2015 Image Archive
 

2015 Image Archive

1st Company (my old digs), now repurposed and rebuilt inside to house a school.

1st Company (my old digs), now repurposed and rebuilt inside to house a school.

The Regiment

2015-12-27 14:28

P10 Regemente
Strängnäs, Sweden

P10 Regemente

This is the old "soldier's home" (soldathem), a place for soldiers to do spend their off-duty time. Originally set up to provide something besides drinking. The new one (a bit farther away) was bought and is currently used by Pingstkyrkan i Strängnäs.

This is the old "soldier's home" (soldathem), a place for soldiers to do spend their off-duty time. Originally set up to provide something besides drinking. The new one (a bit farther away) was bought and is currently used by Pingstkyrkan i Strängnäs[a].

The Regiment

2015-12-27 13:29

P10 Regemente
Strängnäs, Sweden

P10 Regemente

Pansarbandvagn 302 (Pbv 302)

Pansarbandvagn 302 (Pbv 302)

Arsenalen

2015-12-19 14:52

Arsenalen
Strängnäs, Sweden

Arsenalen

Stridsvagn 103 (Strv 103)

Stridsvagn 103 (Strv 103)

Arsenalen

2015-12-19 14:44

Arsenalen
Strängnäs, Sweden

Arsenalen

Stridsvagn 122 (Strv 122) - Leopard 2S

Stridsvagn 122 (Strv 122) - Leopard 2S

Arsenalen

2015-12-19 14:43

Arsenalen
Strängnäs, Sweden

Arsenalen

Bandkanon 1 (Bkan 1) - self-propelled artillery with auto-loader. The big box seen here is the magazine that enabled it to fire 14 shells in 45 seconds from its 155 mm cannon.

Bandkanon 1 (Bkan 1) - self-propelled artillery with auto-loader. The big box seen here is the magazine that enabled it to fire 14 shells in 45 seconds from its 155 mm cannon.

Arsenalen

2015-12-19 14:30

Arsenalen
Strängnäs, Sweden

Arsenalen

T-34

T-34

Arsenalen

2015-12-19 14:24

Arsenalen
Strängnäs, Sweden

Arsenalen

This is the inside of a T-34.

This is the inside of a T-34.

Arsenalen

2015-12-19 14:21

Arsenalen
Strängnäs, Sweden

Arsenalen

At the velocities and energies of armor-piercing projectiles impacting their targets, everything behaves more or less like a liquid, as can be seen here. You'd think it's like metal-against-metal, but it's more like shooting a small birthday cake into a big one.

At the velocities and energies of armor-piercing projectiles impacting their targets, everything behaves more or less like a liquid, as can be seen here. You'd think it's like metal-against-metal, but it's more like shooting a small birthday cake into a big one.

Arsenalen

2015-12-19 14:20

Arsenalen
Strängnäs, Sweden

Arsenalen

One of the trucks brought to Europe by the US Army during WW1. Despite its old looks, it had four wheel drive and other technical niceties.

One of the trucks brought to Europe by the US Army during WW1. Despite its old looks, it had four wheel drive and other technical niceties.

Arsenalen

2015-12-19 14:12

Arsenalen
Strängnäs, Sweden

Arsenalen

Stridsvagn fm/28, (Strv fm/28), intended replacement for Sweden's first tank, the Strv m/21. It did not pass the trials and did not replace the m/21.

Stridsvagn fm/28, (Strv fm/28), intended replacement for Sweden's first tank, the Strv m/21. It did not pass the trials and did not replace the m/21.

Arsenalen

2015-12-19 14:09

Arsenalen
Strängnäs, Sweden

Arsenalen

It took a little while before I realized that the whole building had in effect been removed! The walls here were painted dark brown, and I must have assumed that they were just not visible due to being in the shade. Then I realized I could see straight through.

It took a little while before I realized that the whole building had in effect been removed! The walls here were painted dark brown, and I must have assumed that they were just not visible due to being in the shade. Then I realized I could see straight through.

Renovating Dalhagsskolan

2015-12-19 09:31

Dalhagsskolan
Stockholm, Sweden

Dalhagsskolan

Choreography class

Choreography class

Dancers: Solveig, Anna B., Maria, Katarina, Ülkü, Sabriye

Music: "Sabriye Miye Miye" from "Sabriye Miye Miye"

Choreography: Sabriye Tekbilek

Danskollektivet Student Show Autumn 2015

2015-11-29 20:49

Teater Improvisation & Co
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Danskollektivet, Teater Improvisation & Co

Choreography class

Choreography class

Dancers: Solveig, Anna B., Maria, Katarina, Ülkü, Sabriye

Music: "Sabriye Miye Miye" from "Sabriye Miye Miye"

Choreography: Sabriye Tekbilek

Danskollektivet Student Show Autumn 2015

2015-11-29 20:49

Teater Improvisation & Co
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Danskollektivet, Teater Improvisation & Co

ATS

ATS

Dancers: Anne och Derya

Music: Mix of "Robots in Motion" by Philter and "Bom Bom" by Sam and the Womp

Choreography: Improvised

Danskollektivet Student Show Autumn 2015

2015-11-29 20:42

Teater Improvisation & Co
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Danskollektivet, Teater Improvisation & Co

ATS

ATS

Dancers: Anne and Derya

Music: Mix of "Robots in Motion" by Philter and "Bom Bom" by Sam and the Womp

Choreography: Improvised

Danskollektivet Student Show Autumn 2015

2015-11-29 20:41

Teater Improvisation & Co
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Danskollektivet, Teater Improvisation & Co

Tribal Fusion

Tribal Fusion

Dancer: Elnaz

Music: "Hourglass"

Choreography: Elnaz

Danskollektivet Student Show Autumn 2015

2015-11-29 20:38

Teater Improvisation & Co
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Danskollektivet, Teater Improvisation & Co

Tribal Fusion

Tribal Fusion

Dancer: Elnaz

Music: "Hourglass"

Choreography: Elnaz

Danskollektivet Student Show Autumn 2015

2015-11-29 20:37

Teater Improvisation & Co
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Danskollektivet, Teater Improvisation & Co

Tribal Fusion

Tribal Fusion

Dancer: Elnaz

Music: "Hourglass"

Choreography: Elnaz

Danskollektivet Student Show Autumn 2015

2015-11-29 20:37

Teater Improvisation & Co
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Danskollektivet, Teater Improvisation & Co

Tribal Fusion

Tribal Fusion

Dancer: Elnaz

Music: "Hourglass"

Choreography: Elnaz

Danskollektivet Student Show Autumn 2015

2015-11-29 20:37

Teater Improvisation & Co
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Danskollektivet, Teater Improvisation & Co

Tribal Fusion

Tribal Fusion

Dancer: Elnaz

Music: "Hourglass"

Choreography: Elnaz

Danskollektivet Student Show Autumn 2015

2015-11-29 20:34

Teater Improvisation & Co
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Danskollektivet, Teater Improvisation & Co

ATS medium difficulty class

ATS medium difficulty class

Dancers: Eva, Maria, Helena, Matilda, Evelina, Maja, Charlotta

Music: Mix of "Tribal Song" by Mario Kirlis and "Yalel" by Omar Faruk Tekbilek

Choreography: Improvised

Danskollektivet Student Show Autumn 2015

2015-11-29 19:57

Teater Improvisation & Co
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Danskollektivet, Teater Improvisation & Co

ATS medium difficulty class

ATS medium difficulty class

Dancers: Eva, Maria, Helena, Matilda, Evelina, Maja, Charlotta

Music: Mix of "Tribal Song" by Mario Kirlis and "Yalel" by Omar Faruk Tekbilek

Choreography: Improvised

Danskollektivet Student Show Autumn 2015

2015-11-29 19:57

Teater Improvisation & Co
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Danskollektivet, Teater Improvisation & Co

Dina's belly dance class

Dina's belly dance class

Dancers: Therese, Rim, Gunilla, Malin, Sabaa

Music: "Youm al Hazz" by Al Gazira Band

Choreography: Dina

Danskollektivet Student Show Autumn 2015

2015-11-29 19:41

Teater Improvisation & Co
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Danskollektivet, Teater Improvisation & Co

Jamila technique class

Jamila technique class

Dancers: Anna U. Anne, Ülkü, Katarina, Maria, Berbara, Jessica "Jeka"

Music: "Farha Intro" and "Rumba" from "A Gift from Cairo"

Choreography: Sabriye Tekbilek

Danskollektivet Student Show Autumn 2015

2015-11-29 19:37

Teater Improvisation & Co
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Danskollektivet, Teater Improvisation & Co

Barrington Xavier had bilateral conjunctivitis. His eyes are small, and we don't know if that's caused by the infection, or if he was just born that way.

Barrington Xavier had bilateral conjunctivitis. His eyes are small, and we don't know if that's caused by the infection, or if he was just born that way.

Koala Hospital

2015-11-12 15:43

Koala Hospital
Port Macquarie, New South Wales

Australia 2015, Koala Hospital

Natf Zenani. She got caught up in a brushfire and had claw damage - the claws won't grow out. She is therefore unable to climb trees, which means death for a koala. She's given tender loving care and will stay in the hospital for life.

Natf Zenani. She got caught up in a brushfire and had claw damage - the claws won't grow out. She is therefore unable to climb trees, which means death for a koala. She's given tender loving care and will stay in the hospital for life.

Koala Hospital

2015-11-12 15:12

Koala Hospital
Port Macquarie, New South Wales

Australia 2015, Koala Hospital

Rebecca has been camelier for 16 years. Seen here with Henry the camel, who used to be someone's pet camel before arriving at the farm. He is 20 years old, is wagon-trained and runs.

Rebecca has been camelier for 16 years. Seen here with Henry the camel, who used to be someone's pet camel before arriving at the farm. He is 20 years old, is wagon-trained and runs.

Calamunnda Camel Farm

2015-11-06 13:24

Calamunnda Camel Farm
Kalamunda, Western Australia

Australia 2015, Calamunnda Camel Farm

Red Light

2015-10-26 01:16

Old Town
Stockholm, Sweden

Old Town

Finally! I managed to photograph the Orion Nebula.

Finally! I managed to photograph the Orion Nebula.

Astrophotography With a Tracking Mount

2015-10-24 04:36

Granholmstoppen
Stockholm, Sweden

astrophotography

Granholmstoppen

Akalla Escalator

2015-10-11 21:34

Akalla
Stockholm, Sweden

Akalla

Akalla Escalator

2015-10-11 21:32

Akalla
Stockholm, Sweden

Akalla

From the description: "Circle of Love" would like to share a moment of devotional songs based on love, poetry and Shanti Mantra. Songs are composed in Sanskrit, Bengali, Hindi and other Indian languages. Vocal: Shantonu from Kolkata (West Bengal) Guitar: Dhyanesh from Norway and friends.

From the description: "Circle of Love" would like to share a moment of devotional songs based on love, poetry and Shanti Mantra. Songs are composed in Sanskrit, Bengali, Hindi and other Indian languages. Vocal: Shantonu from Kolkata (West Bengal) Guitar: Dhyanesh from Norway and friends.

Stockholm Sangeet Conference 2015

2015-10-05 20:53

Stallet
Stockholm, Sweden

Stallet

From the description: "Circle of Love" would like to share a moment of devotional songs based on love, poetry and Shanti Mantra. Songs are composed in Sanskrit, Bengali, Hindi and other Indian languages. Vocal: Shantonu from Kolkata (West Bengal) Guitar: Dhyanesh from Norway and friends.

From the description: "Circle of Love" would like to share a moment of devotional songs based on love, poetry and Shanti Mantra. Songs are composed in Sanskrit, Bengali, Hindi and other Indian languages. Vocal: Shantonu from Kolkata (West Bengal) Guitar: Dhyanesh from Norway and friends.

Stockholm Sangeet Conference 2015

2015-10-05 20:34

Stallet
Stockholm, Sweden

Stallet

Southern Indian classic dance with students from Saraswathy Kalakendra Institution of Fine Arts i Stockholm. The school was founded by the choreographer Usha Balasundaram who teaches Bharathanatyam, a dance from south India. These dances were originally performed in temples.

Southern Indian classic dance with students from Saraswathy Kalakendra Institution of Fine Arts[b] i Stockholm. The school was founded by the choreographer Usha Balasundaram who teaches Bharathanatyam, a dance from south India. These dances were originally performed in temples.

Stockholm Sangeet Conference 2015

2015-10-05 19:38

Stallet
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Stallet

Southern Indian classic dance with students from Saraswathy Kalakendra Institution of Fine Arts i Stockholm. The school was founded by the choreographer Usha Balasundaram who teaches Bharathanatyam, a dance from south India. These dances were originally performed in temples.

Southern Indian classic dance with students from Saraswathy Kalakendra Institution of Fine Arts[c] i Stockholm. The school was founded by the choreographer Usha Balasundaram who teaches Bharathanatyam, a dance from south India. These dances were originally performed in temples.

Stockholm Sangeet Conference 2015

2015-10-05 19:28

Stallet
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Stallet

Southern Indian classic dance with students from Saraswathy Kalakendra Institution of Fine Arts i Stockholm. The school was founded by the choreographer Usha Balasundaram who teaches Bharathanatyam, a dance from south India. These dances were originally performed in temples.

Southern Indian classic dance with students from Saraswathy Kalakendra Institution of Fine Arts[d] i Stockholm. The school was founded by the choreographer Usha Balasundaram who teaches Bharathanatyam, a dance from south India. These dances were originally performed in temples.

Stockholm Sangeet Conference 2015

2015-10-05 19:23

Stallet
Stockholm, Sweden

dance, oriental dance

Stallet

My old army buddy Henrik Esperi on the final few meters to the goal!

My old army buddy Henrik Esperi on the final few meters to the goal!

Tjurruset 2015

2015-10-04 14:36

Universitetet
Stockholm, Sweden

Universitetet

The second entrance was supposed to be behind the orange wall.

The second entrance was supposed to be behind the orange wall.

Masmo Mountain

2015-10-03 15:36

Masmo
Stockholm, Sweden

Masmo, Stockholm Random Walk

Looking in through the entrance to the subway station. The site of the next photo can be seen in the distance.

Looking in through the entrance to the subway station. The site of the next photo can be seen in the distance.

Masmo Mountain

2015-10-03 15:35

Masmo
Stockholm, Sweden

Masmo, Stockholm Random Walk

The shaft - blasted at an angle to fit escalators. A little bit away is the vertical elevator shaft.

The shaft - blasted at an angle to fit escalators. A little bit away is the vertical elevator shaft.

Masmo Mountain

2015-10-03 14:53

Masmo
Stockholm, Sweden

Masmo, Stockholm Random Walk

Edsberg

2015-09-19 14:10

Edsberg
Stockholm, Sweden

Edsberg

Edsberg

2015-09-19 14:07

Edsberg
Stockholm, Sweden

Edsberg

Edsberg

2015-09-19 13:55

Edsberg
Stockholm, Sweden

Edsberg

Edsberg

2015-09-19 13:37

Edsberg
Stockholm, Sweden

Edsberg

Edsberg

2015-09-19 13:27

Edsberg
Stockholm, Sweden

Edsberg

Edsberg

2015-09-19 13:24

Edsberg
Stockholm, Sweden

Edsberg

Kulturnatten 2015

2015-09-12 16:51

Uppsala
Uppsala, Sweden

Uppsala

Kulturnatten 2015

2015-09-12 16:51

Uppsala
Uppsala, Sweden

Uppsala

Kulturnatten 2015

2015-09-12 16:48

Uppsala
Uppsala, Sweden

Uppsala

Kulturnatten 2015

2015-09-12 16:47

Uppsala
Uppsala, Sweden

Uppsala

Kulturnatten 2015

2015-09-12 16:46

Uppsala
Uppsala, Sweden

Uppsala

See this photo for a view from approximately the same spot in 2010.

See this photo for a view from approximately the same spot in 2010.

Photo: Sune Sundahl

Source: Digitalt Museum[e], from the collection of Arkitektur- och designcentrum[f].

Husby in the 70's

1975-09-30 13:00

Husby Centrum
Stockholm, Sweden

cc-by-4.0-deed.en

Husby Centrum

Photo: Sune Sundahl

Photo: Sune Sundahl

Source: Digitalt Museum[g], from the collection of Arkitektur- och designcentrum[h].

Husby in the 70's

1975-09-30 14:30

Husby Centrum
Stockholm, Sweden

cc-by-4.0-deed.en

Husby Centrum

Photo: Sune Sundahl

Photo: Sune Sundahl

Source: Digitalt Museum[i], from the collection of Arkitektur- och designcentrum[j].

Husby in the 70's

1975-09-30 13:15

Husby Centrum
Stockholm, Sweden

cc-by-4.0-deed.en

Husby Centrum

Photo: Sune Sundahl

Photo: Sune Sundahl

Source: Digitalt Museum[k], from the collection of Arkitektur- och designcentrum[l].

Husby in the 70's

1975-09-30 15:45

Husby Centrum
Stockholm, Sweden

cc-by-4.0-deed.en

Husby Centrum

Cozying up in one of my Moroccan babouches, a present from Orientalista for writing articles for them.

Cozying up in one of my Moroccan babouches, a present from Orientalista[o] for writing articles for them.

Further Adventures of a Small Camel in a Big World

2015-07-18 01:14

Vattugatan 15
Stockholm, Sweden

orientalista

Camella, Vattugatan 15

As an aside, this is the 100,000:th media item I added to my IMatch database.

As an aside, this is the 100,000:th media item I added to my IMatch[p] database.

Further Adventures of a Small Camel in a Big World

2015-06-05 15:17

Klara Kyrka
Stockholm, Sweden

Camella, Klara Kyrka

Last page of the treaty that ended the Great Northern War.

Last page of the treaty that ended the Great Northern War.

The Battle of Stäket at HAMN Museum

2015-07-26 14:01

HAMN Museum
Stockholm, Sweden

museum, review

HAMN Museum

Swedish (left) and Russian (right) bullets. The Russian bullets still have a small tap sticking out, a leftover from the casting process when manufacturing them; while the Swedish bullets had it removed. This makes it possible to identify which side shot what bullet.

Swedish (left) and Russian (right) bullets. The Russian bullets still have a small tap sticking out, a leftover from the casting process when manufacturing them; while the Swedish bullets had it removed. This makes it possible to identify which side shot what bullet.

The Battle of Stäket at HAMN Museum

2015-07-26 13:52

HAMN Museum
Stockholm, Sweden

museum, review

HAMN Museum

Swedish uniform, of the kind that was used by the Södermanland regiment.

Swedish uniform, of the kind that was used by the Södermanland regiment.

The Battle of Stäket at HAMN Museum

2015-07-26 13:50

HAMN Museum
Stockholm, Sweden

museum, review

HAMN Museum

Russian documents, from the artillery museum in St Petersburg. This is the first time Swedish researchers have had access to descriptions of the battle written by the Russian side.

Russian documents, from the artillery museum in St Petersburg. This is the first time Swedish researchers have had access to descriptions of the battle written by the Russian side.

The Battle of Stäket at HAMN Museum

2015-07-26 13:42

HAMN Museum
Stockholm, Sweden

museum, review

HAMN Museum

Weapons belonging to the Swedish commander at the Battle of Stäket, Rutger Fuchs.

Weapons belonging to the Swedish commander at the Battle of Stäket, Rutger Fuchs.

  • Two flintlock pistols (15.2 mm), manufactured by master pistol smith Adam Anthon Gerhardt in Stockholm, 1739.

  • One flintlock musket m/1716 (20.04 mm), probably made in Jönköping around 1716.

  • One bayonet m/1716 (20.04 mm), probably made in Jönköping around 1716.

  • One small sword of the type used by the Swedish army during the Great Northern War. Probably manufactured in Germany 1685.

The Battle of Stäket at HAMN Museum

2015-07-26 13:24

HAMN Museum
Stockholm, Sweden

museum, review

HAMN Museum

A sabre that has belonged to Peter the Great, who gave it to Prince Croij au Eccaud. The prince was subsequently captured by Magnus Stenbock at the decisive Swedish victory at the Battle of Narva and traded the sabre for being allowed to keep his life. The inscription reads "Als König Carl der Zwölfft und seine kleine Macht // Mit Gott der (Russen Heer) hatt in die Flucht gebracht" or, in English "When King Charles XII and his modest might // with God brought the Russian army to flight".

A sabre that has belonged to Peter the Great[q], who gave it to Prince Croij au Eccaud. The prince was subsequently captured by Magnus Stenbock at the decisive Swedish victory at the Battle of Narva[r] and traded the sabre for being allowed to keep his life. The inscription reads "Als König Carl der Zwölfft und seine kleine Macht // Mit Gott der (Russen Heer) hatt in die Flucht gebracht" or, in English "When King Charles XII and his modest might // with God brought the Russian army to flight".

The Battle of Stäket at HAMN Museum

2015-07-26 13:23

HAMN Museum
Stockholm, Sweden

museum, review

HAMN Museum

A film about the battle, shown in 170 degrees cylindrical projection. See below for the movie, or watch it on YouTube.

A film about the battle, shown in 170 degrees cylindrical projection. See below for the movie, or watch it on YouTube[s].

The Battle of Stäket at HAMN Museum

2015-07-26 12:53

HAMN Museum
Stockholm, Sweden

museum, review

HAMN Museum

I didn't notice it when I photographed the stone pillar, but I think it looks like Donald Duck is photobombing.

I didn't notice it when I photographed the stone pillar, but I think it looks like Donald Duck is photobombing.

The Japanese Pond at the Bergius Botanic Garden

2015-06-14 20:15

Bergianska Trädgården
Stockholm, Sweden

Bergianska Trädgården

Organisten i S:ta Clara kyrka Per Thunarf 15 mars 1941 - 26 september 2014

Organisten i S:ta Clara kyrka
Per Thunarf
15 mars 1941 - 26 september 2014

An Organist's Grave

2015-03-17 16:06

Klara Kyrka
Stockholm, Sweden

Klara Kyrka

Spaceplane in orbit around Laythe, moon of the gas giant Jool.

Spaceplane in orbit around Laythe, moon of the gas giant Jool.

Jeb, Bill, Bob... and Val

feminism, game

Kerbal Space Program

The best way to break through glass ceilings is an external command seat and a good booster.

The best way to break through glass ceilings is an external command seat and a good booster.

Jeb, Bill, Bob... and Val

feminism, game

Kerbal Space Program

KistaChic

2014-09-18 08:46

Kista
Stockholm, Sweden

Kista

Surgery complete! The "pegleg-tripod" (with two damaged legs) to the right.

Surgery complete! The "pegleg-tripod" (with two damaged legs) to the right.

Velbon Ultra Maxi L Leg Repair

2015-01-10 13:45

Vattugatan 15
Stockholm, Sweden

photography, tech

Vattugatan 15