...from the classical point of view... Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is, perhaps, one of the "most classical" views of Stockholm. And, perhaps, very "typical" (almost "classical") clouded sky over Stockholm :)
Anyway, I just wanted to capture the mood of the day!

In the middle you can see Riddarholmskyrkan (The Riddarholmen Church) which is the burial church of the Swedish monarchs. It is located on the island of Riddarholmen, close to the Royal Palace.

It is one of the oldest buildings in Stockholm, parts of it dating to the late 13th century, when it was built as a greyfriars monastery. After the Protestant Reformation, the monastery was closed and the building transformed into a Protestant church.

A spire designed by Willem Boy was added during the reign of John II, but it was destroyed by a stroke of lightning on July 28, 1835 after which it was replaced with the present cast iron spire.

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In the distance you can see Klara kyrka (the Church of Saint Clare) which is located on Klara Västra Kyrkogata in the Klara area in lower Norrmalm.

The convent and church of St. Clare was founded on the site in 1280s. Gustav Wasa had the church and convent torn down in 1527 and construction of the current church started in 1572 under Johan III.

scrubs, holmertz, elendim, saxo042, PixelTerror, Kielia, tomi1, hispic has marked this note useful

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scrubs (195) 2008-10-28 1:13

Thanks for this photo of Stockholm. I will go there in a couple of weeks for a few days. and it gives a better idea of what it looks like ;-)

mikolaj_kawa (31773) 2008-10-28 1:30

Hello Elena! Wonderful architecture, amazing cityscape. Nice light and bright, very nice colours. Good capture. Well done!

holmertz (10105) 2008-10-28 2:32

Hello Elena,
A very familiar sight to me. This is what I see everyday when going to work, and then again whenever I look through the windows from my office. Still I can't have enough of it. The buildings may be the same, but the clouds change every day, and they looked their best when you had your camera ready. As usual, your colours and sharpness are impeccable.
Best wishes,
Gert

elendim (1677) 2008-10-28 2:36

Hello Elena!
This is a great postcard!The clouds are amazing and the composition is very nice!
Good color and light!

Regards,
Elena!

saxo042 (16522) 2008-10-28 3:41

Hi Elena,
A classical and often pictured motive. Without these fantastic clouds it would have been the same picture we have seen many times. Here you have managed to add another dimension!
Regards
Gunnar

PixelTerror (87137) 2008-10-28 3:47

Hej Elena,
Classical for sure but somehow I miss a bit of water here, Stockholm withouth water is not Stockholm, apart from that the view is nice, luminous impression with good highlights and superb light on the buildings, and nice clouds to populate the sky.
Have a nice day JY

bukitgolfb301 (5126) 2008-10-28 4:14

Hello Elena

This photo can be a very simple but impressive postcard. The color contrast between sky and building is very nice.

Best regards

Takero

Vitaly (515) 2008-10-28 9:10

Hi Elena!
Summer Stockholm is beautifull. In grey autumn days this shot raises mood and gives hopes.
Best regards.
Vitaly

Kielia (8799) 2008-10-28 11:27

Hi Elena,
this is really a charming capture of these famous buildings. The clouds are really the icing on the cake. The light and the colours are excellent! TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

tomi1 (1298) 2008-10-28 14:53

Oeiras,28-10-2008
Elena
I already do not remember rightly this convent converted in church. I pratically spent some hours in the city and did not look for hotel. I knew the city ranging 20 degrees under 0. So that the town was white covered and the the water was frost. Now collecting such pictures a new perception of its beauty has grown up. ( I will give you further details. I escaped to troubles ). Warm regards. Tomi

AKITA (5667) 2008-10-28 17:22

dear Elena,
a very fine and clear picture of the buildings in Stockholm.
sharp tops of towers stick the blue sky like thorns of rose or spines of cactus...
anyway, beautiful sky and shining brown walls make wonderful harmony, your capturing is refined.
thank you for your picturesque shot,
Akihisa

shevchenko (10170) 2008-10-28 22:04

Hi Elena,
This is really a colourful city, good pov to show a tidy city crowd with different types of architectures, not easy to shoot the city with many lamp as obstruction in foreground, attractive blue sky, good contrast of color, thanks for sharing.
Ally

hispic (7399) 2008-10-30 2:51

Hello Elena,
Very well-mannered composition as your always. Fine depiction of the building is just as excellent as the emperor. Your shots always make a favorable impression on me.
Have a nice day, Hisashi

sunamoon (5061) 2008-10-31 6:09

Pues otra foto con impresionante cielo y nubes!!!
tu perspectiva es muy buena encuadrando muy bien todos los edificios,
me gusta la buena definición y la calidad de la imagen!

Bravo!!!!!!

Un saludo,
Elena

gildasjan (24211) 2008-11-01 1:46

Bonjour Elena
Excellente netteté pour cette image de Stockholm.Un contraste très agréable pour ces belles couleurs de la ville.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
Gildas

jmdias (20127) 2008-11-03 15:47

elena

yes, it is a typical pov from this town but not so usual too, this light is perfect and colors too, that amount of beautiful clouds are perfect too against the beautiful tower. well done

hugs

jorge

barrufeto_77 (25955) 2008-11-04 16:08

Hi Elena.

Possibly classic...but nice. Or at least I like it.

The colours and the clouds are excellent!

Rgs, Oscar

pablominto (41654) 2008-11-05 22:55

Hello Elena,

The well known city profile with Riddarholmskyrkan is well captured, the church tower stands so well on the fine summer clods!
Sharp fine details in the architecture, and the presentation is well balanced...
The great Nordic light makes the pastel colours blossom!

Greetings,
Pablo -

rey316 (1902) 2009-03-26 11:03

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scalerman (25787) 2009-06-29 12:55

Elena: some absolute stunning cityscapes, and sooooo sharp... best, c

npecanhuk (15090) 2009-06-29 13:11

Hello Elena!
Interesting and beautiful cityscape!
Sharpness, exposure, depth of field, colors are all excellent!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

Photo Information

Copyright: Elena Su (fanni) (9009)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-20
Categories: Nature, Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 450D, Canon 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS, Kenko Pro1D Circular PL(W) 58m
Exposure: f/8, 1/128 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-28 0:51
Favorites: 1 [view]