it wasn't just foggy and misty in
Kilpisjärvi - one day in fact the sun was shining so bright that my cheeks turned red. on that day the sky was so clear that we could see as far as the norwegian mountains - when
we climbed up the Saana.
photographs from Lapland II:
Nikon FM - kodak portra 800.
I must admit I am not a great hiker when I have to walk uphill and I still cannot believe I had made it almost to the top of
the highest mountain in Finland -
the Saana is 1,029 meters high - yet the view was totally worth the effort! not to mention that
I had finally got the perfect chance to photograph reindeers: we had seen some every single day we were in
Lapland but we had never got so close to them as we did that day on the
Saana. I will never forget the moment I took those shots: they may seem average to you but I was extremely excited to be able to
photograph those beautiful wild animals so close to me - with only a
50mm lens!
the last shot of the 1st film roll:
my friend Kasia took this portrait of me just after we saw the reindeers - it shows how ecstatic I was after taking those photographs.
♥ thank you Kasia!
my friend Kasia took this portrait of me just after we saw the reindeers - it shows how ecstatic I was after taking those photographs. ♥ thank you Kasia!
I love these photos so much! The colors you captured are so pure and energetic. That mountain view is so gorgeous - Scandinavia is a dream. Those reindeers look so darling. I always get so happy when I see wildlife in their natural habitat so I understand how happy you must have felt. Thanks for sharing these memories, Polly :)
ReplyDeletethank you so much, Valerie! :-) you're absolutely right: seeing animals in their own environment is wonderful, especially here in Scandinavia, where nature can be so untouched and beautiful sometimes!
DeleteGreat shots! :)
ReplyDeleteI've been there when I was little. It would be so nice to visit Kilpisjärvi again. :)
thank you! :-) you should go back there soon, if you get the chance! it is so beautiful there! :-)
DeleteSono meravigliose queste foto! e nel ritratto che ti ha scattato Kasia si vede proprio che sei felice :) <3
ReplyDeletegrazie Emi! :-) ero davvero felice, e' stata una giornata meravigliosa! persino il tempo era meraviglioso! :-)
DeleteGreat shots and the colors are lush.
ReplyDeletethank you, Stefanie! :-) autumn colours are truly beautiful, especially in Lapland!
Deleteoh, polly dear, they do not look average at all!
ReplyDeletethey're quite magical ♥
thank you very much, Toi! :-) it means a lot to me to read these words from you: you know I really love your photographs!
DeleteThe photos are stunning! The colors are so rich, and the reindeer are great! Good job hiking all the way to the top of the mountain--it was certainly worth it!
ReplyDeletethank you very much, Rachel! I was just about to give up, but my friends helped me to keep on going: I am so thankful they did! :-)
DeleteHow wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteI'm Finnish and I've never seen the ruska in Lapland, I'm a bit ashamed...
Ruska is beautiful of course also here in south of Finland, but I think I should see it also in Lapland one day.
The photo of you is very pretty.
thank you, Sirpa! :-) it's true: southern Finland is beautiful as well - I love my dear city, Helsinki! yet, Lapland had definitely something magic. you should visit it during ruska, whenever you get the chance! ;-)
Deletemagic land!
ReplyDeletei can completeyl understand your excitment on shooting wild animals...
but wow... that view is breathtaking! i cannot get over how beautiful those mountains are!
I know, that view was absolutely astonishing! :-) thank you, Joana! :-)
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ReplyDelete♥ :-)
Deletewow wow wow wow wow!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletehaha yay! I am so glad you like it so much, Charlyn! :-) thank you!
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