Tyska Kyrkan & Gamla stan, a photo from Uppland, Svealand

Photographer's Note

In the fourteenth century, many German merchants moved to Stockholm, when the economy was flourishing. They arrived at Saint Gertrud's cottage, located where Tyska kyrkan (German church) stands today. In 1580, this cottage was rebuilt into a church. It's portal, which was built in 1643, is richly decorated with ornaments and pictures by chief stonemason Jost Henne.

Gamla stan is the old town of Stockholm. It consists mainly of the island Stadsholmen, but also covers Riddarholmen and Helgeandsholmen. Gamla stan is also referred to as the "town between the bridges".
The town dates back to the 13th century, and consists of medieval alleyways, cobbled streets, and archaic architecture. North German architecture has had a strong influence in the Old Town's construction.
Stortorget is the name of the scenic large square in the centre of Gamla Stan, which is surrounded by old merchant's houses including the Stockholm Stock Exchange Building. The square was the site of the Stockholm Bloodbath, where Swedish noblemen were massacred by the Danish King Christian II, on November 7, 1520. The following revolt and civil war led to the dissolution of the Kalmar Union and the subsequent election of King Gustav I of Sweden.

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sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2006-08-21 11:42

Hi George,
A very pleasing composition. In the recent pictures I am observing how you have been making use of the beautiful waterfronts to show us the city skylines. Although some of the buildings are in shadow its not much of a problem.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

carper (96) 2006-08-21 12:04

very nice one George,
a fantastic view on the city with a fantastic light and a well taken shot, with a good point of view, the details are nice, and the contrast with the sky is great, well done.
gr. jaap

pablominto (53746) 2006-08-21 12:06

Hi George,
Another beautiful seafront image from classical Stockholm!
The colourful architecture with fine details are well captured, and the composition is well balanced with the church tower as a dominating element...
Lovely low sun colours, but the lighting is a bit unevenly distributed...
Greetings,
Pablo -

danyy (0) 2006-08-21 16:01

Hello George,
on reconnait de suite ce paysage citadin typique des villes de Scandinavie. Ces façades colorées de hautes maisons et ces clochers.
Belles lumières avec un soleil bas, douces.
Réchauffant un peu les couleurs.
Excellent cadrage et POV, quoi que la vue de la berge où tu te trouves aurait été un plus.
Best regards.
Daniel.

alana (2625) 2006-08-21 23:22

Hi, George
Beautiful scene of the old part of Stockholm with colorful houses and the waterfront. Great sky, a play of light and shadows, excellent architecture details and your point of view. Very well captured and done indeed

**Alana**

Dragonheart (8434) 2006-08-22 3:05

WOW! what a view George, very beautiful place, the buildings are lovely, excellent composition.
Well done
Thanks for sharing
Best regards
Vivek

clnaef (6289) 2006-08-22 4:31

Bonjour,
Le moment de la journée a été bien choisi pour faire le cliché.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

prezntime (3946) 2006-08-22 6:36

Hello George.
The sky in this shot is amazing. The warm light reflecting off the buildings is also very well captured. I like the line of the buildings broken up by the steeple. Also a great perspective.
Regards,
Chris
:) out today, be back.

atus (15878) 2006-08-22 7:18

Szia Gyuri,
Ismèt egy csodàlatos kép Stockholm-ròl. Kitumo kompozìciò ès làtòszog, azonban nem tudtam megàllni, hogy ezt a csodàlatos eget ne èlesszem fel egy kicsit, ùgy hogy csinàltam ismèt egy WS-t. Mint mindig, vàrom vèlemènyedet!
Attila

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berek (50518) 2006-08-22 9:01

Hi George,
beautiful architecture. all of them look the same. good details , sharpness and colours again. have a nice day
Berek
my overall evaluation -> :-))

agbonavita (0) 2006-08-22 11:50

Beautiful place George.

I like the way you got all buildings in the photo. I nice use of wide angle.

Thanks
andre

TheMystic (916) 2006-08-22 22:23

George, your pics just blow me away! This church was where I had to register when I lived there. The crisp and clean northern air combines with the color palette of this beautyful city under an incredible sky.
tack so mycket
and Cheers
Otto

Angshu (56760) 2006-08-23 3:51

Hello George
The light in this picture is soft & beautiful & you’ve shown the beautiful waterfront with the stately buildings very well. The compo. Is excellent with the tower dominating the view. Your series is truly wonderful George
Regards
Angshu

wanna_yu (0) 2006-08-23 17:34

Hi George,
Fantastic shot very well composed. Colours are highly siturated but look awesome. Excellent work, congatulations.

Greetings :)
Ivana

guillaumejm (0) 2006-09-03 14:56

Hello george,
nice place with nice colours.I like the place you've given to the water that meke good contrast with buildings and gives a good depth of field.
Best regards
JMarc