PHOTOGRAPHY ALASTAIR Miller Award-winning British photographer Alastair Miller works closely with Viking Cruises, and now some of his incredible images have been published in a new book, Norway: Colors and Textures. Here he tells us about his inspiration and shares some top tips What do you believe makes a photograph interesting or distinctive? A. A photograph is literally “drawing with light,” so my first instinct would always be to go where the light is most interesting. This is usually, but not always, at the beginning or end of the day when the sun is low in the sky, or I’ll use reflected light for a portrait. And unusual angles or composition can also make a photo “pop.” What’s your favorite photograph in the book and why? A. My favorite image would probably be the one of modern-day Viking Geir Rovik (see page 57). It was taken while we were sailing on his reconstruction of an original Viking longship and his determined yet watchful expression seemed to embody what those early Viking explorers were all about. Which photograph was the most difficult to capture? A. Without a doubt, the ram (left), who though looking magnificent, never stood still for more than a second or two. What makes Norway in particular such a fascinating place to photograph? A. Big nature, dramatic landscapes, constantly changing light, incredible fjords. The book makes the country and lifestyle seem idyllic. What can other countries learn about the Norwegian way of life? A. In a word, Allemannsretten, which translates as All Man’s Right, a 1957 Norwegian law which basically gives the people the right to access land regardless of ownership and to camp on any uncultivated countryside. EXPLORE MORE 2017 | VIKINGCRUISES.COM 57