retirement adventures with the camera
retirement adventures with the camera
retirement adventures with the camera
The day started with fika
As so often, the day kicked off with fika at Global Living.
I chatted with Enrico for a while before we headed our separate ways – me toward the car, and Enrico in a hurry to get home for dinner.
📷 LEICA M11-P · Summilux-M 1:1.4/50 ASPH. · f/6.8 · 1/1000s · ISO 64 · 50mm · 2026-06-06
On my way out I still managed to grab a shot of a woman sitting outside Café Malin.
No, I don’t think it was Malin sitting there, though.
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Scandinavian Photo Scandinavian Photo’s photo contest: Stockholm by Camera. Every Saturday at
12:00–14:00
Free to join
Meet in the store’s work lounge
The week’s theme is chosen together
One hour out shooting
Afterwards the participants vote together for the winning shot
Drop-in, no registration needed
Young, Inspiring and International: LOBA Emerging Talent
German photographer Serghei Duve also won the 2025 Newcomer Award with his photo series “Bright Memory”.
In the project he explores his family’s connection to Transnistria.
Scouting at Hässlö
Scouting at Hässlö
Then I headed out to Hässlö to scout out what the air show might have to offer.
I had an idea I could get some good shots if the planes came in to land from the Björnö direction, so I positioned myself for that.
📷 LEICA M11-P · Summilux-M 1:1.4/50 ASPH. · f/5.6 · 1/1000s · ISO 64 · 50mm · 2026-06-06
But of course, they came in to land from the other direction instead.
Just my luck, the one time I actually put in a bit of effort.
I got a few shots anyway, and I only had the Leica M11 Safari with me, with a Leica M 50/1.4 Summilux ASPH.
Sure, the shots could have been better with a 300mm or a 70–200, but I’m quite happy not to lug around heavy camera gear.
Evening at Elbakajen
Evening at Elbakajen
When evening came we headed out for a while and made our way down to Elbakajen.
There it was ice cream and a chair to sink into, just enjoying the evening and watching people moving about around us.
And there’s always something going on down at the harbour – Anny and Elba at the quay, the Havsörnen gliding past out on the water, and a couple eating ice cream in front of the big VÄSTERÅS letters.
A really lovely end to the day.
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Julia Nimke Photography as experience – not documentation
Nimke emphasises that she doesn’t photograph to “show what a place looks like”, but to capture the feeling of being there.
She seeks out small, often imperfect moments.
It’s the details and the mood that make an image personal.
The pictures become memories, not just documentation.
With the camera in hand she slows down, sees more and notices things others walk past.
Jaime Fernandez de Bernabé
Jaime Fernandez de Bernabé is a photographer known for his ability to capture the sublime in both people and places.
His style is often marked by a timeless aesthetic where light plays the leading role.
Here are a few distinctive traits in his work:
Style and Aesthetics
Use of light: Fernandez de Bernabé is a master at using natural light to create drama and depth.
His images often have an almost painterly quality reminiscent of classical portrait painting.
Minimalism: There’s a purity to his compositions.
By stripping away unnecessary details, he lets the viewer focus entirely on the subject’s emotional expression or the inherent character of the setting.
Black and white vs.
Colour: He moves comfortably between monochrome images that emphasise texture and form, and colour photography where the palette is often muted and sophisticated rather than loud.
Subjects
He covers a broad spectrum, but certain themes recur constantly:
Fashion and Lifestyle: He has worked with major magazines and brands, managing to combine commercial professionalism with an artistic touch.
Portraits: His portraits often feel intimate and honest.
There’s a sense that he captures an “in-between-the-moment” look rather than a stiff pose.
Travel and Architecture: He documents places with an eye for symmetry and how human structures interact with their surroundings.
Why he stands out
In an age where photography is often about fast consumption and filters, Fernandez de Bernabé’s work feels considered and slow.
There’s a technical precision to his craft, but it’s the emotional resonance of the images that makes them linger with the viewer.
“His images aren’t just about what’s visible, but about the atmosphere created in the space between the lens and the subject.”
Photos from today’s adventure
