By the lake

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…

Tags: Gripsholm Castle, lakeside, landscape, monochrome, photography, royal residence, royalty, sepia, Sweden, symmetry, travel

18 thoughts on “By the lake”

jdtphotography.co.uk on August 26, 2015 at 17:29 said:

Like this loads, Mike. A strong graphic image. Seems like it would make a great screen print.

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- mikeosbornphoto on August 28, 2015 at 12:36 said:
  
  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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Laura Bloomsbury on August 23, 2015 at 14:50 said:

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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- mikeosbornphoto on August 23, 2015 at 14:52 said:
  
  I’m thankful for the downpour! I hope you find something that you like, Laura.
  
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A Wandering Memory on August 22, 2015 at 23:05 said:

Love the lake shot – really well shot – resonates peacefullness and tranquility

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- mikeosbornphoto on August 23, 2015 at 08:46 said:
  
  Thank you very much for coming by. Yes, that’s just how it was :)
  
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  - A Wandering Memory on August 23, 2015 at 09:09 said:
    
    Incredible great eye for the image…
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on August 23, 2015 at 09:13 said:
      
      Thank you :)
      
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      - A Wandering Memory on August 23, 2015 at 09:15 said:
        
        I love exploring and finding that perfect image…
        
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        mikeosbornphoto on August 23, 2015 at 09:18 said:
        
        Well you certainly get around to find those images!
        
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        A Wandering Memory on August 23, 2015 at 10:21 said:
        
        That I do … Thanks mate
        
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jotsfromasmallapt on August 22, 2015 at 15:29 said:

Stunning.
So well done!

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- mikeosbornphoto on August 22, 2015 at 19:02 said:
  
  Thank you so much, Raye. It was a great place :)
  
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ckponderings on August 22, 2015 at 12:53 said:

Lovely hues, Mike! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on August 22, 2015 at 12:57 said:
  
  Thanks Richard. I thought it was deserving of a deep sepia.
  
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  - ckponderings on August 22, 2015 at 13:00 said:
    
    Definitely… The tones work better than simple b/w would.
    
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leecleland on August 22, 2015 at 12:05 said:

That perfectly calm lake gives it an otherworldly feel. Nice shot.

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- mikeosbornphoto on August 22, 2015 at 12:15 said:
  
  Thank you Lee. It was a beautiful setting. The Swedish royals sure do know how to pick a spot :)
  
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