Wild lupines

I had to stop the car as driving through the countryside, the side of the road was blooming with wild lupines and other wild flowers. The field next to them was so green. The nature is sure at its best at this time of the year.

Arctic Loon – Kuikka

I am never, or hardly ever  able to take a photo of a bird, I did today. I went to shoot clouds and lakes and as a bonus I got these shots of the arctic loon.

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2. diver
3. specifically black-throated diver
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Arctic Loon

Skywatch Friday – Midnight in June

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More at this link Skywatch Friday – National Running Day Edition

Pinus mugo

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Pinus mugo, known as mountain pine, dwarf mountain pine, scrub mountain pine, Swiss mountain pine, mugo pine or creeping pine

NF Inspiring Photography – Catching light

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NF Inspiring Photography 94 – Catching light

Skywatch Friday

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More skies at; Skywatch Friday

Landscapes from Ruuhijärvi

Yesterday was according to the weather forecast the last warm day(+24C) for a while. In the evening in turned grey, and today the temperature is only +6C andskies are grey, looks rainy. Not too happy about that. Summer does look great at this time of the year here in Southern Finland.

NF Inspiring Photography/Catching the light

Here is light from today – peony bud.

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Macro Monday ~ bud of amethyst in snow

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Linked to Macro Monday 2