Bohemian sea kayak paddler.
I love drawing/painting, pretty much self taught, I could be much better, it's still a learning process. I paint & draw in wintertime, 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.
I do love all kinds of animals.
Started taking photos in my teens, taught by my brother.
I've had a digital camera since 2005, taking photos has become a lifestyle.
I am positive & open to new things in this journey called life.
Appreciate your comments, paintings/photos :)
A quote from another photographer;
"I am not a professional photographer, and never intend to become one.
I prefer the term so-called “amateur photographer”,
since amateurs always do their every hobby with love.
The word amateur itself is derived from that of latin amare which means love,
and amator (Latin) meaning lovers."
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
I'm an administrator for a group called White creatures;photos, painted,drawn.
All the images on this my flickr photo site are protected by U.S. and International copyright laws.
They may not be used, copied, altered, printed or blogged in whole or part without my expressed and written consent.
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- JoinedJuly 2007
- HometownHelsinki
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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 mysel… Read more
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!
Read lessIf 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! Th… Read more
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 !!!
Read lesspäivi :) 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.