Tag: nature
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A View to the Sea
From the bridge between the islands of Mussalo and Kotkansaari, the Gulf of Finland in the Baltic Sea is visible. Here are some pictures of the view to the sea.
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Miscellanious Pictures I
Here are some pictures from the last set that did not fit into a post with a particular theme. These are from Kotka, around the islands of Mussalo, Kotkansaari, and Hovinsaari. The firs two pictures are from near train tracks in Mussalo. The next three are from Kotkansaari, near the north-western coast. The statue is…
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A Summer Walk, Part II, Along the Kymi River
The eastern branch of the Kymi River splits into two to the north of Kotka. The western branch of this split contains a large island with dams on both sides. Along the way is the Siika Rapids, a popular fishing place. Here are pictures from the way to the dam from southern end of the…
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A Small Island
The island of Luotsi-Kuusinen is a small island just to the south-east of Kotka Island. It is in the Baltics Sea at the Gulf of Finland. While Luotsi-Kuusinen used to be a proper island, an artificial road has been built to it. The coast of Luotsi-Kuusinen is rocky with alot of pebbles and larger rocks.…
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Mountain on an Island
The Äijävuori (Äijä Mountain) is a location at Kolkka Island, Kotka. In Finland, there does not really exist any proper mountains, but this is the highest point of Kolkka. Äijävuori is only about 56 m high and very spread out, so the height is not well visible from any point, expect from the observation tower…
Casual Landscapes 