Sri Lankan country side in the morning

Afternoon in Helsinki

It was a grey day, but at least it was not raining. There where some tourist about and some people were taking advantage of the sales. I walked and took some photos with the mobile.

Skywatch Friday – Holiday Edition

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Skywatch Friday – Holiday Edition

Skywatch Friday

Skywatch Friday – December 19, 2013 Edition

SINIVALKOINEN /Blue and white

Hyvää Itsenäisyyspäivää!!!   Celebrating 96 years of Independence.

Blue and white the colors of the Finnish flag !

More of Blue and White  at Valokuvatorstai  306. haaste

Golden light of November

These photos I took today at 10:30 am , and the shadows are already so long. But the light is golden.

Linked to: Skywatch Friday – USA Thanksgiving and Hanukkah Edition

Lazy afternoon in the park

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Skywatch Friday

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Skywatch Friday – Gettysburg Address Edition

Portrait of a woman(3) in black and white

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Portrait of a woman (2) in black and white

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Portrait of a woman in black and white

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Wind surfing in cold November / Watery Wednesday #176

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Watery Wednesday #176

A WORD A WEEK CHALLENGE – Behind

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Various”fashion” styles from young men in Helsinki in grey November

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A WORD A WEEK CHALLENGE – Behind

Kide / Ice crystal

 

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 Sea Salt

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Porkkala, Kirkkonummi – Autumn

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Vols – Kirkkonummi at fall

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Reflections and Shadows

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Reflections from Seattle  above,  Vancouver below

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 More at: Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Reflections and Shadows

 

Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Trees/ Fall Colours?

There is two weeks time between these photos, the winter is slowly coming, the beautiful yellow leaf are on he ground…dark November is upon us.

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more at:

Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Trees/ Fall Colours?

Roses

It is mid October in Finland, it’s dark, cold and windy this time of the year. Usually the roses do not bloom, but I took photos of these roses in my garden this morning.

Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Trees/ Fall Colours?

It was a beautiful October weekend here in Finland, the autumn colors  – so bright and beautiful.

Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Trees/ Fall Colours?

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Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Landscapes

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These photos are showcasing Finland – southern Finland to be precise – Kirkkonummi and Nastola. Lakes and woods, and sea!

That what is close to me, fields. Enjoy!

 more at: Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Landscapes

September afternoon in Linlo island, Kirkkonummi

First it looks very grey, but we enjoy few moments of sunshine in this beautiful island.

This post is linked to

Travel Photo Mondays #13 and ein stück himmel # 90

Vesi / Water

More pictures of water  at: Makrohaaste 110

Stanley Park – Vancouver

I Spent a day in Stanley Park In Vancouver – it is a beautiful park – living room of people in Vancouver? here are photos of it and from it…art, sports, boats, weddings, gardens and nature

 

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Fort Langley B.C

Fort Langley, is a beautiful small town, in recent years, many of the village’s old buildings have been restored. The restorations, combined with its rural setting, access to the river and mountain vistas,  and the old Fort itself, make it a thriving tourist center. Outdoor recreation includes canoeing, fishing, hiking . The town has served as a filming location for commercials, TV shows and movies, with its striking yellow community hall usually featured prominently.

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