Bohemian sea kayak paddler ☺

I also love drawing/painting, pretty much self taught, I could be much better, it's still a learning process. I paint & draw in wintertime. But now the photography has taken over.

I couldn't live without music, it's part of my daily life, listening...

Animals are close to my heart, a dog person, owned 3 dogs, currently none.
Started taking photos in my teens, taught by my brother.
I've had a digital one for 2 years & It's become a lifestyle, as soon I step outside, I see photos.

I am positive & open to new things in this journey called life, it is mysterious...
Appreciate your comments, paintings/photos.
Hope you like my work ;))

If you make me your contact, I'll expect to hear from you once in a while, I don't like "contact collectors".

LOVE & PEACE to all. ♥

Don't underestimate the value of doing nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering . . . (Winnie the Pooh)

A bad day of paddling is better than a good day of work...
(I just love paddling so much, more than working ;)

"To see a world in a grain of sand
And a heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand
And eternity in an hour."
-William Blake

“Keep your love of nature, for that is the true way to understand art more and more.”
- Vincent van Gogh

"Be yourself. No one can say you're doing it wrong.
-Snoopy"
— Charles M. Schulz

"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air..." Ralph Waldo Emerson


The Five Principles

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They may not be used, copied, altered, printed or blogged in whole or part without my expressed and written consent.

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The silence
Sunset with a hat ;)
~~Sailingboat~~
Butterfly
Close up of a pretty bird
Boats by the harbour
Abstract, play of colour
4 Buddhas
My dog,DuroMy painting, Dougal, the dog
Schrödinger

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    wolf shadow photography says:

    "Paivi is one of my oldest friends here on flickr. I am fascinated with the vision she shows me of her world, images often taken from her amazing kayaking travels! The other aspect of her work I find very rewarding are the images of Oslo, especially the public art. Her 'on the street' images are wonderful! I count myself very lucky to have such a wonderful and loyal contact such as her on flickr!"

    8th October, 2011

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    Heidi's_PaSSioNs ღ says:

    "If ANY Person deserves a Testimonial it's PAIVI! She's an "Available Freind" ...and loyal to the bone! Very rare trait these days!
    Not only that, but an amazing inspirational Photog, who's work is so exciting and interesting, never dull! I wish her all the best, and encourage you to keep track of her Photos!
    They are worth coming back for, OVER and OVER again!
    ALL the Best and GOD BLESS YOU Paivi !!!"

    8th September, 2009

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    Equidograph, making it back... says:

    "päivi :) takes us to far away places that are as exotic as the Carribbean but known only half as well and securely hidden in Europe's north. Her eye for nature's beauty and the unique feel of her part of the world make her fotostream a never ceasing spring of joyous moments."

    29th July, 2009

Joined:
July 2007
Hometown:
Helsinki
I am:
Female and Taken