http://framedandshot.com Sun, 13 May 2012 14:22:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://framedandshot.com/2011/09/14/memory-in-blue/ http://framedandshot.com/2011/09/14/memory-in-blue/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:49:01 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=1974 The situation for Greece could be described as quite dark – but our summer memory is rather blue and white…]]> http://framedandshot.com/2011/09/14/memory-in-blue/feed/ 28 http://framedandshot.com/2010/12/08/a-long-way-home/ http://framedandshot.com/2010/12/08/a-long-way-home/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:36:55 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=1781 It IS a long way from Houston, Texas to Stavanger, Norway – and while it did not take us SO long to get here – it did take us this long to get organized enough to start photographing again! But at least, we are finally able to start shooting, commenting, and publishing. We are sorry [...]]]> http://framedandshot.com/2010/12/08/a-long-way-home/feed/ 25 http://framedandshot.com/2009/09/22/you-know-you-are-in-texas-when/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/09/22/you-know-you-are-in-texas-when/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:02:38 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=964 A Rural Texas Road Trip – 2 of 25 …you have corn stalks stuck to your rear fender. We thought this was amusing, a beat up old car having driven across the fields to get to the local hang-out….. . Want to see the map of the route? Have a look at the previous post. [...]]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/09/22/you-know-you-are-in-texas-when/feed/ 18 http://framedandshot.com/2009/08/29/belize-people/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/08/29/belize-people/#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:00:44 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=554 Colourful, sunny and of course they have internet. .]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/08/29/belize-people/feed/ 21 http://framedandshot.com/2009/08/25/have-a-beer-on-me/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/08/25/have-a-beer-on-me/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:01:09 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=684 The captain of the tramp in the previous post. His trade is not on the front end of the  tourist business, so he is very happy for the time in the spotlight.  Happy enough to share a beer and a chat. Title amended from AC/DC…..]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/08/25/have-a-beer-on-me/feed/ 16 http://framedandshot.com/2009/08/23/tramp-belize/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/08/23/tramp-belize/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:00:08 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=682 Not exactly a beauty, but even idyllic places like Belize needs the old tramp for transport. She was rusty and beaten up with sure signs of a long life between the islands and mainland of Belize. …just the kind of thing we like – and the crew was friendly.]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/08/23/tramp-belize/feed/ 22 http://framedandshot.com/2009/05/19/istanbul-backlight-bw/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/05/19/istanbul-backlight-bw/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 01:00:31 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=639 We are normally not too keen on back-light silhouetting, however, we like trams and tram lines and this street scene from Istanbul appealed to us. . Vi liker vanligvis ikke siluett bilder, men vi liker trikker og trikke skinner.  Denne gatescenen fra Istanbul appelerte til oss. .]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/05/19/istanbul-backlight-bw/feed/ 28 http://framedandshot.com/2009/04/26/the-one-that-got-away/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/04/26/the-one-that-got-away/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:00:29 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=541 It is not customary to showcase pictures that did not turn out as we envisaged.  We saw this palm frond while walking on the beach in Belize.  The tender colours and the textures of the frond against the coral sand and the patterns created by the ripples gave a strong visual experience.  The “pictures to [...]]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/04/26/the-one-that-got-away/feed/ 27 http://framedandshot.com/2009/04/20/slash-and-burn/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/04/20/slash-and-burn/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:00:44 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=505 A barren wasteland of human destruction.  Palms sticking up like accusing fingers and the coral sand scorched and sooty.  All this a few steps from the natural beauty. This patch of land close to the beach had been cleared for a building site and left abandoned as the economic armageddon also reaches this tropical paradise. [...]]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/04/20/slash-and-burn/feed/ 30 http://framedandshot.com/2009/04/16/vacation-shot/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/04/16/vacation-shot/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:00:38 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=494 We are just back from a family vacation to Belize.  There was a lot of scenery like the above, so creativity was a bit stifled for a couple that prefers the urban decay.  However, it is a beautiful place and we wanted to share some of the very clear water with you. We did manage [...]]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/04/16/vacation-shot/feed/ 42 http://framedandshot.com/2009/04/10/chicken-legs/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/04/10/chicken-legs/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:01:09 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=486 In Norway, chickens are symbols of Easter.  We could not find any cute chicken shots, but we dug out this shot from a Mexican market. Happy Easter. . Framed and Shot are on vacation at the moment and we have been auto-posting for the last posts.  Hopefully we will have something to share when we [...]]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/04/10/chicken-legs/feed/ 28 http://framedandshot.com/2009/04/08/doorknob/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/04/08/doorknob/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:01:32 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=250 An old, rusty doorknob from a door in bright sunshine in Mexico. .]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/04/08/doorknob/feed/ 20 http://framedandshot.com/2009/03/21/the-water-carrier-22-mars/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/03/21/the-water-carrier-22-mars/#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:00:09 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=80 The United Nations General Assembly designated 22 March of each year as the World Day for Water. Water is a key component in determining the quality of our lives. It is more important than oil and gold – and in some areas they learn at an early age the importance of saving and caring for [...]]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/03/21/the-water-carrier-22-mars/feed/ 19 http://framedandshot.com/2009/02/20/nepali-boy/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/02/20/nepali-boy/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:09:03 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=340 We met this Nepali boy in Sauraha, Nepal.  Sauraha is a small charming village at the foot of the Himalayas on the northern bank of the Rapti River . It is a village which is inseparable from the Chitwan National Park . The Park is one of Nepal ‘s treasures of natural wonders and first [...]]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/02/20/nepali-boy/feed/ 30 http://framedandshot.com/2009/02/17/old-pump/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/02/17/old-pump/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:05:04 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=217 We found this old pump in San Miguel de Allende.  It might be beat up, old and not very good looking – but it works. . Vi kom over denne gamle pumpen i San Miguel de Allende. Den er noe slitt, gammel og knapt vakker – men den fungerer. .]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/02/17/old-pump/feed/ 29 http://framedandshot.com/2009/02/13/istanbul-fog/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/02/13/istanbul-fog/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:18:13 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=287 Istanbul cover in morning fog. A city so full of life, it awakes your senses. The different noises, the smell, the atmosphere, and it might be that the city is on its most beautiful in fog. The fog works like the silk scarf of a belly dancer, covering the city, making the colors softer, the [...]]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/02/13/istanbul-fog/feed/ 28 http://framedandshot.com/2009/01/26/old-lady-and-green-apples/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/01/26/old-lady-and-green-apples/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:05:18 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=212 This lady was doing her vegetable shopping on the market in Ajloun just outside Amman in Jordan.  What caught our eye was her stern posture against the fresh apples in the background. . Denne gamle damen var ute og handlet grønnsaker på markedet i den lille byen Ajloun utenfor Amman i Jordan.  Vi la merke [...]]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/01/26/old-lady-and-green-apples/feed/ 20 http://framedandshot.com/2009/01/17/working-in-the-field/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/01/17/working-in-the-field/#comments Sun, 18 Jan 2009 01:00:14 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=202 This is captured in Nepal not far from this location.  Everybody helped but we think these two were playing more than working. . Dette er tatt i Nepal, ikke langt fra denne plassen.  Alle hjalp til, men vi tror disse to lekte mer enn de jobbet. .]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/01/17/working-in-the-field/feed/ 24 http://framedandshot.com/2009/01/12/dead/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/01/12/dead/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:05:16 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=158 This is the Dead Sea, taken from the Jordanian side looking towards the West Bank.  The water is extremely clear, as nothing lives or grows in the hypersalinety.  If the clear water makes reflections clearer and more colourful is doubtful. . Dette er Dødehavet, tatt fra Jordansk side mot Vestbredden.  Vannet er eksepsjonet klart ettersom [...]]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/01/12/dead/feed/ 25 http://framedandshot.com/2009/01/06/sunset-over-the-dead-sea/ http://framedandshot.com/2009/01/06/sunset-over-the-dead-sea/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:05:51 +0000 framedandshot http://framedandshot.com/?p=156 The Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is a salt lake between Israel and the West Bank to the west, and Jordan to the east. It is 420 meters (1,378 ft) below sea level,and its shores are the lowest point on the surface of the Earth on dry land.  As the water of the River Jordan is [...]]]> http://framedandshot.com/2009/01/06/sunset-over-the-dead-sea/feed/ 34