Other than fellow contributor Laurie I have been following Elina’s blog for the longest time. We have become very good friends and I hope to make the trip to Finland and meet her in person one day. I love the way she sees things and her resulting images. She definitely has a “stop and smell the roses” style and notices the beauty in everyday objects that most people would walk right past – Joe

Stare Miasto

I always love and appreciate Elina’s work. This is just an example of how captures her world and shares it so eloquently.
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Elina, I happened across your wonderful work well before Monochromia. I was delighted, but not at all surprised, to find out you were a “founding contributor” to Joe’s fantastic brainchild. Your work inspired me then, and continues to do so now. I remember this image well and being bowled over by the fabulous point of view!
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You are so kind to write this Stacy, thank you! I remember stumbling upon your blog as well, I right away thought ‘she’s got a great eye’. I think back then you had just started up with your blog and photography and it’s been wonderful to follow your journey and your photos becoming exquisite! A wonderfully inspiring and fulfilling New Year to you Stacy!
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Such a fabulous perspective Elina and always wonderful to enjoy your beautiful shots which put us firmly in the frame.
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Thank you for these kind words Patti! π
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You’ve really carved yourself out a difficult challenge this week; the best of Monochromia. And yet, this has to be one of the best images not just of Elina’s but of all of our posts. Good choice!
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So are so right Emilio. When we all agreed on this I thought “wow piece of cake all I have to do is repost some images”. When I started the process I quickly realized it was going to be difficult sorting through all of the wonderful images everyone has posted.
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I really admire you doing this Joe! It must have been quite some work and challenge. So much fun for us though. π
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But so far you’re doing a great job!
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Such kind words, thank you so much Emilio! π
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I remember this photo, and as Joe said, loving the low angle. In fact, I remember attempting this myself with no where near the success!
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I don’t know Laurie, you just keep taking amazingly fabulous photos! π Thank you so much for your kind comment!
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Lovely point of view. All the best for the New Year
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Thank you kindly Raewyn! A Happy New Year to you too! π
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There are so many things I love about this image Elina but the low angle is the most striking π I wish Elina & Company the very best in the coming New Year π
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You are so kind Joe, thank you for posting this! So cool to look back at what I’ve photographed more than a year ago. π I really do hope we’ll get a chance to meet, either in Finland or in NYC. Elina & Co. thanks and wishes a great and inspiring New Year to you and Terry! π
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