I looked at old photos during the weekend as needed to release some space to my hard drive. I say these and they were fresh in my memory as I saw these two challenges and thought they are so suitable for them even id old photos. Taken in Paris 2006 🙂 I do have to say nowadays I would pay more attention to framing and composition.
To Dan’s and Cee’s CFFC topic this week: Commercial buildings or store fronts and Dan’s Monday Window
Visited Heinola to have lunch, our regular restaurant was full with an over hour wait, we decided to try something new.
Well here is the window shot 😀
Maybe you thought I was done with photos from Sibelius Hall in Lahti. You were wrong. And, it will continue 🙂
Monday Window: 9 September 2024
I am a bit strapped for time, so here is one post for many challenges I want to participate in . I hope you don’t mind me combining them this week 😀
I visited Hailuoto in Oulu this weekend. The day was cloudy, but it didn’t dampen the mood, the place was still beautiful as I remember it being.
For Monday Window.
For Debbie’s One Word Sunday.
For John’s Cellpic Sunday.
the windows frame the view beautifully. The gentle sway of the trees outside provides a soothing soundtrack, completing the tranquil ambiance that the windows so perfectly capture.
Monday Window: 26 August 2024
I spent an afternoon at this manor in Lahti celebrating my father in law’s 90th birthday.
More about the history of Manor One cannot describe the history of the Manor, without giving a special mention to the mysterious ghost of Mukkula, which sometimes makes an appearance around the estate. This is what Helli Jalas, a senior guide at Mukkula tells us: “It is said that a female figure sometimes descends the Manor’s stairs and enters the drawing room. It is believed that she is a former Lady of the Manor, wanting to check that everything in the drawing room is still in order – as it should be.”
Here is my last post to Ludwig’s Monday Windows
I think these are suitable for this week. Ympyrätalo “Circle House”) is a circle-shaped office building located in the Hakaniemi district of Helsinki, Finland. The building is a local landmark. The building’s architecture has been seen as a high point in 1960s Finnish office building architecture.
These images of an old vacant building from Tallinn are from ten years back, but now I decided to share them with you. The building itself has quite a history, I am sure, but I do not know it , having served different purposes over the years before being left vacant. The windows, the patterns of peeling paint, weathered wood, and the play of light and shadows.
These windows are my entry for this week for Ludwigs Monday Window challenge, a perfect opportunity to showcase the timeless beauty and mystery captured within these frames.
From the corner of the house I saw the windows of these rescue vehicle windows
This barn is across from the clubhouse that burned down, the Rockabilly festival is still on, but if they are able to pull it together is a big if, it was supposed to be held there.
Dan’s Thursday Doors 2024/5/30 andLudwigs Monday Window
Ludwigs Monday Window
Spent few moments in Töölö, Helsinki looking for Windows on a Friday evening. I was able take these without cars. There is one shot I took, just to show movement on the road, it is usually a very busy road. Not on a Friday evening with summer temperatures 😊
This week I will post this as Monday window and building that might we in need of a bit refurbishment. But i looks Ok in a photograph even if not in mint condition.
The charm of old windows is undeniable. Their intricate designs and timeless appeal add character to any space. However, when it comes to cleaning them, the story changes. The accumulation of dirt and grime in the nooks and crannies of these windows can turn the task of cleaning them into quite a chore, not fun I can say from experience.
I did not clean these, but gazing through them to see these a breathtaking view of lush green nature is a joy. The fusion of history and nature creates an enchanting scene that captivates the senses.
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I really like how the old grass works it magic in photos, creating this wave effect, also the small camera movement might have something to do with it. There’s a certain timeless charm in the interplay of natural elements and photographic techniques, as they come together to produce an image that evokes a sense of nostalgia.
Scola is Källnäsudd’s old village school in Barösund, that has a new life as a lovely archipelago restaurant. Usually, once a summer we drive and take the ferry to the island to enjoy a lovely lunch on the patio overlooking the strait.
For Monday Window
These windows are from inside the Vizcaya Museum showing interiors and beautiful old high windows. I love the grandeur of the interior and the windows in old buildings are so stylish.
This is posted for Monday window
As I am so waiting for summer or even spring to really arrive I am posting this traditional window(s) for Monday Window
In the vast Finnish countryside, you’ll find the charming traditional Finnish falu red log houses, each one telling a story of generations past. These beloved structures, affectionately known as “Grandma’s cottages,” evoke a sense of nostalgia and warmth, reflecting a simpler time when life was closely intertwined with nature. w
The distinctive falu red hue, derived from a traditional Scandinavian pigment, not only adds a striking visual appeal to these log houses but also serves to protect the wood from the elements, ensuring their longevity for years to come. As sunlight filters through the small, paned windows, it illuminates the cozy interiors.
Embracing the essence of hygge, the Finnish art of coziness and contentment, “Grandma’s cottages” beckon visitors to step inside and experience a slice of authentic Finnish hospitality. The red log houses stand as a testament to the enduring spirit of tradition and the enduring beauty of simple, rustic architecture.
The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens stand as a testament to the vision of businessman James Deering. Constructed between 1914 and 1922. This is one of the window’s, beautiful stained glass windows looking towards the garden.
River Street is along the broad Savannah River. The century old buildings, once cotton warehouses, have been converted to antique shops, distinctive boutiques, spectacular galleries, quaint brew pubs, fabulous restaurants, unique nightspots, elegant inns and hotels.
we visited the section known as the Factors Walk, an original cotton trading area. It was constructed in 1817 and contains several pedestrian bridges that cross over the street below. Taking time to cross the bridges and reflect on the lives of those almost two centuries past, is mesmerizing. These walks have surely been crossed hundreds of thousands of times by many a hard working soul.
I was happy to able be to capture a cozy corner of a room during the golden hour. The warm hues of sunlight filter through a window, casting intricate shadows of tree branches on the across the street wall. This natural artwork becomes the focal point, drawing viewers into a dance between light and shadow. It’s interesting due to its serene ambiance and beautiful interplay between light and shadow.
And the same image in the monochromatic palette adds to the tranquil ambiance, inviting to pause and appreciate the beauty of stillness and simplicity.
Ludwig’s Monday Windows
As I gazed out of the window on that serene Sunday morning, the wintry scene before me seemed to encapsulate the essence of the season, and it has been too long if you ask me. The freshly fallen snow delicately blanketed the landscape, creating a picturesque view.
Yet, as I contemplated the enduring presence of snow over the past five months, I couldn’t help but yearn for the imminent arrival of spring. Though the winter wonderland had its own undeniable allure, the prospect of bidding farewell to the snow-laden landscape and welcoming a new season brimming with vibrancy and warmth filled me with anticipation.
As I embarked on my graphic art course, the view from the window served as a gentle reminder of the symbiotic relationship between my surroundings and the artistic journey unfolding within. I was eager to channel the essence of the serene landscape outside into my creative pursuits within the course.
For Ludwig’s Monday Windows
These are samples of the inspiration from the window view. Most of my artistic attempts can be labeled as color therapy than art 🙂
A building with a warm, yellow facade, features rectangular windows, each framed in white. On the left side, a small balcony french balcony. Shadows of bare tree branches are cast upon the building’s facade, creating an artistic pattern. The blue sky reflected in the windows show the fair weather of this day.
The warm yellow hue of the building’s facade, the crisp white window frames, and the intricate patterns created by the tree shadows make this shot interesting.
Ludwigs Monday Window: March 11, 2024
Last week I posted pictures of doors and hallways in Ateneum Museum – this is from there too. On the other side of the square you can see the Finnish National Theatre. This week for Ludwigs Monday Window I give this view.
The Finnish Theatre was established in May 1872 . For the first 30 years of its existence, the company operated at the Arkadia theatre. The theatre did not acquire a permanent home until 1902, when a purpose-built theatre was erected in the heart of Helsinki, adjacent to the city’s main railway station. The building design was by architect Onni Törnqvist-Tarjanne. The company moved to its new home on April 9, 1902 and was renamed the Finnish National Theatre.
Here is this week’s entry . There is a song in Finland called Tango pelargonia. It came to my mind when I rediscovered this image from Tammisaari.
The old geranium is on grandma’s windowsill
and under the window
sings a street singer.
He sings to my grandmother …
This buildings evokes a sense of nostalgia, mystery, and the passage of time. The building stands as a silent witness to stories untold, waiting for someone to unravel its secrets. The old, weathered building with visible signs of wear and tear. The architecture, though aged, has a distinct character that draws the eye.
Its walls, once proud and white, now bear the scars of time—cracked bricks, peeling paint, and a sense of melancholy. The window, a relic of better days, gazes out onto the road.
A bittersweet nostalgia hangs in the air—the ache of what was and the whisper of what might have been. The window yearns for a pair of eyes to look through it once more, to see beyond decay and find beauty in fragments. The overcast sky casts a soft light, enhancing the eerie and abandoned feel of the scene.
Ludwig’s Monday Window I found these from my archive – do not know the state of the building now as this was taken several years ago.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 