iphone – Ritva Sillanmäki Photography

Tina’s – Phone Photography challenge is super relevant right now; it totally shows how far mobile photography has come, just like our smartphone cameras have leveled up. Her post is great inspiration, so do check it out and join in.

I’ve taken a ton of pics with my phones over the years. Right now, I’m using the iPhone 17 PRO, which is a recent purchase, and let me tell you, its camera setup is awesome with that triple-lens system and cool features like Night mode and Deep Fusion. The picture quality is great, and honestly, having such a great camera on me makes it so easy to grab those spontaneous shots!

I had no complaints about my previous iPhone 14 PRO; I got great shots with it for three years, and most of the images that I will share are shot with it.

A couple enjoys a picturesque moment together in front of The beautiful *Forsyth Park fountain*, surrounded by lush trees and cascading water. ( IPhone 14 PRO )

A serene forest scene showcasing sunlight filtering through the trees, highlighting vibrant greenery and a carpet of small flowers on the forest floor. ( IPhone 6s)

A relaxed moment captured in black and white, showcasing a man lounging in a reclining chair, enjoying the day. (Iphone 12) I take most of my portraits with phone.

Food Photography in restaurants is a must, 😀 A delicious dessert, fresh strawberries and decorative flowers, paired with a cup of coffee. (IPhone 12)

A spacious gallery with a sleek black bench centered in the foreground, framed by large windows and Marimekko curtains. I have edited this as into **black and white**, one of my favorite interior shots, here is the original ( IPhone 12)

A rainy drive on the highway, the blurred view through a rain-streaked windshield. I often take photos while in the car, of the ever changing skies, weather and trying to capture movement. This one; weather 😂 ( IPhone 14 PRO )

Tinka one of my favorite subject to photograph – in this shot I edited in black-and-white of her relaxing, showcasing its peaceful demeanor. ( IPhone 14 PRO )

Stunning view of rugged cliffs and lush valleys in Blue Mountains, Australia. tI took so many there this is a new edit. ( IPhone 14 PRO )

A misty scene featuring tall trees and a partially obscured pathway, creating an atmospheric and serene ambiance. AS I already have said, weather is one I try to capture, mist being one of the favorite things. This is also taken in Australia in 2025 ( IPhone 14 PRO )

A serene winter night scene a snow-covered landscape illuminated by a bright moon. Taken with my new IPhone 17 PRO past winter. I am amazed how great night shots you can get with this phone.

Taking a self portrait with a phone is so much easier than camera, sharing a recent on of myself – in monochrome as I do love that style.

A thoughtful self-portrait in monochrome, showcasing the beauty and easiness of phone photography.

Please remember to include a link to Tina’s post and utilize the Lens-Artists Tag so we can easily find your photos. Huge thanks to Egidio for demonstrating the impact of black and white photography and how our minds can visualize colors through imagination. Lastly, I hope you to join us next week when Patti guides us through her Pilotfish post. Until then, let’s keep exploring, broadening our horizons, and maintaining a positive mindset.

I’m having a bit of a tough time keeping a positive mindset and staying motivated to get things done, but I’m really trying to push through. Every day has its moments. I just keep reminding myself that it’s all about just doing it. I am not depressed or anything, just lacking in the motivation part. My motto is even “Inspiration exists, but it needs to find you working.” I hope you get why I haven’t been commenting lately, but I promise I’ll check out the posts, even if it takes me a bit longer. Engaging with the posts matters to me, and I’m doing my best to get back on track and jump in more.

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The Lens-Artists: Tina, Patti, Ann-Christine, John, Sofia, Anne, Egidio, Beth, and myself Ritva.