A lakeside vision. The stillness of the water. A tantalising view of the other shore. The symmetry of the carefully cultivated and pruned trees. Only the best is good enough for royalty, in this case the royals of Sweden. I captured this view at the castle of Gripsholm, set on an island 60km to the west to the Swedish capital Stockholm on a Scandinavian summer’s day. Well worth a visit…
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Like this loads, Mike. A strong graphic image. Seems like it would make a great screen print.
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Ah, good thinking! I should add it to my retail area. Dungeness is a little out of your patch, I guess? Am finally making the trek there tomorrow (Sat) by way of public transport. An adventure beckons…
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It’s raining and too wet to want to venture out so I’ve drooled my way through your gallery and saving my pennies again!
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I’m thankful for the downpour! I hope you find something that you like, Laura.
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Love the lake shot – really well shot – resonates peacefullness and tranquility
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Thank you very much for coming by. Yes, that’s just how it was :)
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Incredible great eye for the image…
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Thank you :)
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I love exploring and finding that perfect image…
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Well you certainly get around to find those images!
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That I do … Thanks mate
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Stunning.
So well done!
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Thank you so much, Raye. It was a great place :)
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Lovely hues, Mike! :)
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Thanks Richard. I thought it was deserving of a deep sepia.
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Definitely… The tones work better than simple b/w would.
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That perfectly calm lake gives it an otherworldly feel. Nice shot.
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Thank you Lee. It was a beautiful setting. The Swedish royals sure do know how to pick a spot :)
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