? Je vraagt je ook af welk zicht je mag hebben eens je boven bent.
Van de drie getoonde operagebouwen gaat mijn voorkeur toch naar dat van Kopenhagen.
Vele groeten, Paul

COSTANTINO (93577) 2017-03-03 9:57

Hello dear Lars and have a nice time
and a happy weekend
original version
modern construction with
modern architectural details
very well composed
magnificent view
regards
Costantino

cornejo (61240) 2017-03-03 11:07

Hi Lars, very good photograph of this interesting building, very well captured in this beautiful image, with good clarity, depth, light, color and quality. Very good and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations, my friend. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy weekend.
Best wishes from the south of Spain.
Angel.

Silvio1953 (191437) 2017-03-03 11:08

Ciao Lars, great view of fantastic original architecture, lovely composition with a lot of people, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

pierrefonds (93705) 2017-03-03 12:15

Hi Lars,

I like the reflections on the windows. The point of view is showing the details of the Oslo Opera HOuse. The good luminosity is making the colours to stand out. Have a nice day.

Pierre

carlo62 (81031) 2017-03-03 15:03

Ciao Lars
un paesaggio surreale, solo le persone presenti ci comunicano che siamo nel ...reale.
Non avevo mai visto l'Opera House di Oslo in questo modo, originale e bello, ottimo per chi vuole sbizzarrirsi con la fotocamera.
Buon we
Carlo

mcmtanyel (54727) 2017-03-03 21:09

Hello Lars,
This is a beautiful modern building. I like the unconventional shapes of its sides.
Regards,
MT

ourania (51103) 2017-03-03 22:50

Hello Lars,
it's a marvellos picture, the architectect has used simple lines in a fascinating and elegant way and the angle and lens you chose brought out the dynamism of the vast, minimal scenery. The contribution of the clouds is superb, they add interest, contrast and dynamism. The tiny people create a lovely play of perspectives. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great weekend,
Ourania

ktanska (36453) 2017-03-04 1:16

Hi Lars,
I is a remarkable building of modern architecture and stands on one of the most central places of Oslo. Sloping plane must be quite popular on warm and sunny days. I like the sky reflection on the right side.
Kari

fritzi007 (14698) 2017-03-04 3:41

Hi Lars,
Very good presentation of the Oslo Opera House and information!

Best regards
wolfgang

mayjayne (7380) 2017-03-04 6:23

Hi Lars,

Nice shot of this interesting architecture - I was there twice - in the night as well as day time, as they are so different in both times.

TFS,
May

No_One (4) 2017-03-04 9:58

Hi Lars
Fantastic building and a wonderful picture, is striking sharp appearance stands so well against the white and blue background. Cool photo
Cheers
Noel

GyurMaster (16698) 2017-03-04 10:18

Hello Lars,

At first, I thought it was a snowy landscape. Now I see that it is a really interesting and unique concept.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

macjake (92641) 2017-03-04 10:43

Hi Lars
i have to see this place in person someday, i'll have to put it on my list for sure.

my favorite part of this scene is the futuristic looking foreground, its like walking up into a space ship or something. very cool, very cool indeed. nice to have the clouds too. cheers
Craig

Hansaphotos (10863) 2017-03-05 7:46

Hello Lars

It`s fun to walk on the roof here, isn`t? I like a lot this building, and I have been walking here myself. It`s a fine shot of this modern architecture. I like how the clouds and sky are reflected in the glass part of the building. The people on the roof give a good idea about the scale. Very nice work:) TFS.

Greetings, Erling

batalay (41261) 2017-03-05 7:49

Greetings Lars,

The pristine white and the dark glass offer a deep contrast, and you've handled it well. Although the shape of the building called "the Pearl" in Reykjavik is circular (ellisoid of revolution) it is quite reminiscent of this roof. Maybe it's all embedded in common Viking genes.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Cricri (176) 2017-03-05 10:47

Hi Lars
Magnifique présentation du bâtiment moderne, grand et beau contraste avec la blancheur du sol, belle lumière , excellente réalisation
belle soirée
cricri

dta (95612) 2017-03-05 10:53

Hello Lars ,
In the thumbnail , i thought that there was snow on the ground ! But that is white concrete pavement , and the contrast with the glass building is superb . Splendid sky , too .
Regards

clic (22880) 2017-03-05 13:26

Dag Lard Fortunately the coloratura soprano Castafiore of the Tintin comic strip will never perform in this Opera House; she sings loud to the point of breaking glass! I first thought of a model building given the deserted environment. Thanks for those subtle pavement detais despite intense sun. Groeten

alvaraalto (38784) 2017-03-07 0:29

Dag Lars
Het Opera gebouw in Oslo is zeker een heerlijk fotogeniek gebouw. Een fascinerende architectuur op een schitterende locatie. Wel wat anders dan dat gebit in Amsterdam.
Mooie ruimtelijke impressie op deze foto.
Zeker de volle 2 punten waard.
Groet Rob

npecanhuk (79319) 2017-03-16 18:44

Hi Lars!
Very attractive place!
I'm glad I could visit it back in 2014!
Truly beautiful picture!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, horizontal format, chosen pov and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan