My Finland 100 : 11-20

Finland became an independent state on 6 December 1917. Already there have been numerous events staged throughout the country to celebrate this centenary year. The theme of the centenary year is ‘Together’. 

As I have been a resident of Finland for the past ten years I wanted to do a little something. For this I decided to post 100 images to my Instagram account on social media with the hashtag #finland100_igchallenge .

Anyone familiar with the Instagram application will be aware of the vast amount of wonderful photography posted every day online. There are so many amazing images to be found featuring Finland's stunning nature and landscapes. I imagine my photography may be lack lustre in comparison and as a result may not be noticed. So I decided to simply look closer in and around my new home for another approach. I have posted a variety of images found around my own house and neighbourhood. I didn't know much about Finland before I moved here, so I view this as an opportunity to show others a few things I discovered about or associated with Finland and it's culture. I have included everyday items, nostalgic items, locations, food and also some Finnish-themed artworks which I painted myself while living here. In other words, a bit of everything!!

The images are in no particular order of importance or preference, so I'll continue with 11-20...

11/100
Moomin troll is off on a trip today!

A post shared by Alan Hogan (@alanhogano) on Jun 5, 2017 at 10:26pm PDT

12/100
So up goes the big midsummer pole in Bromarf and midsummer (Juhannus/Midsommar) celebrations can begin. 

A post shared by Alan Hogan (@alanhogano) on Jun 23, 2017 at 2:42am PDT

13/100
Midnight photoshot, well 12.15am to be precise. 'Could be a bit warmer though, had to wear long trousers tonight!

A post shared by Alan Hogan (@alanhogano) on Jun 23, 2017 at 2:23pm PDT

14/100
Tap of the morning!

A post shared by Alan Hogan (@alanhogano) on Jun 27, 2017 at 12:16am PDT

15/100
...old Nokia - original footwear! 👟👟 (click right side of photo for more images)

A post shared by Alan Hogan (@alanhogano) on Jun 29, 2017 at 3:50am PDT

16/100
Old window in Finland.

A post shared by Alan Hogan (@alanhogano) on Jul 22, 2017 at 2:34am PDT

17/100
'Turku Cathedral'

A post shared by Alan Hogan (@alanhogano) on Aug 3, 2017 at 6:48am PDT

18/100

'Taking a break' (acrylic-on-canvas)

A post shared by Alan Hogan (@alanhogano) on Aug 16, 2017 at 1:27am PDT

19/100
Yum! 😘🍯 ...'not the runny kind of honey you find back in Ireland, this finnish honey is solid and tastes great in a hot coffee!!

A post shared by Alan Hogan (@alanhogano) on Aug 24, 2017 at 2:38am PDT

20/100
'Raseborg Castle' (Raaseporinlinna, Raseborgs Slott)

A post shared by Alan Hogan (@alanhogano) on Aug 27, 2017 at 3:13am PDT

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91- 100






More of my Finland 100 coming soon, but for now I want to share this video I found online which asks the question "What do Finns think about the Finland 100 Years of Independence?" 

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- Alan