The weather forecast predicted thunderstorms in southern Finland yesterday, and I thought that one of them might reach Helsinki. What better time to go for a walk with a camera? Moreover, warmth finally arrived in Helsinki – with temperatures hovering around 25-27 C. The air was still and humid, and I spotted a storm cloud approaching slowly in the distance.
It was time to get a move on then. I visited a local allotment to see if there are ripe berries to photograph yet. Not really, I have to wait a little longer. But I did find a raspberry that had taken a head start. Afterwards I spotted oystercatchers on a nearby lawn. They had three chicks! It looked like one of the parents was teaching its kids how to find treats.
The storm cloud kept creeping closer but I ignored it until the wind started to pick up speed. I walked to a bridge to try to take a decent photo of the dark sky. With that done, I decided I should head home before I got drenched. Unfortunately that meant walking towards the cloud. Well, “kesä kuivaa sen minkä kastelee”, I thought.
But then the wind died down and nothing happened. I’m not sure why. I guess the storm must have changed direction. The walk back was uneventful, but I spotted plump goldfinches feasting on thistle seeds. Are they even ripe yet?
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