Photography – Page 23 – Our Shadows Will Remain

Grazing Reindeer

The Rocky Road

Today’s view. Well worth the steep and rocky climb to look over Kesänkijärvi below and the Ylläs fell in the back ground, you can just make out the lines of the ski runs. For another view of the Ylläs fell in the summer take a look HERE.

Stamp Collecting

The Finnish postal service, Posti, is have a competition. They are asking people to submit Photographs with the chance of them being made into a stamp, the theme is Finnish barns. Below is a gallery of images that I feel suit that theme. What do you think? Could you imagine any of these as aContinue reading “Stamp Collecting”

By the River

Seems hard to believe that these two photographs are actually taken at the same place but once you look closely you start to see a few similarities. See my post Levi Ski Resort for more summer and winter comparisons.

Ripple in the Water

On the Roadside

Caution: Moose!

A few times a week I drive along a stretch of road that sees regular moose activity. There is a road sign to alert drivers that moose often cross the road and that they should drive with caution for the next couple of miles. This sign alerts me to the chances of a moose sighting.Continue reading “Caution: Moose!”

Junckers JU-52

Finland’s involvement during World War II is a little controversial. Worried of an impending Russian invasion and with no where to turn, the Finn’s made alliances with the Germans. No Finn’s fought against the Allied forces but many German troops came to Finland in order to fight against the Soviets, especially in areas of Lapland.Continue reading “Junckers JU-52”

Water Landing

Juhannus

Juhannus is the Finnish name for Mid Summer, a time of celebrations and many traditions that have gone on for many years. This year at midnight and under the midnight sun the Kokko (bonfire) was lit on the top of Levi. Finnish midsummer is full of traditions, one of the most interesting that I haveContinue reading “Juhannus”