I’m currently in Hetta, Lapland, working on a photo project to capture nature’s beauty in different seasons. The snow is gone, the leaves are out and even flowers are blooming, summer is here!
On my way here, I saw this big, dark cloud hanging over the river Tornionjoki near Ylitornio. Driving closer there was a bit of lightning starting and further away it looked like lots and lots of rain. When I passed the cloud, I saw this ‘doughnut’ cloud, something I’ve only see from photos and never in Lapland! I was so excited and at the same time a bit scared of the starting thunderstorm. But I had to get some photos and here is a panorama made of three captures:
After the photos, lightning got stronger and rain poured down, so I got the heck out of there, continuing towards Hetta.
For me, the best photos are captured when the connection between nature and myself is on a certain level. It’s really hard to describe, but somehow I just feel to write about it. Sometimes I’m out and it just doesn’t feel right, even though the light and all is wonderful. Then I try to capture it and get some decent photos, but something is missing. Many things play into this such as mood, health, relationships, fitness, but that is not all. There is at least one more factor and maybe someday I will realize what it is. Until then I will continue to trust my gut.
Here is one photo from last night, when precious sunlight came through the clouds. It was so quiet and peaceful at that lake, pure tranquility.
Now it is 22.50 (10.50pm) and the sun goes round and round. So actually it’s time to head out to take more photos. Next sunset here in Hetta will be on July 20th 🙂
Wonderful thundercloud, ist is really beautiful and scary at the same time. The ambivalence is fascinating, the warmth of sunlight at the horizon and in front this huge dark and threatening cloud with its strange hole in the middle.
I absolutely agree with you that the second one is „pure tranquility“. Midnightsun creates warm and peaceful light which I like very much.
Thank you for sharing. Although it is different to your aurora and winter photos I like these two as well.
Good luck and the right conditions for more summer impressions.
Best wishes and many greetings
Thanks for your comment, Mandy. I guess those photos seem different to many viewers. Summer is a great time and midnight sun reflections are almost as special as aurora reflections 🙂 Have a nice day!
Absolutly awesome the photos. So relaxing the lake in the night when sun is coming up! Love it sooo much this photo! Great work!
Thanks a lot, Anna! The mood at the lake was amazing, only some birds were singing and the sun shining from behind, and it was 1am! Enjoy your day 🙂
Lieber Thomas,
auch wenn ich selten kommentiere, so verfolge ich deinen Blog immer mit großer Freude und bin begeistert von deiner Fotografierkunst. Ich tausche mich oft mit Janina aus – aber jetzt muss ich dir doch einmal sagen, wie großartig du die Wunder der Natur einfangen kannst und wie sehr mich deine Fotos berühren. Du verfügst nicht nur über einen besonderen Blick sondern auch über großes Können. Wie schön, dass du das mit uns teilst.
Sei ganz herzlich gegrüßt
Anke
Liebe Anke,
das freut mich aber von dir zu lesen und wunderbar, dass du den Blog verfolgst, obwohl ich doch sehr unregelmässig poste. Vielen Dank für deine netten Worte, es ist mir immer wieder ein Rätsel wie meine Bilder Menschen berühren, aber das ‘muss’ ich wohl annehmen 🙂
Viele Grüsse zurück & einen schönen Wochenanfang, Thomas