Category: Almost art

Ribs

Ribs

[dot_recommends] There’s a certain slant of light (to coin a phrase) that will pick out the most surprising detail.

The trees touched by the sun

Trees touched by the sun

[dot_recommends] Even in dull weather suddenly the clouds can disperse, the setting sun shine from a clear blue sky and touch autumn trees with golden light.

Family outing

Family outing

[dot_recommends] The lake was still and very reflective, the trees, leaves and reeds mirrored themselves … and the people.

Roots and trees reflected in still lake water

Root reflections

[dot_recommends] Rather more than just roots are reflected here, autumn trees in the light of the setting sun, leaves and branches in shadow, and also, yes, roots. Can you findContinue readingRoot reflections

Sculpture head of doe with raindrops

Wet doe

[dot_recommends] This sculpture of a doe stands in Kungsparken. I liked the rain drops on her face.

Tree decorated with children's dummies

Sacrifice tree

[dot_recommends] The old Norse used to sacrifice to their gods by hanging offerings in a tree. The tradition seems to live on, though dummies (pacifiers) hang here rather than horsesContinue readingSacrifice tree

Flora in a bicycle helmet with ears

Flora with a hat in the rain

[dot_recommends] Flora is a statue by the sculptor Ivar Johnsson and she stands on Floras kulle (Flora’s hillock) just outside the old city. Actually, she’s the main feature in aContinue readingFlora with a hat in the rain