Fullspectrum converted Canon EOS 80D, IR 720 nm The may pole is dressed with leafy twigs, usually birch, and decorated with wild flowers. In many places people gather in the morning to dress the Maypole, then gather again in the afternoon to carry the pole to the place where it is to be erected. Those who owns a local traditional costume dress up for this special occation. The pole is long and heavy, it takes several people to carry it, often in procession with fiddlers playing folk music. The lifting itself is also a procedure and takes place with special tools. While waiting for theLäs mer ->

Fullspectrum converted Canon EOS 80D, IR 720 nm In Sweden, midsummer is one of the most important holidays, it is celebrated with maypole raising and parties. We always go to Dalarna and celebrate with friends and family. Most people celebrate Midsummer on Midsummer Eve, the small village where we celebrate does it on Midsummer Day. The special thing about Dalarna is that midsummer is celebrated on different days during the summer, so it is possible to celebrate several times for those who want. When the pole is raised, we dance around it and sing dance songs. Midsummer also includes a smorgasbord of good food andLäs mer ->

Fullspectrum converted Canon EOS 80D, IR 720 nm The old road runs parallel to the new one. It is a little more crooked and a little narrower. I take my walks along that road because it’s quieter to go that way, avoid the village and avoid the traffic. The roads have been straightened as the traffic got faster, the first time they were straightened for the milk truck to arrive. It was both wider and faster than the horse and cart that went around the countryside and picked up milk barrels with fresh milk for transport to the dairy. #infocuswomen #fotogaris #500px #appicoftheweek #infrared_world #infrared_photographyLäs mer ->

Canon EOS 80D, fullspectrum converted. 720 nm infrared. The harbour is a place where people meet, stroll or stop for something to eat. Watching the gulls fly by and try to get the occational snack that somebody dropped on the ground. The boat houses are full of activity and filled with local goods and goodies. #infrared_photography #Askersund #Närke #historic_buildings #harbour #harbor #boat #old_boats #surreal_photography #infrared_world #creativeinfrared_world #creative_photography #sheclicsnet #visitaskersund #visitnärke #architecture #infraredworld #summerinthecity #reflections #loves_water #white_trees #brown_skies #brown #white #blue #sweden #summerLäs mer ->