It’s early March in Aalborg, and the mornings have been extremely foggy lately. Thick mist rolls in from the Limfjord and covers everything — buildings, streets, and even the harbor — in a heavy, white blanket. Visibility drops to just a few meters, and it makes getting around a bit tricky. But for me, as a hobby photographer, it’s one of the best times to grab my camera and head out.
I shoot with a Fujifilm X100VI, and foggy mornings are where this camera really shines. The soft, diffused light makes for some great shots. No harsh shadows, no blown-out highlights — just calm, moody scenes. It’s the kind of weather that turns everyday things into interesting subjects. A person crossing the street becomes a silhouette. A row of parked bikes fades into the mist. Even the more industrial parts of Aalborg start to feel quiet and almost peaceful.
Normally, the city can feel a bit busy or messy in photos — lots of signs, traffic, and visual clutter. But the fog simplifies everything. It hides the distractions and makes you focus on shapes, light, and atmosphere. I’ve walked through familiar streets and seen them in a completely new way thanks to the fog.
I don’t have a specific plan when I go out. I just wander. Sometimes I’ll head down to the waterfront, other times I’ll stick to side streets or parks. I shoot handheld, usually in classic chrome or black and white, depending on the mood. I don’t worry too much about getting the perfect shot — it’s more about enjoying the process and seeing what the city looks like when it’s wrapped in fog.
These photos are from my hometown, Aalborg. On foggy mornings, the city takes on a totally different look — quieter, softer, and somehow cleaner. One of the places I always end up photographing is the old shipyard dry dock. My dad used to work there back in the day when it was a busy industrial site. Now it’s full of modern office buildings and IT companies. A lot has changed, but when the fog rolls in, it all gets a kind of reset. The mist smooths out the rough edges, hides the clutter, and makes the whole area feel calm and almost timeless.