the Telemarks Canal opened in 1892 and was an important connection from inland to the coast for people, goods and timber. it is a marvel of engineering, 105 km through rugged hilly terrain with 18 locks and a total height difference of 72 meters. nowadays goods and timber are transported on roads but the canal is well maintained as a historical and cultural waterway very much as it was a century ago. it's a popular attraction for visitors on private boats as well as the two old passenger steamships that have been in operation on the canal for many years.
i took these reflection shots a lovely summer day in july when we enjoyed a ride on the M/S Henrik Ibsen.
