While in Crete I took few photos of doors, and this brown door at the end of an alley was one of them.
Posted for Dan’s Thursday Doors
Brown door
Wordless Wednesday : RAINING
Nature – spring and woods
The CFFC theme is spring – woods.
Outside it is raining heavily and we have autumn storm with heavy winds blowing outside my window so looking for photos of spring is nice, something to look forward to. I could easily skip winter.
We have lots of woods to choose from as forests cover more than 75 percent of Finland’s land area. Add to that the share of water bodies in Finland’s surface area is large. The area of inland waters is about 10% . So we have 15% left to live in 🙂
The green of spring is beautiful and the birch trees are so lovely, not complaining of the others either. Fresh new green – makes my heart sing.
Wood sorrels raising their heads in moss is a sure sign of spring
Posted for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
Street photography – silhouettes
I am going to post images new and old of this genre in this new topic name. Shortly described below as what I want to convey in this photos.
In Helsinki library-the softness of the window gives the people on the move great contrast the silhouettes look crisp. The back-lit light made this shot for me.
Street photography captures candid moments of daily life in public spaces. From bustling city streets to quiet suburban neighborhoods, we try to document the raw and unscripted moments that unfold around us. With an emphasis on capturing the essence of a scene or the emotions of the people within it, street photography offers a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of the world we inhabit. Whether it’s a fleeting expression, a captivating composition, or an unexpected juxtaposition, street photography celebrates the beauty and intrigue found in everyday moments.
Street photography – waiting
I am going to post images new and old of this genre in this new topic name. Shortly described below as what I want to convey in this photos.
In Helsinki library- I saw this man waiting – alone for company and I liked how he had placed his hand on his chest. The back-lit light made this shot for me.
Street photography captures candid moments of daily life in public spaces. From bustling city streets to quiet suburban neighborhoods, we try to document the raw and unscripted moments that unfold around us. With an emphasis on capturing the essence of a scene or the emotions of the people within it, street photography offers a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of the world we inhabit. Whether it’s a fleeting expression, a captivating composition, or an unexpected juxtaposition, street photography celebrates the beauty and intrigue found in everyday moments.
Monochrome – books
Today is 10 October, birthday of the writer Aleksis Kivi; the occasion is also celebrated as the Day of Finnish Literature
Aleksis Kivi, born as Alexis Stenvall, is considered to be the national author of Finland. He was a Finnish writer, playwright, and poet who lived from 1834 to 1872. Kivi’s most famous work is his novel called “Seven Brothers” (Seitsemän veljestä), which is widely regarded as the first significant novel written in the Finnish language. Kivi’s writing often depicted rural life in Finland, showcasing the struggles and joys of everyday people. His contributions to Finnish literature have had a lasting impact, and he is still celebrated as a pioneer of Finnish national literature.
Flying the flag is a great and dignified way to express joy and emphasise a day of celebration. Flying the flag is also a great way of showing respect or expressing sorrow. Finland has a rather tolerant flag flying culture, although a certain degree of sombreness is connected to flying the flag. I
In Finland we do not have our flag in the poles all the time, we have special day when we have it and even then it is up only on official flag days and national flag days designated in the calendar. The flag may be flown on other days as well. The Finnish flag should be flown between prescribed times. The decree stipulates that it should be hoisted at eight in the morning and lowered at sunset. However, in summer the flag can be kept flying until 21.00.
Street photography – cafe
I am going to post images new and old of this genre in this new topic name. Shortly described below as what I want to convey in this photos.
Helsinki at night – looking into a cafe seeing people enjoying the company of friends.
Street photography captures candid moments of daily life in public spaces. From bustling city streets to quiet suburban neighborhoods, we try to document the raw and unscripted moments that unfold around us. With an emphasis on capturing the essence of a scene or the emotions of the people within it, street photography offers a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of the world we inhabit. Whether it’s a fleeting expression, a captivating composition, or an unexpected juxtaposition, street photography celebrates the beauty and intrigue found in everyday moments.
Lens-Artists Challenge #270 – On Display
This week Ann-Christine inspires us with, On Display. In her post, she has fine examples, check her post out and be inspired. This one is really making display of himself – the pink dude.
So many things are on display, such a wide topic really. Here are few…
A view on display with a table set for three – after the fact of having lunch.
Art displays, whether in parks, museums windows, or buildings, offer glimpses into the vibrant world of creativity. They serve as portals to different eras, cultures, and perspectives, stimulating our imagination and invoking a range of emotions. From timeless masterpieces to contemporary installations, art displays invite us to explore, contemplate, and appreciate the beauty and power of human expression. So, step into the world of art and let your senses be awakened by the captivating displays before you.
A fashion window display is a captivating visual representation of clothing, accessories, or other fashionable items that are showcased in the display windows of retail stores. These displays are strategically designed to grab the attention of passersby and entice them to enter the store. Fashion windows often feature stylish mannequins showcasing the latest trends, innovative design elements, eye-catching props, and creative lighting to create a visually stunning and immersive experience for potential customers.
Marketplace displays are an essential component of any vibrant shopping experience. These displays creatively showcase a wide range of products, enticing shoppers with their visual appeal and strategic placement. From colorful fruits and vegetables arranged in eye-catching patterns to neatly stacked shelves displaying various merchandise, marketplace displays are strategically designed to capture attention and encourage purchases. With their vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and captivating arrangements, these displays create a sensory experience that engages shoppers and enhances their overall shopping journey. Whether it’s a meticulously decorated bakery section or a beautifully arranged floral display, marketplace displays are an art form that not only adds to the ambiance but also helps customers discover new products and make informed choices.
When it comes to displaying liquor in a bar, there are several key selling points to consider:
Visibility: A well-designed liquor display should ensure the visibility of the bottles, .
Brand Showcase: Use the display to showcase your bar’s featured or premium brands. Highlighting high-end or exclusive spirits can pique customers’ interest and encourage them to explore new options or indulge in something special.
Lighting and Ambiance. LED lighting can create an eye-catching display that adds to the overall ambiance of the bar.
Information. Provide customers with useful information about each liquor bottle displayed.
It should captivate customers, inspire exploration, and ultimately contribute to the overall success of your bar.
Soon is Halloween and people have lots of decorations on display
Posted for Ann-Christine’s Lens-Artists Challenge
october
it is really hard to be inspired by October today, really, today being a good sample of weather i don’t enjoy. The colors are lovely, but this is the beginning of the time of year that I do not like at all, shorter day, less light, It is what it is.
Time to start cleaning the summer house for winter.
The positive thoughts about it 🙂
October, with its crisp air and vibrant hues, signifies the arrival of autumn in all its splendor. This bewitching month holds a special place in the hearts of many, casting a spell of warmth and nostalgia.
As the days grow shorter and the leaves turn from green to shades of gold, he gentle rustling of fallen leaves underfoot.
Nature, at its finest, paints breathtaking landscapes during this time of year. The forests transform into a picturesque mosaic of fiery reds, burnt oranges, and golden yellows. T
October serves as a transition from the vibrancy of summer to the serenity of winter. It beckons us to embrace change, to welcome the cozy comforts that colder days bring. It reminds us to pause, take a deep breath, and appreciate the fleeting beauty that surrounds us.
So, as October unfolds its enchanting charm, let us immerse ourselves in its wonders. Let us revel in the simple joys it bestows and find solace in the gentle embrace of autumn’s embrace.
Saturday Classics – 07102023
The guitar and melody in this song is beautiful the message meaningful
All in all, this is an anti-war song that centers around the pointlessness and silliness of war while shedding light on the plights of soldiers on the battlefield.
“Brothers in Arms” was released in 1985 as one of the singles from Dire Strait’s best-selling album “Brothers in Arms”. The album not only sold over 30 million copies around the globe but also went on to become one of the greatest albums of all time. It was the recipient of 2 Grammy Awards in 1986
Lepis is hosting Saturday Classics, you can add your own link here Saturday Classics
On Her page she writes: This blog is back with hosting the Classics after few years break. This time we’ll be playing on Saturdays and you can link straight here on this own page. Rules: There are no rules, as long as the song you play is a classic in your mind. Linking open 8 am and closes 12 pm.
Autumn II
it is the time that time of year again when the magical color show begins, it’s not at it’s best glory as yet. But You can smell , sense the coming autumn.
Autumn: a tapestry of vibrant hues and gentle transitions, where nature bids summer adieu and welcomes the season of reflection and harvest.
Flower of the day- 06 10 2023
First of all, I do not know the name of this plant. It is one that blooms later in the summer…early fall.
We had frost first time this year on the ground this morning, temperature was down to 1 C ( 33F) a bit cold. The say is sunny which is nice. Tomorrow is supposed to rain all day long.
Yellow flowers of fall with a bit of frostbite
The close-up shot
Posted for Cee’s Flower of the Day
close ups of a flax wreath
Flax – I have a flax wreath on my door. So here are some close ups of it.
In addition to their visual appeal, red berries have symbolic meanings in different cultures. They are often associated with love, romance, and renewal. In ancient folklore, red berries were believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
The close-up shots reveal their intricate details and the play of light on their smooth surfaces. It’s fascinating to observe the variations in size, shape, and texture among different types of red berries.
Posted for Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge
the honeydew (Armillaria borealis)
The honeydew mushrooms with nice bokeh background, I m happy how I was able to capture the texture especially in the first shot. Color version of the previous post of mushrooms
Colorful bokeh was a nice surprise 🤨
Posted for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Monochrome – the honeydew
The honeydew mushrooms with nice bokeh background, I m happy how I was able to capture the texture especially in the first shot. Also the change of the gray tone has an effect on the outcome of the mood.
I love black and white photography – or monochrome, what evet we wish to call it. So under this Monochrome title I will try to post regularly images that I think look good in this format. Hope you enjoy them.
Posted for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Monochrome – take time to read
Here are some images from the library, one could assume that people would be reading books, but most seemed to have a phone in their hands.
What is reading but silent conversation?Walter Savage Landor
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.George R.R. Martin
I love black and white photography – or monochrome, what evet we wish to call it. So under this Monochrome title I will try to post regularly images that I think look good in this format. Hope you enjoy them.
Posted for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Flower of the day- 03 10 2023
Red berries are a vibrant and eye-catching sight in nature. Their deep red color is often associated with passion, energy, and vitality.
In addition to their visual appeal, red berries have symbolic meanings in different cultures. They are often associated with love, romance, and renewal. In ancient folklore, red berries were believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
The close-up shots reveal their intricate details and the play of light on their smooth surfaces. It’s fascinating to observe the variations in size, shape, and texture among different types of red berries.
Posted for Cee’s Flower of the Day
tapestry of golden hues
Autumn brings a captivating transformation to the fields, as the veil of summer is gently lifted. The once lush and green landscapes now unveil a breathtaking tapestry of golden hues, as the crops sway gracefully in the cool breeze. The rhythmic dance of nature’s palette, with shades of amber, russet, and bronze, creates a picturesque scene that stirs the soul. As the sun bathes the fields in its warm, honeyed light, one can’t help but be enchanted by the serene beauty that autumn bestows upon the cropped fields. Is. Amidst the rustling leaves and the scent of earth, there’s a sense of tranquility that envelops the surroundings, inviting us to pause, breathe, and appreciate the wonders of this season.
Lens-Artists Challenge #269: On the Edge
Patti wants us to explore “the edges.”
What have you captured “On the Edge” of buildings, cliffs, rivers, beaches, tables, shelves, your finger, or your dinner plate? Feel free to use any kind of edge you can think of. You can also take the theme sideways…veering off into another meaning of “on the edge.” Think of “unconventional” or “edgy” or “avant garde.”
Lets go back and think about this, I was never afraid to be on the edge until recently as I’ve developed some balance problems, I don’t trust myself not to fall. And I have lived on the edge in many of my decisions, like moving to another country on a whim… no more about that.
Patti’s images are are beautiful, check them out be inspired.
I was looking at Janet’s post and this came to mind. Kid’s, grandkids – there is a difference how treat them, I knew what my kid’s were able to do, I trusted their skills. I certainly was not on the edge with them as I am with my son’s boy’s. I know they are very active and sporty boys, but as my youngest grand kid was on that edge I was so anxious that he would fall down. My son, not so much 🙂
This is from Australia, taken from the twelve apostles. I was more than once on the edge when I took these photos.
This is from last night, I saw Patti’s post and same time I was watching soccer with my husband and enjoying a glass of wine and the players came on the edge of my glass. ( I have to say it took many, many shot to get them right on the edge.) Not much of a picture, but I had fun with it.
I was hanging literally over the edge to get this lizard shots
Often when taking landscape pictures of cliffs, you need to go to the edge to get a nice one, or that is my way of thinking.
Once again reaching out of the edge to get a nice shot, this time of the sphinx on the edge..
Lets relax on the edge of the hill enjoy the view of the valley below.
Or at the edge of the water
Posted for Patti’s Lens-Artists Challenge
Flower of the day- 30 09 2023
Laura Bush petunias offer vibrant, fragrant, magenta/purple flowers that contrast against dark green foliage in a spectacular fashion. This old-fashioned variety of petunia was specifically bred to achieve excellent heat tolerance and disease resistance, and that’s exactly what it has
Posted for Cee’s Flower of the Day
People will say we’re in love
Saturday Classics – 30092023
I am looking at vacations in a warm place, I would love to sail away from the darker days…you can always dream.
In this song, David Gray offers a getaway, telling a lady he’d like to sail away with her, putting his heart in her hands. He worked on the song over a number of years, writing and discarding verses along the way. It’s what he calls a “Frankenstein song” because it was cobbled together from so many parts assembled at different times.
This features in the 2001 Robert De Niro movie 15 Minutes and in the film Angel Eyes, released the same year.
Lepis is hosting Saturday Classics, you can add your own link here Saturday Classics
On Her page she writes: This blog is back with hosting the Classics after few years break. This time we’ll be playing on Saturdays and you can link straight here on this own page. Rules: There are no rules, as long as the song you play is a classic in your mind. Linking open 8 am and closes 12 pm.
Flower of the day- The Cockspur Coral Tree
The Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina crista-galli) is a large-flowered South American tree that is cultivated as an ornamental plant in parks. It is the national flower of Argentina and Uruguay.
For Cee´s Flower of the Day.
Autumn
it is the time that time of year again when the magical color show begins, it’s not at it’s best glory as yet. But You can smell , sense the coming autumn.
Autumn colors paint a breathtaking masterpiece on nature’s canvas. As the crisp air descends, the foliage transforms into a vibrant symphony of oranges, yellows, and reds. The once lush green leaves now burst with warmth and enchantment. Each tree becomes a glorious work of art, showcasing the beauty of transition. Take a moment to immerse yourself in this kaleidoscope of hues, as nature bids farewell to summer and welcomes the season of harvest and reflection.
Posted for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
Have to be careful
This summer/ autumn the mushrooms have been really popping up, I don’t remember when we have had this much of them pop up in our yard. I Don’t recognize them from each other, so I don’t pick them up. I take photos instead and buy the ones I eat, better safe than sorry .
The white fly mushroom (Amanita virosa) is deadly poisonous. Dangerous cell toxins damage internal organs: kidneys, liver, heart muscle, brain and blood vessels.
The white fly mushroom is completely white, and the color does not change from contact or other handling. The cap is egg-shaped when young, then bell-shaped and almost flat when old. It is sticky when wet and silky shiny when dry, and slightly yellowed in the middle when older. The gills are permanently white.
The leg is also completely white. Its upper part has the characteristic sign of a fly agaric: a ragged and hanging ring. A good sign is also the thick, lumpy basal part of the foot surrounded by a sheath.
fly agaric have been popping up some of them are rather big
I did some search about these mushrooms, and was surprised that they are editable. The cap of the honeydew(Armillaria borealis) mushroom has clear scales, the ring is strong and effervescent. The scales of the tadpole mushroom, on the other hand, are insignificant, its leg is club-like and often dirty yellow. The ring of the species is thin and pendulous and often disappears completely.
The way the species grow is also different: the mushroom grows in dense clumps on the stump.
Flower of the day – Oriental bittersweet
Oriental bittersweet is not flowering at the moment , but we are at the stage when the berries are yellow and leaves still green. Soon to turn orange and the leaves to turn yellow.
I like to see the leaves to entwine around each other
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 