Olstind at Sunrise

Landscape wall art of Lofoten at sunrise, Norway

Early light reaches the steep face of Olstind as sunrise develops over the Lofoten Islands, casting soft colour across snow-covered rock while cooler tones remain in shadow. The mountain rises directly from the fjord, its sharp form mirrored in the still water below. In the foreground, the small fishing village of Reine sits along the shoreline, providing scale and a subtle human presence within the wider Arctic landscape. The reflection remains clear and uninterrupted, allowing the composition to balance mountain, settlement and water with precision.

About this photographic landscape print

Olstind is one of the most photographed peaks in the Lofoten Islands, located within the Arctic Circle in northern Norway. Its distinctive triangular profile and proximity to the village of Reine have made it a defining subject of Scandinavian landscape photography. During winter, low-angle sunlight and extended twilight conditions create a narrow window where colour and clarity align across the fjord.

This photograph by Richard Burdon captures that brief period at sunrise, when the sky introduces soft pink and blue tones while the water remains undisturbed. The presence of Reine in the foreground adds geographical context, linking the natural landscape with one of Norway’s best-known coastal communities, historically shaped by fishing and maritime activity. Janet and Richard Burdon have some more prints of Reine available which you can see in their portfolios.

Where to hang your artwork

This landscape artwork is suited to interiors where a vertical composition can introduce height and structure. It works effectively in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways or offices where the upward movement of the mountain and its reflection can guide the eye through the space. The combination of cool blues and warmer highlights allows it to integrate with neutral colour schemes, natural materials or contemporary interiors with clean lines.

Materials & print finish

This photographic wall art is available as a framed art print, canvas print or acrylic mount, each offering a distinct presentation. Framed prints provide sharp detail and tonal accuracy, finished with sustainably sourced wood frames and inner mounts. Canvas wall prints are produced as 12-colour Giclée prints, stretched over 38mm deep kiln-dried knotless pine frames, giving the image a slightly softer, gallery-style appearance. Acrylic prints are mounted onto 10mm high-gloss acrylic with polished edges and a hidden subframe, enhancing depth, clarity and colour contrast, particularly effective for reflective water and sky.

All formats are made to order by a professional print team using archival materials designed for long-term display. Need a different sized print? Contact us for a custom order.

With every sale, our team of photographers receive well-deserved earnings, helping them continue sharing awe-inspiring scenery through their work.

Sustainability Promise
Produced using water-based inks and responsibly sourced materials, each artwork is created with environmental consideration. Frames are made from sustainably managed wood, and packaging is designed to minimise plastic while protecting the print during transit.

Care Instructions
Avoid placing the artwork in direct sunlight for extended periods or in areas of high humidity. Clean framed and acrylic surfaces with a soft dry cloth, and gently dust canvas prints to maintain their finish.

Photography by Richard Burdon.