Hanne Bro Jensen

Gamla Stan

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:44 +0200

Gamla Stan (in English: Old Town) is the oldest part of Stockholm which dates back to the 1300s. This street is the main shopping street, Västerlånggatan (in English: The Western Long Street) and even though there are loads of souvenir shops and cafés, the old style and sphere is still present. Even the sign on 7-Eleven shops are made out of wood! Walking in such an area is like going back in time, and I wonder how it was to live here in the old days.

For my trip to Stockholm I decided just to bring a single lens mostly because I prefer to change lenses in my flat and to keep luggage at a minimum. I knew that I would be shooting large objects so I brought my 28mm prime lens which is really good in low lights, and the range is quite good. Over and over again I'm impressed by the performance of a not that costly and 30 year old (or more) lens.

Visit Scenic Sunday for more great photos!

Gamla Stan & Blasieholmen

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00 +0200

A view of Gamla Stan and Blasieholmen in Stockholm, Sveden.

Please visit Watery Wednesday for more wet photos!

Vasa Ship 3

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:20 +0200

The Vasa Ship was built in 1626-1628 and is of on the biggest ships of the time. Due to lack of stability, Vasa with a total length of 69 meters and with a height of 52 meters sank on its maiden voyage after 2 kms of sailing in canals of Stockholm..... The warship was hidden in the water until 1961 where Vasa was salvaged.

Read more about Vasa on Wiki and the Vasa Museum

Vasa Ship 2

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:15 +0200

Vasa Ship

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:10 +0200