1816 years years Borgholm was founded and there was no church in the city. Residents had to go to Köpings church, or Räpplinge church. 63 years later established a church in Borgholm, and it is the one you see in the image below. Pictured on a hot senvårdag, before all the tourists arrived and been in the way of my photography of the church.
Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
Strimlusen (Graphosoma lineatum) is a spectacular insect, that really lights up with its deep red color that is matched with black stripes. These specimens I found at Victory Gärde Nature Reserve, where the swarming of them dog biscuits flower. Strimlusen is Södermanland landscape insect.
Photographed with a Nikon D700, Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 lens with a Canon 500D close-up filter.
I take a course called Advanced Digital Photo Portfolio at Umeå University . An exciting course, but many great moments! On a VG task, I chose to test the "focus stacking". Briefly, a technique that adds together several images with different focus, to get the entire subject in focus. Suitable for macro photography, which is so fun! The picture below is an insect I have not yet managed to identify (anyone know?) That I focus stack with 5-6 different images, and then made black and white and put on a blue tone.
Nikon D700 & Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro
Bzzzz - The 35 km / hour, they fly from flower to flower and collect nectar which then becomes delicious honey . The bee in the picture is a Honey bee (Apis mellifera), which found a large apple tree in blossom gathering nectar on, with his family. Bees communicate through a "dance" ( WAITING ) that tells where nutrient-rich sources are called Draw Plants .
The image is photographed at Värmvik in Västervik.
Out at Värmvik (Victory Garden in Västervik) is a high lime content in the soil, which means that plants primroses thrive as fish in water. And, now, in May bloom förfullt. In the past they used primroses , among other things, to make wine (oxläggevin) and the leaves used for salad. When primroses are in G knows that summer is near!
Nikon D700 & Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro
Odin's chips, known as the stone left in the picture. According to legend, would god Odin tether his horse to the stone, and made it suitable to it via an elegant motion with his sword. These structures are part of the 40 graves in the area. This exciting tourist attraction on the island of Öland, a few miles east of Rälla. Map ! A few hundred meters away is Ismantorp soon , which is a must to visit if one is nearby. Map !
Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm f2.8
At last spring arrived and the boring lövfyllda landscapes filled with anemones, which makes the soil more visually attractive. Out in the Ekholm ( Gränsö / Västervik) are flowering in full swing. It immediately becomes healthier and happier after the boring and long winter when it gets a little color on the landscape is surrounded of.
... And the spring wind whisper in my ear that I missed a wide-angle zoom lens in my camera bag. With its compelling voice before I got my new Nikon 16-35mm f4 VRII lens , and so far I am more than happy with this lens.
Nikon D700 & Nikon 16-35mm f4 VR
Nikon D700 & Nikon 105mm 2.8 Macro
The two pictures above are photographed at the Victory Garden / värmvik. Hepatica, and white anemones.
Kapelludden located on Öland, at the height of Borgholm, fixed on the opposite side. Here is a medieval chapel in ruins that are visible in the pictures below. It was built around 1200 and is one of Öland's largest medieval chapel which suggests that Kapelludden, or as it was then called - Sikavarp was a major trading port on the island of Öland . The chapel called S: Brita's chapel, and more exciting details about this chapel is here .
Early spring is so boring colors, why did they become monochromatic. If one wishes to color variation can be easily fixed.
Nikon D700 with Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
Nikon D700 with Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR
This Barriga pine branch, with two cones caught my eye when I checked my Geocache at Hermanstorp. For several days I velade if the picture would be posted in a vertical or horizontal design. The majority thought vertically, but I find it more harmonious in the horizontal version. Vertical version you can see here .
Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm f 2.8
The day before New Year's Eve 2009th The sun was strong, but despite this, there were around -10 ° C cold in the damp air Öland. Some amounts of snow was not on the ridge between Borgholm and Köpingsvik: here, there were mostly förfrysta bodies of water, a thin layer of ice behind the rocks where the sun does not reach, and of course a whole bunch of stones, in the form of stone circles . In the picture you see a stone circle in the form of 3-4 blocks. What is a stone circle? Click here for more facts.
Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
Not a pretty Gran filled with pine needles falling to Christmas, but an outcast and lövlös birch in its winter robe awaiting its heyday during the spring and summer.
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Nikon D700 & Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR
An evening breeze rippled the moonlit landscape on November Gränsö this evening. Cross cape is the final destination of Gränsöleden, and the entrance to Västervik by sea. A great place spring, summer and winter!
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Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
This burial mound that is a full 40 meters wide and 3 meters high is the tow, which is located 5 km north of Borgholm on Öland . Cairn is from bronze age and have been found four graves, and a bronze sword, which is believed to be manufactured in Denmark . Cairn has almost certainly been looted before the archaeologists examined fornlämmningen. This is the largest burial mound in Öland! More info here .
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Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 with a B & W polarizing filters.
Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 with a B & W polarizing filters. A panorama made of about 5-6 vertical photographs. As better shown gravrösets size, than the first picture.
20:53 was the time when this photograph was added. Observe the sun's position immediately above the treetops in the distance. A picture from the end of June 2009, when summer was in full swing, the heat flourished and the insects were buzzing wildly about their food (mig!). Today the end of November, the Sun barely at all because of gloomy gray clouds, and it fortunately could be a cloudless day the sun will disappear even at 16 times.
The picture below was taken in Gertrudsvik in Västervik Komune.
Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
My goal was not to photograph Borgholm Castle without visiting a treasure ( geocaching ), which is located in the area. Found treasure fast and could not resist taking some pictures of the relic in the beautiful November weather, which is rare this time of year. Have made several posts on Borgholm Castle, you will find them with a search .
Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
The year was 2007 and I found myself in Nyksund in north Norway. The colors of the trees was anything but green and the wind was chilly this fall morning. The house under construction is probably a summer home and is probably completed at today's date. Must be weird to live like that to waste, with a huge rock wall behind, and nothing that lights up during the dark period. But fantastic for the summer! What is not visible in the picture is a bay behind the left hill certainly is perfect for swimming and sunbathing!
Those of you who are not regulars read my blog and know the natural pearl Nyksund in north Norway, I recommend a search on my blog!
Europe's largest wild felines, and Scandinavia's only wild felines are Lynx (Latin: Lynx Lynx). In Norwegian called the Gaup, which comes from Old Norse word Göpan. The lynx is easily recognized by its short tail, and of course their peculiar tufts of ear tip. Their food consists mostly of deer, reindeer, hare or grouse. It lives mainly in northern Sweden and, more recently begun to spread down the country. There are currently about 1700 lynx left in the country. Are not they charming animals? In the picture you see an adult female and her cub at a guess is a female with.
Photo info: Nikon D700 and Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR
Recently, I took up an interest that I was doing 5-6 years ago - Geocaching ! It aims to find "treasures" that are located mostly in places where there is something special to show. The tax box includes a logbook, pencil and barter goods. To get to the treasure, you need a GPS navigator (like an iPhone!) as you enter the coordinates found on geocaching.com. This seen, I have found many exciting places I had no idea that they excited, in my own community.
Now I have my own taxes, or cache as it is called the "trade" language! Placed at Hermanstorp at the entrance to Västervik. There are a whole bunch of ancient monuments that are worth to be seen, and of course photography. In the picture you see one of the mounds in the area who are from the Iron Age. So, now log onto geocaching.com , find Hermanstorp , enter the coordinates in the GPS era and visit my taxes! 
Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
Are not they beautiful to behold, these cats, the world's largest cats to be more specific. The pictures you see the Siberian tiger! These "misses" are living wild in southeastern Russia (and vicinity) deciduous and coniferous forests in some really harsh conditions. Therefore, the Siberian tiger, a thicker layer of fat than the other, making them larger. The male can weigh up to 300 pounds and females about half. The Siberian tiger does not live in packs, but they're mavericks. Today there are only 500 Siberian tigers left on the planet and a total of 3500 tigers. Visit WWF's Tiger program !
Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR
Sump Beavers are charming animals. They originate from South America and was introduced in Europe for their fur. Sump beaver can be recognized by its red brick front teeth, his white nose and brown hairy fur. They can weigh up to 12 pounds. Sump beaver in the picture weighs an estimated 1.5 to 2 kg. They eat mainly water plants with can also eat animal foods such as mussels.
Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR
Torskemunn is the Norwegian name of this plant, called toadflax (Linaria vulgaris) in Swedish. Toadflax is common all over Sweden. This particular copy I found at Malmö Port, which is actually a port just outside Västervik. A really beautiful plant!
Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
The rainbow is a beautiful phenomenon. It occurs when there are raindrops in the air and the sun is low behind the viewer. Sat in my car and enjoyed the pattering rain, along with an exciting book . Motions were put into a higher gear to avoid the rain and Saturday walkers hurried and took refuge, that did not exist. When the rain subsided appeared this magnificent rainbow Spårö with its beacon to the left and ends in Lindödjupets middle.
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Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8. The image is a panorama made of five photographs.
Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla) grows wild in Sweden, and is very common to find the fields and sand, gravel chips. The mix easily together with mayweed. Chamomile smells gone, mayweed do not. Are several differences that can be read about here . Chamomile is also considered to have a medical capacity , and was used in the past against infections, colds and much more. If you have trouble sleeping, a cup of Chamomile tea can help. More information about this plant's medical capability available on nyfikenvital.org . The picture below was taken at Casimir Castle on a summer evening.
Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
Berries, is autumn delicacies in the woods. Especially blueberries , raspberries and wild strawberries . Lingonberry , however, is tart, and not nearly as good to eat. Lingonberry Rice in the picture, I found out at the little island, on Gränsö in Västervik.
Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro
Have previous printer consecrated on Long Erik Oland is the northernmost lighthouse. Now I have also visited Long Jan who is Öland's southernmost lighthouse and Sweden's tallest lighthouse, with its now 41.6 meters. When it was built in 1785 was 36 meters. The automated 1948th Lighthouse light goes full 26 miles. History is o read here .
Tall Jan is a very popular tourist destination in southern Öland . With its 197 steps up to the lighthouse top you get both exercise and a great reward in the form of an incredible view of Öland and the mainland. When we passed the 197 steps down, you can indulge in a snack or dinner at the restaurant Blue Bird , which is situated just off Long in January At Tall Jan is also Ottenby bird station and a visitor center that is worth visiting. Opening times are here .
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Photo info: Nikon D700 + Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 with B + W Circular Polarizer filter 77mm.
Above Långe Jan is a shelter, where you can enjoy the sun without the harsh wind against him.
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Photo info: Nikon D700 + Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 with B + W Circular Polarizer filter 77mm.
Oland is known for its stone walls. Why there are stone walls on alvaren? More info in this pdf file ! Very interesting. The tree is a windswept hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha). More facts about this tree in a future post.
Now, at the end of July is the grain ripe, while the other grains are still growing. This field, I found the Casimir Castle which is located between Västervik and Gamleby .
Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 with a half-toned Neutral Density on the top picture.
Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) is yummy! Especially when they are fully ripe, the berries right in the photograph. These good berries, I found out at Händelöp, located just outside Västervik.
Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro
Swedish: Less Tåtelsmygare (Thymelicus lineola) is a butterfly often seen in meadows, where it flies from flower to flower in search of nectar. With its brown / gold color, and different swing set, I think this is a very beautiful butterfly. This copy was flying out at Gertrudsvik .
The same image as above, but in Black and White.
Photo info: Nikon D700, Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro
Swedish: Butterflies are arguably the most beautiful insect, in my opinion. It does not irritate, but just there and is fine. In the picture you see a Peacock ( Inachis io ) which is a common butterfly in Sweden. It overwinters as an adult and is therefore usually the first butterfly you see in the spring. The Peacock refused to be photographed at Gertrudsvik in Västevik .
English: Butterflies are without doubt the most beautiful insect, in my opinion. In the picture you Will see a European Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) Which is a common butterfly in Sweden. It Hibernate as an adult and ice Therefor Usually the first butterfly you see in the spring.
Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro, with a Nikon SB800 flash.
Swedish: Cows in Heat's manor (Victory diaphragm, about 1 mil outside Västervik ) are curious animals. They are always after me, I stay up, they stay up. I jump to, jump to, I bend, as I did at the photo opportunity so do the same thing. Fantastic!
English: Cows are curious animals. These are photographed at Värmsvik's farmhouse. They are always after me! If i walk, they walk, if I jump, they jump, if I bend down, like I did when I took the picture below they bend down. Fantastic!
Bildfakta: Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2,8
Swedish: On Gränsö Nature Reserve ( Lillön ) plants are a plethora of exciting plants. During my last visit I saw a collection of Dianthus deltoides (Latin), or maiden pink , which is the Swedish name. They lit up as if they were radioactive , and something like that is hard to just walk past, with a camera on the shoulder. This plant is a bit special , for the flower closes during the dark period of the day and during rain, and open up the light and sunshine.
English: At Gränsö nature reserve I found These Maiden Pinks (Dianthus deltoides). They lit up as They elsewhere radioactive and something visual pleasing like that is hard to miss, and not to photograph. The flat is a bit special, for the flowers is closing during the dark period of the day, and During rain, and open up When it Sees Light.
Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro
Swedish: cumulus clouds hovering low over Gamlebyviken , which has scared away badsällskapet on the bridge. The picture was taken in March creek , just outside Västervik.
English: Cumulus clouds That hover low over Gamlebyviken, Which speed scared away the Bathers on the bridge. The picture was Taken in March creek, just outside Västervik.
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Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 50mm 1.8
Swedish: Efter ett oräkneligt antal myggbett kom jag ifrån åkern, där jag fann Cikorian på fotot nedan livs levande, och antagligen utan blodbrist. Chicory is not fully eliminated in the picture. The field where this beautiful plant grew, I found the Hälgsjö , located one mil north of Västervik , near a huge wheat field, which will be photographed by me soon.
English: After count less mosquito bites I got from the field, where I found the Common Chicory In The Photo Below living, and probably without anemia. I'm not 100% sure it is a Chicory (Cichorium intybus). But it was the Closest I Could find in my book of flowers.
Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR
Många kallar dem höbalar, det korrekta ordet är Ensilage och är ett djurfoder som används blandannat inom mjölkproduktion. De är gjorda av vallväxter som växer på våra åkrar som sedan genomgår en jäsningsprocess med naturliga bakterier. Ensilage är mera näringsrikt än vanligt hö. Tekniken användes redan på romatiden . Börjades tillämpas i sverige i liten skala i början av 1900 talet. Mycket mera information finns på Wikipeda . Bilderna är tagna nära Stuverum en bit utanför Västervik.
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Bildfakta: Nikon D700 & Nikon 105mm 2,8 VR Mirco
Bildfakta: Nikon D700 & Nikon 50mm 1,8
Borgholms slottsruin : Det hela började under 1100 talet då en Kastal (försvars torn) byggdes, och under 1200 byggdes slottet och var klart omkring 1281. Under kriget mellan Sverige och Danmark förstördes slottet i början av 1500 talet och upprustades av Johan III och slottet brann ner 14 oktober 1806. Nu är det ett mycket populärt turistmål. För öppettider och mera info: www.borgholmsslott.se
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Bildfakta: Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2,8
Shetlandsponnyn (se mitten) är en av världens minsta hästraser och ursprungligen kommer ifrån Shetlandsöarna , som ligger en bit utanför skottland. Meningen var en fisketur vid Händelöp och påbörja “projekt abborre”, men dessa tre hästar fångade mitt intresse.
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Bildfaka: Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8, Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR
Smultronvisslaren är en liten fjäril med ett vingspann på ca 20-24 cm som lever i södra Sverige och upp till Ångermanland regionen. Namnet Smultronvisslare (flera närbilder) har den fått eftersom larven livnär sig blandannat på smultron . Den flyger lågt på gräsmarker och i skogsbryn. Fjärilen på bild fotograferades efter ett evigt jagande ute på Gränsö (Lillön). Mycket snabb och lättskrämd.
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Bildfakta: Nikon D700 & Nikon 105mm 2,8 VR Micro
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