Österlen
Two weekends ago I and a few more went on a trip along the coastline of southeast Skåne, the southmost region of Sweden. This part is also called Österlen. I made photos but didn’t have much time to look at them, all my photo time was consumed by sofobomo work. Now when this period is over and I had some rest from photography (the post processing part of it), I finally had a look at the pictures I made. I really enjoy this coastline, in fact, I love the sea.
The picture above is taken from Stenshuvud, a for the region rather high hill that steeps into the sea. The view is spectacular, and long away in the horizon are Poland, Russia and Lithuania.
On the way from Stenshuvud to our next stop, Ale stenar, we had to stop in the middle of nowhere. In between four big poles was an old, retired tractor left. It looked like someone drove it there to leave it where it would get the best view that can be found. I hope I get to rest as beautifully as this old tractor when its my turn.
Ale stenar, no one really knows why it’s there. It’s believed to be some 1400 years old and it’s a ship setting. Very important people, like kings, were buried this way. This person was probably VERY important, because this ship setting feels like being almost an 100 metres from stern to bow. There is also a theory that Ale stenar is a astronomical instrument. It’s like with the Stonehenge, plenty of mystery making and theories.
Anyway, it was a good trip. I got home with descent pictures, and best of all, a good mood.
June 19th, 2009 at 17:34
What fascinating scenes—and thanks for the stories to fill in details. No wonder you had a good trip! The four poles and the tractor are staying with me. Quite intriguing.
June 19th, 2009 at 23:29
I thoroughly enjoyed your book, not only because I too am interested in bicycles. But you show a wonderful dry humor in your images and texts that is heartwarming. My favourite: plain litter…
So I am glad you did this book and I had the chance to enjoy it.
June 21st, 2009 at 22:33
Thanks, Anita. As for me, then, I still think of that scene with the tractor…
Hello Markus, thank you for looking in and telling me these very kind words and that you enjoyed my book. Glad you noted the humour, because the book was most for having fun.
June 23rd, 2009 at 17:12
Your images are striking and very enjoyable as is your post. Thank you for sharing them all. Peace.
June 24th, 2009 at 12:15
Thanks a lot, Glen!
June 26th, 2009 at 00:13
Sounds like a nice tour. I have to check eniro to see how far this is from Göteborg. Perhaps a nice trip on a summer weekend…
Gorgeous photos, I especially like the simplicity of the first shot. Leaves a loot of room for dreaming.
June 26th, 2009 at 15:56
Thanks, Thomas! Österlen is pretty far, away first some 270 km from Gbg to Lund, and then another 50-60 km to Österlen. But it’s doable over a day, for certain.
January 3rd, 2010 at 21:01
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