Night photography takes a little more technique and time than just point and shoot. You have to know the functions of your camera well but the end results can always be different and sometime surprising. For me I think that is part of the appeal. The inspiration for this post comes from a post cardContinue reading “By Night”
Tag Archives: Helsinki
Owl Under the Overpass
Outside the National Library of Finland
The National Library of Finland has reopened again after refurbishments. The outside is interesting but the inside is more than just books. The oldest part of the building was designed by C.L Engel, the man behind the Helsinki Cathedral. The library even has its own book cave, kirjaluola in Finnish. See inside HERE.
National Library of Finland
Lone Walker
Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge
Arabia
Arabia is a neighborhood about 5km from Helsinki City Center, where city meets nature with parks, cycle paths and nature reserves. From 1550-1640 Helsinki Old Town wasn’t far from here until it was moved to its current location. The neighborhood is home to the Arabia ceramics factory that has since become an icon of theContinue reading “Arabia”
The Old Arabia Factory
The Number 6
This week’s Dogwood challenge is Transport. Riding the tram to other neighborhoods is the local way to see the city of Helsinki. The mural in the background summarises the area of Arabia, a well-known neighborhood in Helsinki.
Hug More
It has been a few weeks since I have been able to post for the Dogwood Challenge but I was able to get this photograph for this weeks theme shadows. It was taken at the Kalasatama Metro Station, an area of Helsinki where different art is greatly encouraged. What do you think? If you are participating inContinue reading “Hug More”
A Winter’s Day
Weather
Our Shadows Will Remain 