Gripsholm Castle

Bike rides and herring

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As the London autumn seeps in, this final set of photographs from Sweden becomes a memoir of the Scandinavian summer. We took two day trips outside Stockholm, to Gripsholm Castle and the island of Uto in Stockholm’s archipelago.

This is a snapshot of quiet little beaches and country lanes on the island, and a royal retreat surrounded by manicured grounds and lapping waters. And yes, this was Sweden – there were bicycles to ride and pickled herring to feast upon.

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Windows of Sweden

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My camera and I developed a fetish on a recent trip to Sweden. Windows. I wanted to photograph them here, there and everywhere. Why? They come in all shapes and designs in that country, framed in mustard yellow and burgundy on the outside, decorated with a luxurious drape or a simple net curtain on the inside. It was hard to resist their allure.

Favoured spots for window-spotting were at the City Hall in Stockholm, the fairytale royal castle of Gripsholm and the charming town of Mariefred nearby. Enjoy peering in and looking out…

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By the lake

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By the lakeA 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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