Swedish Tudor Photo

Photographer’s Note

Tjolöholm was acquired in 1892 by the wealthy merchant James Fredrik Dickson (1844 – 1898). Since the old mansion was in poor condition at the time, Dickson announced an architect´s competition in 1897, for a new building in Elizabethan style. The task of designing the new castle went to the 27-year-old architect Lars Israel Whalman, who also designed the gardens and workers village. James Fredrik died of blood poisoning shortly after construction work had begun on the new castle, and his wife Blanche had to take over. The extensive construction took six years and the castle was completed in 1904. The interior is characterized by exquisite craftmanship, and the castle was equipped with some of the latest developments of the early 20th century, such as electricity, central heating and surround showers.

The English-inspired gardens are made of terraces, walls and tightly cut hedges. The plants and flowers primarily fulfil a decorative ornamental funtion, such as the climbing roses along the walls, plentiful rhododendrons and flower beds boasting a colourful array of different flowers with a wide range of aromas. The rectangular patches of lawn and the original grass-steps are other distinctive features of the gardens.

dip, ellelloo, Buin, snunney, macondo, swiatopelk777, holmertz, scroller, bukitgolfb301, fanni, Longroute, JanD, UlfE, Graal, Didi, Kielia has marked this note useful

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dip (12408) 2009-05-04 1:18

Hi Gunnar,
very good capture of the quiet and peaceful atmosphere,
amazing colors and excellent lighting management,
great clarity and sharpness as well,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

ellelloo (4654) 2009-05-04 1:35

Hej Gunnar,
A good shot of this interesting castle in Sweden. A good composition, where the people fit well. Good natural colours and excellent clarity. Spring is in south Sweden a couple of weeks ahead of us. Thanks for the good note as well as for the map view. :-)
Hälsningar,
Lasse

jasmis (49633) 2009-05-04 1:36

Interesting spring theme. Splendid castle in the background...
Regards.

nirvana73 (8474) 2009-05-04 1:53

Hello Gunnar
great architecture
movinp people
good colors and sharpness too
thanks for sharing and explanations
best regards
Ozhan

Buin (36852) 2009-05-04 2:03

Good morning, Gunnar!
That's a really uncommon architecture! A bit "British", but only a bit... ;-) A bit like a castle, a bit like a factory - in my opinion not very cosy. The composition of the photo is chosen skillfully and I like especially these natural colours here.
Greetings from much more cooler Germany (3°C this morning)!
Frank

snunney (34060) 2009-05-04 2:11

Hello Gunnar,
Reminds me of Scottish Baronial style with a touch of Victorian Gothic. I like the point of view looking over the stone wall; it hints at a sense of seclusion. The family group walking past contribute to the sunny mood. Very good light with colours and clarity to match. Well done.

wolf38 (12493) 2009-05-04 2:34

Hello Gunnar. Which for a beautiful and alive photo. It combines different picture elements in best way. The composition is exemplary. The technical quality is impressing. Best regards, Wolfgang.

macondo (12973) 2009-05-04 6:03

Hi Gunnar.
Absolutely stunning clarity and detail in this photo of a most English looking scene. I think you did well to include the people, who add colour and add to the pleasant atmosphere. The path makes a gentle diagonal to contrast with all the perpendiculars of the architecture. A delightful shot, beautifully taken.
Regards,
Andrew

swiatopelk777 (7622) 2009-05-04 6:16

Howdy Saxo!
Wonderful house, very interesting architecture. Nice people, very nice scene. Superb colors.
Greetings from Poland!

holmertz (9284) 2009-05-04 7:14

Hej Gunnar,
It's slightly embarrasing to admit that I've never seen this fine and very special building. You found the probably best possible POV and were also lucky to have some people and a red element passing by. The composition is nicely balanced with equal parts of green and blue and with the trees and bushes nicely framing the castle.
Hälsningar,
Gert

scroller (2881) 2009-05-04 9:44

Hej Gunnar,
This phot gives a feeling of something from the 70ies with the people walking and sitting on the grass. I dont know what it is but I like the in front of the building, it makes it more living.
Hälsningar
/Stefan

emka (21143) 2009-05-04 14:22

Hi Gunnar, Indeed looks like tudor style! Nice composition, good colours. So, also in Sweden is like summer now. Good place for a walk.

Regards

Malgorzata

diomed (3401) 2009-05-04 14:51

Hi Gunnar,
very nice landscape with amazing architecture with lovely peaceful scenary riche of colours. well done!
Nice evening
Antonio

Fis2 (45194) 2009-05-04 14:59

Czesc Gunnar!
Very interesting building,
curious scene.
I like the frame and composition.
Photo has climate.
Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

bukitgolfb301 (4425) 2009-05-04 16:57

Hello my dear Gunnar

How splendid photo this is !?
Nice contrast of sweet family and traditional building. Very sharp and bright furthermore comfortable. Congratulation on your great job !

Thanks for sharing and best regards
Takero

fanni (8711) 2009-05-05 0:21

Hej Gunnar,
imho, the perspective view looks great! I like the horisontal slope and the people walking along it - it creates a little dynamic effect and enlivens the static view with the building in the backgruond :)
I like the rich sunny colours very much: they create a very cheerful mood.
Warm regards from Moscow,
Elena
PS. It may sound very curious (maybe your photos with "red elements" are "contagious" somehow? ;)) but now I tend to notice scenes with "red elements" almost everywhere in Moscow! LOL More than that, I take photos of them..... LOL

Longroute (8885) 2009-05-05 3:17

Indeed it looks more like an English manor...
Interesting building shot in a bright and glorious day. the lawn with the walking people adds dynamism to the already pleasurable composition. fine and relaxed summer atmosphere.
Have a nice day,
Donato

Monziii (109) 2009-05-05 3:44

Hej Gunnar!
Now I know where I'm going this summer, I adore these old mansions. Is it open for visitors?
Ha en bra dag/Mona

JanD (14303) 2009-05-05 4:51

Howdy Saxo!
Very interesting architecture. Amazing chimneys! Nice scene. Good composition.
Regards.

UlfE (8837) 2009-05-05 10:48

Hej Gunnar,

An excellent shot a really well composed picture with wonderful lighting and colours. I really like your inclusion of people. It makes the picture very vivid. Excellent and very interesting note. TFS and ha en bra kväll!

Hälsningar

Ulf

TopGeo (21393) 2009-05-06 10:02

Hi Gunnar,,,,A picture of day with brightness and good colours in the splendid architectural building with the beautiful composition that gives prospect [Z] Splendid the presence of individuals Pleasant atmosphere and important framework of subject
Georgios

skoogmi (39) 2009-05-06 23:33

Hej Gunnar,
Intressant hus, mycket tidstypiskt. Bra med ett inslag av folk i bilden.
Hälsningar
Mikael

Graal (57268) 2009-05-06 23:52

Hi Gunnar,
an interesting architecture, good presentation. Fone composition with the walkers on FG. I like the spring green and other colours also. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

boa (1250) 2009-05-07 4:26

Hej Gunnar,
the house looks very compact and stable, certainly built to last. You have choosen a great Pov this beautiful day.
The people going down the hill makes the image more alive.
Excellent sharpness, colors and light.
Vår-hälsningar
Boa

gilou530 (34681) 2009-05-07 10:18

salut gunnar
un chateau au style particulier que l'on ne voit pas souvent, dans un espace verdoyant la photo est magnifique , un coin apparement bien fréquenté
amitiés
gilbert

Didi (35690) 2009-05-08 1:28

Hi Gunnar
Very strange house with original chimneys, thats good for Mary Poppins.
I appreciate the lights quality.
Best regards

Kielia (8183) 2009-05-09 11:30

Hej Gunnar,
a very nice approach on this strange architecture! The colors and the light create a wonderful atmosphere. Excellent POV! I also like your informative note. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

npecanhuk (13027) 2009-06-03 4:26

Hello Gunnar!
With excellent sharpness, exposure, depth of field, pov and colors, you smartly composed this attractive image, matching the marveloous architecture of the building, the blue sky and the green vegetation and the lively presence of those people who are enjoying the moment of that sunny and bright day!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

amirey10 (565) 2009-06-09 13:16

salut Gunnar,
très jolie photo avec ce beau paysage et cette maman magnifique avec son bébé
j'aime aussi l'architecture en face du bâtiment
bonn epromenade aux gens sur la photo hahah
bravo
amine
TFS