Today is Photography Day here in Norway, so I thought I’d post a link to a great local photo blog I’ve been following for a while now: http://bustersnotater.blogspot.com/

Buster, a bit like Elusive Moose, would rather remain anonymous, and let his photos do the talking, although he kindly agreed to answer a few questions I put to him earlier (see below). In a nutshell, though: Buster lives in Fredrikstad, he is passionate about photography, and he is very talented. The photos on his blog can be of anything, from abstract rocks and water shots to flowers, pets, family members, buildings, you name it. He also likes fun compositions (often with a witty pun as a title – although that will be lost on my non-Norwegian speaking readers). Photos that make you think, and/or giggle! Great stuff!

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Buster, I’m impressed with your pix, and I suspect you might be a pro. Tell the truth…

I have some education in photography, and I had photography for a living years ago. Now I’m an amateur photographer like anyone else.

What kind of camera(s) do you use?

I usually use a Canon 5D with a telephoto lens when doing pics for the blog. I recently bought a compact Olympus-camera. When I learn to be friends with it, I hope that’s going to be my number one.

What are your favourite motives?

My favourite subjects are people. I don’t show much of them in the blog, though. And of course I love taking pictures at Hvaler and everywhere I can find the combination of stone and water. I like to play with words and humour, and you can find many of my favourite pics under the label ‘Jiiiha’.

And the best places to shoot in Østfold?

A 10-minute walk from Vikerhavn on Asmaløy, Hvaler, you can see the horizon and get the most beautiful light in sunset. Amazing.

Why did you start this blog?

I have no intentions of making money or change the world. The blog is a way for me to keep my mind occupied. It’s like therapy. The name ‘Busters notater’ is taken from a book called ‘BusteR BrenneR’ by Jan Erik Vold, by the way. He writes short stories that at first glance have no meaning.