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Rosklide DK, Yellow Building with Blue Bicycle

 

Yellow Building with Blue Bicycle

Most of Denmark is very picturesque, despite my attempts to capture its downward elements.

 

 

Copenhagen DK, Maritime Museum Compass

 

Maritime Museum Compass

This is not a cover, but it is on the ground and is round.  I suppose Danish and other sailors could fall into a hole if they do not observe the wisdom of the directional compass and the stars.

 

Copenhagen DK, Decorative Cover

 

Decorative Cover

Here is a small cover with a stained glass window approach to the design.  It's almost as if the artist was out of his lifelong trained field.  It's one of the first shots I took on the rainy day that I arrived in Fredericksburg Denmark.

 

Roskilde DK, 40 EV Cover

 

 

40 EV Cover

This cover shows an example of contemporary design typical of the Danish covers.

 

AVA Cover

 

AVA Valve

This valve was tucked away in a remote area of Copenhagen near the water.

 

Roskilde DK, Viking Wooden Cover

 

Viking Wooden Cover

This cover might have some Viking history, but I didn't think to ask my friends about it.  Maybe I will during the next visit.

 

Rosklide DK, Post Hole Cover

 

 

Post Hole Cover

This post hole is used to support chains in the event of a regal visit (burial or otherwise) to the church in Roskilde.

 

Rosklide DK, Single Triangular Cover

 

 

Single Triangular Cover

These covers have a very slick design, but they can fit into the hole when removed and turned sideways.

 

 

Roskilde DK, Drain in the Sandy Road

 

Drain in the Road

This whimsical drain is situated in Roskilde.

 

Rosklide DK, Rasmussen Family Street Puddle

 

 

Family Street Puddle

This puddle is also situated just outside the house of my friend Sinne's parents.  It was not very cold in Denmark, despite the rumors to the contrary.

 

 

Rosklide DK, Double Triangular Cover

 

 

Double Triangular Cover

This cover shows the presence of Atlanta's need to maintain their contemporary internet plumbing.

 

Rosklide DK, ULEF Cover with Street Lines

 

 

ULEF Cover with Street Lines

While I was shooting this photo in the middle of the street, several Danish people were looking at me, smiling and saying something.  My friend later told me that I should observe the crosswalk laws like all of the civilized Danes.

 

Rosklide DK, Sky Penetration

 

 

Sky Penetration with Church

Even in Roskilde, utility and religious folks  symbiotically determine the upward decorations of the landscape.