Helsinki

2019 | Fujifilm X-E3 | Fujinon 23mm f2

A week on ship.
A day in Helsinki.

Not much time to explore the beautiful capital of Finland.
Wander its streets, explore buzzing markets and secluded parks, watch boats sounding their departure in port.
October felt like summer that day, the whole city felt just carefree and unburdened.

Or maybe that was just me…

A blue and white flag flying on a tall flagpole against a clear blue sky with some tree branches in the foreground.
View of a ship's deck with a life preserver, sonar equipment, and large mechanical components, overlooking the ocean at dusk.
Part of a ship's deck with safety equipment and ropes, overlooking the ocean with a partly cloudy sky.
Interior of a building with a staircase on the right, a walking pipe, a fire control pipe labeled 'Fire control plant' leaning against the wall, an emergency exit sign with a running figure and an arrow pointing right, and a fluorescent light fixture
Close-up view of a helicopter with a blue sky in the background, parked at an airport with cargo containers below.
A Tongan flag flying in the wind against a clear blue sky, with dark tree branches at the bottom of the image.
Curved brick building with multiple balconies, surrounded by greenery, under a blue sky.
A woman with red hair and sunglasses standing on the street, with a man riding a bicycle nearby, in front of a large classic building with multiple windows.
A building with ornate architectural details and windows, with a flag flying on a pole in front, and three women walking on the sidewalk underneath a shadowed area.
Three women walking across a city street with tram tracks. The woman in the foreground wears a colorful outfit and has a stuffed bunny hanging from her backpack. The other two women wear red and dark clothing.
A woman sitting on a yellow bench on a cobblestone street, looking at her phone, with a building and flower planters behind her.
People walking along a cobblestone street at an outdoor market near a waterfront with a Ferris wheel in the background.
Woman with short blonde hair, wearing a beige shirt and earrings, walking past outdoor market stalls with various items, in an urban setting under a clear blue sky.
An elderly woman wearing glasses and a knitted hat stands at a market stall, knitting with colorful yarn. Nearby are various knitting supplies, with parked vehicles and blue sky in the background.
Close-up of a white building with orange window frames, casting shadows of a plant on a textured gray wall, under a clear blue sky.
Person wearing mauve pants, black shoes, holding a white beaded necklace, standing on a cobblestone street, with a dark-colored car in the background.
A woman with short pink hair and blue clothing is shopping for colorful felted wool jewelry at an outdoor market stall, while the cashier explains the items. The market has white tents and other vendors in the background.
Two people, one in a wheelchair, near water with a boat dock and a display stand with pamphlets in the foreground.
A man and two women walking outdoors in front of a modern white building. The man has a beard, glasses, and is wearing a floral shirt. The woman on the left has dark hair, sunglasses, and a white hoodie. The woman in the middle has braided hair, a ch
Close-up of a white classical building with elaborate columns, decorative friezes, and statues on the roof, set against a blue sky.
Two men sitting on a patio overlooking a river, with one taking a selfie. Sunlight shines on them, and there are empty glasses and plates on the table.
Two people sitting on a wooden deck next to a yellow wall with a large Ferris wheel and historic buildings in the background under a blue sky.
Three people sitting at a bus stop on a sidewalk, two women and a man, with a building and tram tracks visible outside.
A woman with long braided hair wearing a checkered shirt shopping in a grocery store aisle, holding a plastic bag with items, and looking at the camera. Behind her, a man is also shopping, holding a can, with shelves of snacks and sodas visible in th
A tall building with the word "PALACE" in large gold letters on top. Several flags are flying above the building against a partly cloudy sky with visible contrails.
A tall, narrow modern building with curved balconies and large windows against a blue sky.
A modern multi-story building with reflective brick walls and large windows, surrounded by trees and a small courtyard with parked bikes, potted plants, and a shadowed pavement.
A building with a stone arched doorway, two upper windows reflecting trees, and shadows of tree branches on its facade.
A DJ with tattoos wearing a floral Hawaiian shirt and brown cap performing at an outdoor music event while people watch a live band on stage with instruments including drums and microphones.
A red brick church with a tall, pointed green roof and steeple, surrounded by green trees and a grassy area with two children standing on the grass.