The Oslo Opera House. Sometimes viewing things from a different angle may reveal beauty and stories you never knew were there; in people, in nature, in buildings and in entire cities.
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Author: Britt Embry
The Vietnam veteran from Norway.
In 1951, when Leif Marøy was 10 years old, his family moved from Arna in Bergen, Norway to Minneapolis in Minnesota, USA. 15 years later he found himself sitting on a plane bound for the Vietnam War, to serve his duty as a jet fighter mechanic in the American Air Force.
Marøy was a keen photographer, and through the lens he captured many impressions that have stayed with him throughout his life. He particularly remembers the time he and some fellow airmen built a school for Vietnamese children who lived close to the air base. But mostly, he remembers this: There is nothing glorious about war.
Marøy and his parents and brother returned to Norway not long after his return from the war, a war in which his cousin died.
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Even suits crocodiles.
There is a widespread belief that you show who you are on the inside by what your wear on the outside. This is to an extent true, but whatever the fashion season, a smile is always the prettiest thing you can wear. It even suits crocodiles.
Photo taken for small writing project: brembry.wordpress.com.
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Curiosity almost killed the cat.
Melchior was homeless, and was hit by a car which broke his bones in four places. After a life-saving operation given at a discount by vet clinic Dyreklinikken Tertnes and funded by animal rescue donations collected by Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge avd. Bergen og Hordaland, he soon became fit and curious again.
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Cat’s a treasure.
Melchior is a treasure of a cat and has the gem eyes to match. He is now looking for a forever home of his own, via the animal rescue organisation Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge avd. Bergen og Hordaland.
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Chat noir and friends.
Each showing off their best side, many rescue cats and homeless cats are waiting in line at Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge avd. Bergen og Hordaland for their new, forever homes.
Article can be read here: http://www.ba.no/nyheter/article7172856.ece.
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