The last corner of europe where crusaders left for the “Nueva Continente”

Cape St. Vincent the south-westermost corner of europe. The last cliffs of Portugal’s South-West corner are clearly seen from miles away from the ocean. The place is not far away from Rio Guadalquivir where Portugese Ferdinand Magellan left for the circumnavigation in the year 1519. He was portuguese but sailed under the protection of a […]

Highlight Photos of my tour in Tierra Del Fuego

Well, I made some photos directly under the voyage with a small tablet and found out later that the quality was damaged. Here I have some highlight Photos from RAW material from which I made JPG versions with GIMP. Much better results! The colour and the contrast is far better. You can feel the crisp […]

Getting around the old Indian Country – Vagabundear de Isla Grande De Tierra Del Fuego

Roads, there are not many of them. There is one that goes from West (Bahia Lapataia) to the East (Estancia Harberton) on the Northbound coast of Canal Beagle. Then there is Route No 3. to North-East to Tolhuin, Rio Grande and to San Sebastian. Here you have to cross Chilean border to Onalsin and to […]

The old indian country in southern hemisphere – Tierra del Fuego

Beautiful landscapes – flora and fauna – islands with stunning mountain sceneries – coastal birds, penguins and mammals. The Pan American Highway ends here, Route No 3 from Rio Grande to Ushuaia. You can even drive further to Bahia Lapataia and to the lake Roca. Chilean mountains can be seen from here. Canal Beagle is […]

m/y Silkkiuikku Euroopan vanhoilla vesiteillä, Part 3.

( This old photo journey is only written in finnish ) MOSEL jokea Koblezista Toulin kaupunkiin Ranskaan Koblenz – Toul Päätämme siis kääntyä Rheiniltä Moselille, suoraan etelään odottamaan lämpimämpiä kelejä. Ilma on kylmennyt koko ajan kun olemme laskeutuneet pohjoista kohti. Katsotaan onko päätös oikea. Joki / kanavareitti on palvellut jo 25 vuoden ajan 1964 – […]

m/y Silkkiuikku Euroopan vanhoilla vesiteillä, Part 2.

( This old photon journey is only written in finnish ) Photo Journey Part 2. From Wiesbaden to Koblenz (Castle tour) RHEINGAU RIESLING ROUTE Rheingau Riesling Routen viinialueeseen tutustumme veneellä, viini vijelmät ovat pääasiassa Rheinin idänpuoleisella rinteellä joen välittömässä läheisyydessä. Rheigau Riesling Route, yksi saksan kuuluisimmista valkoviinialueista joka alkaa Hocheimista läheltä Wiesbadenia. Tutustumme ensimmäiseksi Walluffin […]

My other love – Portugal

Recent trips to Southern Portugal and Lisbon. Algarve has been a great inspirer to me. Light is perfect in springtime, vegetation is blooming and the water is clear. The reflections of turquoise sea and the ochre coloured limestone cliffs is ideal for photo shooting. The landscapes are stunning, weather one of the best, the food […]

M/y Silkkiuikku Euroopan vanhoilla vesireiteillä, Part 1.

( This old photo journey is only written in finnish ) Photo Journey Part 1. From Basel to Wiesbaden (Südliche Weinstrasse) Mahtava Rhein virtaa

Voyager of the Seas from Turku to Miami

One decade of great ship building in Turku Finland. The Voyager of the Seas was first ship of the series of great ocean liners built in Turku 1999. Allure of the Seas ended the series of the great ocean liners built in Turku 2011. Voyager of the Seas Allure of the Seas Slide show photos […]