A couple of weekends ago, I fell in love. Head over heels.
With this enchanting church in Ljusterö. (Try getting your tongue around that!)
Yes – this is the same church featured in my previous post…
Magical skies are the only decoration this simple wooden building needs.
The tower is framed with bare branches,
The setting sun lights up the snow,
A feeling of serenity falls.
The world is breathing in harmony.
There is no need to try to create a perfect world.
Just celebrate the one we already have.
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Lady Fi 
It actually looks kind of spooky to me now. I love your skies and how they make things in your world appear differently!
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oh, I love , very very much. I adore church photos for some reason, this is wondrous.
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Wow, that is gorgeous. What a lovely church.
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The glow of the sun on the snow is beautiful. The church is wonderful and the setting very serene.
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I certainly don’t mind seeing more of this church…it is fascinating! The steeple just draws my attention…so original. What is the name of it, so I can google it and find out the history behind it?
I hope you have a great day my dear!!!
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This is Ljusterö Church, a little to the north-east of Stockholm in the archipelago, on an island.
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Lordy, that’s a magnificent church!
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Your photography and your writing are both tonics for the soul. And tonics are very, very welcome here!
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straight out of a fairy tale!
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I completely understand your infatuation…the church is ethereal and tranquil.
There is a certain feel of purity over it – the blue and the white in perfect harmony.
Your images are as always breathtaking.;)
xoxo
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It makes me think of that magical house (and scene) in Dr. Zhivago. The one that he and Laura live in during the winter. It’s one of those movie scenes that is forever stamped in my memory.
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What is it about churches that bring out the wicked in me? 😉
I love the last photo. Those branches look like bats all over the tower 😉
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It’s like being attacked by the giggles at church – happened to me all the time as a kid.
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I can see why you love this building. The architecture it quite lively and the surrounding landscape is equally lovely!
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the light is perfect, like a halo…these really are gorgeous…love the branches too…
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It really is like something out of a movie.
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Ooh, I like the last photo especially!
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WOW, Fi! I actually got chills looking at the steeple/branches photo. (And not because it’s darn cold here!) You have quite an eye for framing a scene.
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What a gorgeous sky against the simply beautiful church!!!
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Så otroligt vackert. Himlen är helt underbar. Och kyrkan är ett smycke!
Hoppas du har det bra där uppe i kylan!
My entry is here
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I can easily see why you’re head over heels with this church. Its simplicity is appealing and the image is that of peacefulness.
Happy weekend.
http://calrat.blogspot.com
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Such beautiful church,
Great captures Lady Fi.
Happy SWF and have a great weekend ahead.
Regards.
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I looked at both posts. That church has a “presence” that is very compelling. The snow, and the subtle colors, and the shape which is misleadingly simple are wonderful.
Great pics. I love them.
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I love these photos…love your words too…”There is no need to try to create a perfect world.
Just celebrate the one we already have.” Perfect thoughts. XX
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Ah, yes, it needs no further adornment. Very appealing!
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It sure is a beautiful piece of architecture and your photos as always are enchanting.
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We have a few splendid churches like that here in the Pacific North West, they always draw me to them — the simplicity of the structure perhaps, but the spiritual essence of the building speaks to my heart.
Your photographs are fabulous, I went back in time looking over as many as possible but will be back — your children the wasp story,funny, and your sweet dog, and the scenery, a beautiful way to spend my morning, now back to my tasks.
joanny
joanny
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Beautiful church like I said the last time. I have something with churches, I love them all. Great photo’s and skies
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What a lovely glow around the spire! Breathtaking as usual….
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That church is incredible, fi – what beautiful photos
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I can see why you are in love!
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The church has me captivated, thanks to you. I think it is very grand yet inviting and warm.
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No one says it better than you, my dear LadyFi! So much beauty, such a delightful church! You shine a light into the night, you have words that lift the soul and it is always a joy to visit your site each week! Thank you for sharing the beauty! Have a wonderful weekend!
Sylvia
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Such a beautiful church, the snow around has enhanced the scene.
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ohhh la la! talk about perfect lighting- gorgeous!
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Is that a little graveyard around it? It looks so perfect, it could be a movie set. How charming.
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Yes, in Europe most churches come with graveyards.
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Utrolig vakkert, og spesiellt den hvite kirka i vinterlandskap, virkelig flott. Det ser nesten ut tom om du har brukt en vidvinkel linse her jo, kjempeflott.
God helg til deg fra meg.
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lovely chursh and skies really “does it”
thanks for your comment, the temperature was -10 ofcourseso I’ve changed that. Thanks for telling!!
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i love the shades of blue and purple. the last photo is my favorite.
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Seu mundo deliciosamente gelado tem imagens fascinantes!!! E tenhas a certeza de que o belo está nos olhos de quem vê e este seu olhar todo especial é que nos traduz tanta paz e harmonia… Esta graciosa igreja e este um belo cenário são cúmplices por nos trazer uma grande felicidade!
Saudações cariocas!
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I have no problem getting my tongue around that name, but then I’m a norwegian with much the same language 🙂
However, I quite agree: It is a beautiful piece of architecture set in charming surroundings.
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WOW! It reminds of a fairytale story and one classic novel! I love it!
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That church and it’s snowy surroundings are truly magnificent Fi – Dave
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does the snow tempt people to sleep in and not go to church?
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No… we’re under snow for 4-5 months of the time, and the Swedes are used to it. Even I’m used to it after 14 years here!
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Wonderful shots. I love the different angles used.
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Beautiful church shots,i love the one with the snow covered bare branches.
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It just oozes magic and mystery. I love it.
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I love taking photos of churches and the beauty of a church yard – planing of doing a book about it in the future.
So 2 small children and earplugs – well i have 3 and yes me to use ear-plugs.
Take care,
/MB
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Hi me again,
what template do you use here on wordpress?
/MB
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It’s called Modularity Lite.
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Oh I miss the Citykykran in Vasteras City. Great shots of the church.
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You should make this church the subject of a Four Seasons series of images. Show it to us again in Spring, Summer and Fall.
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Great idea!
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It doesn’t look simple to me at all, except that I didn’t do anything to earn this vista. Simply gorgeous.
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Gorgeous church, sky, trees and words. Beautiful post, thank you. 🙂
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It is like the sky knew you were coming and gave you the perfect background for the pictures!
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Beautiful church, serene setting and lovely sky.
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Beautiful SkyWatch Photos, beautiful church
thank you for sharing this beautiful photo work
Happy SWF! Have a good weekend,
Regards, Bram
My SkyWatch on WordPress
Seen on Sky Watch Friday, Season 4, Episode 28
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Vackert!
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Wonderful church and so are your picture! Great sky too:-)
Wish you a happy weekend!
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Lovely pics of a lovely church in a lovely setting at a lovely time.
If only I could think of the proper word to describe it all!! 😉
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I love it, too, Fi. It is wonderful.
— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
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So happy when someone like you takes the time to visit my blog. I am in awe at your photos. A wonderful post filled with some of the best from nature.
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Thanks for stopping in a for a visit – your pictures are fabulous! Love the little white church!
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What a beautiful building and apparently a perfect day and time to take the pictures. Absolutely wonderful!
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Omg, this is STUNNING!!!
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Absolutely beautiful…
Stark white, lovely architecture!
My Yatra Diary…
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Beautiful church and lovely sky. Last shot is very dramatic.
Thanks for dropping by, sorry for my late visit.
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Wonderful shots !
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