Have I shown you this house yet? I know I have roughly one dozen photographs of it from various angles, so I am sure it has appeared here at least once, but just in case, here is a close look at this beautiful house. Anyway, I would love to live in this gorgeous Finnish beach house.Have I shown you this house yet? I know I have roughly one dozen photographs of it... more
Here's a few photographs of several public artworks that I saw frequently while walking around Helsinki, Finland this past summer.Here's a few photographs of several public artworks that I saw frequently while... more
A tree behind the Seurasaari Ravintola (Helsinki, Finland). I like this photograph and want to share it with you. Of course, as usual, current has distorted the image, so it's best to click through if you want to see it.A tree behind the Seurasaari Ravintola (Helsinki, Finland). I like this photograph and... more
Petunias on the deck of the Seurasaari Ravintola (Helsinki, Finland). I am proud of this photograph and want to share it with you. (and stupid current distorts the image, so click on the link to see an unbastardized photo)Petunias on the deck of the Seurasaari Ravintola (Helsinki, Finland). I am proud of... more
A very close look at a Pansy on the deck of the Seurasaari Ravintola (Helsinki, Finland). Photographed while I was traveling.A very close look at a Pansy on the deck of the Seurasaari Ravintola (Helsinki,... more
A close look at some of the Petunias on the deck of the Seurasaari Ravintola (Helsinki, Finland).A close look at some of the Petunias on the deck of the Seurasaari Ravintola... more
Dahlia blossoms. Photographed in downtown Helsinki, Finland. I just want to share with you because I like this photograph.Dahlia blossoms. Photographed in downtown Helsinki, Finland. I just want to share with... more
Dahlia blossom. Photographed in Downtown Helsinki, Finland. I really like this photograph and want to share it with you.Dahlia blossom. Photographed in Downtown Helsinki, Finland. I really like this... more
Thistle blossoms. Photographed at the gardens at the Tarvaspää Café at the Gallen-Kallela Museum near Tarvon Salmi in Helsinki, Finland. I am proud of this and want to share this photograph with you.Thistle blossoms. Photographed at the gardens at the Tarvaspää Café at the... more
Poppy blossom. Photographed in the gardens at the Tarvaspää Café at the Gallen-Kallela Museum near Tarvon Salmi on my first day in Helsinki, Finland.Poppy blossom. Photographed in the gardens at the Tarvaspää Café at the... more
Helsinki mystery flower, can you identify this? Photographed in the woods on the way to the Tarvaspää Café at the Gallen-Kallela Museum (near Tarvon Salmi in Helsinki, Finland).Helsinki mystery flower, can you identify this? Photographed in the woods on the way... more
Biting (Goldmoss) Stonecrop, Sedum acre, also known as the Wall-pepper. Includes some interesting information about this plant.Biting (Goldmoss) Stonecrop, Sedum acre, also known as the Wall-pepper. Includes some... more
Helsinki daises. This is another look at those purple-y pink-y daisies that were growing in the gardens outside the Tarvaspää Café at the Gallen-Kallela Museum (near Tarvon Salmi in Helsinki, Finland).Helsinki daises. This is another look at those purple-y pink-y daisies that were... more
Mystery blossoms. Photographed as I walked to Tarvaspää Café at the Gallen-Kallela Museum near Tarvon Salmi in Helsinki, Finland. Can anyone tell me the Finnish, common and scientific names for these beautiful blue flowers?Mystery blossoms. Photographed as I walked to Tarvaspää Café at the Gallen-Kallela... more
Daisies. Photographed at Tarvaspää Café at the Gallen-Kallela Museum near Tarvon Salmi in Helsinki, Finland.Daisies. Photographed at Tarvaspää Café at the Gallen-Kallela Museum near Tarvon... more
Here's a look at the floating wooden bridge that I walked across on my way to visit the Tarvaspää Café at the Gallen-Kallela Museum near Tarvon Salmi in Helsinki, Finland. I saw a pair of Great Crested Grebes and their half-grown chicks on this body of water -- a new species addition to my life list!Here's a look at the floating wooden bridge that I walked across on my way to visit... more
Daisy. Photographed at Tarvaspää Café at the Gallen-Kallela Museum near Tarvon Salmi in Helsinki, Finland.Daisy. Photographed at Tarvaspää Café at the Gallen-Kallela Museum near Tarvon... more
Tombstone. Photographed at the famous Hietaniemen Hautausmaa (Hietaniemi Cemetery), in Helsinki, Finland.Tombstone. Photographed at the famous Hietaniemen Hautausmaa (Hietaniemi Cemetery), in... more
I love this bronze sculpture. Does anyone know who the artist is, its name and anything else about this piece? (I can't find anything on the web to share with you).I love this bronze sculpture. Does anyone know who the artist is, its name and... more
It's not easy to photograph a small insect that is crawling around on one hand whilst holding the camera in the other hand, but this image isn't too bad. Can anyone tell me the species? Is this a White-tailed Bumblebee, Bombus lucorum?It's not easy to photograph a small insect that is crawling around on one hand whilst... more