Another Local Heritage Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is one of the buildings at the Museum of Local History and Folklore (”Hembygdsmuseum”) at Styrsö in the southern archipelago of Gothenburg.

While Googling for more information on Styrsö, I found this on the English Wikipedia: ”The main communication vehicle on the island is a three-wheeled moped, called a ”flakmoped” in Swedish.”

That was about everything on Styrsö.

But from some Swedish sites, I found that the name of this island was, in the 13th century, written as ”Styrisö” where ”ö” of course is Swedish for ”island” and ”styris” comes from the word ”styrir” or "styra", with the meaning of ”steer”. It is believed that the highest peak on this island was a good landmark to steer the boats to.

I also found another interesting reference to the verb ”styra” on Wikipedia:

The word starboard comes from Old English steorbord, literally meaning the side on which the ship is steered, descendant from the Old Norse words stýri meaning “rudder” (from the verb stýra, literally “being at the helm”, “having a hand in”) and borð meaning etymologically “board”, then the “side of a ship”.

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snunney (35840) 2009-04-01 1:05

Hello Gunnar,
A good composition of this interesting old building with its lovely tiled roof. I like the point of view with the inclusion of the bench and the contrasting tones of the well maintained grass. Excellent colours and clarity.

windosil (830) 2009-04-01 4:50

What an unusual shape of chimney (here, anyway). Lovely colours and superb sharpness to see the writing on the bench. An absolutely fascinating note, too.
Thanks,
Winifred

asajernigan (14414) 2009-04-01 8:00

Gunnar,
This is a nice shot of this colorful building. The red building provides nice contrast for the green grass and blue sky. The tree on the left provides nice framing for the shot. The lighting and colors are fine with nice sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

ellelloo (5025) 2009-04-01 8:32

Hej Gunnar,
An enchanting place and building. A nice composition, beautiful light and colours and excellent clarity. This is what we are waiting for, summer, sun and warmth! :-)
Hälsningar,
Lasse

nirvana73 (8884) 2009-04-01 9:11

Hi Gunnar
another nice building
i like colors of the building
i like blue sky
good POV and shrapness too
tfs
regards
Ozhan

UlfE (9260) 2009-04-01 12:23

Hej Gunnar,

Wonderful summer feeling. I love the composition and the very natural colours. Today when we have a lovely spring weather all over the country and + 14 in Göteborg I believe we all are longing for this. TFS and have a nice evening!

Hälsningar

Ulf

fanni (9037) 2009-04-01 23:10

Hej Gunnar,
green objects, red building, blue sky and a sunny day - this is the combination of colours which looks very attractive, especially when one's impatiently looking forward to the summer!
I wonder if you chose this POV because of the fine juxtaposition of the green bench and the door? ;) In any case, I find the composition perfect.
Interesting Note, too!
Best regards,
Elena

holmertz (10115) 2009-04-02 1:41

Hej Gunnar,
I was about to complain of the graffiti on the bench when I noticed what was written. The green bench, the green lawn and the green tree and bushes match the unusual green door of the pretty, red house. A fine memory of summer. Let's hope for more of this weather soon enough.
Hälsningar,
Gert

pablominto (41690) 2009-04-02 2:32

Hello Gunnar,

This is an interesting little house, probably never used for residential purposes since it seems to be few windows and a rather primitive door!
My best guess this is what we call "eldhus" in Norway, a house used for washing clothes and preparing the meat for storage over winter...
The subject is well framed with good details, and I notice the fine roofpans!

Greetings,
Pablo -

alibasarir (14597) 2009-04-02 3:10

merhaba gunnar,
doygun renk tonları,nefis ışık ve mükemmel bir bakış açısı ile kadraja alınmış harika bir görüntü elinize sağlık.
selamlar
Ali

jhm (83786) 2009-04-02 3:34

Hello Gunnar,

The tiles are real Flemish, hundred year ago became these tiles made.
I like your composition, and presentation, simple but pleasant for look at.
I find the colours and the composition very well.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

aadilj (17950) 2009-04-02 4:43

Another nicely captured image with the lights so well captured. The hues and the ambience are superb as well

Buin (38600) 2009-04-02 10:04

Hallo Gunnar!
Nothing spectacular, nothing exciting, nothing very special - but a lot of atmosphere and beauty and something like dignity. I also like the truly excellent quality of your photo. One even can see the lychens on the roof. Sitting there now with a cup of coffee .... ,-)
Grteetings from sunny and warm Siegen (18°C)
Frank

ciakgiak (11602) 2009-04-02 14:32

Hello Gunnar,
This is a fantastic place and a very interesting building. The composition is perfect, light, colours and sharpness are superb. Well done my dear friend.
Best regards
Giorgio

rey316 (1902) 2009-04-02 23:00

Hej Gunnar
This is a nice shot and good composition. Good details and colors.
Have a good day
Andrey

TopGeo (22495) 2009-04-02 23:16

Hi Gunnar
another nice good composition with a building
I like color of blue sky and style of the building
good POV, crop and sharpness Excellent colours and clarity.Best regards
Georgios

mesutilgim (37583) 2009-04-02 23:42

Good morning Gunnar,
Nice capture with good pov and nice bright colors.
Good composed and very good and helpfull notes. A perfect TE job.
At first instance I was thinking that this house was been derived from a 40 foot container !
TFS and
best regards
MESUT ILGIM

mikolaj_kawa (31889) 2009-04-03 1:32

Hello Gunnar! Nice house, very nice light and bright, splendid colours. Good shot. Well done!

skoogmi (39) 2009-04-04 11:01

Hej Gunnar,
Ytterligare en röd stuga, men det finns ju många kvar ännu att fotografera! Det här har ju en unikt grön dörr samtidigt som den saknar fönster.
Hälsningar
Mikael

siolaw (25890) 2009-04-06 9:26

Hi Gunnar,
This is a high general quality picture, and the compo is also interesting with a nice typical house and the inclusion of the bench making a good foreground...
Regards
Laurent

Kielia (8811) 2009-04-06 11:11

Hej Gunnar,
this chimney is really catching the attention at once! A beautiful heritage, excellently captured with fresh colors and a wonderful light. The perspective is very nice too. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet