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Gnurf Studio
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The artwork of Paul Söderholm, who is mostly an editorial cartoonist and a nature photographer working out of Finland.
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Teijo National Park delivered four seasons in an afternoon—storm fronts, brief shafts of light, and mirror-calm water. Chasing clouds and waiting for those small, quiet moments. #Finland #TeijoNationalPark #LandscapePhotography #NikonZ6 #Cloudscapes #Reflections
Tall storm clouds hang over a forested lakeshore. A small patch of sunlight illuminates trees on the left while the lake lies dark and calm below. A line of turquoise rowboats tied to a wooden dock on a quiet lake, with dark, brooding clouds and forested shores in the background. A small tree-covered island sits on a mirror-still lake, perfectly reflected in the water. Heavy gray clouds loom above.
August 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Like the grass, clouds are always brighter on the other side of the fence... or something. #cloud #urbanlandscape #photography #sunset
A cloud lit with warm light from the sunset. In front, an old fence around an abandoned industrial lot.
August 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Vintage vibes at the second-hand shop. Two old tv:s stacked on a washing machine (I think). #vintage #retro #secondhand #oldstuff #television #washer
Two old television sets stacked on an old washing machine in a local second-hand shop run by the Red Cross, probably from the early 1970s or late 1960s.
July 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Found my father-in-law's Lamy ratio fountain pen, likely from the 1950s! It came with a "5-year guarantee" – what nonsense! A little warm water and it's writing perfectly, probably with ink from the 1960s. Still working like a charm. #Lamy #VintagePen #FountainPen #StillWorking #QualityBuild
A vintage Lamy ratio fountain pen, dark brown, resting on its original yellowed cardboard box, which features an illustration of the pen. Below the box is a folded guarantee slip. In the background, on a white notebook, the words "WOW LAMY STILL WORKING" are written in blue ink, with the pen uncapped beside them. The image shows the pen, box, guarantee, and a handwritten note.
July 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Meyer Turku’s shipyard in Turku, just next to Raisio, builds some of the world’s biggest cruise ships. I caught a glimpse of the newly completed Star of the Seas under brooding skies. #Turku #Raisio #MeyerTurku #CruiseShips #IndustrialPhotography #NikonZ6 #KoneCranes
A marina filled with sailboats in the foreground, with Meyer Turku’s giant shipyard cranes looming in the background under moody evening light. A close-up of the top decks of Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, featuring colorful water slides, twin funnels, and the cruise line’s signature crown-and-anchor logo. The rear section of Star of the Seas showing an elevated water park, observation deck, and a yellow construction crane in the background. Two massive blue-and-yellow gantry cranes at Meyer Turku shipyard, marked with 'Konecranes' and 'Meyer Turku' logos, rising sharply against a dark sky.
July 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Cloud chasing again—this time in Hauninen, Raisio. I never get tired of watching the sky transform into something sculptural and surreal. The clouds always steal the show. #Finland #Raisio #BlackAndWhitePhotography #Landscape #Cloudscapes #NikonZ6 #StormLight
A panoramic view across a lake with a forested horizon. Massive clouds in various shapes and densities create a theatrical sky stretching across the frame. A wide view over a calm lake with dense forest in the background. Above, swirling clouds stretch across the sky in layered formations. A gravel path curves through a lush green area, leading toward dense trees and a powerful buildup of storm clouds. The sky glows softly behind the darker masses. Towering cumulus clouds rise above a flat field bordered by trees. The dramatic cloudscape dominates the vertical frame, giving a sense of looming weather.
July 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Birdwatching in Raisio gave me a few quiet but beautiful moments—waders balancing on rocks, a bunting glowing in golden reeds, and a flycatcher pausing in a patch of light. Just enough light, just enough luck. #Finland #BirdPhotography #NikonZ6 #Raisio #NatureMoments #SpringBirding
A common sandpiper standing on a lichen-covered branch against a soft green background. The bird is slightly turned to the right, with delicate lighting highlighting its plumage. A common sandpiper on a sunlit rock, with blurred green grass and wildflowers in the background. The bird appears calm and alert in the evening light. A reed bunting perched on a swaying reed stem in a golden-lit marsh, surrounded by tall grasses and tiny insects glowing in the air. A pied flycatcher resting on a thin branch in a forest clearing, with dappled sunlight illuminating the bird and surrounding leaves.
June 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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While waiting for the ferry to Kökar, I came across this tender scene in Galtby. A proud parent standing watch over its fluffy chick—a moment of tenderness and protection amidst the rough harbor surroundings. #Korpo #Archipelago #Finland #NikonZ6 #Birdwatching #NaturePhotography
A close-up of an adult seagull and its small, fluffy chick standing on a concrete pier in Galtby, Korpo. The adult looks alert and protective while the chick nestles close by, framed against the backdrop of a blue, rusty ship and the dark water of the harbor.
June 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Visited Kökar for a bird photography course, but the strong winds kept most birds away. Ended up capturing this lonely little lighthouse north of Hamnö instead. #Finland #Åland #NikonZ6 #LandscapePhotography #Seascape #NordicNature
A small white lighthouse perched on a rocky islet north of Hamnö, Kökar, Åland, under a dramatic sky. The rough sea and overcast clouds convey a sense of isolation and raw Nordic beauty.
June 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Found this rusty classic from Wilhag—a German company that made cranes and excavators back in the day—parked in Hanko, Finland. Love how the sun brings out the textures and shadows. #IndustrialDecay #VintageMachinery #Hanko #Wilhag
Side view of an old Wilhag mobile crane, rusty and weathered, standing on grass in front of a corrugated metal wall. Shadows of the boom and cables create graphic lines on the wall. Close-up of the operator’s cab on the Wilhag crane, showing peeling paint, rust, and the original manufacturer’s badge. Macro detail of the Wilhag badge with German text, mounted on the rusty crane body. Detailed shot of the control panel inside the crane, featuring dials, switches, and corrosion.
June 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Spent some time photographing Raisio’s industrial heart—massive silos, smokestacks, and power lines cutting through the sky. Something about the raw, functional brutalism of these structures feels timeless. #Brutalism #IndustrialAesthetic #Finland #Raisio
A railway track leading into an industrial landscape in Raisio, Finland. The composition highlights the contrast between old wooden structures and modern industry, with a smokestack emitting a plume in the background. The monochrome tones enhance the raw, gritty atmosphere of the industrial site. Power lines stretch across the sky, framing the industrial silos and smokestacks of Raisio. The towering utility poles draw the eye toward the center, showcasing the industrial infrastructure that defines this landscape. A striking industrial structure framed by bare tree branches. The silos and concrete buildings dominate the scene, representing the industrial heart of Raisio. The stark contrast between nature and human-made structures is emphasized in this black-and-white shot. A close-up of massive concrete silos, their rough texture visible in stark detail. Atop the structure, antennas and a small control room suggest ongoing industrial activity. The black-and-white palette highlights the interplay of light and shadow on the weathered surfaces.
March 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Saw mill by night.
#NightPhotography #NikonPhotography #Finland #Turku #Pansio #Sawmill #UrbanPhotography #UrbanLandscape
Black and white night photo of a saw mill in Pansio harbour area in Turku, Finland Black and white night photo of a saw mill in Pansio harbour area in Turku, Finland Black and white night photo of a saw mill in Pansio harbour area in Turku, Finland
March 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Raisio Harbor in mist
#NightPhotography #Fog #Mist #UrbanLandscape #LandscapePhotography #NikonPhotography #Finland #Raisio
Raisio harbor in mist by night Raisio harbor in mist by night Raisio harbor in mist by night Raisio harbor in mist by night
February 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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The Lonely Crow
#NaturePhotography #NikonPhotography #MonochromePhotography #BirdPhotography
Black an white photo of a crow on a power line.
February 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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This one obviously never gets old. I should probably update it and add Donnie the puppet 🤬
Caricature of Vladimir Putin flexing his miniscule muscles in front of a mirror, asking who’s the most badass of them all, and the mirror gives an honest answer…
February 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Winter landscapes
#LandscapePhotography #NikonPhotography #Winter #NaturePhotography #Finland #Raisio
Still Standing! An old stumpy tree trunk with most parts chipped away by birds and insects, but still stands defiantly. Reeds in the snow Strong contrast photo when dark trees and branches are covered with snow Strong contrast photo when dark trees and branches are covered with snow
February 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Winter landscape
#LandscapePhotography #NikonPhotography #MonochromePhotography #NaturePhotography #Finland #Raisio #Winter
Monochrome Finnish winter landscape in Southwestern Finland. Cloudy sky with islands at the horizon and a thin layer of snow covered ice in the foreground.
February 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Nocturnal architecture II
#architecture #nikon #nightphotography #monochrome #blackandwhite #urbanohotography #tammisaari #raasepori #finland
Monochrome night photography in Tammisaari, Raasepori in Finland Monochrome night photography in Tammisaari, Raasepori in Finland Monochrome night photography in Tammisaari, Raasepori in Finland Monochrome night photography in Tammisaari, Raasepori in Finland
February 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Nocturnal architecture.

#architecture #architecturalphotography #nightphotography #urbanphotography #nikonphotography #blackandwhitephotography #monochromephotography
Monochrome photo of some old buildings in my childhood town Hanko Monochrome photo of some old buildings in my childhood town Hanko Monochrome photo of some old buildings in my childhood town Hanko Monochrome photo of some old buildings in my childhood town Hanko
February 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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The dog didn't care for a walk so I took out the camera instead. First time in a long while I used my tripod to take night shots in the fog.
#fog #mist #nightphotography #nikonphotography #Raisio #Finland #landscapephotography #blackandwhite #monochrome
Black and white night photo in mist, the trees are backlit by road lights. Black and white night photo in mist, the trees are backlit by road lights. Black and white night photo in mist, the trees are backlit by road lights.
February 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Killing the photo magic, part 4: Photo during cloudy day, gray and dull overcast light, but with RAW power (as in power of the RAW photo format) you can make a picture more dramatic.
#naturephoto #clouds #monochromephotography
Original dull photo toe the left, and the edited version to the right. Image converted to black and white with slight blue-yellow color toning. Details in the sky and clouds pulled back thanks to the RAW photo format.
February 5, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Scrolling through my photo archive: Jazz in black and white
#jazz #BlackAndWhitePhotography #NikonPhotography
Top-down shot of a jazz drummer, monochrome photo Top-down shot of a jazz piano player, monochrome photo Close-up shot of a jazz player's hand playing the bass, monochrome photo Photo of a jazz group playing, monochrome photo
February 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Digging through my archive: August sunset, 2018
#Hanko #Finland #LandscapePhotography #Sunset #Clouds #Landscape #Nature #NikonPhotography
Magical sunset with clouds on the coast of Hanko, Southern Finland, 2018
February 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Minimalistic rule of fourths
#NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #NikonPhotography #AutumnColors #Clouds #Sea #Hanko #Finland #Minimalism
Minimalism, rule of fourths, autumn clouds over sea
February 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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I was on my way to the grossers store when I saw this fox relaxing on the neighbour's lot. I had to turn around and get my camera and the 400mm lens to take some shots of the "city fox". After a while another fox turned up (pic 3) to relax too. I guess they charged up for the night's hunt. #redfox
The second fox taking a look at the peeping Tom, but couldn't be bothered. The red fox taking a nap, only taking a small reality check with one eye. Two red foxes on the abandoned neighbour lot, quite in the center of Raisio (population 25,700+).
February 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM