cellpicsunday – Ritva Sillanmäki Photography

Driving home on Sunday, I couldn’t believe my eyes – there were so many planes landing! I’ve driven this road countless times, yet I had never seen anything like it in the 10 km stretch past the airport. One plane flew right over us, perfectly framed against the bright sunlight, and I just had to snap a photo. I could see a Finnair passenger plane gliding across the deep blue sky, its landing gear down, clearly heading for the airport. Below it was this blue building, topped with a tall white tower that had bold red bands and a cool shield emblem. With green trees and rooftops around, and fluffy clouds in the clear daylight, it was this awesome urban aviation scene!

the plane is landing — A Finnair passenger jet descends over a commercial building and distinctive red-and-white tower under a clear blue sky.

Joining John’s Cellpic Sunday

Cellpic Sunday—Missouri’s Four‑lane Ozark Drive

I took these two half moon photos last night, with my mobile, and I must say that I am truly astonished by the amount of light it captured in these shots. The subtle glow of the moonlit sky combined with the shadows of the night created a beautiful contrast that I could hardly have anticipated. While it is obvious that the photos did not capture the half moon, the overall mood and atmosphere of the scenes were captured wonderfully. The cool hues of the night blended perfectly with the warm light emanating from the half moon, creating a dreamlike quality. I have to say, for a half moon, the brightness of it was really striking , I went out few times to look at it, illuminating everything around me and encouraging me to linger under the stars a bit longer, marveling at the beauty of the night sky. I