For our one week stay in Stockholm, we took the train, and it was a very comfortable form of transport. We had rented a room on the outskirts of Stockholm from a young single man through Airbnb, and the transport was by bus into the city center every day. The weather was on our side. We wrote mid-October; the daytime temperature was 20-25 degrees, and all the trees were dressed in the most beautiful yellow and brown autumn colors.

Of the sights that we saw during the week, I would like to mention: Fotografiska, The Public Library, Gamla Stan,  Skogskyrkogården, Stockholm Metro, The City Hall, The Royal Palace, The Parliament, Hötorget flea market, and Skansen.

Fotografiska is a celebration of photography, an absolutely excellent museum that shows the best exhibitions with the best photographers that the world has and has had. It simply doesn’t get any better. The concept started in Södermalm, Stockholm – Söder means southern. Its success has led to the establishment of new museums in NYC, Berlin, Tallinn and Shanghai. It also makes it easier to circulate the good exhibitions, and for us photography enthusiasts, the photographs also benefit and delight more people.

Fotografiska is located right on the water front, and there is also a unique view of the city from the upper floors. Just across the water is “Gamla Stan” – the old town, and by the bridge over there is “Slussen” which is a newly renovated recreation area for the city’s citizens. Fotografiska stands out not only for its impressive exhibitions but also for its panoramic views of Stockholm’s picturesque landscape. The museum is perched on a hill, allowing visitors to gaze out over the city which sprawls across 14 islands. With a backdrop of the unique architecture and vibrant colors of Stockholm, this is the ideal spot to appreciate the city’s beauty. Being in Fotografiska presents numerous opportunities for photography. Use your camera to capture the reflections of the city on the water or the glowing skyline at sunset.

You will be inspired at Fotografiska – by the exhibitions, the building and the surrounding districts including the water, and if you get a little thirsty after the visit, there is a charming café and bar on the top floor where you can buy both wet and dry goods.

The rooftop terrace at Fotografiska offers the ultimate cityscape view. Here, you can see iconic landmarks, the archipelago, and the serene waters surrounding Stockholm. Remember your cameras, as this spot offers some of the best sunset views in the city. It is also a perfect location for family photos or romantic snapshots.

From home I had seen that the library was very beautiful with a large round hall with books arranged on many floors. At a place like that, there is opportunity for both good photos of people reading but also of the beautiful surroundings.

“Skogskyrkogården” – The forest cemetary. Here there are over 100,000 graves including the Swedish Hollywood actress Greta Garbo. The place is incredibly peaceful and very beautiful. Definitely an example to follow elsewhere.

“Gamla Stan” means the old town. As in all other big cities, there is an environment and many people here and it suits photo-interested nerds like me. Walking around, observing and photographing the interesting things is the best thing I know.

The Stockholm metro is a good way of transporting you around, but what I want to express her is the beauty of how some stations have been decorated. The rocks in the underground have been painted full of fantasy and creativity.

The beautiful city hall is located right down to the Archipelago. The same goes for the Royal Palace and the Swedish Parliament on a small island just north of “Gamla Stan”. We watched the changing of the guard in the courtyard of the Royal Palace. We were not told if he himself was at home, but we certainly did not see him.

“Hötorget” flea market / Hö means hay, torg means square. Every Sunday you can buy everything between heaven and earth in this square. It is always exciting to visit a flea market both as a customer and a photographer. Among both the customers and the traders there are interesting people, and they usually don’t get mad if a crazy man is standing taking pictures.

Skansen is an open-air museum that beautifully shows how Swedes have lived and worked in the past. It is located just north of “Gröna Lund”, which is the Stockholm amusement park. We watched together with a woman and her daughter how a midwife carried out an imaginary house visit, and we saw an old classroom and were told about what it was like to go to school in the old days.

On my Blog page There is an article about BW or color. My wife’s images from Stockhom are there.