restaurant – Ritva Sillanmäki Photography

Monday window – march 2

Red snow-covered seating area with reflections visible in the window, waiting for the snow to melt, waited for us in front of the restaurant, creating a picturesque scene, that I needed to photograph for Monday Window: 2 March 2026 The soft crunch of snow beneath our boots as we approached added to the winter charm, while the warmth emanating from inside the restaurant promised a cozy retreat. and good food.

March 2nd is the 61st day of the year—62nd if it’s a leap year! Can you believe there are still 304 days left before we wrap up the year? Just a fun little thought I had!

Cellpic sunday – 070724

Captures from Finland, Cities

For Cellpic Sunday I am thinking of nourishment – food. So, I’m keeping it simple this week.

The first photo is Eromanga cafe situated in Helsinki.

Lunch at Bisto O’Mat in Hakaniemi, Helsinki. The patio had nice views over the city.

How to survive November 2020-11

Black and White photos, Still life

Yesterday was not a good one, I was uninspired, bored, tired. I did edit the photos for this post, I took on Monday evening from a restaurant we stopped for a bit to eat, but could not get on with posting them.

That is so totally sad, well I guess most of us have days like that or not. I allowed myself to do nothing, I watched TV, news, lifestyle programs, news, soccer. Finnish national football team won France, the world champion. WOW! After that it was time to go to bed!

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How to survive November ~25

Cities, Photography, Still life

So tasty, so good. Visited a great restaurant in Helsinki called Toca with work colleagues. Five course meal and wines to go with it. As I said, so delicious. Here are shot iPhone shots from some of the tastings. Herring, cauliflower, celery, all these not so mind blowing ingredients and they were so good…this was a good evening in November, no complaints here

How to survive November ~ 22

Interiors, Photography, Still life

Saturday morning we drove the Helsinki, there is shoe store with very good service and knowledgeable personnel. In May, I one tendon split and other was torn on my left foot, unfortunately it has not healed. So, as our trip to Australia is approaching, I needed to find sandals / shoes that can accommodate my insoles that have been especially made for me. Story short.I got comfortable shoes, but they are not fashionable, that’s for sure. I am not posting photos of the shoes. Lunch, we had lunch and while waiting for the food to arrive I took few photos.