Tag Archives: Sunset

Sculptures of Helsinki #7

The sculpture World Peace was donated by the City of Moscow as part of the Cities’ Friendship and cultural exchange program. The five statues represent the five continents and raise their hands in solidarity for world peace, above them a globe decorated by foliage. Designed by Oleg Kirjuhin and unveiled in 1990, the sculpture standsContinue reading “Sculptures of Helsinki #7”

Finland and the Midnight Sun

Finland is often referred to as the Land of the Midnight Sun and at this time of year you can see why. This weekend people in Finland will be celebrating Juhannus (midsummer), so I have compiled some photographs of the midnight sun. Hopefully If the weather is good over the weekend I will be ableContinue reading “Finland and the Midnight Sun”

Changing Colours of Uluru

As today is Australia Day I thought I would post a group of photographs from my time in the country. I wanted to find something that summarised Australia and would be reconginsed as Australian when people saw it and thought that Uluru was a great option. One of the many things recommended to do whileContinue reading “Changing Colours of Uluru”

Through the Clouds

Driving through the mountains towards Nordkapp the cloud was descending and the visibility was low. Through the cloud came a small glowing orb, surprisingly it was the sun. All of the sunlight was absorbed by the clouds leaving only a yellow setting ball of sun. Creepy.