Sunset near Kuusamo
We were by like Yli-Kitka for several nights and each night the sunset was completely different
Vibrant skies near Kuusamo
We were by like Yli-Kitka for several nights and each night the sunset was completely different. The sky on this night totally reminded me of Alberta
Fishing at dusk
On lake Yli-Kitka
Sunset on Yli-Kitka
I took this same panaroma on three different nights. What you cannot see is the hundreds of mosquitoes :)
Sunset on Yli-Kirka
We were by like Yli-Kitka for several nights and each night the sunset was completely different. This time the camera is aimed at the sky :) Please note this was around 11pm
Sunset through birch and pine
Taken at almost 11pm at the height of summer near Kuusamo
Morning fisjing
Fishing on lake Yli-Kitka
Sauna door handle
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Apple panorama.
Rowing on Yli-Kitka
My friend's family rowing off on Lake Yli Kitka
Rushing water
The Kitka river, Oulanka National Park, Finland
Bridge across the Kitka
Oulanka National Park. The day was beautiful for reflections.
The trenches of the Salpa Line (Salpalinja)
These are the reconstructed trenches of the Salpa Line near Kuusamo. These were built just after Finland's Winter War during the Continuation War to protect against the Russians. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salpa_Line
A spider web after rain
Syöte National Park
Tree, Hossa National Park
I loved this tree, it was very tall and apparently the fungus growing on this pine tree only grows when the air is clean and not polluted.
Crossing the Julma Ölkky, Hossa National Park
This bridge is half way up this unique canyon in Finland. Hossa National Park
Sunset in Hossa National Park
Another iPhone panorama of a gorgeous sunset.
Pine tree sap, Syöte National Park
This pine tree had seen damage and the sap had oozed out.
Birch malformation, Syöte National Park
These are cut by Finns and fashioned into unique bowls and cups.
Flower, Syöte National Park
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Cloudberry, Syöte National Park
The peat bogs were carpeted with Cloudberries... and they were yummy!
Door, Raahe
Raahe is an old tow n where buildings are still preserved. This particular door likely needs some work, but it caught my eye.
Raahe street corner
Street corner with older houses in Raahe, Finland