Trip to Fosdal and Langdal in Tranum, Denmark with the X-Pro1

If you ever come to the northern part of Denmark, and you want to hike, and see some of the most beautiful nature in Denmark, there is some great trails to wander here, and its only gets prettier as we move into spring :). Thats what i did with a photo buddy the other day, we walked the +11 kilometre red route, which is absolutely beautiful. But be prepared, bring water, and be comfortable with steep climbs, but the rewards are great.

All shot with the ancient X-pro1 + 18-135 Fujinon. But i still think they product great results for an almost 8 year old camera, sometimes makes you wonder why you alwas have G.A.S for new gear.

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Overexposed Portra 400 look, with free Lightroom Preset for Fujifilm Cameras.

I’m pretty fascinated with how over exposed Portra 400 look on film, and i have been experimenting with how, i get that look on of my Fuji cameras (It might work on other brands, have not tested) . Its not a total replica, and you cannot just take any image and apply it, but it helps with some settings, if you provide an image that has the right lighting.

  1. First download the v1 here or v2 here(Google how to install a preset)
  2. Shoot a slightly overexposed images 1/2-1 stop depending on light, works best with objects in sunlight
  3. Morning light is just better 🙂
  4. Import the image to Lightroom, i adjust the base image to Fuji Chrome, so that is the base for the preset.
  5. Apply the preset, and adjust to your image.
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Overexposed Portra 400 look, with free Lightroom Preset for Fujifilm Cameras.

I’m pretty fascinated with how over exposed Portra 400 look on film, and i have been experimenting with how, i get that look on of my Fuji cameras (It might work on other brands, have not tested) . Its not a total replica, and you cannot just take any image and apply it, but it helps with some settings, if you provide an image that has the right lighting.

  1. First download the v1 here or v2 here(Google how to install a preset)
  2. Shoot a slightly overexposed images 1/2-1 stop depending on light, works best with objects in sunlight
  3. Morning light is just better 🙂
  4. Import the image to Lightroom, i adjust the base image to Fuji Chrome, so that is the base for the preset.
  5. Apply the preset, and adjust to your image.
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Vestre fjordpark on X-Pro1 and X100f

Vestre fjordpark, or the old new name “Friluftsbadet” which means something like free air bath. Right now its almost drained on seawater, while getting cleaned for the new season. The area is a iconic part of Aalborgs history, where many daredevils took the first step onto the awe inspiring 10 meter jump, both legal at at day, and illegal at night.

It all started in 1930, where some sand was pumped out into the “Limfjord”, and some floating bathing bridges, a restaurant and some ice cream sale was established as recreation for the common people of Aalborg. The area was called poor mans Blokhus (A popular bathing town on the northwest coast of Denmark). Just before world war 2, some new piers was planned, and a filter system, to separate out the pretty polluted water of the Limjord, from the bathing facilities. That plan was stopped by the war.

During the war, the area was used as an airfield by the Germans, and runways, and a lots of bunkers was established in the area, which are most still there. Rumor has it, they tried to demolish a bunker with explosives, but after the explosion, the bunker still stood fine, but there were no whole windows left in the neighborhood, so they are still here just covered by sand and dirt. There is a single hangar left, and a small area around it, which now houses Aalborg Defence- and Garrison museum. I’ll do a post from there another day.

In 1947 the “Friluftsbadet” was finally initiated, and has been in use ever since, and has been through several renovations, the latest in 2017. And these days the Limjord is clean again, and you are able to take a swim directly in fjord. Which a lot of winter bathers do. Visiting in the summer or winter time, there is always time for a swim.

Vestre fjordby

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Fjordbyen on X-Pro1 and X100f

If you ever find your self in Aalborg, in the northern part of Jutland, you should do yourself the favor and visit “Fjordbyen”. Its a funny little place, where there is room for everybody. Its a small gathering of small home build cottages, where the only rule is, if you can agree with your neighbor, you can build it. That rule has resulted in some truly spectacular buildings. Its a place where there is room for everyone. Enjoy and stay safe!

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