The world as I see it
I had some errands to run in Helsinki and took my camera with me, so I could take night time. Photos of cities and buildings are something that look good as black and white. In this picture you can see in the front the the old market hall – it is still in use. In…
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Kirkkonummi’s medieval stone church is located in the center of Kirkkonummi. The exact time of construction is not known, but the work apparently began in the 15th century. A wooden church, was previously located on the site. Kirkkonummi Church is named after St. Michael the Archangel Michael. Originally, Kirkkonummi Church was very small. In addition…
Read MoreAn altar in St. Francis Of Assisi Church
Read MoreThe Church of St. Mary in Hollola was built between the years 1495-1510: the vestry in ca. 1495, the main body in 1500, and armoury after 1505. The church of Hollola is the third largest medieval parish church in Finland and the oldest public building in Päijät- Häme region. The church, built in the mother…
Read MoreHere are some photos of life outside the churches and interior photos, angels and such… One more church to show- this was under renevation – Chapel of St. Francis Xavier church
Read MoreWalking past our local church, the winter sun beautifully set a the background for this old church in Kirkkonummi. This was a rare moments, we have not had many sunny days lately.
Read MoreThe church was originally designed in the late 15th century by an unknown “Espoo master” and built between 1485 and 1490 under his supervision. The only remaining parts of the medieval church are the eastern and western parts of the nave. The weapons room was removed between 1804 and 1806 and certain other parts…
Read MoreThe church was originally designed in the late 15th century by an unknown “Espoo master” and built between 1485 and 1490 under his supervision. The only remaining parts of the medieval church are the eastern and western parts of the nave. The weapons room was removed between 1804 and 1806 and certain other parts of…
Read MorePyhän Mikaelin kirkko / Saint Mikaels church in Kirkkonummi More at: The Weekend in Black and White
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Read Moretina´s wordless wednesday # 88 Turku Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, and the country’s national shrine.It is also regarded as one of the major records of Finnish architectural history. Considered to be the most important religious building in Finland, the cathedral has borne witness to many important events…
Read MoreVärikollaasi 107 I tried to do these still in the spirit of the season. I have not altered the tones in the photos…trying to be true to the challenge and find the real colors in the photos! Wishing everyone Happy New Year 2013!
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Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 