I’ve started a new photoblog Learning to See in Helsinki and I’ll be a lot more active there than in this blog.
It Doesn’t Matter if the President is Black or White…
Published January 24, 2012 Statues , Politics 2 CommentsTags: photography, Helsinki, statue, finland, daily photo, president, photos, election, sauli niinistö, presidential elections, pekka haavisto, kyösti kallio
…as long as (s)he leads the Finnish foreign policy (in co-operation with the Council of State).
The 2nd round of the presidential elections on Sunday 5th February will be held between the favorite Sauli Niinistö (National Coalition Party) and Pekka Haavisto (The Greens). Both are capable, professional, wise and experienced and very unlikely to become foreign policy troublemakers.
Chinese New Year Fireworks…
Published January 23, 2012 General Leave a CommentTags: Chinese new year, daily photo, finland, fireworks, Helsinki, photography, photos
…ät Töölö bay.
Not exactly what I had in my mind. I hurried from the Lasipalatsi square main event to Töölö bay but because of the fireworks the “road” to Linnunlaulu villas was closed. Unfortunately the “best viewing area” is also “the worst photography area.” Didn’t see anything that even looked like a background so the only option was to put the tripod in front of the first passable foreground since the rockets were already in the air.
Larger and better images in my main blog Learning to See in Helsinki including a lot better fireworks photo from Lasipalatsi square.
Chinese New Year is Visible Also in Helsinki…
Published January 22, 2012 General 1 CommentTags: Chinese new year, daily photo, finland, Helsinki, photography, photos
…this photo is from a 2010 performance.
Earlier photos from the same event:
- Dragons at Central Railway Station
- Juggling: 1, 2
One of Them is the Next Finnish President…
Published January 22, 2012 General Leave a CommentTags: advertising, candidates, daily photo, elections, finland, finnish elections, Helsinki, photography, photos, presidential elections, presidentinvaalit, vaalit
…#6 is the favourite to go for the 2nd round and #2 and #4 have a chance to join him in today’s elections.
Click the image to enlarge.
The Last Day of Campaigning in The Finnish Presidential Elections…
Published January 21, 2012 General Leave a CommentTags: photography, Helsinki, finland, daily photo, campaigning, Politics, photos, vaalit, flyer, presidential elections, presidentin vaalit
…was pretty quiet. This was the most exciting scene I saw!
Blue Hour and Suomenlinna…
Published January 16, 2012 General Leave a CommentTags: blue hour, daily photo, finland, Helsinki, photography, photos, sea fortress, Suomenlinna, twilight
…sea fortress.
Sledding…
Published January 10, 2012 General 2 CommentsTags: daily photo, finland, Helsinki, Kaivopuisto, observatory, photography, photos, sled, sledding, ursa
…by the observatory.
Sleeping and…
Published January 9, 2012 General Leave a CommentTags: baby, baby carriage, daily photo, finland, foto12, Helsinki, photography, photos, sleeping, smoking
…smoking.
A practice shot while preparing for future #foto12 challenges. Now I’m supposed to take a photo with theme “dark light” and post it by latest on 14th January.
She Wanted Me to Vote…
Published January 8, 2012 General 2 CommentsTags: campaining, daily photo, election, finland, foto12, Helsinki, niinistö, photography, photos, sauli niinistö
…Niinistö for president.
A practice shot while preparing for future #foto12 challenges. Now I’m supposed to take a photo with theme “dark light” and post it by latest on 14th January.
Kaisaniemi Tram…
Published January 7, 2012 General Leave a CommentTags: daily photo, finland, Helsinki, Kaisaniemi, photography, photos, tram, tram stop
