The river Nurmo

This is Nurmonjoki, Nurmo river. Nurmo is part of Seinäjoki and this river flows trough it. I believe this is one of the widest parts of the river.

Roosa

This boat caught my eye during a sunset at the lake.

More manly machines

This is from the same photoshoot as the Gravel Truck and the Oldish Truck. These loaders are a bit dirty from work and not so shiny. Still they make a nice HDR topic.

Alvar Aalto Lamps

These are some lamps in the yard of Lakeuden Risti church. This is architecture by famous finnish Alvar Aalto. There is a full center of buildings designed by him. All of them are located on a small area and that is why it is called the Alvar Aalto Center. There is a church, library, town hall, theater and a government office building.

Lake in the evening

 This is again from kyrkösjärvi. At last I had some time to go out with the camera at sunset. Red sunset sky and calm water make a nice mix. Now we have some colors :-)

Gun powder laboratory

Here is another well. The house behind it is one of the buildings in the Törnävä museum area. It is said to be a "propeeri, proberingshus", gun powder laboratory.  It was built in 1829.  

Gravel truck

Yesterday I posted a "classic" gasoline truck. Well here we have a modern gravel truck. There were a few of these parked side by side near Routakallio, a gravel quarry. By the way, Routakallio should become a significant recreation area after the quarry finishes in a few years.

Oldish truck - Kesoil

Kesoil is a gas station brand that hasn't existed for at least 15 years. I'm not sure, but i think this elderly  truck serves as a gasoline tank for machines of the quarry behind it.

Drying barn

This drying barn is located at a museum area of Törnävä.

Kivinavetta

This cowshed was built in 1856 by Gustaf August Wasastjerna. It had room for 100 cows. Later it has been a cement foundry and a paint factory, horse hospital and an arms cache. It has served as a museum now for 50 years. The latest renovation was done in 2010.

Varpula

Another artificial lake in the area of Seinäjoki, Varpula. This is a popular fishing lake.

Kaarakan talo

This is a house called "Kaarakan talo". It was built by Viktor Kontusaari for a place to live and work. The year was 1932. Later eye specialist Kaarakka lived and had a practice there.  Now there it is the home for handicraft activities and the shop Rustoopuori.

Well

I don't even know what this building is. Still it has a nice well in it's yard.

Myllypuisto

This the river Seinäjoki, floating trough the park Myllypuisto.

Kyrkkäri

This is from one of the artificial lakes of Seinäjoki. Kyrkösjärvi.

Sahalampi "rapids"

This water falls over a small weir. Behind it is the popular beach Sahalampi.

Rauhaniemi

This is a guest blog post from Akseli Niemelä

Rauhaniemi beach and public sauna is a popular place to spend time among the people of Tampere. It is located two kilometres from downtown and for those who don't walk there's a regular bus connection. In wintertime there's ice-swimming and in Summer a typical sand beach and also a rocky beach with a little diving platform. Water depth is only 3 metres below the platform so one should take care when diving there.

I think my friend who used to frequent the beach knew this since he never hurt himself. When I was there a fellow bird photographer was present checking out mergansers so one can check winged fellas at Rauhaniemi also.

About the guest poster: Akseli Niemelä is a hobbyist Finnish photographer with interest in HDR photography. You can see more of his work on his photo blog.

Officers house

This house is from the 1930's. It was originally the residence of military districts commander and other staff. Later it has served as a military office.

Barn

This barn is almost falling apart. I believe only the contents are holding it together.

Enlightened tree

This from Ilmajoki. In the middle of some fields.