bonFire's "Weather"

Yes, Finnish summer is unpredictable. Yesterday it was a sunny day with almost +30 degrees, now a heavy rain and +13. One more option for a typical Finnish summer day is broken skies with a strong cold wind :) .

Challenge #8 - "Weather"

One day it's rainy and cold, the next day it's sunny and warm, like today: 28°C. Refreshing rain is just a distant memory. But that's the charm of Finnish summer. You never know what you'll get!

bonFire's "Break"

Still wintery. But I can feel that the sun is braking the darkness. Yippee. Yay. JEE!

Challenge #7 - "Break"

I've become a knit addict. It's pretty serious now. If I can spare a minute or two - or an hour or two - I'll knit.

I thought it was what I do when I have a break from something, but I guess it's come to the point where I should consider having a break from knitting..

Open challenge: Winter Fairytales by Frost

It took a while to reply to this challenge.. But what would be more appropriate than to wait for a good snowfall to capture the spirit of winter fairytales?

It was snowing a bit when I set off. Pure, white snow covered the island. 

And as I was heading home, all you could see was snow. 

This last picture was shot on the frozen sea, towards the city. Normally you'd see the buildings and the city lights.

Open challenge: Winter Fairytales

This week I travelled to Joensuu (for an exam and) to visit friends. I was amazed by the frozen beauty...!

Today in Helsinki we did get still 20 cm more snow. Can't complain about the winter here neither :) .

Hailuoto by Frost

 

A shooting trip to Hailuoto

bonFire: "We had had an excellent day. The fire had died in the fireplace. We were totally ready for sleeping. I thought just to air the cottage a little and then - bed... but yes, we went out with our cameras once more in the chilly weather."

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Frost: "Starry night, bright moon. Lying on my back on the porch. The only thing that made me go back inside was the cold weather. I guess the brightest spot on the sky could be Jupiter."

bonFire's "Getting ready for winter"

I started to make jam for the winter already on a very hot day in June. Today I made last pots. Redcurrant, blackcurrant, blueberries, strawberries, rasberries... and now apples.

Challenge #5 - "Getting ready for winter"

Downpour.
Perfect weather for a cup of coffee and catching up with a good friend, and for doing some handicrafts. This beanie will keep a little boy's head warm when it's too cold for rain.

Frost's Response to "Grey"

In a way, this is also a moment in the crossroads.

Challenge #5 - "Grey"

A moment in the crossroads.

BonFire's "Opposites"

"Shiny new, ragged old..."

Challenge #4 - "Opposites"

This time the challenge is a set of two photos.

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These were taken on a finnjamboree, scout camp held last week in Finland.

"Flying high"

"Down to Earth"

Frost's Response to "Away"

Travel broadens the mind.

Walking in downtown Strasbourg we suddenly see two goats, among other strange things by the riverside.

- Why do you have these goats here, dressed in pink??

- Because we're having a party.

Oh, of course, that's obvious.. supposedly a stupid question. When there's a party, there's goats! 

I guess that pretty much explains the Barbie dolls hanging from a string and the naked mannequins, too - although the mannequins weren't completely naked, they wore neon pink wigs and black hats..

Challenge #3 - "Away"

Camping. I remembered why I love it, despite of the poor soundproofing ;) . Thanks to my friend, I have now the best home for the summer! I'm planning the next view from the main door...

My version of "Action!"

As the sun is setting, all seems to calm down. But mosquitos start their wild dance! :)

Challenge #2 - "Action!"

The DIY-waterslide was the hit of the summer camp! Never mind the cold water! The tent up on the top is a sauna tent.

Reply to the First Challenge - "At Evening of Midsummer"

Actually this one could be titled more like "Preparing for Midsummer Evening".  It was all gone in the evening! 

Location: Skåne, Sweden.

The first challenge - "At evening of Midsummer"

I spend a very nice and calm Midsummer at my friends home in Tikkakoski. This photo was taken from the window of their living room just before going sleeping at evening of Midsummer. What a beautiful place they are living in!!