18 December 2013

photographs from oulu IV.

I believe the first photograph of this batch to be my favourite among the ones I took in Koitelinkoski. in the first couple of images you can get a better look at the rapids of Koiteli: the flow of the water is so strong that it is almost scary to get too near to the edge of the river. I could not resist to take a couple of closer shots though: when I take photographs I tend to forget about my fears.
photographs from Oulu part IV - Koitelinkoski:
Nikon FM - Fuji Superia X-tra 800
that lovely wooden cottage is a cafe that unfortunately is open only during the summer time - I remember eating an ice-cream there the first time I visited Koitelinkoski two years ago. the place has a totally different atmosphere in winter - in my opinion it is possibly even more fascinating!

22 comments:

  1. i can imagine the red wooden cottage cafe in the summer. it's beautiful too sitting there covered in snow

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    1. Yes, during the summer the cottage was lovely. Too bad it is closed in the winter time!

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  2. Brrrr brrrrrr!
    Hope you stayed warm while snapping these lovely photographs, Polly! ;)

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  3. The first picture is great, but I think that in the second one the water looks even more beautiful! And the tree in the last picture gives great perspective into that photo!

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    1. Thank you, Sirpa! That's true, the second one shows the strength of the water even more!

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  4. i'd be frightened getting so close to that freezing-looging water!!
    too bad that the cafè it's close during winter time.. it would be nice to look at that landscape with a hot chocolate cup in the hands!

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    1. I would have wanted a warm cup of tea so much that day - it was very cold!

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  5. captivating and gorgeous, as always. i love what you said about forgetting your fears when you photograph.
    xx

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    1. Thank you so much! I'm glad you think so!

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  6. it is like i'm traveling in your warm jacket pocket trough this great landscape :)

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    1. Thank you, Sara! I hope you appreciate the traveling!

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  7. That wooden house is beyond charming! ♥♥

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  8. You have such a gift. Just look at your photos! I love how you mentioned photography makes you forget about your fears. That's passion! Love this site, how gorgeous! :D

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    1. Hi Erin Marie! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and for stopping by Passer Domesticus!

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  9. To sit inside that cottage during winter should feel so comforting and safe. This is so gorgeaus Polly, you're such a gifted photographer, really :)

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    1. Inês, thank you so so much! I'm really happy you think so!

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  10. your blog is really one of a kind! :)))

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  11. I'm as mesmerized about the cottage as everyone else.
    And the part about fear - I can totally relate to it :)

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    1. It's beautiful what photography can do for all of us!

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