A job with a view, a photo from Sodermanland, Svealand

Photographer's Note

After posting 36 photos (and a number of workshops) from West Africa I will catch my breath at home in Stockholm for a short while. My time machine needs a thorough check-up before I can take it for another ride.

Unfortunately I have not gone for as many photo walks as usual this summer, because of the safety measures required by the Covid problems. I still feel uncomfortable in the streets when I have to keep a constant watch over other persons to avoid coming too close to them.

But a few weeks ago I was walking in a relatively safe area when I heard the noise of garden machines from inside a small park. A number of brightly dressed men were trimming hedges and bushes, and the view from the park made it necessary to snap a few photos.

This was taken on the northern side of Sцdermalm island in Stockholm looking towards Riddarholmen (Knight's Islet) and the central areas. The church is the medieval Riddarholmskyrkan, formerly used as the royal burial church.

I was happy to be able to include those typical Swedish red wooden fences in the foreground.

A colleague of theirs can be seen in the WS.

I can't give you the exact map coordinates for these photos because the yellow Google man didn't come to this park. The Map: view will take you to a popular footpath just below the wire mesh. Among the visitors I have taken there are famous TE members Malgo and Kasia. Piotr was there too, but without me.

pajaran, Fis2, PaulVDV, Royaldevon, papagolf21, ikeharel, pierrefonds, jhm, johnjmoe, sacimar, ricardomattos, worldcitizen, COSTANTINO, adramad has marked this note useful

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ifege (49617) 2020-08-20 0:21

Hi Gert
More daily life but back home this time. A good combination of the workers and Stockholm sky line.
cheers
Ian

SteveH (8220) 2020-08-20 0:22

Hi Gert, I'm constantly amazed at the performance of your time machine - it seems to be more enduring than Ian's farm equipment! (a few images down the gallery). Interesting to see modern Stockholm. I see that hi-viz clothing is universal and make a good focal point. Interesting clouds towards the top of the image. Looking forward to the time machine cranking up again! cheers, Steve

pajaran (117201) 2020-08-20 0:41

Greeting.
Nice place and view, well shown with nice colors, contrast and good text.
Nice part of town and a moment with the workers.
Good work with beautiful photography in the workshop.
I wish you a nice day, all the best.
Paja.

Fis2 (172083) 2020-08-20 0:42

Witaj Gert!
I like this reportage shot.
Curious scene from daily life.
Good framing, colors and light.
Interesting tower, I love it.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof

PaulVDV (63574) 2020-08-20 1:16

Hello Gert,
I recognise the Riddarholmskyrkan from one of my older photos (not shown on TE). This church has one of the most special towers.
The red fences also immediately remind me of Sweden.
I like the composition of both photos with their different horizontal layers. The height differences in Stockholm offer possibilities for taking this kind of photo.
The workman in the WS looks a little surprised but not in the same way as the garbage collectors in your Lagos photo.
The work clothes of these men make them eye-catchers in the foreground of the panoramas.
Best regards, Paul

Royaldevon (86564) 2020-08-20 1:39

Hello Gert,

Yes, you need a breath as well as your time machine!

These are two fine photographs and I would have struggled to choose the main one! The two guys in high viz outfits, contained by the double fence, make a very good consolidated f/g, whilst beyond, the city rises majestically. The spire is perfectly placed in your composition.
By contrast (regarding the f/g) the single figure, makes really good eye contact, welcoming you with his hedge cutter, the spire now linking diagonally.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

papagolf21 (152607) 2020-08-20 2:03

Bonjour, cher Gert,
Le clocher de l'йglise force l'admiration avec cette architecture tout en dentelle (le positionnement dans la composition est parfait).
Les employйs municipaux pourraient admirer l'ensemble, mais ils sont plus а leur tвche qu'а admirer la vue pourtant fort belle !
Amitiйs.
Philippe

jean113 (28349) 2020-08-20 2:26

Hello Gert, there is something of interest on every level here.
The brightly coloured work clothes immediately draw us into the picture to see what the men are about, before we then see the city with a lovely variety of buildings.
The church spire points to that lovely sky. An unusual spire, quite elegant and beautiful..In the workshop picture,
I like the eye to eye contact with the single worker, he didn’t look too bothered by being in camera.

Let the time machine have a break, much as I really enjoy your archived pictures, I also enjoy
seeing views from your home country.
Kind r3gards, Jean.

GyurMaster (25067) 2020-08-20 3:56

Dear Gert,

What does checking-up means? Disassembly, cleaning, lubricating like in case of old cameras, or only a some automatic system check? :)

Joking apart, its a nicely composed nothing special together with the WS. Though I would have made the same decision, I'm sure I was to chose this one too.

Regarding the COVID, I just read an article, which argued that due to the Swedish pandemic policy the mortality of the old Swedish citizens are higher than in the neigbouring countries and its not because the general health and the immune-system of older Swedish people is weaker than eg. in Norway. More old people died, because more old people got infected. Some experts even called it a genocide against old people, while of course the majority hit a more sophisticated tone, when evaluating the Swedish statistics. The conclusion was that while the Swedish government wanted to keep the economy healthy, it counted the possibly high death-ration of old citizens as a collateral damage. Nevertheless, the economic gains are questionable. I'm interested in your opinion in this.

Best Wishes,
Gy

Silvio1953 (223103) 2020-08-20 4:08

Ciao Gert, great pov on fantastic city, lovely composition with people at work, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pierrefonds (115677) 2020-08-20 4:43

Hi Gert,

The orange clothings of the workers are an eye-catcher. The point of view is showing the details of the buildings and of the medieval Riddarholmskyrkan church. The light is enhancing the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (211738) 2020-08-20 5:03

Hello Gert,

Workers come almost never in image, but this two work in green service with a nice city in background.
About colour of the workers can we not speak, I am very careful.
Sharp and clear presentation
Very well done, TFS,

Best regards,
John

jmdias (116635) 2020-08-20 8:54

gert

a nice view with the fence, the workers (and their colors) and the beautiful bell tower ahead. I liked a lot the clouds and its shapes too.
here the cold rain don't stop

take care

jorge

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-08-20 12:08

Gert, the workers are maintaining the green space. They prune the hedges and wear the orange clothes of the same company. The tall clock tower of the church and Stockholm roofs form a pleasant background. Nice daily life picture. Fine colors, good sharpness, regards.

emka (158962) 2020-08-20 12:34

Hello Gert, You like the workers in orange almost like the ladies in red :). Difficult to believe that more than four years have past since I went there with you. I looked if I have a photo from the similar place but I don't. how you get on the other side of this fence. Not especially high, but... beautiful view. I like this lacy-like tower of Riddarholmskyrkan very much. But what is this white big roof behind it/ I do not recognize it.
Excellent. I am not so afraid about the coronavirus but I rather stay at home and rarely go anywhere.

Best regards Malgo

Tue (93592) 2020-08-20 13:36

Hej Gert,
Det er altid dejligt at se Stockholm, isжr hvis billedet blev taget pе min fшdselsdag. :-) Det var en smuk dag i byen og vi fеr her en udmжrket udsigt over Gamla Stan og Riddarholmskyrkan med ogsе nogle smukke former i skyer. De to gartnere i deres orange dragter og det rшde hegn er godt kommet med i forgrunden.
Lars

lousat (140070) 2020-08-20 16:10

Hi Gert,back in modern days after your wonderful series from Africa, with 2 pics very nice from your city. It's always a bad thing a working day,but surely nice with a view like that. 2 excellent compositions well done as usual. Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

jemaflor (148368) 2020-08-20 22:58

Hi Gert,
Well seen and taken from a good POV to get an original composition, nice balanced composition and view but the workers are busy to make the job, tfs.

sacimar (38173) 2020-08-21 5:54

Hello Gert,

good title for this image, it is a good view of Stockholm, I like the beautiful tower of the church, it is a different way to enjoy the city... well done,

Have a good weekend,

Sergio

alvaraalto (42880) 2020-08-21 7:23

Hello Gert,
I looked at these photos with a view of Stockholm and some hard-working gardeners with a bit of nostalgia.
If Sweden including Stockholm had not been on the Orange list, we might have included this favourite European capital (I sometimes think I lived here in a previous life) in our travel schedule of our alternative 2020 trip.
.Groet Rob

Ilonka1974 (10307) 2020-08-21 12:37

Hi Gert,
Beautiful picture .
Excellent presentation.
Lovely composition.
Well done
Best regards
Janusz

ikeharel (114751) 2020-08-22 5:09

Hello Gert,
A high ventage point for a skyline picture, which is an interesting sight in Stckholm, as you mentioned - but as a bonus you combined with the two working men over the wooden fences.
Nice captured two posts on thsi subject.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike

ricardomattos (17600) 2020-08-22 8:36

Hi Gert,

And what a beautiful view! Very nice picture with these workers in FG and the atractive buildings and tower after.

Best regards

Ricardo

kasianowak (17676) 2020-08-23 6:48

Hi Gert
A wonderful pair of "working men" photos, with fantastic views in the background in both of them. Glad that the WS guy didn't run away, having been warned about the photographer. He looks like he is posing for you.
Best wishes
Kasia

worldcitizen (16234) 2020-08-23 13:11

Hello Gert,
This is a nice combination of city architecture and men at work. Their bright, orange clothes really stand out, and I like the fencing, too. It's definitely more challenging to take photo walks during these COVID times. You found a nice view to share with us, though. Stay safe!

COSTANTINO (117940) 2020-08-23 23:18

hello dear friend and have a nice new week
here we can see a photo divorsed into
three parts,the first one with the workers
in the foreground,the second with these
impressive buildings and the third
presents an amazing sky...
a vivid photo with thousand pretty
details very well composed
regards
costantino

adramad (73498) 2020-08-25 4:43

Hi Gert.
Two fantastic views of the city from that garden, in each of them the towers of their corresponding churches, put a good touch of interest, a good day with a beautiful sky.
A nice color that enhances the image.
Very good selection for both the brightness and the sharpness of the photo.
Well seen and done. I like it.
Have a great day. All the best.
Very best regards.
Luis.

PiotrF (56188) 2020-09-16 16:50

Hello Gert
Beautiful place.. a very nice view of Riddarholmen with men at work in foreground. Picture with good composition and beautiful colours.
Good work, fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr