Great picture. Where was it taken. I am in Alaska and traveling here for the next 4 months or so. Looking to take some northern light pictures myself.

In addition to Kelby, I also liked one by Tim Martin. I also purchased a Craftsy Class by Skott Chandler. The class can be downloaded to be viewed offline and I found it really helpful to hear and see his explanations.

It was our first trip to Europe so the transportation methods took some getting used to. Having said that, the Norwegians are master schedulers and seems like things run like clockwork. We found it quite easy to get around using public transportation. The ferry system is pretty amazing. I should also add, master tunnelers too. I have never been through so many tunnels in my life!

Thanks. We did go from Oslo to Bergen by train and ferry, passing through Finse, Myrdal, Flom and stayed a few days in Balestrand. The fjords are spectacular. We did speak to someone from the Lofoten Islands and they would be worthy a visit for sure. I could spend 2 or 3 months there if I could afford to eat!

We are in our RV now for past month traveling through BC, Canada and in a few days will be in Alaska,spending the summer and fall in our RV. We find it a great way to have a comfortable bed and is our preferred method when we can. We spent about 3 weeks in Norway and feel like we missed so much as the country has so much to see and is truly beautiful.

I was in Norway last September. Absolutely loved the country. In Bergen, take the funicular and do some hiking up top. Beautiful view of city from up high but also great scenery if you spend a few more hours hiking the trails. Lots of great building pictures too and historic ones. Attached is a picture from the top after a few hours hike. Also, if time and money allow, look into going to Finse 1222. Can only get there by train and from Bergen it is about 2 1/2 hours. Stunning area if you like nature and glaciers. Aside from Oslo, I did not make it to the other places you mentioned but understand them to be beautiful as well. We plan to go back next summer and rent an RV to spend more time.

Bergen, hike from Funicular, Sept. 2014

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Finse 1222, Sept. 2014

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Thanks for the link. Pictures look great with lens.

Thanks for the input and it is image quality I am after.

Thanks. I did see that and will consider further.

I previously used a Nikon D90 but recently switched to a Canon T5i partly due to the weight when I hike. I had a 300mm with Nikon and found that many times I wish it would have zoomed in closer (it worked great as it was). I am going on an extensive photo op trip to Alaska this summer and am considering the newer Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM. I probably won't hike extensively with it but would like better wild life pictures. I am an advanced amateur and take mostly landscape and wildlife photos. I was also looking at Tamron and Sigma. Any suggestions are appreciated. I am new to the forum.