THE AF CHAPMAN

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

IMAGE NUMBER 674

The af Chapman, formerly the Dunboyne (1888–1915) and G.D. Kennedy (−1923), is a full-rigged steel ship moored on the western shore of the islet Skeppsholmen in central Stockholm, Sweden, now serving as a youth hostel.  The ship was constructed by the Whitehaven Shipbuilding Company, located in Whitehaven, Cumberland (present-day Cumbria), and launched in February 1888.  She was originally known as Dunboyne, after a town in County Meath, Ireland. Her maiden voyage was from Maryport, Cumberland, England, to Portland, Oregon, and she subsequently made voyages between Europe, Australia and the west coast of North America. On her arrival in Sweden in 1915 she was renamed G. D. Kennedy and when the Swedish Navy bought her in 1923 she was given her present name after the shipbuilder and Vice Admiral Fredrik Henrik af Chapman (1721–1808). The Swedish Navy used her as a training ship and as such she made several trips around the world.   Her final voyage was in 1934, but she served as a barracks ship during World War II (1939-1945).  In 1947 the Stockholm City Museum saved the ship from being broken up, and since 1949 af Chapman has been managed by the Svenska Turistföreningen (STF, Swedish Tourist Association).

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/70th of a second and at aperture f14. 150 mm Schneider Kreuznach telephoto lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.

THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD

ROYAL PALACE, STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

IMAGE NUMBER 673a

The Royal Guard has been stationed at the Royal Palace in Stockholm since 1523 and is a popular tourist attraction.  Today military units from all over Sweden take turns to stand guard.  During the summer months the parade marches or rides with the military band through the city streets to the outer courtyard of the Palace.  The Royal Guard is integral part of the security surrounding the Royal Family and the military forces of Stockholm.  Atticus noticed that the guard does not, however, have quite the polish or discipline of other similar units elsewhere.  Items of personal apparel, including wrist watches, were in evidence and some of the guard were noticeably portly.   During breaks in the ceremony members of the guard also stood around the collonades chatting.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/110th of a second and at aperture f7.1. 150 mm Schneider Kreuznach telephoto lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.

 

THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD

ROYAL PALACE, STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

IMAGE NUMBER 673

The Royal Guard has been stationed at the Royal Palace in Stockholm since 1523 and is a popular tourist attraction.  Today military units from all over Sweden take turns to stand guard.  During the summer months the parade marches or rides with the military band through the city streets to the outer courtyard of the Palace.  The Royal Guard is integral part of the security surrounding the Royal Family and the military forces of Stockholm.  Atticus noticed that the guard does not, however, have quite the polish or discipline of other similar units elsewhere.  Items of personal apparel, including wrist watches, were in evidence and some of the guard were noticeably portly.   During breaks in the ceremony members of the guard also stood around the collonades chatting.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/275th of a second and at aperture f7.1. 150 mm Schneider Kreuznach telephoto lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.

 

THE OLD TOWN

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

IMAGE NUMBER 672

Gamla Stan, the Old Town, is one of the largest and best preserved medieval city centers in Europe, and one of the foremost attractions in Stockholm. This is where Stockholm was founded in 1252.  All of Gamla Stan and the adjacent island of Riddarholmen are like a living pedestrian-friendly museum full of sights, attractions, restaurants, cafés, bars and places to shop. Gamla Stan is also popular with aficionados of handicrafts, curios and souvenirs. The narrow winding cobblestone streets, with their buildings in so many different shades of gold, give Gamla Stan its unique character. Even now cellar vaults and frescoes from the Middle Ages can be found behind the visible facades, and on snowy winter days the district feels like something from a story book.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/40th of a second and an aperture of f20.  45 mm Phase One wide angle lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  The image has been cropped and straightened using Capture One.  

THE OLD TOWN

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

IMAGE NUMBER 671

Gamla Stan, the Old Town, is one of the largest and best preserved medieval city centers in Europe, and one of the foremost attractions in Stockholm. This is where Stockholm was founded in 1252.  All of Gamla Stan and the adjacent island of Riddarholmen are like a living pedestrian-friendly museum full of sights, attractions, restaurants, cafés, bars and places to shop. Gamla Stan is also popular with aficionados of handicrafts, curios and souvenirs. The narrow winding cobblestone streets, with their buildings in so many different shades of gold, give Gamla Stan its unique character. Even now cellar vaults and frescoes from the Middle Ages can be found behind the visible facades, and on snowy winter days the district feels like something from a story book. 

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/4 of a second and at aperture F25. 150 mm Schneider Kreuznach telephoto lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.

THE ALLEY OF MARTIN TROTZIG

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

IMAGE NUMBER 670

Mårten Trotzigs gränd (Swedish: "Alley of Mårten Trotzig") is an alley in Gamla stan, the old town of Stockholm, Sweden. Leading from Västerlånggatan and Järntorget up to Prästgatan and Tyska Stallplan, the width of its 36 steps tapers down to a mere 90 centimetres (35 in), making the alley the narrowest street in Stockholm.  The alley is named after the merchant and burgher Mårten Trotzig (1559–1617), who, born in Wittenberg, immigrated to Stockholm in 1581, and bought properties in the alley in 1597 and 1599.  Today the alley is clogged by tourists and Atticus had to be very patient to get a clear shot.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/2 a second and an aperture of f9.  45 mm Phase One wide angle lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  The image has been cropped and straightened using Capture One.  

THE OLD TOWN

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

IMAGE NUMBER 669

Gamla Stan, the Old Town, is one of the largest and best preserved medieval city centers in Europe, and one of the foremost attractions in Stockholm. This is where Stockholm was founded in 1252.  All of Gamla Stan and the adjacent island of Riddarholmen are like a living pedestrian-friendly museum full of sights, attractions, restaurants, cafés, bars and places to shop.

Gamla Stan is also popular with aficionados of handicrafts, curios and souvenirs. The narrow winding cobblestone streets, with their buildings in so many different shades of gold, give Gamla Stan its unique character. Even now cellar vaults and frescoes from the Middle Ages can be found behind the visible facades, and on snowy winter days the district feels like something from a story book.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/20th of a second and an aperture of f12.  45 mm Phase One wide angle lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  The image has been cropped and straightened using Capture One.  

PARLIAMENT HOUSE

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

IMAGE NUMBER 667

The Parliament House (Swedish: Riksdagshuset), is the seat of the parliament of Sweden, the Riksdag. It is located on nearly half of Helgeandsholmen (island), in the Gamla stan (old town) district of central Stockholm.  The building complex was designed by Aron Johansson in the Neoclassical style, with a centered Baroque Revival style facade section.   Parliament House was constructed between 1897 and 1905.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/30th of a second and an aperture of f12.  45 mm Phase One wide angle lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  The image has been cropped and straightened using Capture One.