transformācija....

Transformation...
graphics, summer 2009

summer final... in loving memory T.T. ...

house by the lake, Lode, Valmiera district

one HOT party

summer final party @ house by the lake

jump

Lanģa Lake, Rūjienas district

countryside or factorie?

Launkalne, Smiltenes district

destruction

Rūjiena, Valmiera district

like a dino

Playland "Ezerlejas", Smiltenes district

Midsummer's Eve - Ligo

Priedkalne, Riga district

Celebrated throughout Latvia, Ligo Diena is the annual celebration of the Summer Solstice which marks the longest day of the year and is celebrated on Midsummer's Eve. It is an ancient practice which dates back to pre-Christian times and has many rituals that are closely associated with nature and the hope for a good harvest in the autumn. It is a time to be with friends, family and loved ones and is usually celebrated with a big meal during the day before heading out to one of the many public parties which involve traditional dances and more eating, drinking ale and singing. Bonfires are also lit which is a ritual that links back to the old tradition of cleansing and warding off evil spirits. The day is a national holiday in Latvia, as is Midsummer's Day which is known as Jani.

mechanic underworld

watermill cellar, Valmiera district

warm

play ground

vanilla sky

Baltic seagull

Baltic Sea, Riga Bay, Saulkrasti

etnies

Rolands

on river

Lielupe river, Jurmala, Latvia

simple things

coomb

The Bridge over Lorupes Coomb, Riga District

Blue Mountain - Latvian Sacral place

Sacral Stone

This is the best known of the Blue Hills in Latvia, surrounded by the atmosphere of ancient times and magic. Although there is no actual and incontestable evidence to the assumption that it used to be a holy site of ancient Latvians, a number of tales and legends, as well as the concentration of cultural and historical objects in vicinity of the hill speak of the significant role of Blue Hill. Poet Andrejs Pumpurs in his epos “Lāčplēsis” (The Bear Slayer) mentions the hill as a place for gathering of all people. The name of the popular healer Zilākalna Marta is also associated with the hill. There is a viewing platform on top of the hill which offers a gorgeous view of the Vidzeme Uplands with the blue lakes and towns. In clear weather, visibility may reach up to 50 kilometres.

Blue Hill should definitely be visited by legend hunters, history enthusiasts and admirers of beautiful views.

walk

no photo

RIX - Riga International Airport, Latvia

powerstation

dam - hydroelectric power station, Salaspils, Latvia

The Riga Hydroelectric Power Plant was put into operation in 1974. In order to build Riga HES, a dam was constructed across the Daugava River through the middle of Doles Sala, half of which has since been flooded to make room for Riga Reservoir.

generations ...

Saules Akmens
The main building of Swedbank, Riga, Latvia

easter treat

July D'oro Bella Gucci

seaside

Baltic sea, Saulkrasti, Latvia

lighthouse

Mangaļsala's mall, Riga, Latvia

she

Olympic Stadium area, Riga, Latvia

moonligt

view from window - Riga, Latvia

new projection ...

Facade - Riga Motion Picture Studio, Latvia

Riga Motion Picture Studio founded in 1948 is one of the oldest motion picture studios in the Northeastern Europe. In 2008 the Studio celebrated its 60th anniversary which marked the end of a long slowdown period and gave a new start to film production and participation in both, Latvian and foreign projects.

to my friend

Un kāda balta spalva virpuļodama nokrīt uz ietves...
to paceļ kāds garāmgājējs... paskatās debesīs un pasmaida...

Balack Hole Cofee

Lakshmi Sky Elephants

ॐ ओम शान्ति

Tā kā mūsu dzīve ir mūsu apziņas atspulgs, dzīvē kaut ko mainīt var tikai tad, ja maina apziņu.
(Shiva)