The Krigslida commuter platform

One of the smaller stops along the Nynäsbanan railway line. The Krigslida station. In use since 1980. Sort of. There used to be another station just a few hundred meters from here, called Nedersta. This stop does not have a station house, just a platform that was redesigned 13 years ago when a second rail track had been constructed. And it is one of just two stations that does not have a bus stop close by. On this day, I was hoping that a commuter train would arrive, but I didn't feel like standing around waiting for one, so I continued my walk.

Walking Weather

It started to snow during my walk. This is the tree lined avenue at Krigslida. The road is Allévägen. The trees were planted a few centuries ago by the owner of the Hammar estate which is at the end of the road behind a little forest. The same family lives there today.

A snowy entrance

Looks like a good workout clearing all the snow at Övre Välsta. I don't think Christina will do that by hand or on her own though.

Getting any good photos?

A few. It was a very short conversation as she ran past me at Mulstavägen.

Horsing around

Mulsta. I did not have any carrots with me, which is a good thing because a few Winters ago people walking by here tried feeding the horses, which really is not something you should do. The Andersson family even had to go online at Facebook explaining that they knew how to take care of their horses. And they had a few signs by the side of the road with the same info.

Still Winter

After clearing away a lot of snow so that I can get in and out of the house, which made me quite warm, I cooled down by pressing my face into the snow. As one does, at least if you are anti-snow. It does hurt a little, but there you go.

Early morning

Catching a bit of the Blue Hour at home. Feels like this is going to be a long Winter.

Don't fence me in

Always fun to be a little artistic while out on a snowy Winter promenade.

Roe deer

Spotted this roe deer in my back garden as I went out for a short walk yesterday morning. There were two of them and I spotted them up on a hill a little later, keeping their eyes on the photographer.

Red cottage in the snow

A red cottage in the snow. I think that it is still owned by the Bergström family. If you were to walk past the house, up a hill and continue through the forest you would end up at my place.

Snowman

The new year got underway with a snowstorm named Anna. We got a dusting and it was snowing as I headed out. Not very cold, around freezing, but a little too much blowing snow, so I cut my promenade short. I spotted this snowman at Hammarbergsvägen.

Photos of the year

Theme Day. Photo of the year. Well, photos. One for every month in reverse order. So we start with a photo of the Af Chapman anchored at Skeppsholmen, photographed from The Katarina Elevator. The November scene comes from the ice rink at The King's Garden. For October, we walk up to Mariaberget on Södermalm and continue the walk along Monteliusvägen. I try to photograph this view over Riddarholmen a few times every year. It is often my background photo on my PC. A street portrait of Viking Superman posing for me at Drottninggatan is my pick for September. I spotted the tattooed juggler on a warm August day at Skeppsbrokajen. I added the hen party photo taken at Hötorget to the annual Flickr photo of the year thingy. So that is my July photo. A multitasking cyclist at Skeppsbron in the old town is my June pick. Bride & Groom at Stockholm City Hall works well for May. I visited the weekly flea market at Hötorget quite a few times, and I have a few photos of this regular. I find her very photogenic. A Spring sign for March with this photo of a blåsippa. The Hammarbybacken ski hill seen from Sickla is my photo for February. I walked up that hill a few times last year to photograph the views over Stockholm from up there. We finish with a photo of 79 & Park at Gärdet.

LSoTY

A silly thing we used to do in the Utata group over at Flickr. Last Selfie of The Year. I have not been out with my cameras for nearly two weeks, but figured I could take a self reflection photo and get it over with.

I see you

As you know I do enjoy street photography. And taking photos of windows. So this was a gfood scene. Barber shop at Katarina bangata. Styling by Brazil.

Need salvation?

Two people from the Salvation Army at the farmer's market on Södermalm. If you donated some money, they would either play a tune, or sing you a song for you. They were quite busy.