The spire of the Riddarholmen Church II Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is another picture of the spire of the Riddarholmen Church. It is situated in the Riddarholmen Island in central Stockholm. A number of Swedish kings are buried here from from Gustavus Adolphus who was killed at the battle of Lutzen in 1632 during thirty years’ war to Gustav V that died in 1950. The church is one of oldest buildings in Stockholm, parts of it dating to the late 13th century. In those days it there was also a greyfriars monastery here.

The building to the left is the Sparre Palace (Sparreska palatset).The palace was built in the 1630ies by Royal Councellor Peder Eriksson Sparre. In the beginning of the 18th century the palace was bought by count Samuel Barck. Then the palace was acquired by David von Schulzenheim, professor of child birth. At the bottom floor there was a maternity hospital with ten beds. In 1776 it was sold to the state and was used by the Admirality Board for nearly 150 years. Since 1967 it is the premises of the Administrative Court of Stockholm, a court that deals with cases, relating to disputes between private persons and the authorities and the like.
The builing to the right is the Western Secondary School. It was built in the second half of the 19th century by the City of Stockholm. The façade of the building is designed by Johan Fredrik Åbom. Today it is the premises of the Market Court that is a court specialized cases related to the competition, marketing and consumer legislation.

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boa (1400) 2009-10-13 10:20

Hej Ulf,

I like this old place with so much history a lot. I read your note with interest, so much i didn`t know there. Thanks for that !
Very good choice of vertical format and attractive colors.
Ha en trevlig kväll.
Boa

holmertz (9939) 2009-10-13 10:22

Hej Ulf,
I have uploades a few pictures here that I called Stockholm colours. This could have been one of them, because it really captures the colour-scheme of Gamla stan and Södermalm. Besides, you've found a great POV to include the church and its characteristic steeple. And against this incredibly blue sky the colours of the buildings look marvellously "clean". A very good architectural photo.
Hälsningar,
Gert

sacimar (7660) 2009-10-13 11:08

Hi Ulf,

interesting architecture, I like the perspective with the tower in the background, details are excellent and the contrast between the colours of the buildings and the blue sky is beautiful, nice job,

Best regards

Sergio

COSTANTINO (23135) 2009-10-13 13:35

Hello
A shot full of simple lines,peaceful atmosphere
lights and colours,I like the simplicity and I find this shot excellent,great pov
regards and compliments
Costantino

fanni (8847) 2009-10-14 1:18

Hej Ulf,
while I've been contemplating on whether to post a very similar photo which I took in autumn 2005 (also with the blue sky LOL), you posted your version :)
From this POV the church and the adjacent buildings look very impressive, especially on such sunny weather! I fully agree with Gert about special "Stockholm colours" :)
bästa hälsningar,
Elena

janneman (1236) 2009-10-14 7:52

Nice perspective.
The walls and their colours are well balanced.
The blue sky above is perfect.
TFS!

pauloog (6873) 2009-10-14 14:05

Hello Ulf,
Wonderful warm and well matching colour tones of the buildings, well profiled against an impeccable blue sky.
Regards,
Paul

s_lush (2512) 2009-10-15 11:36

Hello Ulf,
This collection of nice buildings looks great under sunlight and against the cloudless blue sky. In this case the strong vertical perspective gives to the lines the angle that is similar to the spire angle making the image being more dynamical. Very good contrast and sharpness! Great job!
Best regards,
Sergiy

molla (6891) 2009-10-16 2:58

ULF
if I could produce a colourmap of Stockholm, it would definitely include these colors. composition is also well-composed
Anders

pablominto (41314) 2009-10-16 23:09

Hei Ulf,

The angle of light adds such a fine 3D feeling to the buildings!
The colour palette is interesting too, where all three colours make such a nice match with the blue sky...
Well composed and the point of view adds good lines!

Greetings,
Pablo -

rodgerg (24909) 2009-10-17 2:24

Hello Ulf,

An excellent framing very well selected give a very nice vertical composition. A shot rich in graphism, colors well collected nad light. Good photowork.
Have a nice WE,
Roger

john1 (2363) 2009-10-17 9:33

Hi ulf,

Excellent vertical framing this historical view of the city of Stockholm.
Very beautiful colors and church buildings, a good clarity. The sky is wonderful.
A very beautiful architectural composition.
A good weekend.
john

rechercher

leonorkuhn (13981) 2009-10-17 10:09

Hi Ulf,

Amazing architecture. Excellent composition with beautiful colors and very good perspective. Great sharpness and details.

Greetings
Leonor

alvaraalto (5301) 2009-10-18 12:54

Hi Ulf,

An excellent POV you chose to show us these interesting and original spire.
The color-combination of the typical Swedish colours of the houses in front in combination with the blue sky are a wonderful setting for the tower.

Groet Rob

Longroute (9801) 2009-10-19 2:11

Ah! Riddarholmen Church with warm Mediterranean colours!
When the sun shines in Stockolm becomes the loveliest city in the world! I like this composition very much, not only because I appreciate this fine arcchitecture and the way you framed it but above all for the charming atmosphere it conveys. The clarity and sharpness are excellent. A very good tribute to your city!

Best greetings,
Donato

saxo042 (16234) 2009-10-20 13:47

Hej Ulf,
This is a very impressive perspective of this church and your composition is strongly depending on all the good lines, angles and colours you have seen here. Beautiful architecture and a marvellous picture!
Hälsningar
Gunnar

macjake (2314) 2009-11-02 10:32

Hi Ulf

I have this same photo from my trip to Scandanavia 2 years ago.
But i didn't get it from this Point of View.
Wonderful photo, b/c you have some warm soft light shinning on the buildings.
The church tower is extremely sharp and focused.
Superb photo
well done
Craig

maloutim (4037) 2009-11-04 11:50

Hi Ulf!
This church spire must be on most panoramic photos of Stockholm, but one can never tire of admiring its elegance, especially when it's so well-captured as here! Your photo is so beautiful, sharp and colourful, and the composition is great with the spire coming out behind the sunny buildings in the foreground!
Congratulations!
Marie Louise.

Didi (36420) 2009-11-19 10:47

Hi Ulf
Just four words in French
J'apprécie les lignes verticales fuyantes.
Very good frame quality and I like the colour who contrast well with the sky.
Best regards