Apple tree in bloom
Tag: valo
Forest
Finland is Europe’s most heavily-forested country. Forests cover 23 million hectares or 74.2% of the land area.
There are about twenty indigenous tree species growing in Finland, the most common ones being pine (Pinus silvestris), spruce (Picea abies) and birch (Betula pendula and B. pubescens). Usually two or three tree species dominate a forest. Naturally pure pine stands are found in rocky terrain, on top of arid eskers and on pine swamps. Natural spruce stands are found on richer soil. Birch is commonly found as an admixture, but it can occasionally form pure birch stands
About half of the forest land area consists of mixed stands. Rarer species are found mostly as solitary trees. The south-western corner and the south coast of Finland are touched by a narrow zone growing oak, maple, ash and elm.
I’m participating in LetsBeWild.com’s Wild Weekly Photo Challenge. This week’s Challenge is: The Forest!
SPIRAEA ‘GREFSHEIM’ norjanangervo
Cherry tree
“Malus” appletree
Red Tulip
Green and yellow
This grows in my garden – I’ve no idea what it is other than yellow and green
In the Background
Hiking in Porkkalanniemi
I’m participating in LetsBeWild.com’s Wild Weekly Photo Challenge. This week’s Challenge is: Hiking!
The area is characterized by the best of its rugged cliffs, at Telegrafberg , high on the hill is the best place to overlook the panoramic view of the open sea.In the rugged cliff forest there are five Bronze Age burial place (heaps). The cliffs are slippery and hazardous particularly autumn when it rains, it should be taken into account in moving in the area. In the summer it is a beautiful place to spend the day.
Hydrangea
Pikkutalvio – Vinca minor
After the rain…
…one tulip and rain drops remain
Piikki – Point, Spike
Makrohaaste 105 Piikki – Point, Spike
I found it hard to decide what kind of point to post – so I have answer from pointy statues – landmarks. they always seem to have a point on them.
And well back to nature Juniper is rather pointy! And one thing that has nothing to go with Statues and nature – palette knife… ;.) What can I say wondering mind
Wheel
Bloom
This is the best time – everything is blooming. Beautiful green is covering taking over from the greyness of early spring
See more at:
tina´s wordless wednesday # 89
Värikollaasi 127
Spring flowers 4
Spring flowers 3
Spring flowers 2
Spring flowers
The Beach!
I’m participating in LetsBeWild.com’s Wild Weekly Photo Challenge. This week’s Challenge is: The Beach!
This is the beach from Negombo, Sri Lanka. The locals loved to spend their free time there with families.
Wildrose berries
These berries survived the winter
A moment of silence
Turku Cathedral
tina´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 in the nation’s history and has become one of the city’s most recognizable symbols. The cathedral is situated in the heart of Turku next to the Old Great Square, by the river Aura. Its presence extends beyond the local precinct by having the sound of its bells chiming at noon broadcast on national radio. It is also central to Finland’s annual Christmas celebrations.
The cathedral was originally built out of wood in the late 13th century, and was dedicated as the main cathedral of Finland in 1300, the seat of the bishop of Turku. It was considerably expanded in the 14th and 15th centuries, mainly using stone as the construction material. The cathedral was badly damaged during the Great Fire of Turku in 1827, and was rebuilt to a great extent afterward
Scent of spring
I’m participating in LetsBeWild.com’s Wild Weekly Photo Challenge. This week’s Challenge is: Scent!
The scent of spring, juniper berries, dandelion, lupine leafs, pine tree top, crocus…and few I don’t know the names
picstory # 95 – beautiful
Orchid and water movement
VÄRIKOLLAASI 126
more collages with these colors behind link above
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 