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Nils Berglund
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Mathematician. Likes nature, hiking, cycling, the Arctic, drawing, photography, cooking. Makes colorful simulations of mathematical and physical systems.
All posted photos are either my own work, or, in a few cases, by a fellow traveler.
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Nils Berglund @nilsberglund.bsky.social · Dec 5
My most impressive encounter in Svalbard, Norway.
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Upper part of Rhône valley (Goms), seen from a commercial flight. More in alt text. January 2005.
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Upper part of Rhône valley (Goms), seen from a commercial flight. The view includes the continental divide, with Grimsel, Furka and Nufenenpass, as well as the Rhône (bottom right) and Aare glaciers (middle right). January 2005.
January 6, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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Alps, Rhône valley and Lac Léman, seen from a commercial flight around sunset. More details in alt text. January 2005.
#photography #landscape #snowscape #aerial_view #mountains #sunset #lake #Alps #Vaud #Valais #Switzerland #France
Alps, Rhône valley and Lac Léman, seen from a commercial flight around sunset. One can see Monte Rosa massif, Matterhorn and Grand Combin on the horizon, Grand Muveran and Dent de Morcles a bit closer by, and Grammont and Cornettes de Bise nearby. January 2005.
January 6, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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Lac Léman, Rhône valley and Chablais Alps seen from Tour de Gourze. January 2004.
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Lac Léman, Rhône valley and Chablais Alps seen from Tour de Gourze. The mountains include Grand and Petit Muveran, Dent de Morcles, Grand Combin, Grammont, Jumelles, Cornettes de Bise, Pic Borée and Dent d'Oche. January 2004.
January 6, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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Grand Muveran, Petit Muveran and Dent de Morcles, seen from somewhere near Col de La Croix. January 2004.
#photography #landscape #snowscape #mountains #Alps #Vaud #Switzerland
A wintery landscape: Grand Muveran, Petit Muveran and Dent de Morcles, seen from somewhere near Col de La Croix. January 2004.
January 5, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Les Dents du Midi, seen from somewhere near Col de La Croix. January 2004.
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Les Dents du Midi, seen from somewhere near Col de La Croix. There is some fog in the Rhône valley. Nearby are pine trees lightly dusted with snow. January 2004.
January 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Les Diablerets, seen from somewhere near Col de La Croix. January 2004.
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Les Diablerets massif, seen from somewhere near Col de La Croix. January 2004.
January 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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Kolosseum and Mudderbukta seen from Kota. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011 (repost).
#photography #snowscape #fjord #mountains #Arctic #wilderness #Svalbard #Norway
Kolosseum and Mudderbukta seen from Kota. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011.
January 5, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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The full moon rising over Orléans yesterday. Variant of a previous post with different exposition. January 2026.
#photography #landscape #cityscape #Moon #Moonrise #river #Loire #Orléans #France
The full moon rising over Orléans, featuring river Loire, Pont Georges V and Orléans cathedral. Variant of a previous post with different exposition. January 2026.
January 4, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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Holmströmbreen, its moraine and Trebrevatnet seen from Kota. The Tre Kroner ("Three Crowns") are disappearing in the mist. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011 (repost).
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Holmströmbreen, its moraine and Trebrevatnet seen from Kota. The Tre Kroner ("Three Crowns") are disappearing in the mist. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011.
January 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Garborgnuten and Kapitol seen from Holmströmøyra. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011 (repost).
#photography #snowscape #mountains #Arctic #wilderness #Svalbard #Norway
The mountains Garborgnuten (917 m) and Kapitol (858 m) seen from Holmströmøyra. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011.
January 4, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Holmströmbreen moraine and valley seen from frozen Trebrevatnet. One can see the Tre Kroner ("Three Crowns") in the distance. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011 (repost).
#photography #snowscape #glacier #mountains #Arctic #wilderness #Svalbard #Norway
Holmströmbreen moraine and valley seen from frozen Trebrevatnet. One can see the Tre Kroner ("Three Crowns") in the distance. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011.
January 4, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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The full moon rising behind Orléans cathedral today. January 2026.
#photography #landscape #cityscape #Moon #Moonrise #Loire #Orléans #France
The full moon rising behind Orléans cathedral, seen through a range of trees in river Loire. January 2026.
January 3, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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The full moon rising over Orléans today. January 2026.
#photography #landscape #cityscape #Moon #Moonrise #river #Loire #Orléans #France
The full moon rising over Orléans, with river Loire, cathedral and Pont Georges V. January 2026.
January 3, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Front of Holmströmbreen, from frozen Trebrevatnet. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011 (repost).
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Front of Holmströmbreen, from frozen Trebrevatnet. With the icicles, it looks a bit like a walrus. A skier gives an idea of the size. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011.
January 3, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Garborgnuten and Kapitol seen from frozen Trebrevatnet. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011 (repost).
#photography #snowscape #glacier #mountains #Arctic #wilderness #Svalbard #Norway
Garborgnuten and Kapitol seen from frozen Trebrevatnet in front of Holmströmbreen. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011.
January 3, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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Falunfjellet/Faluntårnet range seen from frozen Trebrevatnet. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011 (repost).
#photography #snowscape #glacier #mountains #Arctic #wilderness #Svalbard #Norway
Falunfjellet/Faluntårnet range seen from frozen Trebrevatnet. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011.
January 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Foamy ice on Holmströmbreen moraine at Trebrevatnet. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011 (repost).
#photography #snowscape #glacier #mountains #Arctic #wilderness #Svalbard #Norway
Foamy ice on Holmströmbreen moraine at Trebrevatnet. I assume the foam is created by sublimation around grains of sand heating up in the sunlight. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011
January 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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The Tre Kroner ("Three Crowns"), Dana, Nora and Svea (partly hidden) dressed in wisps of cloud. Seen from Holmstömbreen. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011 (repost).
#photography #snowscape #glacier #mountains #Arctic #wilderness #Svalbard #Norway
The Tre Kroner ("Three Crowns"), Dana, Nora and Svea (partly hidden) dressed in wisps of cloud. They are named after the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Seen from Holmstömbreen. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011.
January 1, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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Amy's great analysis of ABBA's "Happy New Year" has become my must watch on New Year's day.
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Abba, Happy New Year - A Classical Musician’s First Listen and Reaction
YouTube video by Virgin Rock
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January 1, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Vortefjellet (literally "Wart Mountain"), seen from Holmstömbreen. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011 (repost).
#photography #snowscape #glacier #geology #mountains #Arctic #wilderness #Svalbard #Norway
Vortefjellet (literally "Wart Mountain"), seen from Holmstömbreen. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011.
January 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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The Tre Kroner ("Three Crowns"), Dana, Nora and Svea, named after the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, seen from Holmstömbreen. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011 (repost).
#photography #snowscape #glacier #geology #mountains #Arctic #wilderness #Svalbard #Norway
The Tre Kroner ("Three Crowns"), Dana, Nora and Svea, named after the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, seen from Holmstömbreen. Our ski tracks can be seen at the bottom right. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011.
January 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Happy New Year, everyone!
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New year wave guide
YouTube video by Nils Berglund
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January 1, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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Stavkyrkja ("Stave Church"), seen from Holmstömbreen. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011 (repost).
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Stavkyrkja ("Stave Church"), seen from Holmstömbreen. The name comes from its resemblance with wooden Norwegian churches. The prism-shaped mountain in front of it is natural. James I Land, Svalbard, Norway, May 2011.
January 1, 2026 at 8:53 AM
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Reeds with hoarfroast near frozen Canal d'Orléans today (December 2025).
#photography #landscape #trees #river #sunset #winter #Loire #Orléans #France
Reeds with hoarfroast in front of frozen Canal d'Orléans. Behind the canal one sees a house and a line of trees. The Moon is visible in the evening sky. December 2025.
December 31, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Another day, another sunset. River Loire and Canal d'Orléans today (December 2025).
#photography #landscape #trees #river #sunset #Loire #Orléans #France
River Loire and Canal d'Orléans shortly after sunset. December 2025.
December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM