I am an avid, self-taught photographer from southern Finland, currently living in Kirkkonummi. I have also lived in Australia and the USA, which has given me a wider perspective of the world. Professionally, I am an all-round office worker with ten years of administrative experience. I am happily married and have three sons and four grandsons, who are very dear to me.
I love to travel and enjoy calm days at my summer house observing the changing seasons in nature. Additionally, I am passionate about arts, including sculpture, painting, and digital art. As a photographer, I find inspiration in the rich landscapes of Finland, capturing the ethereal beauty of its forests, lakes, and the four seasons.
I am an atmospheric landscape, travel, and macro photographer with a deep appreciation for the passage of time and the quiet beauty found in nature’s micro-details. Rooted in both Nordic landscapes and global travels, my work is defined by a tactile focus on physical textures, moody weather, and rustic charm—frequently finding beauty in weathered imperfections, peeling paint, and decaying architecture. Experimenting seamlessly with dreamlike bokeh, soft pastel tones, and high-contrast, cinematic black-and-white film styles, I capture evocative moments that favor raw emotional resonance and comfort over clinical precision. If you need to describe my work succinctly to a fellow photographer, you can use these terms: Rustic Decay, Nordic Atmospheric, Textured Macro, Dreamlike Bokeh, and Introspective Monochrome.
My time in Australia and the USA and travels has influenced my photography, allowing me to blend diverse cultural influences into my artistic vision. My work as an office worker has instilled in me a sense of precision and organization that carries over into my photographic work, ensuring attention to detail and thoughtful composition. In my free time, I often venture into the serene Finnish countryside with my camera, continually honing my craft and expanding my portfolio. Whether it’s a quaint village nestled beside a tranquil lake or the bustling energy of city life, I strive to encapsulate the essence of the moment through my photography. If a viewer stops for just a moment to view and reflect on a photograph, a photo collage or a painting I have created, then I have succeeded in my work.
Something I noticed, the beautiful light coming in, the white curtains and tablecloth. the window view is not the most spectacular one, but many times that is the case.
Something I noticed, the beautiful light coming in, the white curtain, and green walls to match the colors on the other side of the window, hope you are enjoying the same sight now.
white curtain
I also did a black and white version as the contrast and light kind of demanded me to do so, you know what I mean. 🙂 This time the color one appeals to me more.
Butterflies..so many of them this year, something I noticed was that lots of people got beautiful shots of them, these are some of mine. Not the best, but I have to record of being able to catch few on the “film”.
This fly, bug..I’ve no idea what it is as a species, but something I noticed was the bright green color, it was such a great contrast to the garland it was on. I must admit, I was happy I had my camera on hand.
Water lilies, so pretty, I noticed then this year too, nothing to be amazed about that fact. They are lovely. That is the reason I have so many of them in this post.
This the beginning…country road take me home, to the place I belong…
Clouds, something I noticed that appealed to me, dark clouds over the road and fields. I love watching clouds, often I take photos of them too as you may have noticed.
Nothing unusual, still so fascinating to watch. While driving the smaller countryside roads during the end of July and early August clouds have been a companion of our trips. Rain not so much, but clouds or many times even light gray. Those are not so inspiring to take photos of, but these intense ones, that is a totally different story.
The morning held a promise of a nice sunny day…then the clouds gathered giving me a nice photo opportunty.
This the beginning…country road take me home, to the place I belong…
Weather, something I notice everyday and at this moment listened to, and it appealed to me. Listen, listen to the falling rain…
Very mundane, still so pleasing. This song often comes to mind when listening to rain.
Falling rain
Listen to it pour, And with every drop of rain You know I love you more Let it rain all night long Let my love for you grow strong, As long as we’re together Who cares about the weather? Listen to the falling rain Listen to it pour And with every drop of rain, I can hear you call, Call my name right out loud, I can hear above the clouds And I’m here among the puddles You and I together huddle. Listen to the falling rain, Listen to it rain.
Just a detail…something I noticed that appealed to me.
A testament to a moment spent with friends or family enjoying a cup of coffee and an ice cream. Dishes left to be cleared away…not having to do them yourself. Small joys of life.
Dishes.
Does this picture tell a story or do I just want to believe so 🙂
I will be posting random posts with a title Something I noticed. It can be a flower, a landscape, person, still life, you name it. Hope you enjoy my ranbom shots, life is pieced together from random experiences, so my next month is filled with small bits of joy or pleasurable sights.
I already posted one post about Mustion Linna , Mustio Manor, last time a falsely named it Mustio castle 🙂 The old trees in the garden are so lovely.