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Now a series of :Midsummer 2005 Bua Gubbnäsan Halland west Sweden
Gubbnäsan means "Old mans nose" and refers to the outline of that part of the coast.
The rosebush in the picture is a "Rosa Rugosa" originates in south east Asia. The species was brought to Sweden in 1780 from Japan. Common in gardens and parks. Spreads easily and can be found all over Sweden in the wild. (All over Europe I gess) Beautiful but very prickly!