Swedish midsummer is all about dancing around the maypole to live music.
This year, we arrived at the local farm a little too late —
We could hear music in the distance;
But when we arrived at the maypole —
Slender against the cloudy sky —
The musicians were already putting away
Their instruments for the day.
We stopped to admire each ring of the maypole
Bedecked in flowers (woven there by hand).
The day did not go as planned,
But it’s how you roll with life that counts.
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There is something magic about your words and pictures. It always touches me and awakens a longing to move back to Sweden!
Sorry to hear the day did not go as planned! Glad misommar!
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Such a beautiful Maypole – even if you missed the ceremony, you captured the spirit. I like your philosophical musing at the end!
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The traditional clothing is interesting to see.
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What a shame, you missed a day out. Lovely pictures though.
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Marvelous photos and impressions of the Midsummer party in your country.
Best, Synnöve
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Too bad you missed the celebration and dancing.
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How neat!!!! Glad you got there –even if it was late…. Great set of pictures though…. SO–your “Maypole” is really a “Junepole” in Sweden… Right??????? Love it.
Hugs,
Betsy
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Sorry to hear the day did not go quite as planned.
Your photographs were just lovely to see though.
Enjoy the new week.
All the best Jan
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I love what you did with the clouds in that first shot; love that last shot. Cheers
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There have been many times in life I have missed the dance, as they say. LOL! But life is still good. 🙂
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Wish you were earlier to capture more colorful shots of the festival ! Beautiful post
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Absolutely fabulous!!! Those sky formations are stunning! Always love each and every photo. Thank you so much for sharing them.
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Hello, the Maypole and flowers are pretty. Sorry you missed the festival and music, sounds like a fun Midsummer celebration. Happy Monday, enjoy your day and new week ahead!
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Wonderful sky, and lovely Midsummer …(in the last photo). I don’t know what it is in english. But it is typical in Sweden. I like your photos.
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Great party and fantastic photos.
Greetings.
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I agree you’ve just got to roll with it and cool, moody shots nonetheless.
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Oh that’s too bad, but thanks for sharing the photos anyway, we can imagine!
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That’s too bad, but thanks for sharing the photos, we can use our imagination!
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The clouds look like they are swimming around the maypole. I think I see an “arm” or two – ha!
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Stunning photos, and love the colors. Greetings!
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The colors were just as bright, the clouds just as dramatic– It’s good that you can “roll”.
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Late to the party you might have been – but I am so grateful for the beauty you caught and shared.
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As always – spectacular
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I love the Swedish midsummer. 🙂
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“But it’s how you roll with life that counts.”
AWESOME lesson you teach, Fiona! And you’re absolutely right about that.
Gorgeous images, my friend. The sky in that first shot is BEYOND stunning!
*applause and cheers*
Have a fabulous week!
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Very nice, even if you missed the main event. Sometimes I wish that midsummer (or May Day) was celebrated here in the States.
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The beauty was still there even without the music. Thanks for sharing.
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Sorry you were not able to participate in all of the event. I am thankful for what you did get to see and share with us.
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It’s sad you missed the May Pole dance/celebration but you still captured the beauty of the day in your photos!
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very nice shots of the place. The maypole is decorated beautifully.
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Great shots.
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Marvelous photos!
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Although you didn’t celebrate, Fiona, you’ve spoiled us with the most beautiful prose and photos. The maypole against the sky is spectacular! I scrolled up and down checking it out several times. Thanks for sharing. Greetings Jo
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Beautiful and unique photos despite missing the main event.
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And it seems there was still plenty that was lovely to see!
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The pictures complement your words!
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Dancing around the Maypole is different there, no ribbons like the ones in the UK
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The 1st pic is a stunner!
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…And I love how you roll w/ life, my dear Lady Fi. xx
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Lovely photos and season! We do not have maypole in Norway. We use to make bone fire on the shore, but not all of us. It was rainy out that night here, so we just went out to eat a meal.
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God sommer videre !
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Absolutely love photography of a festive tradition ~ ^_^
Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog ~ ^_^
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Beautiful customs, and beautiful photos, Fi.
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Ah, well, better hopes for next year. A lot of detail goes into those wheels of flowers!
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Well, things didn’t go as planned but like you said, you have to make the most of every moment.
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I like the way you roll with life_ seeking and relishing the beauty all around. Thank you.
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Late, but all was not lost. Great captures of this special day in your summer.
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Timeless beauty!
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That cloudy sky is simply marvellous… I love reading your words…
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Beautiful photo’s Ladyfi!!
Greetings Anna 🤗
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Awesome pics.
Greetings from India
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Sorry you got there a bit late but what can you do, right? hopefully you can make it up by going early next time.
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midsummer must be a beautiful festivity… the first photo’s amazing!
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You may have missed the ceremony but you certainly took in the beauty of this place. Lovely photos!
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Such a beautiful Maypole!
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I like that you were drawn to the music. Lovely pics!
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Plan B netted you some lovely pictures! I’d love to see that hand-decorated Maypole.
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Oops — guess my Plan B was to post my comment under a false name — that was me abov e.
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And the photos still look magical! We will soon celebrate one here as well..
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