Sundbyholm with Prisma

Monday at Sundbyholm Castle

Monday again, and time for a meetup at Sundbyholm Castle. The weather was just about perfect, and there was nothing to do but wander around and soak it all up.

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Woman in the water

Along the way I also asked a friendly girl whether we could photograph her down in the water, with a bit of backlight.

I’m posting two pictures from this, so you can compare them — they’re almost identical.

Sundbyholm with Prisma — A guardian knight in the castle cellar – the suit of armour still stands against the rough stone wall, keeping the atmosphere alive at Sundbyholm Castle.

📷 iPhone 15 · Summilux-M 1:1.4/50 ASPH. · f/1.6 · 1/25s · ISO 320 · 5.96mm · 2026-06-22

An early walk

Since I was a little early today, I had plenty of time to just wander around and take pictures here and there around the grounds.

There were quite a few along the way — among them the statue of the painter prince Eugen at his easel, which of course suits an old painter like me.

And then I got caught up with a rough old chain where the greenery has slowly worked its way in between the links.

Regrouping over coffee

When I got back, Harry and Lars-Bruno were already sitting there at a table, waiting for their food.

A longer walk with Harry

After that came a slightly longer walk with Harry, with a mix of photography.

Mostly in black and white this time — some quiet moods down by the water.

📷 LEICA M11-P · Summilux-M 1:1.4/50 ASPH. · f/5.6 · 1/500s · ISO 64 · 50mm · 2026-06-22

Inside the castle

There was also a visit inside the castle, first down in the cellar and then up in the great dining hall.

Down in the cellar you could have stayed a while… if you hadn’t driven there, that is.

Plenty of wine bottles down there.

And a billiard table that always gets me going — if I had a huge house with a spare room, there’d be a billiard table in it, no question.

And finally it became clear who had taken home Svenskt Grand National 2026.

The winner lifted the silver trophy high against the blue-and-yellow flag, surrounded by the whole team, and the mood at the prize table was at its peak.

It was a long, wet and absolutely wonderful day at Strömsholm.

Days like these are exactly why I love having the cameras with me – there’s always something to capture, whether it rains or shines.

Thanks for this time, Strömsholm!

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A still moment at the water's edge – wading in the lake, looking out towards the wooded point and the summer sky, captured in black and white.

Ripples on the water – a still moment at the lake as the rings slowly spread around bare feet, captured in black and white.

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📷 Before: LEICA M11-P · Summilux-M 1:1.4/50 ASPH. · f/2.8 · 1/2000s · ISO 64 · 50mm · 2026-06-22

📷 After: LEICA M11-P · Summilux-M 1:1.4/50 ASPH. · f/4 · 1/750s · ISO 64 · 50mm · 2026-06-22

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First image Sundbyholm with Prisma — always plenty of adventures