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Month: July 2012

  • Dalarna

    Dalarna

    Dalarna, the Swedish of Sweden

    Made a quick visit to Dalarna County a couple of days ago. There was a quite heavy rain coming down that day and by just looking at the clouds you knew that something was going on.

    Leica M9

    Clouds after the storm

    Something is coming from the horizon…

    Thunderclouds in Dalarna

    The sun was shining and it was very nice until large bluish almost black clouds appeared. The contrast between the sun and the dark clouds made the pictures look like I have manipulated them heavily in Photoshop but actually they reflect the real condition quite well.

    Thunderclouds in Dalarna

    There is rain in the clouds, no question about that.

    Thunderclouds in Dalarna

    Clouds after the storm

    As fast as the rain clouds appear, they disappear and leave white clouds instead. Much nicer!

    Dalaälven

    This is Dalälven flowing through Dalarna County. The water level was much higher than normal and you could see that some of the houses was dangerously close to the shore line.

    /Thomas Tanisawa

     

  • City walk in Stockholm

    City walk in Stockholm

    Spending a day in Stockholm

    Today was a sunny and hot summer day here in Stockholm. I took my camera and went in to town to have some lunch and maybe shoot some pictures. It was almost too warm to be walking around but when the sun finally shines you are not allowed to complain…

    Leica M9, 28 and 50 summicron was used.

    Stockholm Kulturhuset

    Looking out from his outpost over the city.

    Stockholm Plattan Sergels torg

    Beach chairs has been put out on Sergels torg for tiered walkers or for those who want to have maximum attention.

    Stockholm Plattan Sergels torg

    Heavy rucksacks in the heat.

    Stockholm Slottsbacken

    Family discussing where to go next.

    Stockholm Slottsbacken

    A silent disapproval.

    Stockholm Högvaktsterrassen

    An umbrella in the sunshine is somewhat of a contrary, but it’s clever.

    Stockholm Slottskajen

    Just waiting for someone.

    Stockholm Riksgatan

    On vacation in Stockholm.

    Stockholm Old Town

    In the old part of Stockholm there are lot of small restaurants among the narrow streets where much needed shade could be found.

    Stockholm

    /Thomas Tanisawa

  • Melissa Horn – Stockholm 2012

    Melissa Horn – Stockholm 2012

    Concert in Stockholm

    Last night there I was at a concert here in Stockholm. Melissa Horn and Anna Ternheim, both Swedish singers and songwriters was live on stage at Långholmen. The island Långholmen is locaded in central Stockholm and was until 1975 the location of a large prison were Swedish last execution took place in 1910. Now days the island of Långholmen is used as a large recreation area with lot of beaches and summer residential.

    But tonight, Melissa Horn and Anna Ternheim was live on stage doing a great performance!

    Leica M9 and 50 summicron

    Pålsundet Långholmen

    There is a lot of places in and around Stockholm where you can have you boat, but this one must be one of the most central spots.

    Waiting by Pålsundet Långholmen

    queueing at Långholmen

    I was waiting in line before the concert when I saw the baby and his dad.

    Like father like son!

    Drinking in public since day one

    In Sweden you are not allowed to drink alcohol in public places without permit. Obviously not everybody takes that as a being a “law” more like a guide line.

    Melissa Horn Långholmen 2012

    Melissa Horn in action.

    Melissa Horn Långholmen 2012

    Melissa Horn in action.

    /Thomas Tanisawa

  • Asakusa

    Asakusa

    A trip to Asakusa

    Asakusa located in the northern part of Tokyo is well worth a visit. You can walk there for hours just to absorb the atmosphere, the sounds and the smell of everything from city pavement to newly baked cakes filled with vanilla custard. Asakusa was once mostly famous for being the number one entertainment district in Tokyo but now days it is the Buddhist temple Sensō-ji that stands for the main attraction (and of course the market that surrounds the temple area).

    This is the main entrance to the market in Asakusa.

    Tiny shops are cramped together on each side of the streets. Here you can find everything from kimonos, candy, swords to more ordinary “welcome to Tokyo” souvenirs.

    Not everything that looked like “sweets” where sweet. Let´s just take it as a learning lesson in Japanese traditional sweets.

    This huge bronze burner with incense stands near the entrance of the temple. The smoke says to be holy so everybody embraces them self with it in hope of good fortune and happiness. And no, there is no connection to the smoke, the burner or the temple to the German Nazi party. The Swastika has been around as a symbol long before the German party used it after the First World War.

    Light a candle and make a wish.

    Or just make a wish (but don´t forget to offer a coin as well).

    Looking out from the main temple you can see the bronze burner in the middle of the courtyard and to the left there is a well where you should wash your hands and mouth before entering the temple.

    /Thomas Tanisawa

     

  • Seaside

    Seaside

    A day in the Swedish archipelago

    Went to one of the many beaches in Stockholm. The water was NOT warm though it didn´t stop any kids from jumping in. I think the temperature was somewhere around 20C and that´s far too cold for me.

    On the other side is the town of Waxholm and marks the entry of Stockholm’s northern archipelago. There is a lot of ferries that start from Waxholm so you catch one of the many boats you can reach almost every island out in the archipelago.

    This is a quite typical picture of Stockholm archipelago. Most of the islands and covered with vegetation and then all the rocks are sanded to a smooth finish by the wind and water.

    /Thomas Tanisawa

     

  • Evening walk in the neighborhood

    Evening walk in the neighborhood

    Walking in the neighborhood

    In the afternoon I went out for a walk around the neighborhood. I live a just little bit north of Stockholm but when looking at these pictures you might get the impression that I live out in the wilderness…

    Machine waiting to be used…

    Roslagsbanan, local railroad that transports everybody into Stockholm. When growing up I took this train every day to school. It was a different train set then but the scenery outside the windows still looks quite the same.

    Harley Davidsons Swedish HQ is located here. I wonder how they came up with the idea to buy a real steam locomotive…

    /Thomas Tanisawa