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🇸🇪 Dreamer. Poet. Amateur photographer. I photograph, therefore I am. ;)

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@akalexis1
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2 years
KalmarCastle in the spring sunshine. Very cold today though!
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6 years
Kalmar castle at sunset, May 9. #kalmarslott
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6 years
The daffodils outside our house are just now budding. These are from last year, when spring was late; these were actually taken at the beginning of May! - Kalmar City Park, 2018.
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7 years
Sun breaking through, nice! Kalmar Castle, Feb. 22 #kalmarslott
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5 years
Sharing a few spring pictures from spring last year, when it was a little sunnier and somewhat warmer than today! - Kalmar City Park, May 2018.
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7 years
A snowy vision on a winter's day; Kalmar castle, Jan. 22. #kalmarslott
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5 years
Assorted spring pictures. Cherry blossom, magnolia, tulips, statue ... - Kalmar City Park, May 2018.
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6 years
Not so much snow left here now; as per usual it snows and thaws intermittently, but here are a few snowy pictures from earlier. - Kalmar, December 17th.
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6 years
Some glorious skies. Svinö, taken today.
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7 years
From another angle; the old water tower. Kalmar city, taken today.
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5 years
Ornamental cherry blossom. - Not sure if this tree is actually blossoming yet (this picture is from last year), but it was budding last week when I saw it last. Really like the contrast between the blue sky and the pink blossoms. - Kalmar, May 2018.
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@akalexis1
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5 years
I think this is my favourite view in the whole world (just about). This time last year. - Kalmar Castle, August 2018.
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7 years
The old watertower (currently housing apartments) and the old city gate. Kalmar city, Feb. 22.
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@akalexis1
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6 years
A bit of a grainy image (the result of shooting without a tripod/monopod, in bad light) of a rather glorious sunset at Kalmar Castle, last evening.
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@akalexis1
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6 years
The old tree in the woods. - This has been there for as long as I can remember. - January 20th.
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6 years
Kalmar Theatre prettily illuminated. Taken December 6th.
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@akalexis1
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6 years
Japanese cherry blossoms. - My camera isn't really working as it should at the moment, so sharing an "old" picture from last year's spring instead. - Kalmar City Park, May 2018.
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6 years
Favourite from last year. Came across this when I was looking through pictures from the past year. Really like this, though it's a little unsharp. Makes me long for spring. - May, 2018.
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@akalexis1
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5 years
Some morning photos from our "garden", a while ago. Rhododendron plus unknown flowers/plants. (If you know what they are, I'd be glad if you leave a comment!) - June 5th, 2019.
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@akalexis1
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5 years
Autumn colours. From the archives.❤️
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5 years
Cherry blossoms in the "garden", outside my house. Taken with camera phone. - Kalmar, May 12.
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6 years
These lovely blue flowers are now growing in droves behind the Theatre. Ranunculus are planted as part of flower arrangements around the city. - These pictures are from last spring as well. - Kalmar, April 2018.
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4 years
Beautiful dahlias in the garden, outside our "house". - Kalmar, July 21st, 2020.
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5 years
Not the most perfect shot, but I kind of liked it anyway. Moonrise at the shore near Kalmar Castle. - July 17, 2019.
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@akalexis1
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6 years
A somewhat nicer winter picture on a cold and rainy day. - Kalmar Castle, January 2018.
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6 years
Snowy road at the back of my house. - I'm very happy that the snow decided to make a comeback here, after its brief stint at the start of this week. Hope it'll stay for a while now. This picture is from this Monday, however. :)
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3 years
Beautiful lily that I found at the Skälby 4H farm, not too far from where I live. I loved the deep shades of velvety red in this flower, had never seen anything like it before. - Click for full view! - Kalmar, July 20th, 2021.
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6 years
View from the castle ramparts towards the old Water Tower. This too is from last spring, since my camera is indisposed. - Kalmar Castle, April 2018.
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@akalexis1
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5 years
Been experimenting a little with my new camera phone, since the other one doesn't want to cooperate. - This shows the Old Water Tower and the Western City Gate (plus a bit of the prison too). - Kalmar, April 25.
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6 years
Winter sun. A small collage. - January 20th.
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5 years
Clematis growing on the pergola outside our "house". Though this is not my favourite variety of clematis, I do think they're very pretty. - June 9, 2019.
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@akalexis1
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6 years
Remnants of summer. Kalmar city, taken today.
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4 years
Summer flowers in the vicinty of Svinö. Might need a little click. - Kalmar, May 29th, 2020.
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@akalexis1
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6 years
The finished product. These didn't turn out perfect, but since this is my first try at making pralines, I think I did OK. :) (Recipe from @therawchef and @OooshaRCA .)
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5 years
My favourite sculpture of this year's "Sand sculpture festival". I believe this one was made by Team Russia. - Kalmar, July 17, 2019.
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5 years
A small postcard from the allotments at Skälby 4H farm. We've been rather lucky with the weather here lately, which shows in this picture ... - Kalmar, March 20th, 2020.
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@akalexis1
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7 years
Hydrangeas; Favorite picture from summer of 2014.
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@akalexis1
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3 years
@LavishSnake1 @JustinTrudeau Yeah, that is not a democracy. Democracies should guarantee equal rights and freedoms for ALL. Not only those with "acceptable views".
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6 years
Which path do you choose? - Since winter decided to make an unexpected comeback this morning (snow), I thought this picture rather fitting. Unfortunately the weather isn't as nice today. - Kalmar, January 20th.
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6 years
Sunset/dusk at Törnskär; September 19th.
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7 years
"Girl pinning up her hair", Kalmar city, Feb. 22.
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@akalexis1
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5 years
From the archives. Kapelludden, Öland. ❤️❤️
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3 years
Little kitty, soon 7 months old ... :) - Taken today.
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7 years
Cutie pie; throwback thursday to 2006.
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6 years
A very Swedish bird feeder. Thought this was rather cute & comical when I saw it. - January 20th.
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4 years
Crab apple tree near my former school. It's a shame the bloom is over so soon. These trees were a bit special to me, as they used to start blossoming just as school was out for the summer, thus signalling "freedom". :) - Kalmar, May 12th, 2020.
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6 years
"That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet ... " Kalmar city park, June 28.
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6 years
One of my favorite statues/fountains in the city. It's called "the little mermaid" and is situated on "Lilla torg" ("the little plaza"). Kalmar city, taken today.
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6 years
We had a very pretty snowfall here this Tuesday, unfortunately that was in the evening and it melted just as quickly, so didn't get a chance to capture it. So here's a snowy picture from another January. :)
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6 years
One of my favourite places. The weather has been rather rainy and foggy lately, so here is Kalmar Castle under more friendly November skies, last year. -November 5th, 2017.
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6 years
Reminiscing; hydrangeas like these often make me long for the Azores (they are quite common there). Kalmar city park, July 8.
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7 years
Blooming in the middle of winter, Kalmar city park; yesterday.
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6 years
Sun shining through maple leafs, plus a few more autumn pictures from earlier. Kalmar, September 19th.
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6 years
Walking in from the sun; Svinö. Taken tonight.
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7 years
The Lovers; taken today in town.
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6 years
Glowing red in the afternoon light. - I love how the roses continue to blossom through autumn and sometimes last till frost or snow takes them. Kalmar, October 10th.
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6 years
Look up. This is what you see after crossing the drawbridge and is about to enter the castle gates. - Kalmar Castle, April 2018.
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3 years
@JonJacobRus @JustinTrudeau It isn't! And there isn't any scientific evidence that those passports work. They've been scrapped here in Sweden and in Denmark, etc.
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5 years
Some spring pictures from earlier. Out and about on a walk ... - May 4th, 2019.
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7 years
One nice thing in winter: heather; today.
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3 years
@FreddyBlacklock @JustinTrudeau Very uneducated reply. If you did "follow the science" you'd know that these mandates and lockdowns always were very unscientific.
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5 years
In bloom ... Lots of poppies growing behind Frimurarehotellet (The Freemasons' hotel). This property is still owned by the Freemasons, apparently, while the hotel business is run separately. - Kalmar, June 10th.
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3 years
@sigge20045 @detfria Mhm, och i början sa de också att vaccinet skulle förhindra smittspridning. Det har ju gått väldigt bra ...
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5 years
Frozen. Thought this leaf rather pretty ... Taken after the first snow had fallen. (Click for full view!) - Kalmar, November 30th.
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6 years
Watching the sunrise from Klunkens Backe. Kalmar, February 25th.
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7 years
"No bread? No bread. OK." Kalmar city park, Feb. 22.
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3 years
@BachelorABC .. but I don't think Clayton is ready for marriage either ...
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5 years
Day 6 of 7 #PhotosOfMyLife Rules: no people, no explanations, and challenge one new person each day to do the same for 7 days. I was challenged by @SLyonsPhotos and now I challenge @Kazu_525b
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5 years
In full bloom. I love how they plant different colour schemes with flowers every year. This is this year's edition. The building in the background is the Art Museum (modern art). - Kalmar, July 17, 2019.
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7 years
The little mermaid in winter, Kalmar city park, Jan. 22.
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6 years
Maybe not the most exciting picture, but this is what the Old Water Tower looks like all lit up for the season. Viewed from the back of Västerport (the Western City Gate). Kalmar, December 6th.
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7 years
Summer house, once belonging to the Jeansson family. Built 1902. (Photo from 2014.)
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5 years
Svinö island this time, last summer. :) - Kalmar, September 2018.
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6 years
Dive into the pink - light and shadow ... Japanese cherry blossom, Kalmar, May 14.
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7 years
Snowy Kalmar Castle, today. #kalmarslott
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6 years
A quick snapshot that I took on the way to getting my hair cut. This is one of my favourite houses in the city. Kalmar, January 14th.
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6 years
Afterglow. Unknown white flowers; Kalmar city park, June 10.
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6 years
Walk into the light. - It was really sunny out and we had gotten snow in the morning, so wanted to try and get a few shots. This was taken yesterday, out and about around my 'house'. :)
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6 years
Really like this old(er) house that stands behind our local church. Kalmar, taken tonight.
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6 years
From the archives. This is one of my favourite shots; probably published before (?), but can't resist posting again. Svensknabben, Kalmar, August 2013.
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5 years
Sadly an unusual (very unusual!) sight here in winter. This is from a couple of years back. - Kalmar Castle in a very wintry outfit.
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7 years
Lucky shot; one of my favorite pictures from summer of '13.
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3 years
@Red_Eye_Tactics @JustinTrudeau Uhhh ... no. Government serve the people and work FOR them. There are now ample proof out there that these restrictions are not needed and can be lifted. UK will do so next week, I believe, here in Sweden they are all lifted and in Denmark and so on.
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6 years
Kongens Have (The King's Garden), Copenhagen. This was in June of 2016, and the roses were blossoming beautifully. (Picture taken with my phone.)
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3 years
The beautiful official castle roses at twilight. Really love the shades of peach in these. - Click for full view! - Kalmar, July 9th, 2021.
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7 years
Gateway to the sun, Svinö. (Summer of ´13.)
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A rather nice sunset over the bridge leading to Svinö. - Kalmar, April 8th, 2020.
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3 years
@suemayart @JustinTrudeau I hope they come for you next; you won't be cheering then.
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7 years
Really liked the façades of these buildings; Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores (2004).
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6 years
Also from the archives. This is from quite far back (!), but thought I'd post it as it's a little different. This is a stone circle in the form of a ship, from the Viking era, I believe. This one is called Noah's ark (for some reason :) ) and is found on Karums alvar, Öland.
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7 years
Throwback friday to 2004; the twin lakes at Sete Cidades, São Miguel, Azores.
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4 years
Urban apple blossoms (or so I believe :) ) at first light. - Kalmar, May 12th, 2020.
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6 years
Vintage photo of me that I really like. Rather bad print-out of an old digital photo, but the only version of it that I've got, unfortunately.
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3 years
Some beautiful pansies growing outside, close to where I live. This was taken last spring. - Kalmar, May 2020.
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5 years
After the rain. - Kalmar, July 7, 2019. (Click to expand!)
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3 years
Taken last summer in the garden area of where we live. Love these little pink roses. - Kalmar, July, 2021.
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5 years
Casting a long shadow. This was a snapshot, really, but I like it for its playfulness and the fact the [my] shadow almost seem infinite ... We've only had snow twice this winter, but it's really cold now, so still hoping for more ...
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5 years
This photo (from the "archives") makes me both a little sad and wistful. I used to love peeking at it whenever I passed, but since then it has been pulled down, nothing remaining ...
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7 years
Detail of entrance portal, Kalmar city park, Jan. 22.
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