in the 1900s there were several paper mills along the banks of the river Drammenselva. they were a major part of the industrial development and growth of the ci

Thankfully, it is already the weekend, so I have some extra time to visit the garden again. The weather has been really hot lately and I can see how much the plants are struggling. Some of the leaves are

The weather has been so warm and dry lately. I could really feel it during my walk today. The garden does not look as lively as before and many of the plants are starting to look tired. Some leaves are

#1190 - Monochrome Street Scenes for Thursday. Good morning fellow dearest Hiveans around the world! Happy Thursday. I hope your day is filled with nice surprises today. Stay warm, stay positive and let's

Sometimes the most interesting photos are not the ones that we planned to take. During my walk, I noticed something unusual on top of a dried branch. It looked like somebody placed a seed there, though

I have accumulated a decent number of flower photos in my camera roll over time. Somehow, flowers have become one of my favorite subjects ever since I became more serious about taking black-and-white photos.

Although most of the photos that I post are in black and white, I always try to make them interesting in different ways. Without colors, I think the images need something stronger to hold the attention

I found this flower on my way home, and I couldn’t help myself but to stop and take photos of it. It is actually a vine, but the flowers looked so nice that I felt like I really had to capture and share

I’m always fascinated by flowers and plants that are yet to unfurl or bloom. There is something special about seeing them in that stage, when they are still closed, quiet, and full of mystery. They already

#1188 - Monochrome Street Photography for Sunday. Hello wonderful Hive family across the globe! I hope this day finds you wrapped in comfort like a warm, cozy blanket. I hope you are enjoying a slow morning,

I spent a half day feeling myself a caterpillar shepherd. Eventually, I noticed three editions of this caterpillar (which I identified as 'Elephant Hawk moth' (in Russian: 'бражник винный'). Those caterpillars

I do have a passion for taking photos of tiny things. For me, they are interesting because it is not often that we get to see the world of the small. Most of the time, we walk past them without even noticing.

I’m always fascinated by flowers and plants that are yet to unfurl or bloom. There is something special about seeing them in that stage, when they are still closed, quiet, and full of mystery. They already

Usually, we tend to forget to appreciate the world around us. With the busy schedule that we have every day, it is not always easy to stop and stare at the flowers, plants, and small details in our

Two cityscapes from St.Petersburg: at the central street and in the unusual yard. (I was enjoying my wide angle lens on that day). I decided these go better as #monochrome. What do you think? Два городских

Nature is beautiful in every aspect. Sometimes, it is not only the flowers or the bright leaves that catch my attention, but also the randomness of it all. The way branches grow in different directions,

Texture is all around us, and I’m grateful that I’ve developed an appreciation for it through photography. Sometimes, I find myself stopping in front of the most ordinary objects simply because their surfaces

I’m sure many will agree with me when I say that the world would not be as beautiful as it is now without flowers. They may be small compared to everything around us, but their presence can change the

Yesterday there was a heavy rain, but unfortunately I wasn’t able to go for a walk. Too bad, because that was a good opportunity to take some nice raindrop photos. I always enjoy capturing the garden after

it was a beautiful summer day, a little windy but otherwise ideal for a walk out on the rocky Norwegian coast. for those who enjoy rugged wild terrain the coast