A Waterfall and Melting Snow on a Spring Hike in April

I head out for a spring hike to observe the change of seasons as the snow begins to melt and the birds are out singing. As most Norwegians during Easter I enjoy some hot chocolate and a Kvikk Lunsj.
I'm currently back on the west coast of Norway to visit my family for Easter, and since this area is further south than Lofoten the spring is about 1-2 months earlier. It almost feels like time traveling when I get to feel the warmer temperatures before we get them in Lofoten, so I try to enjoy it as much as I can.
Location: Bordalen, Vestland, Norway
Time of year: Spring - April 4th 2021
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[@ronaldlinkenhoker5705]

I like the view of the valley from the rock. You couldn’t have picked a better spot for a coffee break.

[@KristianPletten]

Yeah, I thought it would be a nice spot up by the lake where the river started, but with the snow still there I went back down which I where I found this spot. The view was perfect. 😊👌🏻

[@walkingwithouttalking]

What a beautiful land that is... The beanie has gone and the hat has arrived, it‘s officially spring now ;)

[@KristianPletten]

Haha, exactly. The hair has gone as well. 😂

[@niklashl]

My coffee would become cold with a view like that. I would dream myself away and forget all about the coffee 😃

[@KristianPletten]

Haha, that happens! Thank you for watching. 🙏🏻

[@TheWindyBurrow]

Loving your videos more and more Kristian. From the breathtaking landscapes to the colour grading and flow of the images, everything is so perfect and enticing. Bravo ! ~francesca

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you Francesca! I appreciate the kind words. 🙏🏻😊

[@chrisfrueh3148]

Thank you, y'own a nice viewpoint over a lovley valley changing its white, brown, beige, pale yellow into all sorts of green. Yesterday i nibbled a few fresh linden leaves/ basswood tree, been yummy. Cheers to NorronaKris ;-)

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! 😊🙏🏻

[@tshansen]

Sit back, relax, sip of the coffee and watch another video from one of my favourite KZbinrs 👏🏻 How many places can you get entertained, relaxed and educated in the same time 😃 I struggle alot with highlights in snow and sky scenes like this, do you use ND filters when you are out shooting? The shot between the trees man...🔥 Thank you again for a nice trip. Can't wait to see more spring and summer videos as well 👏🏻

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you Thomas! 🙏🏻 Yes, if it's so bright that I can't keep the aperture open while at the same time keeping a shutter speed at 1/50 I use a Polar Pro variable ND-filter. Although a variable ND filter is made by combining two polarising-filters I'm not sure if they act as a single polariser filter would in filtering out reflections. I do have a separate polarising filter which I use to remove reflection of the floor in real estate photography, but I've never used it for video, and while it could help a bit with the snow it wouldn't help with the sky. So for me the ND-filter is just a way of keeping the exposure down. I think the limitation is in the sensor of the camera as well as how much information you get out of it. I shoot everything in Canon Log and I use the histogram to check the exposure before each shot. Sometimes it also help to keep the limitations of a camera in mind, so if the dynamic range in more than what the camera allows for I adjust how I shoot, so for example I try to shoot me with the sun in the background I can opt to shoot me as a silhouette against the sun instead of trying to keep both me and the sun equally exposed which would be impossible, or at least it would create a lot of noise in the shadows.

[@zuerchergriech]

u picked indeed the best spot for your break :-) and best snack ever

[@KristianPletten]

Yeah, it sure was a nice spot. Thank you! 😊🙏🏻

[@activity-a318]

Awesome videos, great locations and inputs to an avid "friluftsmann". Kvikk Lunsj by the way is an absolute must :-)

[@Randolken]

Fin film Kristian. Var ett godt bidrag til morgenkaffen en småsur søndag i sør.

[@KristianPletten]

Takk for det! Er vel rene sommeren nede hos dere nå? 😄

[@Randolken]

@@KristianPletten har vært ett par fine dager nå ja med opp mot 20 grader. Klager ikke over det. 😀🌞

[@our4feettravelers760]

looks like a nice relaxing hike

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! It sure was. 😊🙏🏻

[@SoleSistersPH]

Another awesome hike😊

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@stevec-b6214]

Lovely

[@KristianPletten]

Thanks!

[@britinmadrid]

The ambient sounds is as relaxing as the views. I really like your videos and try to ration them so they will last. I'm not sure about your coffee, however! ;-)

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! Haha, yes, if that was coffee I would be unsure about it as well. I went for hot chocolate this time. 😊

[@BackpackerScience]

😊👍👌