reflections

the Thrill of Capilano Suspension Bridge

Landscapes, Nature, Traveling British Columbia, CA, Uncategorized

I posted this originally 2013 and as I was looking for photos to show of what I have learned in photography and blogging I found out tons. This was post was so bad that had to redo it altogether. I have not edited the photos. But the post had only one view… that says all what can be said about learning curve.

Capilano Suspension Bridge takes you to the serenity of a West Coast rainforest, where lush greenery envelops you and the sounds of nature can be heard all around.
As you walk across this iconic bridge, suspended high above the emerald waters below, you’ll be mesmerized by the breathtaking views of towering trees and the rich biodiversity of the area.
The bridge stretches 137 meters (450 feet) across the Capilano River and is one of the longest and highest suspension bridges in the world, offering an exhilarating experience for visitors.The experience is not only about the bridge itself; the surrounding park is home to various walking trails, treetop adventures, and informative exhibits that celebrate the local ecology and history, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

The experience is not only about the bridge itself; the surrounding park is home to various walking trails, treetop adventures, and informative exhibits that celebrate the local ecology and history, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

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

Capturing Geometry in Ordinary Moments

Captures from Finland, Photography

It is dark outside, and the quiet of the night envelops everything in a serene way I am ready to go to bed. In contrast, there is a soft light in the corridor, the wall are covered with bookshelves . The windows, covered with blinds, create a captivating pattern of lines, casting shadows. In – and outside is mixed the reflection on the window. The light of the seasonal light in my backyard snow in yellow glow.

I took these snapshots with my iPhone, and while the quality isn’t the best, they capture the essence of geometric square. My intention is to embrace the challenge of using new photos, to draw inspiration from the ordinary. I don’t think I will succeed in it completely, but I am committed to doing my best, knowing that every effort counts.

Posted as part of Becky’s Geometric January

Thursday Doors-Mecca

Cities, Traveling Italy

I liked how the door created reflections, so I took a shot of this home supply store door. The way the glass shimmered in the sunlight added a charm to the scene, making the mundane store pop. As I framed the picture, I noticed a pigeon perched nearby, the pigeon is a nice addition in the shot, even if it isn’t so sharp in the frame; its presence brings a touch of life and whimsy.

Posted for Dan’s Thursday Doors

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #260: overlooked

lens-artists, Photography

Janet of This, That, and the Other Thing who is hosting this week check her beautiful images and her wonderful theme which explores how we can easily overlook treasures if we don’t stop and truly see our surroundings.

I don’t know if these are overlooked, as I have noticed them, but would your have taken time to take photos of old mattress springs. I have plenty from different angles. I like how the colors came out in this one.

A detail from a mattress spiring

Moss well the details are often overlooked, but I often look to see if there is something popping up worth taking the camera out.

Reflections, well are popular with photographers I think, I am always on a lookout for them.

Here are some odd ones, or not, we all have our own niches what we like to photograph

Remember to link to your post and use the Lens-Artists tag in the reader section. Thanks Janet 🙂 for hosting, this was fun.

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Lake Pikku-Kukkanen

Captures from Finland, Landscapes

We had an amazing weekend to capture, clouds and reflections.

These are taken at lake Pikku-Kukkanen (Small flower) I was able to capture beautiful reflections on the lake and there were two swans further away, so I really missed noth having my camera with me. In the first shot the exposure was low so the clouds came out really dark. I like the intensity of the atmosphere.

Reflectiond on Lake Pikku-Kukkanen in Nastola, Finland

Lake Iso-Kukkanen

Captures from Finland, Landscapes

We had an amazing weekend to capture, clouds, mist and rainbows as the weather was mostly cloudy, but few moments of light. I happened to be in those to capture some beauty. Most are taken by mobile phone, because, well it was so cloudy when we left, and I thought that there would be nothing to photograph. How wrong I was! I usually have my camera with me, once again a great reminder that, Ritva, keep it with you, you never know what you can see.

These are taken at lake Iso-Kukkanen (Big flower) I was able to capture beautiful reflections on the lake.

Reflectiond on Lake Iso-Kukkanen in Nastola, Finland

52 Frames, Week 9: Reflections!

Captures from Finland, Interiors, People

I did have an idea at to begin with to this challenge, yesterday I was given too many options. If you have read or seen any of my posts you will know, well, I have a dilemma . Drove to Helsinki to check out the beautiful city library, the whole square where it is located is full of reflection opportunities.

Light. That’s the medium photographers create their art with. We usually play with light and shadows but this week we’re going to try something often overlooked – Reflections. Boost your photo’s aesthetic by using reflections – add more depth and complexity with this aspect of photography and see the world in a whole new way.

The first shot is not from there but from my office window as I thought it came out rather nicely.

Office view from my office to a traffic circle in Kirkkonummi.

Be creative and think of using symmetry with mirrors or tangentially, go beyond the literal. Visualize your composition, be patient and don’t hesitate to try new stuff out to get a great shot.

Take time to observe your surroundings for cool opportunities out there or feel free to make your own indoors. Just ask yourself: “What is the light doing here ?”

Support for the current situation in the world can seen in reflection

Music hall and Helsinki sign reflected from the opposite building

Reflections on entrance to the Oodi library

Oodi is a striking building with its glass and steel structures and wooden façade, its design a combination of traditional and contemporary flavours. The energy-efficient library is an impressive calling card for Finnish architecture.

Below are reflections on the Music Hall in Helsinki

Sunny Sunday

Captures from Finland, Landscapes

We have had rather gray and rainy September, the forecast was predicting that to this weekend also so we decided to stay at home. But no, rather we had a nice weather, Sunday particularly was lovely.

These are my sunny Sunday shots.

Green reflections

Captures from Finland, Cities

Pickings from my road trip. I love capturing reflections, these are from the Fiskarsinjoki river.

The Fiskarsinjoki river runs through a park-like cultural landscape as you could see few photos in a previous post. Along a fairly evenly flowing river there is some rocky, rapids section. The water is quite clear. The Fiskarsinjoki is relatively flat, although it has a few bottlenecks.

These are taken at park-like section 🙂 before and after a the Fiskars’ mill. The Original was already in active use in the 1620s, the new mill was built of slag brick in 1898 on the site of the old mill. the Photos of the mill windows were in the previous post.

Winter blues

Captures from Finland, Landscapes, Nature, Photography

No way getting over it, it is still winter. It looks lovely no denying that either. Lots of folks I know are really enjoying this. So lets be happy for them 🙂 The singing of the birds carries the notes of spring. All good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Open water

Captures from Finland, Landscapes, Nature, Photography

This is a sign that we are glad to see, not spring, but a hope of it. Areas of open water in places where there is a nice current in the water. The first one is from the end of rapids, as the water enters the lake. The second is from a river.

How to survive November 2020-26

Black and White photos, People

Now we are at heart of November, even gray morning, dull would be the best word to describe it! Grays in different shades can be beautiful, but not this. Veikka is purring an keeping me company, laying on my desk, so soft and furry and content looking big cat. Boy, he sheds so much fur 🙂

Once again it 2 PM, to my surprise there is slight line of baby blue in the skyline. one thing to ne happy about in an otherwise BORING day. Now I have wo cats sitting on the desk and looking out of the window keeping me company.

I was so out of ideas that I could take photos of at home. So I took this reflection photo.

I took this photo of a Asian woman taking a selfie a year ago. I tried two different variations of black and white editing, by changing the contrasts and emphasis of lights, I feel there is a notable change of the mood in them. I myself prefer the darker version.

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Störsvik

Landscapes, Nature

Beautiful morning enjoying nature is good for the mind and soul

Sacred Ibis

Nature, Traveling Australia

I am rather happy with this first capture of a Sacred Ibis, I saw In Sydney, Australia at our visit there: I named this post first, A Stork, it is in fact a Sacred Ibis I was kindly informed. So correction is in order.

Waiting

Cities, Photography

Waiting in the car and killing time taking pictures

I am back from Las Vegas

Cities, Travel, Traveling US

It is mid November, the darkness and grayness is starting to get to me. This is the time I start to hibernate. I have no desire to go out or do much. I have decided to try to pass this period by posting photos from my trip in October to Las Vegas and California. I have posted several in my FB profile but now I will try to tackle them in chronicler order. So my first photos are from the hotel that we stayed at in Las Vegas The Aria Resort and Casino. I am not a gambler, but I did spend some time at the pool and walked through the place several time. It is huge, just to get out you end up walking a kilometer

Entrance

Cities, Photography, Travel

The reflections on the main entrance door are rather good

Cities, Photography, Travel

reflections on our hotel in Las Vegas

Busy

Landscapes, Nature, Photography

I have been busy. I took up sculpture and painting again. Also planning our next trip. So I have not been active taking photos. Fall is here again so one for the road. Monday we are flying to LA and Las Vegas. I’m sure I will post some pictures taken with my mobile phone.