Situated beautifully by the lake, in the midst of lush vegetation and ancient trees, Fagervik is well
worth a visit, I loved my visit there. Nowhere else in Finland can such a complete 18th century milieu be found. The mansion
with its French garden was closed, the church we peeked from the outside and throught the gates, the cottages and the iron forges all bear witness of generations
of industrious labour and devotion to the land.
Fiskars is about 10 km from Billnäs and it is a very popular with summer visitors. Here are pictures from this lovely town I visit at least once a year.
I have visited several the picturesque villages this summer, this is one of them. There is magic in these in the old houses and buildings. The scenary is beautiful with the old trees and plants grrowing. Often they are located near to a river or a lake. These places are busy during summer season, only to fall asleep for winter, and wake up to a new season in the spring.
Visited a shop yesterday that was so full of stuff, some were just too kitsch, some really quality merchandise, all mixed together in random order, odd shop at best.
I visited as small town of Vääksy. The main attraction there is Vääksy channel or also known as Vesijärvenkatu channel, it is located in Asikkala. The channel that connects the Vesijärvi lake to Päijänne lake. The Vääksy channel is currently Finland’s busiest boating channel.The channel has only one seal. The water surface height difference of about three meters. The channel is surrounded by the town of Vääksy.
The main photo is the bird pic, as I hardly ever am able get photos of them or presentable pics at l east.
I came back to our summerhouse, luckilytoo as the challenge is Berry, Marja. I took these before and after the rain. Some are not yet ready to be picked but some are and they are so tasty. All photos can be enlarged by a click.
These sunrays came in the evening while setting the tables for a wedding party.
more at http://nfmemes.blogspot.se/2014/06/nf-inspiring-photography-96-catching.html
The Raseborg castle ruins
The Raseborg castle ruins, situated on a rock by Raseborg stream, are the remainders of a castle that was probably built in the 14th century, when the rock was still surrounded by water. Raseborg is officially mentioned for the first time in a letter dated 1378. It is a typical medieval castle of a simpler kind that has been constructed during a long time period. There is no other similar castle in Finland.
What images does “relic” conjure for you? More views at The Daily Post
Here are previous posts books as originally photographed. How did I do changing them to BW?
One of these photos is my submission to week 20 to the Monochrome Madness Challenge hosted by Leanne Cole and Laura Macky.
I chose these photos because I liked the looks of these books as they are, old hardcover books are so beutifully binded.They are also well read and that is the so important in a book… I thought they would look good also in BW. Hope you agree.
All details can be seen better by clicking at an image to enlarge them.
more at Monochrone Madness tomorrow July 15th.
This is linked to Weekend Reflections
For days I tried to catch a shot of a bee for the bugs challenge. I did not get one, well come today , a day after I sent my entry. BEE’s everywhere, I got some presentable shots. BZZZ, BZZz
I took some “silver photos” today, but the ones in my files are so much better, I had to stick to those, just to keep some level here.
I have linked this post to One Word Photo Challenge: Silver
Rust , old buildings, details of them has been one of the most photographed topic for me lately. These are old rusty things…with circles and curves
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Circles and Curves
Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer
Those days of soda and pretzels and beer
Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer
Dust off the sun and moon and sing a song of cheer
After a month of cold weather we are enjoying a warm sunny Sunday! Loving it!
