The Local Heritage Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is the local folklore museum at the heritage centre of the parish of Järnskog at Koppom.

This is just one of all the buildings here and inside this one is a museum, exhibiting a lot of things from this area.

I have added two workshop pictures, the first is from the chamber, which is to the left in this photo. The second is taken in the attic. I have chosen to show a special equipment, that used to be very common. They became illegal in 1860!

Just behind this house is a smaller house, that was used as a rest shelter at the first mill at Koppom, a nail smithy. You can see a photo from this shelter here.

There is also a very interesting museum here at the heritage centre called the Emergency Museum (Beredskapsmuseet). As this part of Sweden is very close to Norway there were a lot of activities going on during the war between 1940 and 1945 here. There were a large number of Norwegian refugees coming over the border here to Koppom and there were also a large number of Swedish soldiers stationed here. A significant part of the secret courier traffic to Norway came from this area.

I was three years old when the war ended, but I still remember this day. I was allowed to buy all the candy I wanted, and bought for SEK 0,35. A lot of money thoses days…

You can also read about this heritage centre here. Unfortunately it is all in Swedish, but maybe you can enjoy the pictures!

TopGeo, ellelloo, Graal, snunney, Buin, windosil, Atousa, rey316, fanni, papagolf21, Vasa, Kielia has marked this note useful

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TopGeo (22475) 2009-03-07 8:00

Hi Gunnar Impressive picture Architecture with character beauty and charm! Colours balancing and impress I like the combined chromatic pallet and the style. Has a musicality the scene charms and calm!
ciao
Georgios

dta (6540) 2009-03-07 9:17

Hello Gunnar ,
I like this kind of picture , for the discovering of a beautiful architecture . The framing is excellent , and the contrasts of colors -blue , green , red- are superb .
Regards
Denis

Fis2 (46681) 2009-03-07 10:01

Witaj Gunnar!
Wonderful building.
I like the old architecture.
Good frame and super colors.
Beautiful interiors.
Have a nice sunday
Krzysztof

ellelloo (5019) 2009-03-07 22:58

Hej Gunnar,
A good photo of this beautiful museum house. Together with the WS photos, the good note and the additional links this upload is an excellent TE contribution. The chamber is charming with many nice details. TFS!
Hälsningar,
Lasse

Graal (59090) 2009-03-07 23:49

Hi Gunnar,
good reportage, an interesting cottage and museum. Building is in good condition. Amazing inside and equipment for whisky production. Well photojob and informations.
Gr., Aleksander

emka (22749) 2009-03-07 23:57

Hi Gunnar, Very nice picture, so Swedish. Nice house and beutiful view of the room inside. I saw many such musueum (or skansens) in Noreay with old rooms and shops, even "old" vendors, I liked it very much. Fantastic summer colours. Lovely photo

Warm regrds

Malgorzata

snunney (35808) 2009-03-08 1:07

Hello Gunnar,
A great capture of this lovely rustic building whose rich red tones make a fine contrast with the heavenly blue sky. The textures in the woodwork and the roof are beautifully rendered with excellent sharpness. The white shutters offset the red timbers to good effect as well.

Buin (38574) 2009-03-08 3:34

Hallo Gunnar!
An all over wonderful contribution! You show us a truly inviting place - and in gorgeous colours. When looking out of my window I would like to sit there now ;-) The appearance of this actually simple building really is beautiful.
Greetings from wet, cool, grey and hazy Siegen! Brrr!
Frank

windosil (828) 2009-03-08 4:25

Hallo, Gunnar.
Lovely colours in the sunshine, perfectly 'caught'. I like the way you have the long shadow leading to the open door. And then I see the intriguing path round to the back. As a picture, I would cut off some of the sky, though.
Your note is excellent, as are the links. It is good to be reminded of the old days, even the sad ones in wartime. Illicit stills seem to be a feature of folk museums in mountainous regions of many countries, certainly in the northern hemisphere.
Best wishes from
Winifred, looking out at a shower of snow which does not lie.

Atousa (3514) 2009-03-08 5:55

Salam Gunnar,

Now it seems so peaceful fortunately...a nice shot with great vivid colors ..the architecture is simple yet beautiful n impressive ..thanks for the informative note..nicely done.
Best regards, A

rey316 (1902) 2009-03-08 12:24

Hej Gunnar
The classical facade of the house with me but I was interested to see the inside of the additional photos that you have given us to see Thanks.
Good and interesting work.
hälsning
Andrey

fanni (9021) 2009-03-08 16:17

Hej Gunnar,
it's strange and funny that such "typical" houses (their "typical" colours) in any environment - be it winter snow or summer greenery - never look boring! is it because of this special red paint? or because of the red-and-white combination? :)
This house reminds me of the houses in Skansen.
Whatever it is, this looks very nice:)
I also liked the ws photos and read the Note with much interest! But I can't understand what was so "illegal" about the equipment! crazy people...
Have a nice week :)
best regards,
Elena

papagolf21 (57003) 2009-03-09 2:09

Bonjour, cher Gunnar,
Un grand merci pour cette composition et les photos d'intérieur présentées en atelier.
Un pur régal ! voilà l'intérêt de TE, apprendre par l'image et par les notes d'accompagnement.
Un grand merci réitéré pour le partage.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jasmis (51283) 2009-03-09 3:20

Very similar to my small house... :)
Superb, nice piece of architecture. Calm and tranquil place.
Regards.

mesutilgim (37555) 2009-03-09 12:13

Hi Gunnar,
A place to live and to fall in love !
Very good pov and nice compo. Fine natural framing and perfect sharpness.
Good and usefull notes as well.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

gilou530 (35972) 2009-03-09 14:41

salut gunnar
une photo en toute simplicité de cette maison mais trés colorée avec des couleurs flashy comme ce rouge typique des pays nordique, belle saturation
amitiés
gilbert

nirvana73 (8878) 2009-03-10 11:53

Hi Gunnar
very nice building
i like live colors and presentation
thanks for shranig and explanation
regards my friend
Ozhan

tiagoalmeida (1294) 2009-03-10 14:21

hello,
nice building this colours are great.
congratulations
tiago

danyy (69903) 2009-03-10 14:24

Bonjour Gunnar,
très jolie maison, modeste.
J'aime beaucou ce mélande de vert, bleu et rouge en bonnes proportions, une bonne gestion des lumières hautes et dures qui les rend efficaces.
Regards.
Daniel.

jemaflor (39847) 2009-03-11 11:52

Hi Gunnar,
Well taken and presented, nice light to give srong and beautiful colours for your shot, good result.

devimeuxbe (56532) 2009-03-11 13:29

Hi Gunnar
this is a lovely little house in also a beautifull landscape. The light is amazing
Well done
Bertrand

Vasa (6589) 2009-03-11 17:15

This little star is for my soul, Gunnar. The windows before all. Nice idea and so good realization, dear freind. Have a good spring!

Branko

Kielia (8811) 2009-03-12 12:04

Hej Gunnar,
very nice picture and so typical, with superb saturated colours, well chosen point of view and well done composition. Sharpness is adequate and exposure is perfect. I really like the details in WS! Your note is excellent too.
TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

skoogmi (39) 2009-03-20 12:59

Hej Gunnar,
Mycket intressant berättelse om denna fina hembygdsgård ut i gränsbygden! Snyggt foto och speciellt det på själva apparaten!
Hälsningar
Mikael

holmertz (10107) 2009-03-21 8:42

Hej,
Nice building on a fine day. It looks a lot better preserved than most ordinary houses in Koppom.
Gert