The runner

Norrbro. Always lots of people out running around lunch time in Stockholm. Spotted this woman, and a few others down by the water at Norrbro. It was that wonderful 20C day last week.

Lovelocks

Lovelocks at Riksbron. The National Bridge. You walk over this bridge from Drottinggatan just after walking past the Prime Minister's office, towards Helgeandsholmen, where you will find the Parliament Building, before continuing on to The Royal Palace and the Old Town. Had I not used such a shallow depth of field you would have seen the Streams castle.

Over the lake

Because of the construction work at Klockelund I found myself biking on a path closer to the water from where you have a good view over lake Drevviken towards Sköndal with the old church up on the hill. All before the man flu of course.

Cherry Blossom

So, normally I would have visited the Cherry Blossom explosion at Kungsträdgården every day for the last week, but because of the man flu I have been in bed for a week, so these are the only photos I have to show you. I took these one week ago when the first trees started to bloom. I have seen many photos online since, and I have to say that I am a bit jealous of all the people I see posting photos from the spectacular event.

Olivin

After many years of planning and discussing, it was decided that Skanska could build a new office building at the property known as triangeltomten at Lindhagensgatan on Kungsholmen at Hornsberg. It will be known as Olivinoffice. There used to be an old bus depot here, but it will be replaced with nearly 900 new apartments. I shot this as a vertical panorama, using the Canon 77D, and the 60mm lens.

A mix of street scenes

Two people working at Filippa K at Biblioteksgatan walking away with an empty box that used to contain a mannequin. Fun doorknob at Naturkompaniet. Two workers at Kungsgatan discussing their next move while being watched by Danish supermodel Helena Christensen. The artist Linnea Rygaard continuing her work while standing on what we call a saxlift. Looking down at the Century old Kungsgatan that is getting a facelift. The old cobblestones making a temporary appearance. People stopping to say hi as they walk past a café at Regeringsgatan. Oh, and I am still in bed with the flu.

Bitcoin

Car spotting.

Nice day for it

It has been an interesting week. A couple of warm days. And then two days with Summer temperatures, and as I am typing this it is snowing! On one of those Summer days I rode 85 km and visited two lookout points, but I also managed to get a bug or something, so I have been in bed with a fever for the last 24 hours. Only walking very slowly between the bed and the bathroom.

The Swedish Army Museum

While out strolling on Östermalm in Stockholm recently, I took a shortcut over Artillerigården where you will find The Swedish Army Museum at Riddargatan. Or Armémuseum in Swedish. The architect was Carl Cronstedt. Finished in 1770. Inside you can look at some of the 100 000 items that the museum has to offer. Outside you can see old cannons. A statue remembering fallen soldiers at the battle of Poltava. Stridsvagn 103 which is a battle tank from the 1950s. And of course the interesting design of the fence.

Hepatica nobilis

A few days with Summer temperatures this week. So everything will hopefully turn green again, soon. I photographed these "blåsippor" at Håga in Västerhaninge.

I see you

Visiting Kungsträdgården more and more now as I am waiting for the Cherry Blossom. There is always a lot of people here, so it is a good spot for street photography. The dog spotted me as it waited for it's owner to finish his ice cream. Hopefully the dog got a treat later.

Nice day for it

Sure was a nice day for it. I parked the bike at Vattentorget, the new square that opened for the public last year. Located down by the water in the Old Town. Became an instant hit with both locals and tourists. Still a lot of construction in this area. A few restaurants will open come the Summer. These teenagers were relaxing on the new boardwalk along Munkbroleden.

The stories we tell

Walking down the busiest pedestrian street in Stockholm, Drottninggatan, you see a lot of interesting people. This guy spotted me as I took a few street snaps of him. He then walked past me, stopped, turned around, and asked if I perhaps wanted to take a real portrait of him. Which I did. I then showed him the photo, he looked a bit surprised with the quality of it, which of course made my day.

The doomscrolling era

Spotted while walking along Skeppsbrokajen a few days ago. I counted eight doomscrollers.

Ocean warming

We should save the planet as it is the only one we have. climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/ocean-warming/?intent=121

The Lady in Red

Street photography at Skeppsbron, across the street from The Royal Palace.

The Runners

Three happy guys out running at Skeppsbron in Stockholm. It sure was a nice day for it.

Another sign of spring

Nice to see people out on the concrete pier at Hammarby sjöstad again. Whenever I bike into Stockholm over the Skanstull bridge I glance down to the canal at the Hammarby lake to see if there's anyone there. And I often stop for a photo.

Out walking

Out walking along Götgatsbacken on Södermalm. The real name of the street is Götgatan. And then there's the hilly part of said street, and it is always easy to find something to aim the camera at there. People enjoying a beer at Stigbergets fot. A couple walking past the Embassy of the Netherlands. Espresso House if you feel like a fika. Browsing world news. A young mother walking and eating, clearly a multitasker. Green Laces. Vegan shoes? A delivery guy from Wolt trying to figure out why I am am taking a photo of his moped. And lastly a nicely dressed guy walking past the Bruno mall, and behind him a smoker that could loose a kilo or two.

Oldenburg

A German military ship berthed at Skeppsbrokajen for a few days. The Oldenburg. A corvette. So I decided to check it out. The Swedish soldiers all looked happy with the visitors. Nice day for it also. The restaurants just behind me were filled to capacity with people enjoying the fine Spring weather.

Antique store

Antique store at S:t Göransgatan. I think it is operated by one of the vendors that I have photographed a few times at the Hötorget flea market. But here is the fun thing. I have made one of the items that you can see in this photo. But it is not furniture. It is a "låslåda" from Aluseal that sits to the left on the wall outside the entrance here.

Kungsholmen

A bunch of street scenes from a walk around Fridhemsplan and Sankt Eriksgatan on Kungsholmen in Stockholm. People waiting for friends and or public transport outside a big mall known as Västermalmsgallerian. Pressbyrån is a big chain of kiosks, selling tobacco, newspapers and soft drinks, and more. Vete-Katten is a classic café chain in Stockholm, this one just opened at Sankt Eriksgatan. Bus 77.