Fotoboek Forests of Finland | Karttakeskus

Het noorderlicht staat bovenaan het verlanglijstje van veel reizigers die in Finland aankomen. Northern Lights of Finland biedt een aantrekkelijk informatiepakket over het noorderlicht en de Finse natuur. De nadruk van het werk ligt op de spectaculaire foto's, die allemaal in Finland zijn gemaakt.   De nieuwste editie van het boek bevat informatie en een foto van een nieuwe vorm van aurora borealis, die Finse enthousiastelingen in 2022 als eerste waarnamen.   De hoofdtaal van het werk is Engels, maar de onderschriften zijn ook in het Fins, Duits, Spaans, Frans, Russisch, Chinees en Japans.

After more than 100 years of subjugation by Russia, Finland took advantage of the power vacuum created by the Bolshevik uprising and resulting demise of the royal house of Romanov in 1917 to proclaim its independence. The preservation of this independence was not an easy task. The Finnish military had to fight a civil war against the Reds in 1918, and was again called into action in 1939 at the outbreak of the so-called Winter War, when the Soviet Union invaded Finland, disregarding the provisions of the previously signed Treaty of Tartu. The Winter War lasted only a few months before a peace treaty was signed, but the cost to Finland was the loss of 11% of its territory. It is therefore no surprise that when Germany launched an attack on the Soviet Union in June 1941, Finland saw an opportunity to regain what had been lost and allied itself with Germany. This alliance lasted only until 1944, when Finland, realizing that Germany was going to lose the war and that continuing the fight

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EN - Despite having travelled all over the world, photographer Albert Dros has never lost his fascination with his native country of the Netherlands. He strives to capture and show the beauty of his homeland through his lens and vision. On his photographical odyssey he has captured the mood, colours and romance of his homeland. The stunning images in this book showcase the diverse and enchanting aspects of the Netherlands – from the iconic windmills and tulips to the purple heathlands and serene riverscapes, and from the charming towns and villages to the wild nature.   The Beauty of the Netherlands is the culmination of a decade of work by an internationally acclaimed photographer who shows a Netherlands that will amaze and delight anyone who sees it.     NL - Hoewel vooraanstaand landschapsfotograaf Albert Dros de hele wereld over reist op zoek naar mooie beelden, blijft Nederland zijn favoriete onderwerp om te fotograferen. De schoonheid van zijn eigen land in beeld brengen, dat is…

- A delightful photography book for lovers of India - Impressive photographs of people and places from across the country - With an illuminating Introduction by the photographer Hands that tell stories, a sparkle in the eyes, or wrinkles on the face inscribing a whole life lived. In this new book of street photography in India, David Krasnostein captures the experiences and histories of everyday people. His striking images are prefaced by an introduction describing his photographic practice, as well as the Indian culture, religion, and rituals he has come to know and love. Text in English and German.