To Copenhagen in some two days

[SolaresLarrave]

Wonderful is a bit overused... like awesome, but, in a pinch, I'd use it to refer to the Danes: they're a wonderful bunch! 🙂

My project will be to go to the Torvegade (a nice, long and busy street on the other side of the canal), with a nice telephoto lens, and attempt at photographing the beautiful women passing by riding their bicycles, hair to the wind and looking ahead with a determined expression in their face. Alas, this time I couldn't plan it, but I must make time for the next trip. 🙂

 

[RFH]

As mentioned, Photografica in Skindergade is worth a visit. Prices may be high by international standards, but drooling is free, and they have a lot of rare stuff. I recently bought a Mamiya 7 there. There's also the mouthwatering Leica flagship store right next door, only new stuff. The have the new Q if you want your hands on it.

Also check out One of Many Cameras at Gråbrødre Torv, a right turn at the end of Skindergade. Very nice owner, lots of used gear. Cheapest Portra 400 120 in town.

Afterwards, visit Schønemanns restaurant at the square for classic Danish food.

Foto C, Holbergsgade 5, has new and 2nd hand gear, usually a bit of Leica. Reasonable prices on 2nd hand. Right behind The Royal Theatre, which is beautiful. It's also next to Nyhavn, if you wish to go there for overpriced draft beer.

All of these are in the city centre.

Christiania is a Copenhagen must. An old hippie commune, now one our biggest tourist attractions. Lots of culture, places to eat; an open, but still illegal cannabis market (don't take photos at the market, or you will not be leaving with your camera - the vendors are no hippies). Explore the greater area around the lakes, where people live in interesting DIY houses. There are also guided tours of the area.

Further out, behind Christiania, Refshaleøen is a large naval/harbour area with remnants of old industry, lakes, canals, houseboats etc.

Amager Strandpark - a huge beach area with nice facilities and clean water.

Dyrehaven - a large forest reserve north of the city. 20 mins. to the end of the C-line. Also a beach nearby.