Category: August

All the photos published in August

Manniquin in a red scarf

Manniquin in a red scarf

This manniquin in the window of a shop (NK) on Östra Hamngatan caught my eye – mostly because she has no eyes. I thought she was rather disturbing.

I took this photo – and the display was obviously set up – before the “Hijab outcry” (hijab-uppropet), but consider it my contribution. … Continue readingManniquin in a red scarf

The invisible gorilla

The invisible gorilla

A street performer in a gorilla suit dances for passers by, but do they see him? … Continue readingThe invisible gorilla

Carnival faces

Gothenburg’s Culture Week concluded with a reprise of the Hammarkullen Carnival Parade down the Avenue. … Continue readingCarnival faces

Planket Gothenburg 2013

Planket _Gothenburg_ because Planket (“The Plank”) is a Sweden-wide event, taking place on different days in different cities. Gothenburg’s coincides with Gothenburg Culture Week. In Gothenburg around 130 photographers, amateurs and professionals alike, get together and exhibit their work. This year, fine weather brought us an audience of hundreds.

This year too GBG365 was represented to celebrate nearing the end of a year of daily photo publishing. … Continue readingPlanket Gothenburg 2013

Girls in backlight

Girls in backlight

The story tent at Bältesspännarparken attracts a range of different ages. These two don’t seem entirely sure if they want to come in or not. … Continue readingGirls in backlight

Harbour canal decorations

Harbour canal decorations

[dot_recommends] Kulturkalas decorations in Gothenburg’s Hamnkanal – transparent beachballs with strings of ivy – or possibly seaweed – hanging inside. Apparently they are supposed to represent bubbling ideas.

Four spoons 2

Four spoon trick

Juggler Johan Welton performing at Kungsportsplatsen during the Gothenburg Culture Week (Kulturkalaset) Wednesday evening. Four spoons, four glasses. … Continue readingFour spoon trick