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Malmö - Old town mood


Malmö - Old town mood
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3793 W: 0 N: 6808] (24249)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-12
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Canon Ixus 50, Canon Zoom Lens x3 5.8-17.4mm 1:2.8-4.9
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-11-25 10:30
Viewed: 1462
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Malmö is said to have been founded in what was formerly Denmark, in the year 1275, as a fortified quay or ferry berth of the Archbishop of Lund, some 20 km north-east. It was, for centuries, Denmark's second biggest city. Its original name was Malmhaug (with alternate spellings), meaning "Sandpile".
In the 15th century, Malmö became one of Denmark's largest and most frequented cities, reaching a population of approximately 5,000 inhabitants. It became the most important city around The Sound, with the German Hanseatic League frequenting it as a marketplace, notable for its flourishing herring fishing. During that time, the city arms were granted in 1437 by King Eric of Pomerania. It was based on Eric's own arms from Pomerania: an argent with a griffin gules. It gave the griffin's head to Malmö, eventually this extended to the entire province Scania (Skåne).
In 1434, a new citadel was constructed at the beach south of town. This fortress, known today as Malmöhus, did not get its current appearance until the mid-16th century. Several other fortifications were constructed, making Malmö Sweden's most fortified city, but only Malmöhus remains.
Lutheran teachings became popular during the 16th century, and Malmö was one of the first cities in Scandinavia to fully convert (1527-29).
In the 17th century, Malmö and the Scanian region (Skåneland) came into Swedish possession. This happened following the Treaty of Roskilde, signed in 1658. Fighting was not yet over, however; in June 1677, 14,000 Danish troops laid siege to Malmö for a month, but were unable to conquer it.
By the dawn of the 18th century, Malmö had about 2,300 inhabitants. However, due to the wars of Charles XII of Sweden and plague epidemics, the population dropped to 1,500 by 1728. The population did not grow much until the modern harbour was constructed by the late 18th century. The city started to expand, and in the year 1800 had 38,054 inhabitants.
Malmö would greatly benefit from the Swedish southern railway line, constructed 1850-70, as it gave a significant boost to industry. In 1840, the Kockums shipyard was founded. The industry dominated Malmö for the next 150 years.
In 1870, Malmö overtook Norrköping to become Sweden's third most populated city. By 1900, Malmö had strengthened this position with 60,000 inhabitants.
Malmö continued to expand through the first half of the 20th century. The population had swiftly increased to 100,000 by 1915 and to 200,000 by 1952. Kockums shipyard was Malmö's largest employer, and one of the largest shipyards in the world. By 1971, Malmö reached 265,000 inhabitants, but this was the peak which would stand for more than 30 years.
(source: Malmö guide)
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Great photo Geoge, it is a bread on the woman bike? The colors are great. I like this place without people. If the woman seated on the bench don't be there it will be a very good photo, increasing more this ideia of a empaty place.

Well done
Andre

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9295 W: 445 N: 14628] (51375)
  • [2006-11-25 12:51]

very nice shot George,
very nice point of view, good weather, fantastic contrast with the blue sky very nice job.
gr. jaap

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3543 W: 316 N: 6950] (29592)
  • [2006-11-25 13:31]

Hi George!
Good and colorful streetshot.Good POV ,I hope you had a look behing you.....
Nice mix of architecture ,good depth and great colorcontrast.
Regards,Leo

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  • veve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 505 W: 13 N: 587] (4219)
  • [2006-11-25 16:56]

Hi George!
Beautiful town and great composition!
The colors and the contrast are perfect!
Well done!
Best regards,
Veronica

merhaba my friend george
very good composition and very good note.beautiful light and lovely colours.
well done.best regards.
gürkan akįakır.

Very nicefront for the building on the right. The twisted street with the cycling lady is amusing. Beautifull colors again and very good sharpness.

All the best,

Emmanuel

Hi George,
This seems like such a laid back place, beautiful capture of the mood. The old buildings suggest a rich history. That cyclist out there is the only modern looking object in this picture. Good work!
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

Hello George.
The outstanding thing in this shot is the colors. Great saturation and the contrast between the bluw sky and the yellow and red buildings look fantastic. The winding road is an interesting lead into the shot and the girl riding the bike is a nice human action touch. Nice to see the flag mimicing the colors of the sky and the one building.
Regards,
Chris.

Hello George,
I like that curving street, taking me past that fine old building to the right and all the way to the church!
And I see you have captured a couple of "svenska flickor"... Indeed, what would Malmø be without them?
Good colours and details, wonderful blue sky!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3788 W: 8 N: 2504] (20060)
  • [2006-11-26 6:46]

George,
Don't worry about Andre. He use glasses. Of course is a (beautiful) woman in the bike.

Interesting the ancients architecture details. Amazing the church tower in the background.

Regards

Paulo

A pleasingly bright and colourful shot George, with a very good composition. I like especially how you used the lines of the road to lead the eye towards the buildings behind.
It's strange, but there's something about the building on the right that makes it look a bit like we are seeing it through water. I think it's because of the intricate detail of the building not being resolved at such low resolution.
Good work though, I like it.
Cheers,
Ben

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  • Wanda1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1192 W: 21 N: 1404] (7527)
  • [2006-11-26 12:00]

Hi george,
Lovely colours and nicely composed street scene. The people add good extra interest. Well photographed.
Regards
Wanda

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7154 W: 436 N: 9697] (49505)
  • [2006-11-26 13:29]

Une grande ville aux allures trčs calmes et vu la lattitide, j'aurais bien deviné que cette photo fut prise en été.
Excellentes couleurs et lumičres.
Tout bon cadrage. Un peu de distortion de perspective.
Bien ā toi.
Daniel.

Hi George,
Great POV in this very interesting picture.
Excellent colours and sharpness. I like the people in this context and how you framed the picture.
TFS and greetings,
Aires

Good shot from this nice city. Very intensive colors, beautiful sky. Good post. Regards! Andrzej

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