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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Teijo National Park delivered four seasons in an afternoon—storm fronts, brief shafts of light, and mirror-calm water. Chasing clouds and waiting for those small, quiet moments. #Finland #TeijoNationalPark #LandscapePhotography #NikonZ6 #Cloudscapes #Reflections

Tall storm clouds hang over a forested lakeshore. A small patch of sunlight illuminates trees on the left while the lake lies dark and calm below.

A line of turquoise rowboats tied to a wooden dock on a quiet lake, with dark, brooding clouds and forested shores in the background.

A small tree-covered island sits on a mirror-still lake, perfectly reflected in the water. Heavy gray clouds loom above.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Like the grass, clouds are always brighter on the other side of the fence... or something. #cloud #urbanlandscape #photography #sunset

A cloud lit with warm light from the sunset. In front, an old fence around an abandoned industrial lot.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Vintage vibes at the second-hand shop. Two old tv:s stacked on a washing machine (I think). #vintage #retro #secondhand #oldstuff #television #washer

Two old television sets stacked on an old washing machine in a local second-hand shop run by the Red Cross, probably from the early 1970s or late 1960s.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Found my father-in-law's Lamy ratio fountain pen, likely from the 1950s! It came with a "5-year guarantee" – what nonsense! A little warm water and it's writing perfectly, probably with ink from the 1960s. Still working like a charm. #Lamy #VintagePen #FountainPen #StillWorking #QualityBuild

A vintage Lamy ratio fountain pen, dark brown, resting on its original yellowed cardboard box, which features an illustration of the pen. Below the box is a folded guarantee slip. In the background, on a white notebook, the words "WOW LAMY STILL WORKING" are written in blue ink, with the pen uncapped beside them. The image shows the pen, box, guarantee, and a handwritten note.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Meyer Turku’s shipyard in Turku, just next to Raisio, builds some of the world’s biggest cruise ships. I caught a glimpse of the newly completed Star of the Seas under brooding skies. #Turku #Raisio #MeyerTurku #CruiseShips #IndustrialPhotography #NikonZ6 #KoneCranes

A marina filled with sailboats in the foreground, with Meyer Turku’s giant shipyard cranes looming in the background under moody evening light.

The rear section of Star of the Seas showing an elevated water park, observation deck, and a yellow construction crane in the background.

Two massive blue-and-yellow gantry cranes at Meyer Turku shipyard, marked with 'Konecranes' and 'Meyer Turku' logos, rising sharply against a dark sky.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Cloud chasing again—this time in Hauninen, Raisio. I never get tired of watching the sky transform into something sculptural and surreal. The clouds always steal the show. #Finland #Raisio #BlackAndWhitePhotography #Landscape #Cloudscapes #NikonZ6 #StormLight

A panoramic view across a lake with a forested horizon. Massive clouds in various shapes and densities create a theatrical sky stretching across the frame.

A wide view over a calm lake with dense forest in the background. Above, swirling clouds stretch across the sky in layered formations.

A gravel path curves through a lush green area, leading toward dense trees and a powerful buildup of storm clouds. The sky glows softly behind the darker masses.

Towering cumulus clouds rise above a flat field bordered by trees. The dramatic cloudscape dominates the vertical frame, giving a sense of looming weather.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Birdwatching in Raisio gave me a few quiet but beautiful moments—waders balancing on rocks, a bunting glowing in golden reeds, and a flycatcher pausing in a patch of light. Just enough light, just enough luck. #Finland #BirdPhotography #NikonZ6 #Raisio #NatureMoments #SpringBirding

A common sandpiper standing on a lichen-covered branch against a soft green background. The bird is slightly turned to the right, with delicate lighting highlighting its plumage.

A common sandpiper on a sunlit rock, with blurred green grass and wildflowers in the background. The bird appears calm and alert in the evening light.

A reed bunting perched on a swaying reed stem in a golden-lit marsh, surrounded by tall grasses and tiny insects glowing in the air.

A pied flycatcher resting on a thin branch in a forest clearing, with dappled sunlight illuminating the bird and surrounding leaves.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

While waiting for the ferry to Kökar, I came across this tender scene in Galtby. A proud parent standing watch over its fluffy chick—a moment of tenderness and protection amidst the rough harbor surroundings. #Korpo #Archipelago #Finland #NikonZ6 #Birdwatching #NaturePhotography

A close-up of an adult seagull and its small, fluffy chick standing on a concrete pier in Galtby, Korpo. The adult looks alert and protective while the chick nestles close by, framed against the backdrop of a blue, rusty ship and the dark water of the harbor.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Visited Kökar for a bird photography course, but the strong winds kept most birds away. Ended up capturing this lonely little lighthouse north of Hamnö instead. #Finland #Åland #NikonZ6 #LandscapePhotography #Seascape #NordicNature

A small white lighthouse perched on a rocky islet north of Hamnö, Kökar, Åland, under a dramatic sky. The rough sea and overcast clouds convey a sense of isolation and raw Nordic beauty.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Found this rusty classic from Wilhag—a German company that made cranes and excavators back in the day—parked in Hanko, Finland. Love how the sun brings out the textures and shadows. #IndustrialDecay #VintageMachinery #Hanko #Wilhag

Side view of an old Wilhag mobile crane, rusty and weathered, standing on grass in front of a corrugated metal wall. Shadows of the boom and cables create graphic lines on the wall.

Close-up of the operator’s cab on the Wilhag crane, showing peeling paint, rust, and the original manufacturer’s badge.

Macro detail of the Wilhag badge with German text, mounted on the rusty crane body.

Detailed shot of the control panel inside the crane, featuring dials, switches, and corrosion.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Spent some time photographing Raisio’s industrial heart—massive silos, smokestacks, and power lines cutting through the sky. Something about the raw, functional brutalism of these structures feels timeless. #Brutalism #IndustrialAesthetic #Finland #Raisio

A railway track leading into an industrial landscape in Raisio, Finland. The composition highlights the contrast between old wooden structures and modern industry, with a smokestack emitting a plume in the background. The monochrome tones enhance the raw, gritty atmosphere of the industrial site.

Power lines stretch across the sky, framing the industrial silos and smokestacks of Raisio. The towering utility poles draw the eye toward the center, showcasing the industrial infrastructure that defines this landscape.

A striking industrial structure framed by bare tree branches. The silos and concrete buildings dominate the scene, representing the industrial heart of Raisio. The stark contrast between nature and human-made structures is emphasized in this black-and-white shot.

A close-up of massive concrete silos, their rough texture visible in stark detail. Atop the structure, antennas and a small control room suggest ongoing industrial activity. The black-and-white palette highlights the interplay of light and shadow on the weathered surfaces.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

This one obviously never gets old. I should probably update it and add Donnie the puppet 🤬

Caricature of Vladimir Putin flexing his miniscule muscles in front of a mirror, asking who’s the most badass of them all, and the mirror gives an honest answer…

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

The dog didn't care for a walk so I took out the camera instead. First time in a long while I used my tripod to take night shots in the fog. #fog #mist #nightphotography #nikonphotography #Raisio #Finland #landscapephotography #blackandwhite #monochrome

Black and white night photo in mist, the trees are backlit by road lights.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Killing the photo magic, part 4: Photo during cloudy day, gray and dull overcast light, but with RAW power (as in power of the RAW photo format) you can make a picture more dramatic. #naturephoto #clouds #monochromephotography

Original dull photo toe the left, and the edited version to the right. Image converted to black and white with slight blue-yellow color toning. Details in the sky and clouds pulled back thanks to the RAW photo format.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Scrolling through my photo archive: Jazz in black and white #jazz #BlackAndWhitePhotography #NikonPhotography

Top-down shot of a jazz drummer, monochrome photo

Top-down shot of a jazz piano player, monochrome photo

Close-up shot of a jazz player's hand playing the bass, monochrome photo

Photo of a jazz group playing, monochrome photo

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

I was on my way to the grossers store when I saw this fox relaxing on the neighbour's lot. I had to turn around and get my camera and the 400mm lens to take some shots of the "city fox". After a while another fox turned up (pic 3) to relax too. I guess they charged up for the night's hunt. #redfox

The second fox taking a look at the peeping Tom, but couldn't be bothered.

The red fox taking a nap, only taking a small reality check with one eye.

Two red foxes on the abandoned neighbour lot, quite in the center of Raisio (population 25,700+).

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Taking some snapshots during my evening walk. Couldn't really tell if this "office/workshop" is out of business or has just seen better days. #nightphotography #blackandwhitephotography #streetphoto #nikonphotography #Raisio #Finland

Run down small business building, black and white photo during late evening in Raisio, Finland.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Going through my archive and photos that I haven't had time to edit. Another windy October evening in Hanko, Finland. #BlackAndWhitePhotography #Monochrome #NikonPhotography #LandscapePhotography #Waves #Hanko #Finland

Windy October evening on the shore of Hanko. Monochrome photo of crashing waves against cliffs.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

”It would be a very unfriendly act” if Denmark didn’t allow US take control over Greenland 🙄 #editorialcartoon #greenland #trump #caricature #politicalcaricature

Donald Trump shooting himself in both feet, one symbolising Greenland and the other Panama. ”I don’t want allies! I want Greenland! …and Panama!”

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Midnight Chrome. Abstract thingamajig I noticed on my evening photo walk. I guess it is some kind of expansion loop for an elevated process piping system. #processpipingsystem #elevatedpipingsystem #expansionloops #abstractphotography #abstractarchitecture

Midnight Chrome. I liked the way the expansion loops were lit by the lights on the industrial site an the distant sunset. Would be fitting for a 1980s metal band :-)

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Aaaand now for something completely different... ICM. It's been a while since I've taken ICM photos, so I thought "why not". Wifey was driving so I could concentrate on taking prettu pictures i night time Turku, Finland. #ICM #icmphotography #abstractphotography #turku #finland #Nikonphotography

Almost neon lights, night time ICM photo.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I'm not much of a sunset photographer, but now and then I take a few. It's not that I don't know how to take photos of sunsets, but rather that I get bored of all sunset photos popping up everywhere. #landscapephotography #sunset #Finland #ThsIsHanko #Nikonphotography

Sunset in September in Hanko, Southern Finland. Pretty unusual that the weather is this calm om the Finnish coast.

November sunset in Hanko, Southern Finland.

November sunset (almost) in Hanko, Southern Finland.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Killing the photo magic, part 3: Snapshot during bright sunlight edited into dramatic black and white photo. #BeforeAndAfter #blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography #lightroom

Before and after, from "meh" color photo to dramatic black and white landscape photo.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

December in Hanko, no white Christmas this year in Southern Finland. #Finland #Hanko #Nikonphotography #landscapephotography

Smooth rocky shore of Parkbergen/Puistovuori in Hanko. Gray but calm weather.

Three birches still standing tall after years of rough weather in the outer archipelago of Southern Finland.

Rocky shore on the north side of Hanko, a bit more windy than yesterday.

Some rowan berries still hanging on in December in Finland.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Killing the photo magic, part 2. Before and after, from flat snapshot to rich on details and contrast. #blackandwhite #landscapephoto

Before and after: on the left, overexposed sky during a sunny clear weather; on the right, edited RAW image enhancing fine details and texture in the clouds.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Killing the photo magic, part 1. The photo is rarely finished in-camera. Editing the photo creates the mood you felt when you took it. So you should actually never show the original photo, only the version that shows how you experienced teh moment.

Left photo is the original flat RAW image. The sky is overexposed and there is a lack of contrast. Right image is the edited photo where hidden details pop out thanks to the amount of data stored in the RAW image.

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Gnurf Studio @gnurfstudio.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

And so I start my Bluesky journey. Photos from Southwestern Finland, Kukonpää in Raisio... a gray day of Dec 1st.

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