VIDEO - Ice floes drifting in mighty Tornionjoki | FINLAND

Tornio, Finland. It's always big thing here in Tornio, when the ice floes start to move in Tornionjoki (Torne River). I posted twice (1 / 2 ) some photos the ice floes in the river. Now I created also video, where is possible to see the how fast the ice floes are moving and the real power of the river.

Here is the video. Enjoy!

Now the river is finally totally free of ice. River starts to frozen again sometimes in October.

Regards,

Mika

FoodPhotography - Japanese Tonkatsu

I like Japanese food and I have posted few times photo about sushi. One Japanese food which I like also is Tonkatsu. This I cooked first time ever by myself.

Photo: FoodPhotography - Japanese Tonkatsu
Date: 29th of May, 2017

Camera: Canon PowerShot G15
Shot: 1/60 sec. f/2.5 19.734mm ISO 100

Editing: Sharpening and cropping.

Good Tonkatsu!

Regards,
Mika

Whitewater rafting in Kukkolankoski - Tornio, Finland

I posted earlier photo from Kukkolankoski rapids, which I took in this winter. In summer time there is possible to try also whitewater rafting. For this summer the season has not started yet, but it will start soon.

I took this photo six years ago from Finland side and the building on the background are in Sweden side.

Place: Kukkolankoski, Tornio, Finland AND Kukkolaforsen, Haparanda, Sweden
Photo: Whitewater rafting in Kukkolankoski
Date: 27th of May, 2011

Camera: Canon EOS 60D
Lens: Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Shot: 1/250 sec. f/8 85mm ISO 100

Editing: Sharpening and cropping.

At the moment the view is not as green at all yet, but hopefully soon. Spring and summer is so late here in this year.

Regards,
Mika

Swan ready for take off

I was walking this evening near my home, when I took this photo. Swan was swimming first near where I was walking, when it decided to took off.

Place: Tornio, Finland
Photo: Swan ready for take off
Date: 27th of May, 2017

Camera: Canon EOS 60D
Lens: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Shot: 1/320 sec. f/6.3 250mm ISO 125

Editing: Sharpening and cropping.

It's awesome to see, that there are more and more birds and summer is coming.

Regards,
Mika

New DJI Spark - Smaller than Mavic Pro

DJI has introduced on drone, which is smaller than company's awesome Mavic Pro. This anyway doesn't mean, that there has removed some important features even Spark doesn't have 4K. In fact there are many new interesting features.

Here is DJI's add:

DJI Spark Review:

And comparison between Spark and Mavic Pro:

New DJI Spark looks very interesting drone and it has cool new features. Also lower price level compared to Mavic Pro will ensure, that Spark will be a success. 

Regards,

Mika

Beautiful Midnight Sky in Tornio

Yesterday evening the sky was very beautiful at midnight. I played with the camera settings so, that the colors looks even stronger and more dramatic. I took this photo 17min after midnight and there was still so much light.

Place: Tornio, Finland
Photo: Beautiful Midnight Sky in Tornio
Date: 23rd of May, 2017 at 00:17

Camera: Canon EOS 60D
Lens: Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Shot: 1/40 sec. f/5.6 29mm ISO 200

Editing: Sharpening, cropping.

Lot of light already all day long.

Regards,
Mika

Swans are back

Last year I took some photos about swan on the nest here in Tornio. Now looks that swans are back to the same nest.

Place: Tornio, Finland
Photos: Swans are back
Date: 20th/21st of May, 2017

Camera: Canon EOS 60D
Lens: EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Shot: 1/400 sec. f/7.1 250mm ISO 100

Editing: Sharpening, highlights, contrast, cropping

Shot: 1/500 sec. f/8 250mm ISO 100

Last years swans had the babies around 11th of June. Let's see when it will have this year.

Regards,
Mika

Interesting Southeast Asia Capital Cities

I have spent time in Southeast Asia almost six years mainly because I lived in Manila about 4 years, but I have also traveled there quite a lot here and there. I made a video clip about Southeast Asia capital cities, where I have visited.

Cities are:

• Brunei | Bandar Seri Begawan
• Cambodia | Phnom Penh
• Hong Kong
• Indonesia | Jakarta
• Laos | Vientiane
• Macau
• Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur
• Philippines | Manila
• Singapore
• Thailand | Bangkok
• Vietnam | Ho Chi Minh (Not capital, I haven't visited in Hanoi)

Every city has own charm. Watch the video:

Many cities are difficult to compare to each others, because the cities are just so different. Which cities you like most and what is your favorite?

Regards,

Mika

Tornionjoki - Ice | May 16, 2017

This time more photos of Tornionjoki (River Tornio).

Place: Tornio, Finland
Photos: Tornionjoki (River Tornio) - Ice
Date: 16th of May, 2017

Camera: Canon G15 & Canon EOS 60D

Ice floes are moving with a force.

Some ice floes are still very thick.

Breakwater and ice floes. Middle part of the river on the background is already clear of ice.

Ice floe.

Sometimes it's possible to see surprises on the ice.

Old Tornio bridge and ice floes.

Midsummer is already in the end of next month, but now it's still difficult to understand.

Regards,
Mika

Tornionjoki - Ice | May 15, 2017

Yesterday on 15th of May was the day when ice "officially" moved in Tornionjoki (River Tornio). Officially means that the mark on top of the ice has moved far enough. It doesn't mean that the river is clear of ice. Not at all. Here few evening photos.

Place: Tornio, Finland

Photos: Tornionjoki (River Tornio) - Ice

Date: 15th of May, 2017

Camera: Canon EOS 60D

Ice between the old and new bridge.

Same place.

Floating ice in the river.

Later more photos from the river.

Regards,

Mika

Melting ice

This spring the weather has been quite chilly here in North Finland and there are still lot of ice in many places.

Place: Tornio, Finland
Photo: Melting ice
Date: 13th of May, 2017

Camera: Canon G15
Shot: 1/2000 sec. f/6.3 11.509mm ISO 160

Editing: Contrast, sharpening and cropping.

Hopefully weather get warmer soon and summer can start.

Regards,
Mika

Coot and Reflection

It's spring time here in North Finland and it's possible to see more and more birds every day.

Place: Tornio, Finland
Photo: Coot and reflection
Date: 7th of May, 2017

Camera: Canon EOS 60D
Lens: Canon EF-S f/4-5.6 IS
Shot: 1/1600 sec. f/5.6 250mm ISO 1250

Editing: Sharpening and cropping.

This is interesting time of the year to take photos, because you never know what you will see this time.

Regards,
Mika