Åland - The Nordic archipelago between Sweden and Finland

Photography, video and stories from Åland, Finland and the Nordic landscapes.

Wooden sign pointing to the entrance of a summer event in Åland.

Åland – The place behind many of my photographs

Åland is where I live, and its islands, sea and changing light are a constant source of inspiration. From quiet summer evenings and boat trips through the archipelago, to stormy autumn days and colourful winter landscapes, there is always something that catches my eye.

The old pilot station at Kobba Klintar, with a figure standing on the balcony

Kobba Klintar - An old pilot station at the edge of the Åland Sea

Kobba Klintar never disappoints me. I try to visit the island every summer, often with my family but sometimes on my own. But never without a camera. If you stay into the early evening, you'll be rewarded with amazing colours and combinations in almost every crack and corner of the rocks. And then there are the sunsets, the kind that stay with you for a long time.

Colourful Winter

Winter is not nearly as white and monochromatic as it is said. On the contrary. The low rays of the winter sun give fantastic colours.

Snow-covered pier extending into the frozen waters of the Åland archipelago
Tall grasses glowing in the warm Nordic winter light
Bare branches silhouetted against the evening light over the Åland Sea
Sunset over Mariehamn harbour in Åland