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Monochrome Madness (22) – Wooden wall

The top one of these photos is my submission to week 22 to the Monochrome Madness Challenge hosted by Leanne Cole and Laura Macky.This wall is from an old barn,it is now days used as a junk store. I liked how the light came through the wooden planks. This time I also like the original photos, maybe even a bit more.

All details can be seen better by clicking at an image to enlarge them.

I am again ahead of time, as last time I was late with my entry.Did not make it , my bad. More beautiful photos at Monochrone Madness Tuesday July 29th.

Silent Sunday

Black and White photos

Flowing water

Nature

I certainly hope that some of these shots turned inspiring, I lost a pair of my favorite sunglasses into the rapids

Weekend Reflections #252

Photography

Reflections on a Jaguar

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Skywatch Friday – Cumulus clouds

Nature

These cumulus clouds looked so pretty over the town of Porvoo

More skies at;

Skywatch Friday – July 24, 2014 Edition

A Word a Week Challenge – Red cottage

Photography

A Word a Week Challenge – Red

Flower in evening light

Flowers, Photography

Raspberries in evening light

Nature, Photography

I found these lovely berries, the evening light brought them to my attention. Nam, nam, so tasty raspberries

A Photo a Week Challenge: Focal Point

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A Photo a Week Challenge: Focal Point

Rose – Original photo

Flowers, Photography

Peony after rain

Flowers

Cirsium

Flowers

Rose edits 1-3

Uncategorized

Värikollaasi 188

Photo Collage, Photography

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NF Blo-Ma 104

Flowers, Photography

Monochrome Madness (21) – Wooden train from 1952

Black and White photos, Photography

One of these photos is my submission to week 21 to the Monochrome Madness Challenge hosted by Leanne Cole and Laura Macky.

I saw this wooden train(1952) in Porvoo, it still regulary takes tourist on a ride it is pulled bya steam locomotive .All details can be seen better by clicking at an image to enlarge them.

more at Monochrone Madness tomorrow July 22th.

NF Inspiring Photography – Catching light on the water

Photography

NF Inspiring Photography 101 – Catching light

Macro Monday – fading hydrangea

Flowers, Photography

Linked to Macro Monday 2

Weekend travels – Porvoo

Photography, Travel

Summer holidays for us this year means spending time at our summer-house and making so visits to nearby towns, getting to know and see some the local sights. Tourist visit these places so maybe we should also refresh our knowledge of some of the beautiful places in Finland. This is our forh place so far, few more to go .

Porvoo is Finland’s second oldest town, a beautiful city full of history. The timeless and unique atmosphere in Old Porvoo attracts travellers from all over the world.Six towns were established in Finland during the Middle Ages. Some of them grew to be towns without any official order having been issued. This was the case with Porvoo, which got the town rights after Turku in the 14th century.

You can read about the History from the link if interested.

Weekend travels – Barösund island

Photography, Travel

Barösund consists of a few larger islands, Barölandet, Orslandet och Elgsjölandet and hundreds of smaller islands and islets. During the summer months the life in Barösund is intense and hectic, as the inhabitants tenfold. Approximately 180 persons reside permanently in the archipelago community.First we took the car ferry across, then we visited the market area, some docks and forests. Enjoying a beautiful summer Saturday here,

Silent Sunday

Nature

Silent Sunday

Fiskars

Photography, Travel

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.

Small town of Billnäs

Photography, Travel

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.