This week’s photo challenge asks us to capture the unexpected.
I immediately started looking through the photos I’ve stored on my mobile and found a few that I took during my visit to Helsinki, Finland last summer.
A few colleagues and I were returning from a workshop and decided to skip the bus on our way back to the city center.
We had been working all day long, so going for a long walk and breathe fresh air to clear our minds was just what we needed!
We decided to go for a stroll along Ruoholahti Canal. All of the sudden I stopped in my tracks when I saw this
The only word that I uttered was simply “wow”! This was like going back in time or crossing to another dimension 🙂
I love how the elements all complement each other and I had to kneel down to get the right shot!
After coming back to my senses very quickly, we started to move forward and there was so much more to admire
Now the best part was finding this on the ground
We heard some music at a distance and apparently someone was having a party. As we got closer we realized that there was a Hindu wedding celebration taking place and this is where the young married couple walked!
I guess it was a great and positive sign that I never expected. Pretty awesome don’t you think?
We were even invited to join in but we politely declined. I’m sure we would have had fun though. Rest assured, we’re not wedding crashers 😉
Now that I look back, it was such a fun and beautiful day. That really helped me get a better idea of how the locals live & appreciate more what life presents you no matter where you may find yourself in!
I certainly would have not found in any guidebook or map, so I want to thank Mikael for showing us the way.
Now it’s your turn,
Share a photo that means UNEXPECTED to you!
Til next time,
Kay 🙂
Traveller Soul 
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I would never say these photos were taken in Helsinki. Wow, it looks more like Amsterdam or Warsaw to me :). Love them!
It was a lovely surprise indeed 😉
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Great bridge! You reminded me of some red leaves on a dark grey driveway I saw recently. You know when you want to take the shot but someone is with you, so you don’t (but then wish you had!) The shot is still inside my head 🙂
Really? Oh no that is sad!
I stop right there and then and find the right angle. Practice makes one better 😉
Well you could always go back to that place that still is on your mind?
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Wow! Those pictures are really fantastic! If I were you, I will also stop and take photos from every angle. The flowers are beautiful and the bridge is something that I have seen in a movie. It’s a very romantic bridge.
Thank you. I did take more pics of different angles but these were the ones that stood out 😉
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We LOVED Finland! What beautiful flowers…
I too fell in love with Helsinki.
I can only imagine how gorgeous the rest of the country is!
Thanks for visiting 😉
Lovely photos! I’ve never been to Helsinki and it’s not high on my list but after these pictures I should reconsider 😉
Thank you sweets! That’s only the beginning. Wait til you see more of Helsinki. It will charm you. I fell in love with the city & can’t wait to return 😉
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