Stunning views: Nature photographer flourishes in urban wilderness
On a Finnish urban summer morning at around 4 am, “squirrel whisperer” Konsta Punkka is preparing to sit still for several hours. He’s on a quest for another beautiful animal photo to share with more than a million people around the world.
Finnish artist Emma Sarpaniemi’s self-portraits inspire emotions
In an age of endless selfies, artists’ self-portraits ask us to pause and truly look. Visual artist Emma Sarpaniemi explores identity and femininity in playful yet profound images.
Riding whitewater rapids in northern Finland’s summer wilderness
Families and first-time adventurers head to the rapids of Kuusamo, near the Arctic Circle, to experience northern Finland’s rivers beneath the endless summer light.
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