The Little Mermaid

Copenhagen is a city of buskers and bicycles.  It’s also, of course, Hans Christian Andersen territory.  I can’t be the first tourist to have spent a whole weekend singing Thumbelina sotto voce whilst images of Danny Kaye danced through my head.

We hadn’t, however, expected to see The Little Mermaid this weekend - Edvard Eriksen‘s iconic statue that pays homage to the famous Andersen fairy tale.  We knew she’d swum off to China amidst some controversy to feature in the Shanghai Expo.

Happily for us, though, she was back from her travels - sitting once again upon her usual rock at the harbour side.  Looking lovely.

I was glad.  Copenhagen wouldn’t have been the same without her.

Comments

[Tracy]

LOVE how you've treated this image, Helen--very dreamy & magical... just as the Mermaid herself! I remember the first time seeing her, I was so surprised how small she actually was, I was expecting larger. But it was a lesson in expectation... ;o) I was ultimately delighted how tiny she was--all the more magic! Happy Day ((HUGS))

[jeand]

Isn't she just beautiful? She looks alone and lost in her dreams in your delightful photo whereas of course she's by the sea and (usually) surrounded by tourists. So glad you were able to see her.

[Chesteraud]

So pleased you were able to photograh the Little Mermaid ~ She is lovely.