This is a multiple photo, shot in panorama mode with my Sony A7RIII, of this spectacular place in Norway called Helleren. Prosessed in Lightroom and Photoshop. Some light dodge and burn the enhance the details in the rock, and trying to recreate the mood. The massive rock overhang is so much bigger than you can show in photos. I tried my best here to recreate that, and make the viewer feel the massive rock/mountain hanging over these old houses.
Here are some fact about this place.
Helleren in Jøssingfjord, Norway, is an important cultural heritage site with a history of human settlement dating back to the Stone Age. It is located in Sokndal municipality, Rogaland, and is overseen by the Dalane Folkemuseum. The site is named after the massive rock overhang (a "heller" in Norwegian) that shelters it, stretching 60 meters in length. This natural formation has provided protection for the structures beneath it for centuries.
Currently, two wooden houses from the 1800s remain under Helleren, though there are traces of older settlements. Remarkably, the houses don’t have traditional roofs, as the rock formation naturally shields them from the elements. It is believed that people lived continuously under Helleren from as early as the 1500s.
Helleren is a popular spot for visitors due to its scenic location in Jøssingfjord and its unique combination of history, architecture, and natural beauty.