Posts tagged Stockholm

Stockholm – The Frozen Tundra

Mar 6th

Posted by Andrew in Photos

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So today was a beautiful day in Stockholm…. Sunny and only -5˚C! I know, it’s pretty warm for winter in the frozen north. As well, with my new move to Södermalm, I needed to go out and take some pictures of the views that I now have. So, enjoy these panoramic photos!

Stockholm in Winter Stockholm in Winter Stockholm in Winter Stockholm in Winter Stockholm in Winter

So yeah, these were all taken from Södermalm towards Gamla Stan (Old Town). It’s an amazing view I get to go by everyday to work. A nice way to start my day I must say.

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Oh, Hi! I Keep Forgetting…

Jan 31st

Posted by Andrew in General

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So yeah, it’s quite obvious I haven’t been updating my blog! How can you tell? Well, the lack of blog entries probably! That and no new photos. So here’s what’s been happening since the last update!

1. NYC was pure amazing. I have some awesome photos which I am still working through (shear laziness). It is something everyone needs to experience once in their life. The city never sleeps, the food is amazing, and it was overall a great vacation.
2. I’m back in cold Stockholm, Sweden now, working. Work has been going ok, though, I do need to find a new place to live by March 1, 2010. LONG story, and really don’t want to get into it.
3. I love snow! Did I mention that yet? It keeps snowing almost every day, and I love it. I need to take an evening this week and go snowboarding at Hammarbybacken. It’s been a while (well, since I went home) since I’ve been.

Anyway, here are some photos from NYC, more panoramic shots, one from Central Park looking south towards the downtown and one from Liberty Island of Manhattan Island (the Battery). Enjoy!

Midtown From Central Park South Manhattan

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The Long Trip Home

Dec 15th

Posted by Andrew in General

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Well, today is the day. What day you ask? The day I get to go home to Vancouver for Christmas! Almost a whole month off to kick back, relax, eat, drink and enjoy life! Actually, I already have a very busy trip back with events such as snowboarding (lots of it), coffee with friends (god how I miss that), and New York City!

I also find it funny on how the day I leave is the day it snows in Stockholm! I mean, c’mon! I’ve wanted snow this whole month and it arrives on the day I leave?!?! UNFAIR!

Anyway, I’m flying with KLM, and did their online checking (which was pretty easy and awesome). While I was checking in, I noticed a cheap upgrade, the “Economy Comfort” for €120! What is this Economy Comfort? Well, more leg room, seats recline 2x as much AND you’re in the front of the plane! For a 10 hour flight, this is nothing but WIN for me!

So I’m flying from Stockholm -> Amsterdam -> Vancouver. Should be a “simple” fight, assuming weather isn’t a bitch. Laptop is charged, iPhone is charged, bags are packed, I’m a ready to go!

Well, off I go to start my adventure!

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Stockholm’s Dirty Little Secrets

Nov 22nd

Posted by Andrew in Stockholm

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So, I’ve been living in Sweden now for roughly 6 months, and I’ve been introduced/exposed to some very interesting things here in Stockholm. Some of them good, some of them bad, some of them just gross. I figure it’s time to share some of the dirty little secrets.

  1. Snus
    According to Wikipedia (I know, I know, worst source ever) “is a moist powder tobacco product that is consumed by placing it under the lip for extended periods of time.” Wow, sounds like fun! Not only does it have a very distinct flavour, it also numbs that area of the lip. Sure it’s better than smoking as you only impact yourself, it doesn’t stink up your clothes, less carcinogens, but it’s still pretty freaking gross, and it’s even worse when women do it! When it’s done, you toss it on the ground, garbage or into the container (it has it’s own holder). To me, it’s pretty rancid, but hey, it’s been around since the 1400′s here in Sweden, on the rise and decline every few centuries, so it must be good right?
  2. Candy
    “I’ll take you to the candy shop // I’ll let you lick the lollipop // Go ‘head girl, don’t you stop // Keep going ’til you hit the spot (woah)” – Candy Shop, 50 Cent (YouTube Video). I’m not sure if 50 Cent had Stockholm in mind, but there is candy shops everywhere! There are actual shops that are just candy by the bulk. You can also buy candy by the bulk all over the place though! 7-Elevens, Pressbyrån, ICA, Coop, Willy’s, the kebab place down the street… Swedes LOVE their candy. The ultimate sweet tooth’s heaven. How do Swedish women keep so skinny with all the candy, I have no idea.
  3. Smoking
    This would be the flip side to snus. Smoking is still fairly big here. At least they don’t smoke in the clubs, bars or restaurants, but everywhere else is fair game! Smoking is usually right outside the door. Waiting for the tvärbanan, tunnelbana, in a queue to get in some where, there are always people smoking. One day I’d love a walk to work where I didn’t have to smell it. It got so bad in my building, that they don’t let smoking outside the entrances any more because people just tossed their butts everywhere! BARF. But then, I come from BC, where we have some of the best (worst if you’re a smoker) anti-smoking laws around.
  4. Alcohol
    Don’t get me wrong on this, booze is good. Wine, beer, both very important in life. However, when little Saturday comes around (Wednesday) and the weekend, it’s PARTY TIME! If you’re not out having a good time, something is wrong. And you need to get drunk. Or at least the people I hang out with, they want to get drunk. Maybe it’s to drown away the week of hard work? Maybe so the men will get courage to ask women out? Maybe because the government has made it so tabu or the thousands of years of pillaging villages and drinking mead to celebrate? Not really sure, but hangovers seems to be a very constant occurrence in the city, more so on Saturday and Sunday morning.

Well, those are all the dirty little secrets I have now for Stockholm. I’m sure come summer time, there will be more :)

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Some Random Photos

Nov 16th

Posted by Andrew in At Night

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Here are a few more photos that I finally got the time to work on and upload. Two are from Stockholm one is from Paris.

The Docks Near Skanstull

This was taken one overcast day on the south shore of Södermalm, near Skanstull.

Pond by the Observatory

I have no idea what the name of this pond/park is called. It’s by the Observatory on Sveavagen. Pretty decent reflection off the water.

The Eiffel Tower

Finally the Eiffel Tower. This was taken from the park where everyone relaxes at night, drinks wine and champagne and eats their cheese. Anyway, here is a nice photo of it, all golden and looking sexy.

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Stockholm at Night

Nov 10th

Posted by Andrew in At Night

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This is one of my first night shoots in Stockholm. This took place October 11th, 2009, on a very cold and snowy evening. I started off downtown at Sergels Torg, attempting to get a “night shot” of cars driving around it, slowly, working my way south through Gamla Stan. As I’m still learning about photography, not all the photos turned out amazing, but here are a few of the ones that I think turned out decent. These photos have gone through photoshop and I have put “other” effects on them to “enhance them”.

Sergels Torg at Night

I first started off at Sergels Torg, trying to get a motion blur of cars driving by. Unfortunately it was already too late at night (around 7:00pm) and most of the traffic already was home. I’ll have to head back soon and re-try this photo, maybe around 4:30 to 5:00pm as work gets out.

Sveriges Riksdag

Next I was off to Gamla Stan and took photos of the Swedish Parliament, the Sveriges Riksdag. This was a pretty easy shot too do. No traffic, no interference, just a simple shot. I ended up cleaning the color out as it was very yellow (like the next Gamla Stan shot), and I wanted to try for a clean, white look.

Northern Gamla Stan, South of Parlement

This was taken from south of the Parliament buildings, north of Gamla Stan. I was trying to get an older, rustic feel, unfortunately there were some signs still showing up in the photo (notice the green sign in the middle). I’m really pleased on how this turned photo turned out.

Sankta Gertruds Kyrka

This is the photo of Sankta Gertruds Kyrka (St Gertrude’s Church) was able to actually pick up stars; unfortunately at this web resolution, it doesn’t show all that clear. However, I can put up a higher resolution one later. This is the southern most Church in Gamla Stan and can clearly be seen from Söder.

Please leave your feedback if you have any about my photos. Definitely want to learn more about photography, digital editing and image composition, and from what I’ve read and researched, it’s all about practice and understanding what you are doing, with more practice!

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First Post!

Nov 8th

Posted by Andrew in General

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Well, this is my first post, in my new blog, www.ettfoto.com.

I’m not quite sure what this blog will turn into, but hopefully about my experiences living abroad in Stockholm, Sweden as well as capturing some photos while at it.

So far I’ve been living in Stockholm, Sweden for 5 months and have decided to come stay here and come on as staff with my current company. So come January 2010, I’ll be a new resident.

Lots is going on right now, so please be patient as I add more content, both blog entries and photo entries.

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