Above: A window display of candles, mirrors and crystal antiques on Haga Nygatan. Not the same antique shop as in yesterday’s photo.
Below: A detail from a neighbouring window with a remarkably happy looking porcelain figure of what I take to be Bacchus. … Continue readingCrystal antiques… and Bacchus
Le Village Antik
What appears to be the least level house in Gothenburg houses Le Village Antik. The city is partly built on the flood plane of the Göta River and subsidence is a problem. It doesn’t stop this building on Nordhemsgatan working as an antique shop though. … Continue readingLe Village Antik
Kungsgatan busy
I sometimes think some of my photos can make Gothenburg look very empty. Well, here’s an alternative view – Kungsgatan busy with folk during Mellandagarna (the Between Days – between Christmas and New Year). … Continue readingKungsgatan busy
Fireworks
New Year 2014: fireworks over Gothenburg seen from the top of Ramberget on the last night of the Old Year. The building to the bottom right – the oblong block of light between two light pillars – is the Opera House on the river and the searchlight is shining from the top of Läpstiftet.
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Lord Peter and the Pirate Captain
[dot_recommends] Peter Lord of Aardman Animations delivering his lecture (aka Masterclass) at Pustervik Theatre during the Gothenburg International Film Festival. [dot_recommends] With Peter Lord on stage, the model of theContinue readingLord Peter and the Pirate Captain
Happy face
[dot_recommends] Graffiti transforms a torn sticker into a cheerful fantasy face.
GIFF window display
[dot_recommends] An illuminated display advertising the Gothenburg International Film Festival in the window of the public transport ticket office at Brunnsparken in the centre of town. The posters flank aContinue readingGIFF window display