This is Ingmar, a 12 m (l.o.a.) motor yacht designed by C.G. Pettersson. It (Ingmar is a male name!) was built in 1919 at Larssons Motorbåtsvarv, Saltsjöbaden, Sweden for the owner Karl Grönstedt. Bertil Norberg took the picture (ab.) 1926. My restoration and colorization of an image in the Maritime Museum of Sweden archive (Digital Museum).
Catastrophes, wars, terrorism, ecological disasters, deadly diseases, poverty .... The list of tragedies - both personal and public - is endless. Every day and hour media, politicians, experts - and charlatans - bring us a never ending barrage of bad things. No wonder that many people feel depressed and weary. This blog tries - in a modest and personal way - to contribute to a more balanced view. After all, there is so much to appreciate and enjoy in life ...
Showing posts with label Sweden. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sweden. Show all posts
Tuesday, 2 March 2021
Friday, 30 October 2020
The first 1956 Cadillac in Sweden
The first Cadillac series 62 sedan, year model 1956 in Sweden just after having been unloaded from a ship. This photo was taken in connection with the type inspection. My colorization of an image in the Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology archive (Digital Museum).
Saturday, 17 October 2020
Thursday, 15 October 2020
Tuesday, 6 October 2020
A Troika rose
Wednesday, 23 September 2020
Thursday, 30 July 2020
Wednesday, 29 July 2020
Friday, 24 July 2020
Thursday, 23 July 2020
Wednesday, 15 July 2020
Friday, 10 July 2020
Sunday, 5 July 2020
Monday, 29 June 2020
Wooden boats in Svanshall
Thursday, 11 June 2020
Detail of the Krapperup castle
The Krapperup estate dates from medieval times, but the existing manor, except the wings, is from the 16th century. When the Podebusk family built the castle, Skåne was still part of Denmark.
Tuesday, 2 June 2020
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
The leader of the pack
Leader of the pack. Racing on lake Hjälmaren in Sweden on July 24, 1967. My colorization of an image in the Swedish Digital Museum (Örebro läns museum).
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lake Hjälmaren,
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Sweden
Tuesday, 5 May 2020
Ready for the new season
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