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Tag: Relaxing

  • New Year

    Camellia blossom in the New Years Eve

    I did not go to see any fireworks, it was raining and I was busy with year end stuff. There were some bangs from outside, though, and I heard that my friends had had fun, so it is all good.

    Rain on New Year’s Eve, light, water and Liquidambar(?) leaves

    Today, New Year’s Day, it was raining some more. Photography is different in rain. I should use the opportunities when they arise, as California is not very wet state.

    Water droplet on a palm, New Year’s Day

    Water droplets on grass, sun was shining on a New Year’s Day between the showers.

  • Pretty Fly

    I saw this on Sunday.

    A hoverfly on inflorescence December 28th, 2025, Berkeley, CA

    Click the pic to access a 54-piece jigsaw puzzle.

    A little video of the little lifeform.

    I also saw a flight of geese (based on honks and flight pattern) going north-north west, but they had disappeared by the time I had adjusted my device for photography. Weird.

    The night after that, it was really windy. There was a tree branch on the sidewalk, when I was getting to my car. The morning wind came from north, soon after it turned and arrived from east. There were a few more geese, seemed to be going sort of westward (towards the Bay). The direction does not matter, I was surprised to see any, going any direction.

  • Boxing Day

    Pink magnolias are beginning to bloom, Dec 26th or Boxing Day in Berkeley, CA. The weather was variable, in the afternoon it began to rain again.

    I also saw a bold humming bird. It initially shied away, but when it saw that I was not attacking, it returned to feed close enough to video. It must have been hungry. Once it flew away, I continued on my way.

  • Still alive

    December 13th, Berkeley, CA

    Hello, again! I have not abandoned my blog, just neglected it.

    Here is a photo I took last week’s Saturday, while walking in Berkeley. Juxtaposition of red and yellow leaves and palms in sunlight at the beginning of winter (for me, the winter months are December, January and February)

    Today was the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. It was raining. I am still trying to decide which photos to use where, but I think these leaves on the ground have seasonal color.

    December 21st, Berkeley, CA

    Merry Christmas!

    Maybe I should make colorized versions of these photos and post them as jigsaw puzzles?

  • September Skipper

    And now for something different, a silent video of a skipper butterfly I saw September 14th 2025. Yes, I know it is mostly plants, but the butterfly is there, doing nothing very interesting.

    Sometimes you need a moment of rest and relaxation.

    Small life, taking it calmly.

    Cheers to the small life.

  • A Jigsaw Puzzle – 8

    Just another free jigsaw puzzle via Jigsaw Explorer. A depiction of light on Finnish forest lake water.

    For people who have only a short break, 24 pieces. Access the puzzle by clicking the image. For those who want more challenge, the number of pieces can be adjusted at the beginning of the game.

    Have fun!

  • A Bumblebee And A Rhododendron

    A short video from material filmed in Finland.

    I have been working through my insect clips and this is a bit too short for YouTube as a stand alone but too big for Pinterest, so I posted a mobile phone formatted version here, since the bumblebee and rhododendron video was so pretty.

    A bumblebee is an important part of Finnish ecosystem.
    A garden Rhododendron is an imported species.

    I hope this little clip will provide a relaxing break, enjoy!

  • Lemons

    A short video about lemons and other citrus in Berkeley, California.

    Click the image to see the video

  • An Uplifting Video

    Morning in Finland, May 26th, the predawn chorus is in full swing. Edited with Clipchamp.

    These type of noises typically greeted me when I woke up in Finland.

    Turku is the old administrative capital in the south-western coast of Finland and the late spring/early summer were really beautiful.

    Thank you to the friend who hosted me and allowed me to record and use the media.