Falu red in sun. Photo

Photographer’s Note

The low afternoon sun gave me a chance to get a few good pictures of our traditional red paint that I have described here: old picture,

This wall is also unique, it is on a building that dates back to the 15´th century and probably is our oldest preserved wooden house. It is a manor situated on a lovely little peninsula in the lake where I have taken many of my ice pictures. It is a museum since 1758 making it one of the oldest museums in Sweden. The reason for making it into a museum is that it is closely bound to are national legends. In 1520 our then future king Gustav Eriksson Wasa is said to have stayed here for a few days as a refugee from the Danish army who was occupying Sweden. Later he tried to reach Norway but some guys from Mora managed to catch up with him after a long pursuit on skies and told him that they would support him. Today the historians say that the story of Gustav Wasa´s travels in Dalarna is a myth that was used to build the national pride of the Swedes, and it still is, they still teach it in the schools.

That ski run was the first "Wasaloppet" a 90 km endurance test on cross country skies that is a major event every year with more than ten thousand skiers. It is both a fine price for the elit guy who wins and a challenge to many men and women who just ski for exercise.

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Kamuc7 (0) 2004-03-09 13:43

Veru nice composition. Amazing. Good job.

Didi (36364) 2004-03-09 13:47

J'apprécie cette couleur monochrome qui m'éblouit avec ces ondes répétitives.
Parfaite composition qui plaira aussi sûrement à Avigur.

I appreciate this monochromic color which dazzles me with these repetitive waves. Perfect composition which will also surely like Avigur.

torben (3084) 2004-03-09 13:53

This is a very fine study of a shingle clad facade, even an old one with history. The shingles in the background is a little different, a nice detail.

smael (2878) 2004-03-09 14:14

So Ebbe...who won this year? ;)
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The red is incredible warm, and you got some real nice shadows playing there too. The composition is great leaving the dark part very small, and it really brings a tention to the image! Well done!

Terje

nikon (107) 2004-03-09 14:38

Very nice shot Ebbe.Good colors.

JAF (0) 2004-03-09 15:49

Belle image bien realisée ! bravo Mr Ebbe.... qui cherche ..........et qui trouve !bravo !

dominique (11403) 2004-03-09 18:07

Bonne idée , simple mais puissant , la couleur est forte comme l'aspect du bois qui est intéressant , c'est bien fait .

joso (1786) 2004-03-09 18:51

Showing so little, but telling so much. The light of the low sun makes it almost alive, gives a warm red, emphasizing the pattern (the small shadows).
Good, informativ note.
Very well seen and done, Ebbe.

allotfy (1525) 2004-03-09 18:56

Very nice frame Ebbe , i like the tone of colors tone, and you way of the boarder is very nice too , well done

kajenn (2325) 2004-03-09 20:01

Historien - den sitter i väggarna! [The history - it's infused in the walls!]
Delightful colors of totally red, Ebbe. I like that you've lifted the shape of the tiles, the covered nails and the texture so clearly. Excellent frame and very good note - made me almost feel proud.
Very well done!

cool_s15 (4044) 2004-03-09 21:04

Simply beautiful shot, how you framed is also great. Nice red color... Very well captured with a good note.

avigur_11 (21301) 2004-03-10 5:37

Beautiful work, very nice colors, Ebbe, and quite different from the red in the other photo. I like the pattern and I like very much the way you kept some of the darker wall. I also like the fact that the "tiles" are not prfect, I like the damaged areas texture. Technically it is a great job, excellent brightness and contrast, sharp exactly as it should be. Ver very well done.

Midnight_sun (1939) 2004-03-10 6:22

Excellent colours, i like the cobwebs and the way you've composed this, with just a little of the edge in the frame. Well done.

carper (65448) 2004-03-10 7:15

Yes what can I sya Ebbe,
This is good modern art, and that good, good details, great red,good note,Good work,