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Last on the card – January 2026

I have not ventured out much in January; too cold for my taste. Despite the biting chill, I’ve admired the beauty of the season from the warmth of my home. I should have gone out at least in the past few days, as the sunshine has made the white wintry landscape look shimmering and beautiful. However, it remains way too cold—-18°C at the moment, not my kind of weather. The frosty air keeps me indoors. So my last on my phone is a shot I took through my window at the frost, I would not have normally shared this, but it is the last on my mobile, and it shows a bit of the weather. Last on the card

A frosty winter landscape viewed from indoors, showcasing snow-covered branches against a backdrop of tall trees.

The same excuse goes for this shot taken with my camera. Our grandson came over and obviously, I had to take photos of him. They grow up so fast, and they are so precious at this age.

A happy moment captured with a grandson sitting comfortably in a chair

Close-up of a shimmering winter landscape showing textured snow under soft light. Not so well captured 😉

In the coming days, the frost will remain intense in the southern parts of the country. Overnight, temperatures of -25 degrees are common in the interior, while the coast is slightly milder. During the day, temperatures will rise to around 15–18 degrees below zero. The high pressure over Northern Europe keeps the weather mostly dry, with widespread sunshine over the weekend. However, there is still some uncertainty in the cloudiness forecast. In Lapland, cloud cover will increase and the weather will milden on Sunday. The Meteorological Institute warns of severe frost in the southern, eastern, and northern parts of the country.

That was our forecast for the weekend. At the same time, I read news about the hot weather in Australia and that there has been snow in Florida, which makes me think of climate change.

last on the card – Year-End 2025

animals, Captures from Finland, Photography

A star hung at my window, was the last thing I took at new years eve with my iPhone 14 Pro

A relaxing tortoiseshell Tinka lounging on a soft, fluffy surface.
Shot with Sony a7III Lens 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6

Posted for Brian’s Last on the Card December 2025

Tinka the Well-Mannered Cat

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A tabby cat gazing out the window, attentively observing its surroundings. Taken with my Sony 7III

For Bushboy’s Last on the card November. I have two from my Iphone as I just had to share how well mannered Tinka is, no feet on the table 😀 as she has drink from her water bowl.

A thirsty cat having a drink a decorative glass bowl on a dining table, notice how she has manners, sitting in the chair while having a drink. Taken with My IPhone.

And a nice cup of coffee is always a treat.

A beautifully crafted cup of coffee on a rustic wooden table. IPhone shot.

Last on the card October 2025

Captures from Finland, Photography

Here are three distinct photographs: a rain-soaked road scene captured with an iPhone showcasing obscured visibility, a decorative ball surrounded by autumn leaves taken with a SONY a7, and frost-covered flora photographed with a SONY SLT-A65V macro lens. The final images in October 2025.

Rain-soaked road scene with traffic visibility obscured by droplets on the windshield. This was my last one my IPhone.

A beautifully woven decorational ball surrounded by vibrant autumn leave and couple birds all slightly blurred. Taken with My SONY a7 through a window.

Frost-covered flora with my old SONY SLT-A65V with a macro lens

Last on the card October 2025

last of September

Captures from Finland, Nature

Autumn foliage illuminating a forest path with my Iphone

Last on the card for September 2025

A vibrant fly agaric adorned nestled among green grass and fallen leaves. SONY ILCE-7M3 – f5,6 – 1/80 seconds – ISO 100

The Beauty of Everyday Life

Captures from Finland, Photography

I have been kind of uninspired for the longest time; I haven’t really been taking hardly any photos, and that is, of course, compared to how I used to capture every moment with enthusiasm and creativity. I was sitting at home, looking out at the plant that grows and climbs outside my living room windows, watching the evening turn blue, painted softly by the setting sun—a small thing, but it does give me joy.

Cozy interior ? with a warm ambiance with a view of a lush garden.

Each day, I notice how this plant seems to stretch and twist toward the light and anything to cling to, a reminder of life’s quiet persistence. I also watch the season change here; soon, the leaves will be turning yellow, brightening the landscape with their warm hues, and with that change, the atmosphere will be totally different. The crispness in the air will usher in familiar scents of nature, inviting me to step outside and embrace the beauty around me once again. I’ve realized that sometimes, it’s these simple yet profound moments that can spark inspiration anew, urging me to pick up my camera and see the world through a different lens.

Cozy corner with a view of greenery through the window.

For Bushboy’s Last on the Card, Aug, 2025 and Monday window

Last on the card – June 2025

Flowers, Interiors

I emptied my card on my Sony yesterday, which has been my go-to camera for taking images for my photography projects lately. Plus, I’ve got my phone on me all the time, making it easy to grab quick shots whenever I want ; it adds a spontaneity to my photos and helps me catch sudden little moments.

This is a Wolly Buttercup – I took the photo in my backyard. I am rather happy with this one, I find yellow and red colors sometimes hard to capture.

A close-up of a Wolly Buttercup flower, with its vibrant yellow petals.

This is from my IPhone – I am still looking for nice / different reflections 🙂

Reflections on glass with a view of the sky and clouds.

Last on the card – June 2025

LAst on the Card MAY

Captures from Finland, Photography

That was yesterday, the last day of May; we were at our summer house. I took some photos on my iPhone of one corner of our grounds. My husband is having fun with his chainsaw, clearing the area of small spruce trees to let some light into the corner and make it look nicer, as it was overgrown and not at all pleasing to look at. Well, it doesn’t look that way now either, but hopefully soon.

This I took with my Olympus – lens OLYMPUS M.45mm F1.8 while sitting on my patio at home watching the oak leaves starting to open from the warmth of the sun.

I also took these during the weekend, I was sitting on my sofa and playing with my new camera and decided I would try the ICM zooming again as I was not impressed with my earlier efforts, this time they are slightly better, still need to continue the efforts Sony A7 III, Lens 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6

For Last on the card in May.

Last on the card April 2025

animals, Flowers, People, Photography

The first one is taken with my new Sony A7 Mark III, I bought it to replace my old one that I had used for the last 19 years. I have been taking lots of photos of my grandkids with it lately.

Close-up of my smiling grandson with his bright blue eyes. He is a sweetheart

My IPhone I used to take a shot of one of the white roses I received from my friend as she came to visit.

Close-up of a delicate white rose, symbolizing friendship and appreciation.

Last on the card April 2025

I also took once again a photo of Tinka the cat 🙀

Last on the card December 2024

Captures from Finland

Happy New Year 2025 to All!

Thanks for your company during the past year to my old and new blog friends! Your support and engagement have made this year truly special, and I cherish the connections we’ve created. I look forward to sharing not only the adventures that the coming year will bring but also the insights, stories, and experiences that we can exchange together. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead filled with creativity, collaboration, and even more memorable moments!

Last on the card for December

Last on the Card – October 2024

Captures from Finland, Photography

For Last on the Card – October 2024

Oh well… the first one is from my Sony SLT-A65V – using the macro lens. I was trying to capture details from different distances.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL shot October 5th, – three weeks later most of the leaves have dropped …

This the last one I took with my Olympus – I have not taken this camera for an outing for three weeks, oh no… this I took during our last stay at the summer house before closing it for the winter.

Well as I aim to be honest, my last is a selfie, cringe 🙂 I had my hair shortened and colored, a transformation that I had been contemplating for quite some time. I just came from the hairdresser, feeling happy about my new look – and I took a shot of myself to commemorate the occasion. Notice that I did not edit the photo :-D, I so wish I had edited it, though, now that I see it on the monitor the harsher light of my screen, I see every little flaw and imperfection. (vanity) A small blessing is that I wore make-up, which helped that not every pore was visible. I wasn’t sure about sharing it, I decided to embrace this little glimpse into my day and it was the last photo on the card.