Blur from the North

Just random photographs from Finland (maybe even elsewhere sometimes, but don't count on it). Daily posts, hopefully. These probably range in quality from terrible snapshots to actually nice shots, but I hope they're interesting regardless of the quality. Run by @roseinshadows. All photos taken by me unless otherwise indicated. Copyrights apply.

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July 8, 2026. Kuhmo, Finland. Nikon Z fc, Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR.

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July 5, 2018. Oulu, Finland. Olympus T-100. Stylistic processing.

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June 20, 2026. Oulu, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR.

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June 23, 2011. Pudasjärvi, Finland. Canon PowerShot A20.

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June 1, 2026. Oulu, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G.

Inspired by Hokusai, this is part of the series called "100 views of Stora Enso paper plant", a look at the spiritual landscape of people living in Oulu.

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June 24, 2006. Suomussalmi, Finland. Wirgin Edixa Prismat, Porst Weitwinkel 1:3.5/35mm, unknown Fuji ISO 200 film.

At a cinema in Ämmänsaari.

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July 1, 2026. Oulu, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G.

The thing in the front is a motion activated rotating grass platform. Titled "Lawn Centrifuge", it was designed by Julijonas Urbonas. Better known internationally as the guy who designed The Euthanasia Coaster. This is a little bit less intense art installation than that.

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June 19, 2020. Oulu, Finland. Samsung VP-HMX20C.

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June 10, 2026. Oulu, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR.

"Siivet", Martti Tarvainen, 1965

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June 2, 2022. Oulu, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G. Stylistic processing.

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June 21, 2026. Oulu, Finland. Nikon Z fc, Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR.

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August 10, 2021. Oulu, Finland. Ricoh GR III.

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June 19, 2026. Oulu, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR.

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July 6, 2021. Oulu, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G.

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May 1, 2026. Oulu, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR.

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June 10, 2022. Oulu, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G. Stylistic processing.

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June 19, 2026. Oulu, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR.