Pulpit Rock

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Pulpit Rock or Preikestolen (Prekestolen) in Norwegian is one of the area’s big tourist attractions

It’s a natural rock formation with a 25 meter squared plateau and a sheer drop of over 600 meters into the fjord (Lysefjord) below.

I think you *may* get a better sense of the height from this shot

Thousands of tourists visit the Rock every year. – although it is a two hour walk from the nearest road. The day we visited it was 26 degrees (Centigrade!! – so very warm!!) and I think many tourists turned back. But as you can see a LOT made it up there. Didn’t spoil the view though!!

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Today is a good day says:

Another view of pulpit rock (vertical):

I wasn’t brave enough to sit on the edge like this:

I climbed higher to look down on the pulpit from above:

All very spectacular
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Funny Fish says:

Wow!!!! Almost scary.....imagine the rock won't hold.....
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

blaumond says:

WOW!!
was für eine aussicht...grandios :-))
da würde ich auch gerne mal stehen ;-))
wünsch' ne schöne woche :-))
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Seba.it says:

Awesome !
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

neloqua says:

An impresive place!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

vera_bing says:

oh, this looks familiar. Was there this summer, too!
Isn't it worth the trip?!
Great pictures - you even had a "reflecting" Lysefjord beneath - what i sight! awesome
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Jenny! says:

Crowded rock!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

Beautiful place! and great capture!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

linzenome says:

I have vertigo just looking! Wonderful shot.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Scott C (sec611) says:

WOW!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

magstultz says:

Oh, my goodness!! This is so beautiful - I just can't imagine being so close to the edge as many are!! Lovely colors - great photo!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Project 404 says:

Oh wow!

It reminds me of Angles landing in Utah.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Walt K says:

Great shot of a spectacular sight!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

billtam says:

An extraordinary and spectaculat piece of nature - the drama of the view very well captured.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

davierae says:

Wow!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

brghld says:

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Today is a good day says:

@borghild.....

Now THAT is what I call brave!!! I'm very impressed.
I couldn't even take a shot look ing over the edge flat on my stomach!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Leviathor says:

Lovely composition.

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Imapix says:

Impressive!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Auntie K says:

So beautiful!! Awesome when viewed LARGE! I love the photographer taking a picture of you!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

kurafire says:

That's... unbelievably wicked. :D

If I ever make it out to Norway, I will have to visit that place.

(321)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

art ascii(paul) says:

I wondered where this place was....I had seen it elsewhere in a mag but did not know it was Norway....I hate heights!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Liisa [deleted] says:

an awesome place I've been to myself several years ago. You took a fabulous shot of it!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

pen3ya says:

Spectacular!
It's fun to see people doing in this photo at large.
I like the flower on the right bottom.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

twentyeight says:

Wow, amazing shot.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

elfinity says:

O_O

Oh, my....

That's... that's such a fantastic shot and such a fantastic place!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Photosensitive says:

I think the bunch of people sitting in the middle have the right idea!
Oh, great shot BTW!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

... has left the building [deleted] says:

That's a perfect place to get rid of someone!
Ooops, dear, I didn't mean to push you ...
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

pierofix says:

Stunning!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Switch9i says:

WoW awesome place !!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Mute* says:

An amazing place, I'm not worried about heights and I'd go out on that rock but there's no way I would sit on the edge and take a photo between my legs looking down! Borghild is mad!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Gronson says:

Stunning shot!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

*Wajanek says:

Beautiful!
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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

oldredhat says:

Great shot!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Hohman says:

I want to here, but I don't have a time....
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

moose_T [deleted] says:

Superb shot.... successful image capturing both scale and a general sense of uneasiness. Definately not recommended for those afraid of heights!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Henry Roxas says:

Superb landscape. Well done.

Found in Explore's interestingness.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

fcphoto says:

AMAZING! Great image! Great description too! Faved!

Seen in 1000v40f :-)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

hugsRgood says:

I can only imagine how it must feel to stand close to the edge on this rock!! What a sensational photo and a beautiful place. I would love to visit here one day.
Seen in 1000vf0f.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

kaycatt* says:

Wow! Fascinating landscape!! Very nice series...just amazing.
I might not be able to walk on the rock, especially where it's very close to the edge...
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

JaulaDeArdilla says:

I was there in 2004.... but it was raining heavily. I couldn't see the landscape.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

freemysoul says:

gorgeous!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Captain Nandu Chitnis says:

Mindblowing....fantastic rock...great pic.

Saw this on Explore.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Voetmann says:

Breathtaking. Im speachless. Great series. Thank you. Instant fave!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

marlenells says:

Stunning! a fave
1-2-3 FAVORITES (50+)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Z0rk says:

Amazing place.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Philippe Brevet says:

J' cette photo
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Ross says:

Wow, that's making me a little queasy, and I'm not even afraid of heights.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Christian Wilt says:

great place, beautiful picture, I am happy to give you the 100° fave
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

grufti [deleted] says:

Amazing, very beautifull!!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Spencer Jarvis says:

I would be too scared to go anywhere near the edge... has anyone ever fallen?
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Forkie says:

Oh my giddy aunt! I'm not usually afraid of heights, but THAT is scary!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

guanacolors says:

wow!!! :T
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

mrbuffra says:

Just truly amazing! I'm planning a trip to this magnificient creation sometime this summer.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Kol Tregaskes says:

Wow.

You are invited to post this picture in theWonders of the World group
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandra_R says:

Beautiful landscape!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

MartonDvn says:

Wonderful place! Hope to get there someday. =)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Ab Wisselink says:

Climbing up just a bit higher gives this spectacular view:

Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

mark_the_mole says:

Such a breathtaking shot. Looks like a good place to hike to! Good colours too!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

J_J_B says:

WOW!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

allr1 says:

Good grief, this is too close to the edge, AND very beautiful.
Great shot. FABULOUS.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Adz7. says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Stone Marvel, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

RoBson BomFim says:

You this receiving a vote, please post your picture in the group (Choice My Photo Flickr !!!)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

DeaPeaJay says:

Wow - That's incredible. If this were in the USA - They'd probably put a fence around the edge.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Köttbullekvist says:

Your divine shot was called to the group "Gods chosen picture"!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ArnarBi says:

That would make a good tilt-shift fake.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

guyfattal says:

i saw a photo from this place in some book about Norway, it looks amazing!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Delfeca says:

wow very nice shot and place!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

xlordashx says:

I just took the hike up to it and it was an amazing view. Great shot you took there!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

genericavatar says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Shooting Tourists, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Grace Olsson Fotograf says:

It's a very Deep North shot!
please add it to our group! Welcome to the Deep North.
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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

evaruth says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Top 20 Travel Pix, Europe only, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

londonconstant says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ARCHITECTURE and GEOLOGY, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Joanot says:

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Crety Stefano says:

troppo bella...non vedo l'ora di andare in norvegia...bellissimo. very good shot.beatiful!
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Since i absolutely adore this picture, i hope you will add it.

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Straight to the Heart / ADMIN INVITE ONLY, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Nejdet Düzen says:

Amazing view...

I saw this in the 200+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Believer_ says:

I saw this in the 200+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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Impressive

I saw this in the 200+ Faves group and Faved it.

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

wonderful shot. brought back memories of my own trip there.

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

pauline_iow says:

Scary, awesome and definitely best viewed large.
Incredible shot.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Viche says:

I know I fav'd this ages ago, but I still think of it from time to time. Possibly due to the fear factor, I am not good at heights! This picture wonderfully illustrates our smallness and vulnerability in the face of nature.
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called " Damn Cool Photographers in the WORLD " | geotag | please !, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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HI, my Damncool Photographer in the World

.. .. excellent & damncool shot !

CONGRATS !!

Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

roksoslav says:

Great shot !!
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr Hive Mind, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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Pulpit Rock

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