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Janne Särkelä
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Human Musician Sound Designer Developer Media Producer Astral Traveler Metaphysicist. Self-Employed Digital Nomad. Embracing the all encompassing singularity.

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The masters for my fourth album sound excellent. I won’t say more yet, but a well-known name is involved. The release is already getting close 🤫
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Clip from the livestream. The full ~17-minute piece is available on my YouTube channel: youtu.be/zTivR-PdJQ8

The image shows the sky that morning around 6 a.m.

#ambient #ambientmusic #photography
November 8, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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I’m performing live stream as a guest at the FixC + Open Screening event, which is physically taking place in Finland. It’ll be about a 15-minute set.

Friday November 7, 16.00 UTC.
www.youtube.com/@saranaambie...

#ambient #ambientmusic
November 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Full moon over my neighbourhood

#photography #moon
Full moon sitting just above the tops of sunlit orange and gray clouds beneath a clear gradient sky transitioning from warm tones to deep blue. Full moon rising above dense green tropical trees with large clouds glowing in early evening light under a blue-to-purple gradient sky. Full moon positioned low against a lavender dusk sky with dark clouds drifting above and bright white clouds below the horizon line.
November 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Here’s probably the finally finished version, ready to share - Sound Index: a macOS desktop application that scans DAW projects (Ableton), extracts sample references, builds a searchable database, and enables Finder comments.

It should be sufficiently functional.

github.com/janne-s/soun...
September 16, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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I’m building a Python app for this.

It currently eats Ableton project files, finds them in folders, and maintains a database where sounds can be filtered and comments added for quick viewing in Finder.

I’ll share this later on GitHub.
September 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Cumulonimbus glowing in the setting sun
A towering cumulonimbus cloud dominates the sky, brightly illuminated in gold and white by the setting sun. The cloud has a classic anvil shape with a broad, flat top spreading outward, while its lower portion remains darker and shadowed. Dense green trees and vegetation cover the foreground, with a few houses and utility poles partly visible among them. The sky above the cloud is a clear, deep blue, contrasting sharply with the warm glow of the storm cloud.
September 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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September 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Morning shower

#photography
A morning rain shower falls over a dense forest. Countless raindrops are visible as bright streaks and speckles against the darker silhouette of tree canopies in the foreground. The background shows layers of misty foliage fading into the distance. The sky is mostly overcast with thick gray clouds, but a break in the clouds allows a patch of sunlight to filter through, creating a glowing area in the upper right. The overall atmosphere is moody, with strong contrast between the shimmering rain and the shadowy trees. A morning rain shower falls over a dense forest. Countless raindrops are visible as bright streaks and speckles against the darker silhouette of tree canopies in the foreground. The background shows layers of misty foliage fading into the distance. The sky is mostly overcast with thick gray clouds, but a break in the clouds allows a patch of sunlight to filter through, creating a glowing area in the upper right. The overall atmosphere is moody, with strong contrast between the shimmering rain and the shadowy trees.
September 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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About an hour after sunset.

The moon, guarded by Scorpio, watching the newcomers on the beach.

#Photography
Nighttime beach scene illuminated by bright moonlight in a partly cloudy sky and artificial lighting. A glowing moon is framed by drifting clouds and faint stars above the ocean. In the foreground, a tall palm tree leans toward the shore on the left, while leafy branches extend from above and the right side of the frame. Small groups of people sit on the sandy beach: two seated on a blanket under the palm, and a few more near the water’s edge on the right. The ocean appears calm, with gentle waves reflecting the moonlight. The overall mood is serene and atmospheric. August 2025, Guadeloupe
August 31, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Reuters/Thomas Peter

#photography
A rescuer holds a soft toy at the site of an apartment building which was hit by Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine. REUTERS-Thomas Peter
August 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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I have collected the ‘ghosts’ of night-spiders. As they move toward adulthood, they leave behind a subtle biomechanical apparatus devoid of vitality.
Artwork featuring photo-based images of spiders arranged on a reddish-orange background. Each spider leaves behind a sharp white silhouette, resembling a ghostly afterimage. A solid yellow circle sits near the center, reinforcing the collage-like, posterized effect.
August 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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We have never left the cave

#philosophy
August 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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The final shot of today’s spectacle, just seconds before the ray of light vanished. If #photography has taught me anything, it’s this: take the photo when you feel it, or when the light is right. Later it’s easier to decide whether it was worth it.
Early dawn sky with clouds shaped and unsettled by Hurricane Erin passing 300 km away. The scene is painted in muted purples, blues, and soft peach light. A delicate diagonal streak of pinkish-orange glow cuts through the cloud layers, like a faint rainbow fragment or beam, while darker cloud masses frame the bottom edge. The overall mood is restless yet serene, capturing the hurricane’s distant turbulence mixed with the calm of morning light. August 16, Guadeloupe
August 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Hurricane Erin passed 300–400 km offshore, leaving a restless sky in its wake. Just before 6 a.m. the clouds tore open for a few fleeting minutes. When the light comes right, there’s no time to waste.

#photography #HurricaneErin
A photograph capturing a breathtaking moment in the sky, with the sun's rays piercing through heavy, stormy clouds. The brilliant yellow and orange light forms a powerful shaft, creating a contrast with the deep gray and blue tones of the surrounding clouds. Below the dramatic sky, the lush, green canopy of a forest fills the lower third of the frame, with the tops of the trees appearing as dark shapes against the glowing backdrop. A photograph capturing a breathtaking moment in the sky, with the sun's rays piercing through heavy, stormy clouds. The brilliant yellow and orange light forms a powerful shaft, creating a contrast with the deep gray and blue tones of the surrounding clouds. Below the dramatic sky, the lush, green canopy of a forest fills the lower third of the frame, with the tops of the trees appearing as dark shapes against the glowing backdrop. A photograph capturing a breathtaking moment in the sky, with the sun's rays piercing through heavy, stormy clouds. The brilliant yellow and orange light forms a powerful shaft, creating a contrast with the deep gray and blue tones of the surrounding clouds. Below the dramatic sky, the lush, green canopy of a forest fills the lower third of the frame, with the tops of the trees appearing as dark shapes against the glowing backdrop.
August 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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The language of dreams

#photography
A red LED digital clock is mounted high on the exterior wall of a swimming hall currently undergoing renovation. The clock displays distorted, unreadable digits, suggesting a malfunction or incomplete setup. The building features light gray paneling, vertical ventilation slats, and modern architectural lines, with signs of construction still present. Below, part of a corrugated metal roof—possibly a temporary structure or an entrance canopy—is visible. In the background, a bright blue sky filled with large, white clouds contrasts with the stark, unfinished look of the facility. July 2025
August 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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The urban streetscape of central Fort-de-France, Martinique

#photography
The image depicts a narrow urban street in Fort-de-France, Martinique, framed by multi-story buildings on both sides. The architecture is a mix of aging concrete facades, balconies, and colorful storefronts. On the left, a hanging ice cream cone sign indicates a shop, while various other businesses line the street below overhanging balconies. Cars are parked closely along the right side of the road, and bollards separate the pedestrian sidewalk from the driving lane. In the distance, the street rises into a densely packed hillside neighborhood with layered residential buildings extending up the slope. The view is partially framed by a tall, thin palm tree silhouetted against the sky, which is mostly cloudy with patches of sunlight filtering through. The overall atmosphere is that of a lived-in, compact city with a mix of tropical and urban elements.
July 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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A couple of photos from three years ago when I first arrived in the Caribbean.

#photography
Fort-de-France, Martinique A rain-soaked urban street is captured under overcast skies. The asphalt is dark and reflective, showing signs of recent rainfall. An orange balloon is suspended slightly above the ground, mid-air, likely caught in motion. It hovers near the center of the frame, creating a subtle focal point. Parked cars line both sides of the narrow street, and a silver vehicle is prominent in the foreground. The buildings are multi-story with visible signs, shutters, and balconies. A green-painted wall with mural art appears on the left. The scene is empty of people and has a still, quiet atmosphere, possibly early morning. Saint-Félix, Guadeloupe A quiet coastal inlet is depicted with several small boats moored near a narrow concrete pier. The boats vary in type and size, mostly painted in white and blue. One is tied directly to the pier, which extends into the water and has ropes and cleats visible along its edge. A few people are gathered at the far end, either standing or sitting, facing out toward the sea. In the distance, a mountainous landmass rises across the horizon. Above it, calm but towering cumulus clouds dominate the sky. The light is soft and diffused, suggesting late afternoon or early evening. The water near the pier is calm, with slight texture, while waves break more noticeably against rocks farther out. A palm frond enters the upper left of the frame, adding a natural foreground element. The overall scene is quiet and observational, with no immediate motion.
July 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Adobe's Project Indigo camera app test image at sunset. Tropical wave number 8 of the season is passing mainly from the south.

research.adobe.com/articles/ind...

#photography
A dense canopy of lush tropical forest stretches across the landscape, its trees and vines displaying various shades of deep green. Thick vegetation climbs over hills and tree trunks, indicating a thriving, untouched ecosystem. Above, the sky is dominated by heavy, ominous storm clouds that swirl and layer in dark grays and blues, suggesting an approaching tropical storm or monsoon. The dramatic contrast between the vibrant greenery of the forest and the brooding, turbulent sky creates a sense of tension and anticipation, capturing the powerful and unpredictable mood of nature just before a heavy downpour.
June 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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The planet’s narrow-minded idiocy could be undone by basic curiosity, if only it were allowed. Peak self-sabotage.

#photography
The moon is visible in a twilight sky with scattered pink clouds, framed by tall palm trees on the right and dense green forest on the left.
June 8, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Good morning from Mars.

The sun rises through Saharan dust in the Caribbean.

#photography
The sun rises through a hazy, dust-filled sky above a lush green forest canopy. The atmosphere appears thick and muted, due to Saharan dust, giving the scene a surreal, otherworldly glow.
June 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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The world is a shadow on an unseen surface

#photography
A dark shadow of a person is cast on a wall, illuminated by bright morning light streaming through a window. The silhouette raises one hand, palm outward, creating a distinct outline against the glowing background. The scene has a soft, ethereal quality, with the shadow appearing faint and ghostly. Self-portrait, May 2025
May 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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The brain rests within the universe, while AI attempts to calculate it.

One day, the difference will dissolve.

#photography
A curled green leaf suspended in midair by nearly invisible spider silk in a forest setting. The curved shape of the leaf resembles a small figure reclining in a natural hammock. The background is softly blurred, showing tree trunks and forest greenery. A different angle of the same curled leaf, hanging in the air by spider silk. The form of the leaf suggests a tiny figure lying back as if in a hammock. The forest floor and trees are softly out of focus in the background.
May 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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A recent, somehow profoundly calming and liberating thought: my perception of time is different from others’ - My time is not your time.

#photography
A sunlit forest scene by a calm river. Tall trees with lush green leaves create dappled shadows on the ground. The sunlight filters through the canopy, casting sparkles on the water’s surface. Dense undergrowth and a narrow dirt path lead to the riverbank. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and serene. Karkkila, Finland, June 2020
May 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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There can be a warm, gentle sci-fi future.

#photography
A photograph of a storefront with window decals covering both the large window and the door. The decals feature abstract horizontal bands in red, white, and soft blue, giving the appearance of a modern, minimalist design. The blue metal frame of the building contrasts with the warm tones of the decals, and light glowing from behind them creates a clean, slightly cozy, and futuristic mood. January 2020
May 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM