Ekholmen Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Ekholmen

This is my second picture of the city of Karlskrona in Southern Sweden, that my father and I visited almost three weeks ago to visit TE-member Magnus.
This picture was taken when we were walking back from the centre of the city. The little island you can see here is called, if I'm not mistaken, Ekholmen.
The building at the right hand side of the shot is the gunpowder house that also could be seen at my first photo from Karlskrona.

Karlskrona is located in the Southern part of Sweden in the province (län) of Blekinge. It is located at several islands in den Blekingska Skärgården (Blekinge Archipelago), the main island is called Trossö. The city was founded in 1680 by King Karl XI of Sweden, who also gave his name to the city.

I hope you like this picture from Karlskrona too!

syd1946, cunejo200, papagolf21, emjleclercq, joso, weswang, Dragonheart, riclopes, pablominto, feather, alvaraalto, jbweasle, Didi, john_c, Emile, Jeppe, aloyho, UlfE has marked this note useful

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Rossignol (2289) 2006-06-29 15:42

Hello Lars
Another lovely shot - you seem very drawn towards water. I like the pretty, multi-coloured, wooden-boarded buildings. They look like I imagine Scandinavian buildings to look. Very nice low-angled lighting, it looks like evening time. Excellent reflections in the water too.
Well done
Peter

syd1946 (17999) 2006-06-29 16:37

Hi Lars,
So wonderful image with a peaceful atmosphere.
Very well composed with your own style gives
a nice sence to me.I love the warm tone of the
water.Great shot!
Best wishes,
Thomas

cunejo200 (7243) 2006-06-29 16:55

Hello Lars,
Incredible details for f/4. I like the colors and exposure. Best wishes - Danilo

emjleclercq (14620) 2006-06-29 17:29

Good sharpness as always, a softer light than the previous one but nevertheless nice colors and reflexions in this quiet water.

All the best to you,

Emmanuel

weswang (18223) 2006-06-29 23:20

Hi Lars, I enjoy this well composed sharp and clear image. You have well made use of the sunlight to clearly show the different color contrasts. The reflections on the rippled water added attractions to this image. Well done.

jafadabret (40633) 2006-06-30 1:35

Lars, c'est une belle photo de fin d'après-midi sous une lumière douce. Le calme des eaux se communique à tout le cliché.
Jacques

Dragonheart (8393) 2006-06-30 1:36

Hello Lars,
Beautiful shot, good compoition, love the reflection in water, the coloured houses and the sunlight falling on them looks nice.
I like it.
Best regards,
Vivek

riclopes (33137) 2006-06-30 4:05

Hej Lars,
Nice pleasant shot of this island, which seems a quiet and lovely one to visit. I like the balance of sky and water portions, with the scene in the midle. The colors and lighting are good and I recognize the gunpowder building in the right background that attracted my attention in your first post of this place. Thanks for sharing.
Hilsner,
Ricardo

papagolf21 (57003) 2006-06-30 4:10

Bonsoir Lars,
Vous avez du talent pour nous présenter des endroits qui donnent envie de s'installer !
J'aime ces jolies maisons aux façades colorées. Ces bateaux immobiles joliment éclairés par une très belle lumière.
Amitiés.
Philippe

pablominto (41676) 2006-06-30 4:13

Hej Lars,
Lovely evening mood well capture here!
Well framed in a classical composition, superb colours and details!
Greetings,
Pablo -

efigesta (12181) 2006-06-30 4:58

Hi my friend
tks for your critics and opinio
best regards
manuel

markstaples (15670) 2006-06-30 5:33

A very peaceful image Lars. I particularly like the lighting in this nicely composed shot. Well done.
Best wishes
Mark

feather (50480) 2006-06-30 5:55

You had very attractive lighting when you took this shot. I like the light/shade contrasts and of course the wonderful reflections.
Kath

rbcy1974 (20746) 2006-06-30 6:20

HEllo Lars
Very nice seaside view. I really like the marine architecture and the colours here,
regards
Daniel

alvaraalto (5305) 2006-06-30 8:42

Hi Lars,
Een schitterende foto die een uitstekend beeld geeft van de heerlijke woonomgeving in Saltö.
groet Rob

xavshot (63329) 2006-06-30 12:32

Bonsoir Lars
une très belle lumière sur ces façades qui donne du relief et qui donne l'impression d'une grande tranquillité. Les reflets sont excellents et le cadrage bien fait
Bravo
Xavier

jhm (83742) 2006-06-30 14:09

Hoi Lars,

Zo te zien zijn er in Zweden ook van die mooi plaatjes waar men kan genieten van de stilte zoals hier! Magnus zal u wel kunnen begeleiden gelet deze man een Zweed is, altijd leuk iemand te ontmoeten van de TE collega's. Prachtige samenstelling zeker met de lage zon, dit zorgt altijd voor een apart effect.
Prettig weekend Lars,
John.

capthaddock (28640) 2006-06-30 16:34

Hi Lars - charming harbour, the brightly painted houses add to the appeal, it looks like an upscale american seaside comminity.

jbweasle (9294) 2006-07-01 10:21

Hello Lars, this is a pretty and peaceful place. I wouldn't mind living in one of those attractive houses by the waterfront. Boats always make good subjects for their colours and curves and the reflections on the water.

rosaline (0) 2006-07-01 14:33

Hi Lars
A nice pleasant summer scene and a very peaceful setting. I like the calmness of the scene and the nice colouring. I probably would have cropped a little bit off the sky, but barring that, a great work.
Cheers
Aubrey

Stepan (27175) 2006-07-02 4:44

A great light, I even would say a pure one, that makes the place peaceful. No noise, no move, just the silence and the peace... I really like that.
Stéphane

Didi (36668) 2006-07-02 7:11

Bonjour Lars
Intéressante architecture colorée typiquement Nordique.
La composition est très bien présentée.
Je vous suggère d'essayer de fermer votre ouverture à f/8 sur les scènes statiques.

Hello Lars
Interesting typically Scandinavian coloured architecture. The composition is very well presented.
I suggest you trying to close your aperture at f/8 on the static scenes.

john_c (24635) 2006-07-02 10:56

Hi Lars,
Well composed with painterly tones and hues. I like the subtle lighting here. The houses are of storybook appearance and a clean crisp look to the town prevails. The dashes of blue on the boats and the orange balls enhance. Well captured, Lars.
John

jrj (34779) 2006-07-02 14:05

Hi lars
Full score for this pleasing coastland shot in the right afternoon light in April. Moody, well saturated - nice work

mile27 (256) 2006-07-02 15:14

The soft low light captures this scene most effectively, Lars. It brings out the wonderful colours of the buildings and contrasts with the dark waters of the sea. The reflections on the water add another dimension to the scene. Job well done.

Having visited Karlskrona both in 2000 and 2005, I can attest to the endless opportunities that the city and it's surroundings can reward the photographer.

SophieL (6030) 2006-07-04 15:00

Comparing your intro and that note, I'm a bit confused about who your father actually is! :^)
The light here is so beautiful, so warm and soft at the same time. It brings out the colors of the houses, and magnify the reflection. Very nice!

Emile (20177) 2006-07-07 0:54

Beautiful view of this amazing marina, nicely captured with the boats in the fg making a good contrast with the houses in the back. Very good colours and lighting. The composition and POV are great. Good reflection.
Well done Lars.

Jeppe (18623) 2006-07-09 16:09

Hej Lars
Et fint og på en eller anden måde et typisk svensk by billede - det er de fine træhuse som gør forskellen - tak for synet og noten
Jeppe

aloyho (6109) 2006-07-20 10:08

Hi Lars,
The tranquility of the place is immediately felt here and the scene set in technicolours brought life and excitement though all seemed to be very quiet. The exposure is well controlled as evident in the sky and I am sure one can look at this over and over without feeling tired. Congratulations!! Have a relaxing day ahead.

Hanssie (9133) 2006-07-21 15:50

Zit er een kleine tilt In....
Heerlijk peaceful allemaal, wat een kalmte, prachtige rust, die je hier vast hebt gelegd, Lars, erg mooi !

Steft (5962) 2006-11-03 9:14

Lars, geweldige foto. Kalm, rustig en kleurrijk.

Ondanks dat het zo dichtbij Denemarken ligt, ziet het er al meteen weer typisch Zweedse uit door de houten huisjes.

Stef

paura (39608) 2007-10-27 9:09

Lars,
Beautiful composition with those boats and interesting architecture buildings in the background. Colors and lighting are well adjusted.

Paulo

UlfE (9250) 2008-08-17 6:45

Hi Lars,

Awaiting your next post I comment this picture from Sweden that I found very well-composed with the old wooden houses and all the boats and their reflections in the water I also really like the quiet atmosphere. Very good natural colours and perfect sharpness. TFS and have a nice Sunday!

Cheers,

Ulf