Not a Place for Posters?

I know I've complained a bit about this before, but why is it that the guys putting up posters in Copenhagen try to cover every availably surface over and over again? And as the city and its inhabitants don't have a limitless amount of money, the posters tend to stay in the same place until they fall apart, giving the city a very rundown look.

Not an Art-lover?

Public art in Copenhagen is not always appreciated by the public, as this photo shows. The garbage can might be considered funny by some, but who in their right mind would think that the graffiti tags are OK? That is just plain vandalism.

The Writing on the Wall

The walls at the National Museum of Art in Copenhagen have quotes and lyrics, so why not get creative with that?

In the Frame

When photographing at the National Museum of Art in Copenhagen, it's possibly to use the columns in the upper floor of the atrium at the entrance as a way to frame some of the beautiful sculptures placed there.

Explaining

This mother seems to be explaining a work of art to her daughter during a visit to the National Museum of Art in Copenhagen.

Two Women

The works of art at the National Museum of Art in Copenhagen represents almost all art forms and many periods, as these two of different women suggests.

Time for a Break

A trip to the National Museum of Art in Copenhagen can be a tiring thing, so it's good that they have a decent, though pricey, café. Be aware that it's also frequented by the local army of baby carriers so don't expect too much peace and quiet.

Is this Art?

When I'm at the National Museum of Art I must confess that I often find myself a bit baffled, when confronted by some of the works of art. This one is one example of that. I've got no clue as to the meaning of this "corpse" sitting in a chair overlooking the park around the museum. Maybe one of the custodians made a practical joke on the audience?

Good from a Distance

Some of the art at the National Museum of Art in Copenhagen can be a bit difficult to photograph as a whole, if the only lens you're bringing is a 105mm macro lens. But in the nice big atrium at the entrance, distance is no problem.

Playing around

When at an art museum with the camera, there's ample opportunity to play around with the camera; perspective, field-of-depth and lighting are all factors, that you can change. And the best thing is, that these motives don't complain and don't move, so you'll have all the time you need to experiment. This one is a model of the equestrian statue of the Danish King Frederik V that is located at Amalienborg, which is the Royal Residence in Copenhagen.

Children and Museums

Children are welcome at the Danish National Museum of Art, as long as the parents keep a vigilant eye on them. This mother surely had her oldest under control, but attention seemed more on the art than on the youngest one. As long as the children are taught how to behave, I think it's a good idea to give them a healthy dose of culture.

A father and son moment

When sated of the art at the Danish National Museum of Art, the camera can quickly be turned on other visitors. This father and son apparently needed a few moments by themselves, looking out the window and just relaxing. I wonder if the mother was the enthusiast in the family.

A Stare

When photographing sculptures you can always opt for a shot of the whole one, but I like to go for details as well, capturing something different than normal. This is one example of that. I like the stare on the statue from the Danish National Museum of Art in Copenhagen and the blur of a female in the background.

What to do on a Grey Sunday in January

What to do on a grey and boring Sunday in January in Copenhagen? How about heading for the National Museum of Art with your camera? It's free and you're allowed to take pics of the art, except in the special exhibitions. And to get the most fun out of the day, you could try shooting with a 105mm macro the whole time.

Not Bandy?

Right next to the bandy players shown in yesterday's post are these two silhouettes. I wonder if they have got anything to do with bandy, as they obviously are cast from the same mould, but the things they're carrying are not hockey sticks, so maybe they are representing another local sport.