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Blue Stockholm


Blue Stockholm
Photo Information
Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4177 W: 0 N: 7548] (26733)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-18
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Architecture
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Stockholm at night [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-07-30 11:49
Viewed: 1495
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The earliest mention of Stockholm in writing dates from 1252, when it was an important post in the iron trade from the mines in Bergslagen. The first part of the name (stock) means log, while the second (holm) means islet, and refers to the islet Stadsholmen in central Stockholm which for centuries consistituted the main part of Stockholm.
The city is said to have been founded by Birger Jarl in order to protect Sweden from invasion from the sea by foreign navies, and to stop pillage of the cities such as Sigtuna on Lake Mälaren.
The strategic and economic importance of the city made Stockholm an important factor in relations between the Danish Kings of the Kalmar Union and the national independence movement in the 15th century. The Danish King Christian II was able to enter the city in 1520. On November 8, 1520, massive executions of opposition figures, called the Stockholm Bloodbath, took place. This massacre set off further uprisings, which eventually led to the break-up of the Kalmar Union.
With the accession of Gustav Vasa in 1523 and the founding of a royal power, the population of Stockholm began to grow, reaching ten thousand by 1600.
The 17th century saw Sweden rise into a major European power, which was reflected in the development of the city. From 1610 to 1680 the population multiplied sixfold. In 1634 Stockholm became the official capital of the Swedish empire. Trading rules were also created that gave Stockholm an essential monopoly over trade between foreign merchants and other Swedish and Scandinavian territories.
Between 1713–1714, Stockholm suffered from the Black Death. After the end of the Great Northern War and the destruction of several areas of the city in 1721, the city stagnated. Population growth halted, and economic growth slowed. However, Stockholm maintained its role as the political centre of Sweden and continued to develop culturally under Gustav III. The royal opera is a good architectural expression of this era.
By the second half of the 19th century, Stockholm had regained its leading economic role. New industries emerged, and Stockholm transformed into an important trade and service centre, as well as a key gateway point within Sweden. The population also grew radically during this time, mainly through immigration. At the end of the century, less than 40% of the residents were Stockholm-born. Settlement began to expand outside of the city limits. Stockholm also became a cultural and educational center. In the 19th century, a number of scientific institutes opened in Stockholm, for example the Karolinska Institute.
In the late 20th century, Stockholm became a modern, technologically-advanced and ethnically diverse city. Throughout the century, many industries shifted away from work-intensive activities into more high-technology and service-industry knowledge-based areas.
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Hi George,

One word will suffice for this photograph "MAGNIFICENT". Congratulations and thanks a million for sharing.
Greetings from New Delhi, India
Hirak

Hi George,
Very nicely captured, great cloudy sky. Well composed. Superb nocturnal picture.

Ben Lakitan

Szia Gyuri,
nagyon szépen kaptad lencsevégre Stockholm-ot amint az alkony kékes fényébe burkolňzott a vŕros. Nagyon jňk a fények, szépek a szěnek és kěvŕlň a perspektěva. Talŕn az elotérben levo hŕzakat egy kicsit kivilŕgosětottam volna, hogy tobb részletet lehessen lŕtni. WS-ben postŕzom és vŕrom véleményedet. Gratula és jň munkahetet kěvŕnok!
Attila

  • Great 
  • alana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 154 W: 19 N: 460] (2516)
  • [2006-07-30 12:22]

Hi, George
Stockholm is still my dream travel... And I love pictures with silhouettes...Great night shot with the dramatic sky, interesting point of view, light and perspective. Very well composed and seen.

**Alana**

Hi George
Nice shot!!!
Colours and contrast is beautiful!
I like this photo
Kasia

Hi George,
Nice cityscape with a beautiful dark silhouettes against a beautiful sky. Wonderful evening with all tese blue tones. Well done!

Regards

I like how you've composed this with the buildings low down in the frame; it gives emphasis to that amazing sky. I also like how the darkness of the buildings is broken up by the occasional streetlight.
Really good work, well done.
Ben

Hi George - great timing, the busy sky is well proportioned, I wish the buildings at the lower right were better illuminated, the municipal authorities must be notified!

Beautiful silhuete of the towers and this blue "clouded" sky is incredable!

Thanks for share

Andre

Hi George,
Lovely blue mood that you have captured here. Clouds create a superb pattern. The buildings are in silhoutte, yes I agree it would be a nice idea to have them illuminated. Not in your hands though. WELL DONE!
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

  • Great 
  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 170 N: 7817] (25492)
  • [2006-08-02 1:16]

Hi George
Brilliant sky, superb lights & great silhouettes. Excellent perspective. An amzing shoT!
Regards
Angshu

  • Great 
  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4038 W: 172 N: 5164] (23820)
  • [2006-08-16 8:49]

Hi George,
beautiful blue time picture. you managed very good light and heavy blue color. TFS.have a nice day.
Berek
my overall evaluation -> :-))

Hi George,
what a wonderful sky. What a great lightning and what a nice blue. Great tones.
A nice composition.
Nino

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4318 W: 8 N: 2781] (23372)
  • [2006-12-17 18:52]

Excellent shot here, George. The compoaition and lightg are wonderful.

regards

Paulo

Hello George.

Excellent picture, nice composition and colors.

Regards.
Jose Luis.

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