How to survive November 2023 – 28

how to survive November

Today, once again the day is five minutes shorter. It is snowing and it’s cold. Nothing new on that front, winter is really on its way. I try to ignore the darkness by watching way too much television. The warm fire glow from the fireplace warms our house and creates a a cosy atmosphere, that is one thing I enjoy.

Ravioli and shrimp, what a tasty lunch. Need say no more 🙂

It is here a again the most cruel month of the year. It is dark and getting darker, and the same time as it is the challenge to post something edible every day of the month of November, I can do it, how about you? What to join us? There is a link below if you’re interested

November and its time to survive it. Theme for the How to Survive November is ‘Something to Eat’.

Lepis from Parallel Lines| in scale kindly hosts this survival once again. The InLinkz is at her blog, it’s at the right column. Let’s enjoy this November with marvelous flavors!

How to survive November 2023 – 27

how to survive November

Today the sunrise was at 8:51 and sunset 15:30. Coldest day yet, -12C , but the windfactor makes it even colder. -18C / -1F . I have no desire to go out.

Month is nearly done and you have been overloaded with food photography I’m sure. Few more days.

My neighbor a avid mushroom picker, had more and enough of these funnel chanterelles so she kindly gave me some, and yes, I had to take some photos of them before preparing them

It is here a again the most cruel month of the year. It is dark and getting darker, and the same time as it is the challenge to post something edible every day of the month of November, I can do it, how about you? What to join us? There is a link below if you’re interested

November and its time to survive it. Theme for the How to Survive November is ‘Something to Eat’.

Lepis from Parallel Lines| in scale kindly hosts this survival once again. The InLinkz is at her blog, it’s at the right column. Let’s enjoy this November with marvelous flavors!

How to survive November 2023 – 26

how to survive November

Today the sunrise was at 8:48 and sunset 15:3. Coldest day yet, -11C .

Yesterday we had a traditional “pikkujoulu” (a pre Christmas )party at our friends home. The had once again cooked us delicious meal with starter, main course, and dessert with wines to go with it. The photos are not top notch, but the food was.

It is here a again the most cruel month of the year. It is dark and getting darker, and the same time as it is the challenge to post something edible every day of the month of November, I can do it, how about you? What to join us? There is a link below if you’re interested

November and its time to survive it. Theme for the How to Survive November is ‘Something to Eat’.

Lepis from Parallel Lines| in scale kindly hosts this survival once again. The InLinkz is at her blog, it’s at the right column. Let’s enjoy this November with marvelous flavors!

Lens Artists Challenge #277: empty Spaces

lens-artists, Photography

This week Patti wants us to look for empty spaces. Empty Spaces. Literal or figurative, conveying aloneness . I found this to be a great pick from Patti’s post.

Some of you may be wondering if empty space is the same as negative space. TThe quick answer from an expert is that they are similar” Negative space is thought of as an image with a lot of empty space...While this is how negative space is most often used, this is not the only way….A negative space image occurs when the areas surrounding the subject are peripheral. They almost blend into the background. This causes you to focus even more on the subject.

Thanks for the inspiration, here are my choices for the week

Empty spaces are the gaps or voids between objects, words, or sounds. They can have different meanings and effects depending on the context and the perspective of the observer. Some people may see empty spaces as opportunities for creativity, exploration, or reflection. Others may perceive them as sources of anxiety, loneliness, or boredom.

Empty spaces can also be used to create contrast, balance, or harmony in art, design, or music. In some cases, empty spaces can be more powerful or expressive than the filled ones.

Desert with mirage, moon, desert road

Empty beach

Chairs, empty spaces …. alone.

Driving from Nevada to California there are lots of empty spaces.

Empty space in life…often we plan and forget to live, or live in the past.

Blue moment

If you’re new to Lens-Artists and would like to join, follow this link for more information.

How to survive November 2023 – 25

how to survive November

Today the sunrise was at 8:46 and sunset 15:35. Coldest day yet, -8C / 17F feels like -12C / 11F due to wind factor. But it is sunny.

Liquid food from the Bridgehill Estate. Yesterday we bottled the summer memories to bottles.

We made two different flavors, red currant with added vanilla and lemon and bilberry liquor with vanilla. Best served cold.

It is here a again the most cruel month of the year. It is dark and getting darker, and the same time as it is the challenge to post something edible every day of the month of November, I can do it, how about you? What to join us? There is a link below if you’re interested

November and its time to survive it. Theme for the How to Survive November is ‘Something to Eat’.

Lepis from Parallel Lines| in scale kindly hosts this survival once again. The InLinkz is at her blog, it’s at the right column. Let’s enjoy this November with marvelous flavors!

flow and foam, river run wild

Captures from Finland
Lock on a dam
Monochrome of Lock in a dam

Flowing and foaming, the river runs wild,
Bringing me joy, making me feel
With not a worry or care in sight,
It spins me around, filling me with delight.
Flowing and foaming, the river runs free,
A place of solace, where I can be me.
You are my escape, my source of glee,
In your embrace, I feel completely free.

Linked to Six Word Saturday at Debbie’s here

Saturday Classics – 25112023

Saturday Classics

Known for her powerful bluesy voice, Alison Moyet first came to prominence as half of the synthpop duo Yazoo alongside future Erasure star Vince Clarke.

‘Only You’ by Yazoo is a truly fantastic track from the synthpop era of the early 1980s.

In 1981, Vince Clarke left Depeche Mode. Worried that Mute Records would drop him as a result, he decided to write a song for the label called ‘Only You’.

Clarke originally wrote the music for the song on a guitar, and later converted the riff into synthesizer notes. While writing the lyrics, Clarke said: “It was a very simple arrangement. I just formed words on a piece of paper. Clarke wrote ‘Only You’ as a sentimental ballad, and wanted to find a singer who could perform it with emotion. ‘Only You’ is considered a ‘torch song’, and is about the end of a relationship. The singer knows the difficult relationship is over, but desperately hopes to be proven wrong.

He had heard Moyet perform with other bands on the pub circuit, and felt she was a perfect fit for the song. He asked Moyet if she was interested in singing for a demo… and the end is history

With the beauty of Alison Moyet’s vocals  it turned out to be a hit.

Have a great Saturday

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.

How to survive November 2023 – 24

how to survive November

Today the sunrise was at 8:44 and sunset 15:35. A bit of snow, cloudy… nothing new to report 🙂

You Might Feel More Energized. Have an egg a day

They come in a small and affordable package, eggs pack an impressive nutritional punch. The yolk is a source of important nutrients like vitamin B12, vitamin D and choline, which are all important for helping our bodies process food into energy we can use. And energy we need during these dark months.

And they are a great topic for minimalist photography

It is here a again the most cruel month of the year. It is dark and getting darker, and the same time as it is the challenge to post something edible every day of the month of November, I can do it, how about you? What to join us? There is a link below if you’re interested

November and its time to survive it. Theme for the How to Survive November is ‘Something to Eat’.

Lepis from Parallel Lines| in scale kindly hosts this survival once again. The InLinkz is at her blog, it’s at the right column. Let’s enjoy this November with marvelous flavors!

How to survive November 2023 – 23

how to survive November

Today the sunrise was at 8:42 and sunset 15:36. Last night we had strong winds – a winter storm. We didn’t get any snow, but some parts of the country did. Today we have blue skies which is uplifting and so nice.

I could order this meal again.

Starter Escargot in garlic and herbs and main course Entrecôte with fried potatoes and vegetables.

It is here a again the most cruel month of the year. It is dark and getting darker, and the same time as it is the challenge to post something edible every day of the month of November, I can do it, how about you? What to join us? There is a link below if you’re interested

November and its time to survive it. Theme for the How to Survive November is ‘Something to Eat’.

Lepis from Parallel Lines| in scale kindly hosts this survival once again. The InLinkz is at her blog, it’s at the right column. Let’s enjoy this November with marvelous flavors!

Stained glass Door, and windows

Interiors, Traveling British Columbia, CA

Welcome to the Parliament Building, home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

. The Parliament Buildings were officially opened on February 10, 1898. I visited the building in 2016

Stained glass door in the Parliament Building, all of their stained glass was shipped from England to Victoria. So, Even though this was a post about the doors, the windows are so much more beautiful.

Posted for Dan’s Thursday Doors

How to survive November 2023 – 22

how to survive November

Today the sunrise was at 8:39 and sunset 15:38. Snow is in the forecast today, it is colder due to the wind factors it feels like -7C /20F so a bit nippy. Can you guess… its a gray day again.

This morning like all mornings I wake up to the smell of coffee coming from the kitchen. Not in the sense of to realize the truth about one’s situation : to become aware of what is really happening.

Well, I am aware what’s happening I am waking up for a new gray day. Most of my mornings for breakfast I enjoy a mug of coffee and some bread with it . It hadn’t even crossed my mind to take photo of bread, but I got inspired by Janet’s loaf of bread and thought I’ll take a photo of my breakfast bread today. And I did this time it was Cashew – Cranberry Ciabatta -tasty bread with cranberries and whole cashew nuts. No wine for me in the morning so my photos are more mundane

It is here a again the most cruel month of the year. It is dark and getting darker, and the same time as it is the challenge to post something edible every day of the month of November, I can do it, how about you? What to join us? There is a link below if you’re interested

November and its time to survive it. Theme for the How to Survive November is ‘Something to Eat’.

Lepis from Parallel Lines| in scale kindly hosts this survival once again. The InLinkz is at her blog, it’s at the right column. Let’s enjoy this November with marvelous flavors!

Street Photography – up and down

Cities, street photography

During the dark season the entrance and stairs at our local railway station in Kirkkonummi provides some bright colors and it is a nice contrast to the dark days. I have to say even so I prefer the monochrome images to the color ones. the Leading lines and structure is more defined. Thoughts?

The ramp down and the stair in color in monochrome. Totally different mood

How to survive November 2023 – 21

how to survive November

Today the sunrise was at 8:37 and sunset 15:40. it is light gray, I did see a bit of blue sky while driving to meet a friend for coffee.

So, once again I am posting a mug of coffee. I made a spontaneous request to a friend, hoping she was available to have a cup of coffee with me and most importantly to her what’s going on in her life.

So, a mug of Coffee Latte

It is here a again the most cruel month of the year. It is dark and getting darker, and the same time as it is the challenge to post something edible every day of the month of November, I can do it, how about you? What to join us? There is a link below if you’re interested

November and its time to survive it. Theme for the How to Survive November is ‘Something to Eat’.

Lepis from Parallel Lines| in scale kindly hosts this survival once again. The InLinkz is at her blog, it’s at the right column. Let’s enjoy this November with marvelous flavors!

Behind

People, Photography

He presses his finger against the glass
And marvels at the colors that swim past
He wonders what they think and feel
And if they know he’s watching them
He wants to join them in their underwater realm
He is happy with joy

Debbies One Word Sunday: Behind

How to survive November 2023 – 20

how to survive November

Today the sunrise was at 8:35 and sunset 15:42. Same as yesterday, sunny days are rare. So no bright skies today.

I was thinking what to post and for some twisted reason this popped into my mind – biting nails. But that’s not eating.

So instead , I am offering you today some peaches.

It is here a again the most cruel month of the year. It is dark and getting darker, and the same time as it is the challenge to post something edible every day of the month of November, I can do it, how about you? What to join us? There is a link below if you’re interested

November and its time to survive it. Theme for the How to Survive November is ‘Something to Eat’.

Lepis from Parallel Lines| in scale kindly hosts this survival once again. The InLinkz is at her blog, it’s at the right column. Let’s enjoy this November with marvelous flavors!

where to focus

Captures from Finland

I took two shots from the same spot, first one I focused on the vine in the front, and in the second on the pine tree on the hill.

October vibes

Posted for John’s Cellpic Sunday

Oak leaves
Pine tree on the hill

Lens Artists Challenge #276: Looking Up; Looking Down

lens-artists, Photography, Traveling Australia

This week James of Jazzibee wants us to look up and down; I will demonstrate that’s what I’ve done several times:-)

To see small things you often need to look down. I was really happy find this penguin in its natural habitat – in the nature. A crab on the rocks at a beach, and as well as this little green frog. Turtles. To see Koalas in the nature we found ourselves looking up.

This was from my previous post – but I am looking down 👇

SONY DSC

Cities are great places to look up or down. The ones below are from Melbourne.

Sea – Ocean, flowing water, waves.. love, just love watching it

These are taken below or underneath the subject – architectural design choices.

Up and down that’s were your eyes go when looking for something to photograph.

Looking down at Hong Kong

How to survive November 2023 – 19

how to survive November

Today the sunrise was at 8:32 and sunset 15:31. Back to grayish and with snow on the ground.

Sweet emotions- Candy

It is here a again the most cruel month of the year. It is dark and getting darker, and the same time as it is the challenge to post something edible every day of the month of November, I can do it, how about you? What to join us? There is a link below if you’re interested

November and its time to survive it. Theme for the How to Survive November is ‘Something to Eat’.

Lepis from Parallel Lines| in scale kindly hosts this survival once again. The InLinkz is at her blog, it’s at the right column. Let’s enjoy this November with marvelous flavors!

trapped in a circle of life

Still life

I feel like I’m trapped in a circle of life
That never changes or grows
I want to break free and explore the world
And see what else it shows

But I’m afraid to take the risk
And leave my comfort zone
I don’t know if I can handle it
Or if I’ll be alone

So I stay in the circle of life
And pretend that I’m okay
But deep inside I know I’m not
And I wish I could get away

Linked to Six Word Saturday at Debbie’s here

How to survive November 2023 – 18

how to survive November

Today the sunrise was at 8:30 and sunset 15:46. Back to gray.

Let’s keep it real, we need vitamins

Fruit
🍏 Apples

It is here a again the most cruel month of the year. It is dark and getting darker, and the same time as it is the challenge to post something edible every day of the month of November, I can do it, how about you? What to join us? There is a link below if you’re interested

November and its time to survive it. Theme for the How to Survive November is ‘Something to Eat’.

Lepis from Parallel Lines| in scale kindly hosts this survival once again. The InLinkz is at her blog, it’s at the right column. Let’s enjoy this November with marvelous flavors!

Saturday Classics – 18112023

Saturday Classics

Stevie Nicks recalled to The Daily Mail October 16, 2009: “I remember the night I wrote ‘Dreams.’ I walked in and handed a cassette of the song to Lindsey. It was a rough take, just me singing solo and playing piano. Even though he was mad with me at the time, Lindsey played it and then looked up at me and smiled. What was going on between us was sad. We were couples who couldn’t make it through. But, as musicians, we still respected each other – and we got some brilliant songs out of it.”

Now there you go again
You say you want your freedom
Who am I to keep you down now?
It’s only right that you should
Play it the way that you feel it
But listen carefully
To the sound of your loneliness

During the sessions for Rumours, everyone in the band was going through a breakup (Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham with each other, John and Christine McVie with each other, Mick Fleetwood with his wife Jenny Boyd.

Have a great Saturday

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.

How to survive November 2023 – 17

how to survive November

Today the sunrise was at 8:27 and sunset 15:48. SUNNY!!!! and coldest day so far. Temperature -6C / 21F

Today – on the table is Fine dining

I don’t often indulge in fine dining only on special occasions, but I do like how they present the food. This was tasty too, no word about it. No, I do not remember what these dishes were 🙂

Starter
Table setting

It is here a again the most cruel month of the year. It is dark and getting darker, and the same time as it is the challenge to post something edible every day of the month of November, I can do it, how about you? What to join us? There is a link below if you’re interested

November and its time to survive it. Theme for the How to Survive November is ‘Something to Eat’.

Lepis from Parallel Lines| in scale kindly hosts this survival once again. The InLinkz is at her blog, it’s at the right column. Let’s enjoy this November with marvelous flavors!