A serene Finnish lakeside, the air thick with warmth and the scent of pine. As the sun dips below the horizon, a soft mist rises from the water, cloaking the landscape in mystery. The birch trees stand like silent sentinels, their leaves rustling gently in the breeze. The sky, painted in hues of lavender and dusky pink, seems to hold its breath, waiting for the stars to emerge.

In these misty summer nights, time loses its grip. The world becomes a dreamscape, where reality and imagination intertwine. The distant call of a loon echoes across the water,. The wooden sauna, perched at the edge of the shore, emits a comforting warmth, inviting late-night conversations and laughter you can hear carrying across the water.

As darkness settles in, the mist thickens, blurring the boundaries between land and water. The moon, casts its glow upon the ripples, creating a shimmering path that leads to infinity. Perhaps it’s the magic of these nights that makes lovers embrace each other, stealing a kiss under the veil of mist. Or maybe it’s the promise of endless possibilities—the feeling that anything could happen in this enchanted realm.
In Finland’s misty warm summer nights, reality fades, and enchantment takes hold. It’s a time when the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the heart opens to the beauty of the ephemeral are you by the lake or next to the fields

Mist rises like a delicate veil, weaving through the grasses and clover. It’s as if the earth exhales, releasing whispers of relief of the warm day.

The trees, their branches etched against the fading light, stand sentinel. Each leaf catches a droplet of mist, turning it into a tiny gem. The air is cool, yet infused with warmth—the remnants of a sun that lingers in memory. Birds settle on fence posts, their calls softened by the mist, creating a symphony of hidden melodies.
As the last rays slip away, the mist thickens, blurring the boundaries between earth and sky.


Surreal and gorgeous, Ritva. Hard to believe it’s midnight!
Pure magic, Ritva! What a dream your photos are!
A dreamscape indeed. Magical.
beautiful
Beautiful photo ^^,
Ritva–I don’t know what is lovelier, your words or your photos. Beautiful, both.
Stunning. The second shot (with the boat) is so beautiful and serene.
Stunning photographs and scenery Ritva, it looks like such a magical place to be 💖
Wonderful set of images, Ritva! In my mind I can smell the pine
Magical indeed Ritva
Absolutely Magical – and magically captured. ♥