Cloudy skies

"Cloudy Skies" SWEDEN. Stockholm. 2015.
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/8, 1/60 sec, ISO500
“Cloudy Skies” SWEDEN. Stockholm. 2015.

This is a photo from the end of August 2015 when I went on a business trip to Stockholm. The city is beautiful, especially because it is on the water, where reflections can highlight the city and bridges, making for some wonderful photo opportunities. I am not sure exactly how much distance I covered during the days I had free, but the city is so walk-able that it I found it impossible not to just wander around the city. In fact, there were a couple of times where I stepped outside the hotel doors, chose a direction and just started walking. There are even some fantastic routes for running right in the middle of the city, which is so convenient. If you ever have the chance to visit Stockholm, you should!

Moderna Museet

Moderna Museet
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/8, 1/50 sec, ISO6400
Moderna Museet

I recently went on a business trip to Stockholm and on my day off I visited Moderna Museet (Museum of Modern Art). I haven’t been to an art museum in some time, so coming here brought back memories of the time in my life when I frequented LACMA and MOCA in Los Angeles. I really enjoyed the museum in Stockholm, especially the opportunity to view some Picassos that I studied in art school. And I was pleasantly surprised to find Modigliani’s “Seated Woman in Blue Dress”! I love this painting!

Modigliani and Picasso
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/5.6, 1/90 sec, ISO6400
Modigliani and Picasso

This particular gallery was so overwhelming to me, with a nice selection of cubist and modernist paintings. I spent about half an hour just in this space alone. It was a highlight of this particular trip to Sweden!

Trip to Stockholm

Last week I went on my first business trip ever, and it was a fantastic one! The trip was to Stockholm, Sweden. Not only was the work really productive, but exploring the city was really fun as well. One of the highlights was that my coworker and I went for an evening run along a popular route. That was super! We also ate a lot of traditional food and sampled many local beers. What a great trip! Below are some of the photos I took.

Sunset over Stockholm
Photo info: FUJIFILM XF1, 9.7mm, f/3.6, 1/20 sec, ISO400
We were walking to dinner and had to stop several times to take photos of this amazing sunset over Stockholm.
Arlanda Express
Photo info: SONY SLT-A77V, 10mm, f/6.7, 1/20 sec, ISO1000
This is the Arlanda Express, which is the best way to get to/from the airport and Central Station. We used the app to buy tickets while at dinner. So convenient!
Sakura
Photo info: SONY SLT-A77V, 50mm, f/2.8, 1/250 sec, ISO100
I was surprised to find sakura! I see so many Instagram photos from Japanese instagrammers, and I am happy that I could take some sakura photos too.
King Gustaf III
Photo info: SONY SLT-A77V, 50mm, f/8, 1/350 sec, ISO100
This statue of King Gustaf III is by the waterside… a favorite perch for the local seagulls.
Blå Dörren (Blue Door)
Photo info: FUJIFILM XF1, 6.4mm, f/4, 1/15 sec, ISO3200
Blå Dörren (Blue Door) is where we had Swedish meatballs and pickled herring, along with local beer. So yummy!
No 9
Photo info: FUJIFILM XF1, 6.4mm, f/3.6, 1/15 sec, ISO3200
No 9 on Stora Nygatan in the Old City
Plugged Records
Photo info: FUJIFILM XF1, 6.4mm, f/3.6, 1/15 sec, ISO2500
Plugged Records on Stora Nygatan. This street is in Gamla Stan Old Town. It’s such a cool section!
Stora Nygatan
Photo info: FUJIFILM XF1, 6.4mm, f/3.6, 1/15 sec, ISO2000
Stora Nygatan in the Old Town
Stora Nygatan
Photo info: FUJIFILM XF1, 6.4mm, f/3.2, 1/15 sec, ISO1600
Stora Nygatan in the Old Town
Window Shopping Åhléns
Photo info: FUJIFILM XF1, 6.4mm, f/3.2, 1/160 sec, ISO800
Window Shopping at Åhléns. This department store was right next to the office. I really liked the Honda CB, which had a weird disc brake fitted to the front wheel.
Nice Ad
Photo info: FUJIFILM XF1, 6.4mm, f/3.2, 1/60 sec, ISO400
Nice ad on the street. I like the cow.
Local Brew
Photo info: FUJIFILM XF1, 6.4mm, f/3.2, 1/15 sec, ISO1250
One of the many local beers we sampled. This photo was taken at Bakfickan.
Fuchiko, Röhrstrom, and Chiffon
Photo info: SONY SLT-A77V, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/250 sec, ISO1000
Fuchiko, Röhrstrom, and Chiffon. Mariko sent me a message with this dish design, and I found this cake dish at the Åhléns department store. I had to hand carry this back to Austin, but it was worth it!