A Suzuki in the shade behind houses along Gibraltargatan. Many chromed reflective surfaces with – if you look – differently distorted images of the photographer. Selfies multiply! … Continue readingSuzuki in the shade
Hellmans Drengar
Male voice choir Hellmans Drengar (Hellman’s Lads) singing in the Museum of World Culture as part of West Pride on Saturday 31st May. The choir is named for Allan Hellman who in 1950 founded the first national organisation for homosexuals in Sweden (just 6 years after it had been decriminalised and at least a quarter of a century before it was no longer recognised as a mental illness). The choir sings about – and challenges – concepts of manliness and masculinity. … Continue readingHellmans Drengar
Hunting tern
This tern was hunting over the shallow water of an inlet on Styrsö yesterday. I watched it for some time, trying to take a photograph. It was dogged by a seagull that was clearly just waiting for the opportunity to snatch away whatever the tern might catch. Then the tern got fed up and turned on the gull. … Continue readingHunting tern
Blue performance
A blue performance at Järntorget. … Continue readingBlue performance
The Gothenburg Blues Party
On stage at the Gothenburg Blues Party. [dot_recommends] Above: the backing guitarist for the Blues Sisters. Below: the accompaniest for the Red Hot Mamas. [dot_recommends] [dot_recommends] In the audience atContinue readingThe Gothenburg Blues Party
Roadside thistle
Who dares meddle with me? Thistles are beautiful flowers, but you don’t go picking them for a posy. … Continue readingRoadside thistle
Seagull over opera house
[dot_recommends] Slatted sun-shields and the liner-style balconies give a latticed effect to the corner of the Gothenburg opera house – a seagull patrolling overhead.