Tutti i finlandesi sapevano con certezza che lo scorso 10 Agosto sarebbe stato l’ultimo giorno di questa lunga estate calda. Perche’…c’erano stati dei chiari segnali: gia’ le temperature erano scese leggermente, era giunta arietta piu’ fresca da nord, il servizio meteo aveva avvertito e infine le scuole stavano per iniziare.
Per godermi l’ultimo caldo intenso, io quel giorno, nel recarmi in centro in bici a fare qualche commissione, mi sono fermata a mangiarmi un panino in riva ad uno dei laghi di Somero e adesso vi mostro che cosa ho trovato:
- Tante piante acquatiche, fra cui questa che non conoscevo…
2) Qualche animale, come le cozze d’acqua dolce…
3) L’immancabile farfalla bianca e questo insetto acquatico piuttosto buffo…
4) Anche la pulce d’acqua e’ irresistibile, per come si regge sul pelo dell’acqua…
5) La libellula, con le ali irrorate di sole…
Infine, volevo dirvi che le acque dei 188.000 laghi della Finlandia sono pulite: talvolta pero’ avendo il fondo in terra argillosa, assumono quel colore aranciato-beige-polvere, che pero’ e’ del tutto naturale.
Last Day of Summer.
Every Finn knew very well that last August 10th would be the last day of this long hot summer. There were unmistakable signs: fresher air had come from north-east and temperatures had already dropped, the meteo forecast had no doubt and schools were about to start.
Just to enjoy the day, I stopped for a pic-nic on the shore of a lake in Somero, on my biking route to the centre; here is what I found:
1) A lot of different water plants, for instance this beautiful flower which was new to me…
2) A few animals, as the Swan mussel (Anodonta cygnea)...
3) The white butterfly and this funny water insect…
4) The Water fleas: amazing how they can move on the water surface…
5) The Dragonfly, with its sun-shiny wings…
Finally, I would like to reassure you how clean the water of the 188,000 lakes in Finland is! In some lakes the water colour can be light brown-greyish due to the clay bottoms, but it is totally natural.
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Linked to: Skywatch Friday. Saturday’s Critters. All Seasons. Image-in-ing.
Tra Italia e Finlandia 
…lovely details of nature.!
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Thank you, Tom. It was such a lovely day…
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che meraviglia! come vorrei essere lì con colori e pennelli! buona giornata carissima
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Ciao Margot! Sono sicura che ne combineresti delle belle… Grazie a buona giornata anche a te!
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From the overall photos you can sense the coming autumn… Somero is a beautiful part of Finland – with its fields, lakes & mansions!
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Che belle creature 😊
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Thank you, Riitta! Yes, Somero is a good place to live…I am enjoying so much all this nature.
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Ma si…un po’ di natura selvaggia… 😉 Buon pomeriggio!
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Hello, pretty views of the water. I love the butterfly and flowers. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!
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Bellissime immagini Luisella!!
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Thank you very much Eileen. Have a nice evening!
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Grazie cara!
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Il lago ha sempre il suo fascino, brava belle foto ciao 😍
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such a beautiful body of water!! and what a pretty butterfly!!
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Thank you very much, Debbie! Have a nice weekend.
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Grazie cara! Si…il lago e’ un gran protagonista nel panorama di Somero. Buon weekend!
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I like the thought of you biking into Somero and then having a picnic by the beautiful lake. The lake shore is home to many water creatures and plants. Lovely photos! Wishing you a good weekend!
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Beautiful shots.
Have a nice weekend!
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Thank you, Linda. It was impossible not to stop and enjoy! Have a good weekend you too!
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Kiitos paljon, Maarit! Happy weekend to you too!
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What lovely countryside!
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Thank you so much!
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Bellissima natura !
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Che bella la pulce d’acqua…mi ha ricordato una canzone di Branduardi
🤗
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A beautiful day on the water with a sunny sky
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All such lovely photographs, a joy to see.
Thank you.
All the best Jan
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Beautiful photography and it looks like it was a gorgeous day for a bike ride. Kind of bittersweet that summer is coming to an end!
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Hello Peter, yes…bittersweet that autumn is approaching…although it is a beautiful time too, in the nature. Thanks for your visit!
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Thank you so much, Jan…a joy to read such a comment! Happy weekend!
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Yes… a day to enjoy. Thanks for your visit, Carol!
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Vero! E’ una pulce equilibrista, cara Lucinda. Ciaoooo!
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Grazie mille. Felice weekend a te!
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Hello, what a pretty place to enjoy nature. I love the collection of photos with the mussel, butterfly water flea and dragonfly. Awesome captures. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend. PS, thanks also for the visit and comment on my blog.
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Thank you, kind Eileen. Thanks for hosting!
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Beautiful scenes.
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Thank you so much!
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such beautiful photos, a perfect capture to the end of Summer. Autumn brings so many changes.
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It was an enjoyable summer, this year…and so hot. But autumn has many positive aspects too. Thanks for your visit!
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What a delightful day you had. That mussel was most impressive, just hanging there not worried about someone’s food. 🙂
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Hello Susie! Yes…the mussel was absolutely safe. 😉 Have a good week and thanks for your kind visit.
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Sorry I started late this week with replying to the blogs. Yay you were the first one:):) Oh my goodness, that is a lot of lakes! Does this mean that many in Finland have some type of boat? Love all the details you chose in, on, and close to the water! The white flowers are so dainty and beautiful! Many thanks for sharing it with All Seasons! Have a beautiful week:)
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Hello Jesh…yes, many people have a boat: motor or rowing boats. They like to enjoy their nature also this way. Thanks and have a good week you too!
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Lovely! I feel like I am right there with you! Have a wonderful week!
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Thank you very much Kelleyn! Have a good week you too!
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Glad the weather has improved and you had a chance to enjoy it!!!
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Thank you very much, Angie, for your kind visit and comment!
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great nature shots. Both animals and flowers 🙂
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Thank you very much!
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True. Your pictures are really beautiful 🙂
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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