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The third and final part of this short series showing something of Umeå in the long winter months, and while installments one and two were set in the heart of the Västerbotten metropolis, featuring ice sculptures, slides, log fires, neon lights, reindeer, and fireworks all within the confines of the city itself, the twenty-two images here stray further afield and present an almost unfettered...

Twenty more retrospective photographs showcasing Umeå in wintertime. Gazing after neon lights, bonfires, and fireworks out on the Ume river on the opening night of Umeå 2014; peering through the glass and towards the façade of Bildmuseet; strolling along Strandpromenaden in the snowy late afternoon; and beholding pavilions and art installations along Rådhusesplanaden.

Soon Umeå will be covered in a snow that can lie contentedly until March or April. These twenty-three images give something of the idea, taken last year around the opening of Umeå 2014, as the city celebrated becoming a European Capital of Culture. Set entirely within the city centre - predominantly along Renmarkstorget, Rådhuseplanaden, and Kungsgatan - they feature ice sculptures, LEDs, snow...