Photographer's Note
Today's two photos may surprise some of you: There are no persons seen in any of them. But there are clear proofs of human presence. Look at the flower pots!
This is once again from the northern shore of Södermalm island in Stockholm, but this was taken a few weeks before my two most recent photos. On the western part of the quay 25 berths are available for rent to private persons who want to use their boats as permanent homes.
A boat that will be moored here must meet certain requirements regarding safety measures etc. In return the city will supply running water, electricity and certain other services.
On the eastern part of the quay, closer to the city centre, a few permanently moored boats are used as low cost hotels, restaurants and nightclubs.
Across the water to the right you can see the City Hall, opened in 1923.
A neighbouring boat can be seen in the WS.
Fis2, pajaran, ikeharel, pierrefonds, jhm, PaulVDV, worldcitizen, jemaflor, Royaldevon, PiotrF, mcmtanyel, COSTANTINO oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne
Critiques | Translate
Fis2
(170807) 2021-11-16 0:32
Witaj Gert my neighbour today :)!
Interesting photos.
This boat is curious, view makes impression.
Good POV, colors and light.
Well done.
I like it.
Good morning.
Krzysztof
Silvio1953
(221659) 2021-11-16 0:35
Ciao Gert, great view of lovely floating home, splendid light, fine details, wonderful colors and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
pajaran
(115941) 2021-11-16 0:37
Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lep deo broda i arhitektura na obali, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama. kontrastom i perspektivom.
Dobar rad sa lepom fotografijom u radionici.
Brod ceka svoju posadu da krene u novu avanturu.
Zelim vam lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja
ikeharel
(113385) 2021-11-16 1:39
Everywhere there are people chosing to live on a boat, from the most simple vessel to any luxurious yacht, Gert. It is an intriguing way of life.
Main photo shows the city as we learn to find from other pictures of yours, beautiful bright day enable this fine picture.
Have a nice new day,
Ike
lousat
(139298) 2021-11-16 2:21
Hi Gert,it would be nice to spend a few days on holiday on these boats, but I would have strong doubts in using it as a permanent home, especially in winter, while in summer sleep would certainly be disturbed by the local nightlife. Anyway congratulations to the owners who have chosen to put the flowers too, while the one in the WS looks almost like an old remodeled war submarine, especially considering its color. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano
pierrefonds
(114494) 2021-11-16 4:37
HI Gert,
The boat is well placed in the frame. The point of view is showing the details of the boat and of the City Hall in the background. I am wondering how a person can live on a boat during the winter season? The colors and the sharpness are very good. Have a nice day.
Pierre
jhm
(211736) 2021-11-16 6:06
Hello Gert,
I don't know but your WS picture I find this the most beautiful
But both picture give a nice supplement with each other.
Sharp and clear to look at
Pleasant detailed too.
Very well done, TFS.
Best regards,
John
emka
(158198) 2021-11-16 7:19
Hello Gert, With the sunny weather everything looks nice. Well composed picture with the City Hall tower between the lines and a mast. But the boat itself doesn't seem especially attractive. I summer day must be nice to sit there on the left side but not always there is the sun. Are the boats all the time in the same place or make some excursions? I have the whole series of such houseboats in Stockholm, much more interesting and decorated with more flowers.
Best regrads MAlgo
jmdias
(115208) 2021-11-16 9:53
gert
I am not sure if I would like to live inside a boat, anyway I am a mountain guy. nice these two house-boats, I presume the owners can navigate during the weekends..
take care
jorge
Tue
(92402) 2021-11-16 10:35
Hej Gert,
Komposition er meget god med bĺden diagonalt i forgrunden foran byen i baggrunden med igen det ikoniske rĺdhus. Bĺden stĺr godt frem fra det blĺ vand i det klare efterĺrslys. Blomsterne er en fin detalje.
Lars
PaulVDV
(62944) 2021-11-16 12:28
Hello Gert,
Also in this photo you know how to place the well-known city hall of Stockholm at its best.
The large yellow buoy on the left balances the image.
Good composition, much depth and a beautiful sunny view.
The boat in the WS has a strange shape indeed. You would think that part of it broke off and sunk.
Best regards, Paul
worldcitizen
(16072) 2021-11-16 14:53
Hello Gert,
This house boat looks more comfortable than the one in the WS, but I'm sure it's also much more expensive. The flower pots are a nice touch, and I'm curious about the interior. There's actually a marina not far from my home with a houseboat for sale. I'm not cut out to live on the water, but your photo reminded me of that house boat. :-) Take care!
ifege
(48135) 2021-11-16 21:54
Hi Gert
Given all Stockholm's waterways and islands I guess that plenty would like to live on the water. 2 very interesting photos.
cheers
Ian
jemaflor
(147184) 2021-11-16 23:29
Hi Gert,
Well photographed and presented these original floating homes, nice weather conditions with this nice sunlight, well captured, tfs.
GyurMaster
(24838) 2021-11-17 1:44
Dear Gert,
I'm happy that at least some proof of human presence is visible, even if I have to dispense with people this time. I don't think I would like to live in such a place, but week would be appealing. I wanted to ask what is that tower, it seemed familiar from your older photos, but you provided me with the answer already.
Best Wishes,
Gy.
Royaldevon
(85932) 2021-11-17 3:18
Hello Gert,
I must applaud you for this shot which is really well composed and has wonderful clarity! You have angled the boat really well so it encourages us not only to observe its details but also, to follow its guide across the water, to discover its setting.
I can imagine, on a day like this, the boat is idyllic but, I wonder how it feels on a stormy, winter's day, when the waves are stronger and the nights are long and dark! Just a thought!
Have a good day,
Bev :-)
ChrisJ
(171852) 2021-11-17 8:08
Hej Gert
I like how the mast and spinnaker and ropes frame the bg city hall building. Good sharpness and the diagonal axis of the houseboat adds dynamism. Tfs!
PiotrF
(54726) 2021-11-17 16:10
Hello Gert,
Interesting look at those boats, good notes.
I used a larger boat in Stockholm:)I like a good composition (without people), nice colors and good quality
Good presentation
Regards
Piotr
mcmtanyel
(68569) 2021-11-17 20:09
Hello Gert,
No, I couldn't do it. I could not live in a moored boat permanently. All the more power to those who live in such boats.
Regards,
MT
COSTANTINO
(116542) 2021-11-17 23:25
Hello dear friend and have a nice day
original version
thanks for your description in detail
thanks for your information about
I keep...on the western part of
the quay closer to the city centre
a few permanently moored boats
are used as low cost hotels,restaurants
and nightclubs
regards
costantino
foxy
(3461) 2021-11-18 11:04
Hello Gert,
I, for sure ... wouldn't mind living in this snug 'sweet floating home', not permanently , I'm afraid getting boat-sick :-)
I did stay one night in one of this boat , shall I say a small ship. Yes, in Stockholm. I like it. Very unique experienced. I saw beautiful sunset and very quirky boats sailing by along the quay. I do believe the same quay in these picture.
I think I prefer the boat in the WS but not the colour. It has bigger deck on top too.
The best of all, has to be the city scene. I cannot say that I'll be bored looking at it every day.
Thanks for sharing this little cosy vessel.
Loong
adramad
(73004) 2021-11-22 9:46
Hi Gert.
A magnificent and original composition, this way of living can be fine for summer, but in winter I doubt that it is comfortable to be tucked in a small space, because with the winter cold it will not be possible to go out on the deck, the highest covered part is visible very nice with so many windows and the great view of the city, but like I said only for summer.
Very good color that highlights the strength of the image.
Superb brightness and sharpness management to capture details.
Very well done. I like it.
Have a good start to the week.
Very best regards.
Luis.
kasianowak
(17676) 2021-12-29 11:41
Two fine images of boats with Stockholm views in the background. I can't decide which one I like the most: the City Hall or the row of colourful houses in the WS shot.
Do they really get utilities free of charge??
Great title for the post.
Photo Information
-
Copyright: Gert Holmertz (holmertz)
(102732)
- Genre: Miejsca
- Medium: Kolorowe
- Date Taken: 2021-09-26
- Wersja zdjęcia: Oryginalna wersja, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2021-11-16 0:25
Discussions
- To lousat: nightlife (1)
by holmertz, last updated 2021-11-16 03:50 - To emka: houseboats (1)
by holmertz, last updated 2021-11-16 08:01 - To kasianowak: not free! (1)
by holmertz, last updated 2021-12-29 11:47