Interior detail of Temppeliaukion Church, a Lutheran church in the Töölö neighbourhood of Helsinki, Finland. It is known as Rock Church, or Church of the Rock, in Helsinki, Finland.

Architects: Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen.

It opened in 1969.

I was lucky to visit it on a sunny day in June 2022.

​"Make things as simple as possible, but not simpler." –Albert Einstein

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Feliz aniversário, meu caro irmão! :-)

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Somewhere along the way

I got caught up in the race

I kept spinning and turning

Lost myself my hope my faith

~ Joe Cocker ~

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large view

(A colour version of Simple Abstract 169 flic.kr/p/2n5bTVU)

The MAXXI, (Italian: Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo), , National Museum of the 21st Century Arts, is a national museum of contemporary art and architecture in Rome - Architect: Zaha Hadid - Opened in 2010. This photo taken in 2014.

Here is my album of other photos showing buildings by the same architect: flic.kr/s/aHsk76j8Rw

Finding beauty alongside the creek near my backyard.

Flickr Friday theme Harmony

bom feriado para os amigos que passarem por aqui, pra quem não passar também rsrsrs

The MAXXI, (Italian: Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo), , National Museum of the 21st Century Arts, is a national museum of contemporary art and architecture in Rome - Architect: Zaha Hadid - Opened in 2010. This photo taken in 2014.

Here is my album of other photos showing buildings by the same architect: flic.kr/s/aHsk76j8Rw

digital art

I found a couple rolls of film that I never developed from over 8 years ago. I was so happy to discover many beautiful moments. The age of the film before developing has given the pictures an even more nostalgic look.

This tree was in Biei or Furano. The first time I ever went to that area of Hokkaido, I was enchanted by it's simple and natural beauty. I still am even now, 8 years later.

... just torch ... on a piece of paper in a dark room ...

Steps leading up to a doorway.

This is a Cubist villa designed by the French architect, Paul Sinoir in the 1930s. Yves St Laurent lived at the house from the early 1980s until his death.

The house was built in the Majorelle Garden, a two and half acre botanical garden and artist's landscape garden in Marrakech, Morocco. It was created by the French Orientalist artist, Jacques Majorelle.

"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong." - Laura Ingalls Wilder

These past few days have felt like summer with warm temperatures, sunny skies and trees turning that wonderful lime green with new leaves. So I have been distracted from Flickr by doing the things I love to do in the summer. My garden is looking so great. I worked on an art project for my garden as well as tidied up the weeds. I have enjoyed watching all the beautiful birds visit my backyard and a few of them build nests. We have meals on our back deck which feels like camping. We hike long urban hikes which includes our local park. Then last night we camped out all night in our backyard.

The Trilliums are out and I said I wouldn't take any more Trillium pictures because I have so many good ones in my files. However, there was the odd one posed so nicely that it caught my attention. This one had such a gentle Purple/red color compared to the others in its group that I honored it with a portrait. It also made me stop to realize that I normally would take this pictures on the Bruce Trail. With that trail being closed right now I was glad to see the blooms in our own park nearby.

I also realized that it was the simple pleasures of outdoor experiences I love so much and it didn't really matter where these things happened. It can be in our own backyard. The things we see every year can be beautiful each time you see them again if you use fresh eyes.

Truth Hair - Halona

Vinyl - Frankie Dress (Maitreya)

Revoul - Lechery Eyes (Lelutka)

Cazimi - Starlet Lashes (Omega)

Arte - Spring Eyeshadow (Lelutka)

Izzie's - Fae Lipgloss (Lelutka)

Cae - North Star Necklace

[*K*] - Boho Ring Collection (Maitreya)

Foxcity - Photo Booth - Flutter (Blush)

Foxcity - Sweet Bento Pose with Flutter Petals

Coyote Hills RP, Fremont, CA

Ornamental onion.

...at Curuçá...

Pará, Brasil.

Zenza Bronica ETRs : 150mm Zenzanon MC f/3.5 : Kentmere 400 : Spur Acurol-N

PA 'The little things'

If you have never tried it - Japanese Sake (rice wine) is a wonderful accompaniment to a Japanese meal. It is a clear rice wine that is served warm in these tiny, delicate porcelain cups. It is decanted into the small bottle first, then warmed to room temperature. The tiny cups ensure that the sake does not cool down before you drink it. It can be quite deceptive, as warm alcohol goes to your head remarkably quickly!

I've had this small sake set since I was a student - signs of a mis-spent youth perhaps ;o)

Thanks to Clive Sax for his beautiful texture Falling

My Simple Pleasures set: Simple Pleasures

My Textured set here: Elisa Textured set

My Food and drink set: Food and Drink

A photo from my 'Sight Lines' solo architectural photography exhibition, held in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire from 12th October to 19th November 2021.

This is an image of the much photographed, greatly loved, but now demolished, 1971 Welbeck Street Car Park in London. The structure is an example exoskeleton construction. It closed in August 2018. Architect: Michael R Blampied & Partners. Photo taken in January 2017.

I built this SUPER basic vig a while back, I'd love to hear what y'all have to say about this and if I should build more SW.

GOD BLESS!

At Equal10

Ariskea[Shawn] Simple Skybox [Classic]

Figure 8 - Scottsdale Couch Dark Wood

Figure 8 - Scottsdale Table Dark Wood

Figure 8 - Succulent 1 Dark Wood

Figure 8 - Succulent 2 Dark Wood

BROKEN ARROWS - Moonlight Hanging & Plant - Golden

At C88

Soy. Carved Wooden Frame Mirror - Short [+PBR]

Loft & Aria - Chessa Lamp

Other items used ~

Seven Emporium

7 - Cooler In My Head Frame

7 - 1970s #1 Wallpaper *NEW* (used in frame above)

Soy

Soy. HM Various Beads Curtain [Tied] Metallic (tinted gold)

Soy. Potted Cheese Plant [White]

Soy. Mini Leather Stool w/ texture change

Soy. Reed Screen [Sudare] Light -Down

Bricolage

Bricolage Fall Pillow Set One - Leopards Vs2

Ariskea

Ariskea[New wave] Standing Light Gold

James&Dew .. Purridge Heirlooms [Le Loaf] - Tabby A

{vespertine} - hanging macrame planters. - monstera minima.

{vespertine}- peace lily plant /texture change pot.

CHAI. Langston Rug

CHAI. Clarity Radio Nutmeg

Fancy Fall Fancy Champs Mimosa Board

Fancy Fall Renouveau Notebook & Phone

Fancy Fall Mariposa Protea Flower - Peach

Apple Fall Pampas Grass

Apple Fall Books - Arrangement 16

Apple Fall Books - Arrangement 10

Apple Fall Wicker Candle

Avani Kote Collection Elongated Vessel Collection

Mithral * Sendai Cabinet Fat Pack

dust bunny . quirky planters . snail

Nutmeg. Cabin Evening Books / 2

hive // large palm plant . dark

Lagom - Cozy plants [ Hanging B ]

Lagom - Cozy plants [ Hanging A ]

Have a very pleasant day, everyone... :)

No map program needed.

Taken by: Me

Location: Germany 2008

Edited by : Aplish =D ty hunni - not a flickr member

-© All rights reserved -

Simple flower ...

This is another view of the Bernini’s spiral staircase, looking up at the residential apartment attached to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. The “hidden” staircase can only be viewed through a guided tour conducted by the Basilica’s personnel.

♥ Thank you very much for your visits, faves, and kind comments ♥

a state of calm attentiveness

Algonquin Park, Ontario

Forget your lust for the rich man's gold

All that you need is in your soul,

And you can do this if you try.

All that I want for you my son,

Is to be satisfied.

And be a simple kind of man.

Be something you love and understand.

Baby, be a simple kind of man.

Oh won't you do this for me son,

If you can?

Boy, don't you worry.

You'll find yourself.

Follow your heart,

And nothing else.

You can do this,

If you try.

All that I want for you my son,

Is to be satisfied.

- Lynyrd Skynyrd

Sihanoukville, Cambodge