1994-11-08 = Arhus, Denmark
Fish Market in Aarhus
This was one of the first things that really struck me in Denmark — a proper fish market right in the front window of the store. Back home in Nebraska, I was used to seeing beef everywhere, but never fresh fish displayed like this. The sheer variety laid out on ice felt completely foreign to me. And of course, there was the ever-present unlocked bicycle parked right outside, something I still found surprising every single day.
Shopping for Cheese
This woman was window shopping for cheese at a beautifully stocked counter in Aarhus. There were big wheels and different varieties stacked up, along with a large illustrated sign showing how cheese is made and cut. It felt like cheese was treated as something special here — not just another item on the grocery list.
Street Scene in Aarhus
This was a typical street view in Aarhus — beautiful old European buildings with ornate details and that classic Northern European feel. I loved how the architecture told a story of the city’s history while everyday life (cars, traffic lights, people going about their day) moved around it.
Between the Tracks
I took this photo standing between the railroad tracks on the edge of Aarhus. In the distance you can see the industrial area with its smokestacks and cranes, while a church spire rises above the buildings. It felt like a very “in-between” kind of moment — both literally and figuratively — as I moved through the city on my way to somewhere else.