View towards Södermalm Photo

Photographer’s Note

This picture is taken in Riddarholmen in central Stockholm towards Södermalm, one of central district in Stockholm. The buildings in Riddarholmen are Östra Gymnasiehuset (Eastern Secondary Scool House) and Västra Gymnasiehuset (Western Secondary School House). The history of Östra Gymnasiehuset dates back to medival times, but the building got its present appearance in the 1640ies (also called the Banér Palace in those days). The buildings are connected by a pass-way to Västra Gymnaisehuset that was contructed in 19th century for the Stockholm Secondary School. The architect was Johan Fredrik Åbom.
Södermalm or Söder (the South) is a large island that in the past was called "Åsön. However, the name Södermalm is old. Already in 1288 "Suthraemalm” was mentioned in letter written by Bishop Anund of Strängnäs.

The red boat seen on the other side is Röda Båten (the red boat) that was constructed in 1914 and in the past the boat t used to be a cruising ship on Göta Kanal ( a canal contstructed in the 19th century and connects Söderköping on the Baltic Sea with Gothenburg on the west cost via the the lakes Vättern and Vänern and the river Göta Älv) Today the Red boat is tied up at Söder Märlarstand the quay and street along Riddarfjärden (the Knight’s Bay) and is a youth hostel.

The church is Maria Magalena Kyrka (the Maria Magdalena Church) The construction of the church started in 1588 and was finished in 1625. The tower in neoclassical style was added much later, in 1825.

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saxo042 (15404) 2009-11-14 0:18

Hej Ulf,
A different perspective, I believe there many photos taken from the other side here, I have been standing myself on the slopes of Söder and taken pictures of Riddarholmen. But this view is really interesting. You had very fine weather this late summer day and the light on the buildings is excellent.
Hälsningar
Gunnar
PS det har gått väldigt trögt att se bilder här på TE de senaste dagarna, jag förmodar att det är orsaken till den ringa uppmärksamhet bilden tycks ha fått.

rodgerg (23573) 2009-11-14 0:36

Hello Ulf,

Excellent shot with an original and very efficience POV. This Fg give a greta depht to the image and a nice propsect to the building in the BG. Original and very good cityscape.
Have a nice WE,
Roger

dta (4750) 2009-11-14 2:44

Hello Ulf ,
An excellent an original perspective . Not easy to succeed with such a picture . But this one is fine , with a good managment of light .
Regards

leonorkuhn (13513) 2009-11-14 18:51

Hi Ulf,

Splendid view of the city through the space between the buildings. Very creative composition. The light is great here. Excellent colors, reflections on glasses and very good sharpness. Well done!

Greetings
Leonor

pablominto (40334) 2009-11-14 23:00

Hello Ulf,

An interesting framing of the view across the water, using the buildings for the purpose!
Difficult light situation is well managed and the reflection adds an extra dimension...
Good colours and a fine feeling of depth!

Greetings,
Pablo -

danos (32090) 2009-11-15 0:29

Good morning Ulf,
nice the perspective and the POV that leads the eye to the opposite bank of the river.I like the brilliant light of the day, as the architectural style of the houses.Well done.

Have a nice Sunday,Danos

holmertz (9460) 2009-11-15 11:14

Hej Ulf,
Congratulations on finding such an unusual view of Södermalm. My "hometown" (I live just beyond the church) is very nicely framed by these walls. That hillside below the church is one of the finest views in Stockholm, in my opinion. I never get tired of watching it. Even the Hilton Hotel fits reasonably well in! (Althought it's not seen here, in case anyone wonders).
Hälsningar,
Gert

Longroute (9117) 2009-11-16 14:22

Your photos are always very incisive both technically and in the sense of having a strong visive impact. This composition is very ingenuous and effective in leading the eye towards this lovely glimpse of Södermalm and the waters dividing the two islands. It's a sight more pleasing just for being framed by those high buildings. In the photo there are plenty of interesting details (such as the small garden and the red boat in front of it, and the fine reflections at the right) which give a very Swedish taste and the light management is really very good. An excellent work.
My compliments for the idea and its achievement.

Donato

P.S.
Sorry but I realized only now that I had finished my supply of points! Next time!

toto (18639) 2009-11-18 3:49

Bonjour,
belle photo de cet endroit vu dans ce petit couloir de vue, bon choix de la hauteur.
Ces reflets dans la vitre de droite rend encore votre photo plus jolie.
belle couleurs, bonne netteté.

Amitiés Thomas

amazon (10557) 2009-11-21 11:55

sevgili ulf,
çok güzel kompozisyon,perspektif ve bakış açısını çok beğendim,
selamlar,
iffet