Caltha palustris

Test photograph of Caltha palustris (rentukka), was taken at Kuntasjoki river on 18 June 2005.

Ylinuortti is the northern border river of Varrio nature conservation area.

Eriophorum vaginatum in Sokanaapa

Track to birdtower in Sokanaapa

Trollius europeus in late flower in Vuostimo

Devil´s creek pond

Midsummer night sun in Varrio mountains.

For one month the midsummer sun does not set at all in Varrio. This photograph was taken in a clear night from the northernmost Varrio mountain (Varrio I) on 18 June 2005 at 00:15. The 3 peaked mountain to the left from the sun is the mythical Korvatuntunturi mountain. It is believed to be the mountain where Santa Claus lives (off-season the Christmas). The borderline between Finland and Russia traverses Korvatunturi mountain, in the photograph from left to right so that the leftmost mountain (Juuoiva) in on the Russian territory.

June night in Lake Ylikitka

Sunset in Apaja bay of lake Ylikitka

Kemi river after flood peak

Varrio Subarctic Research Station

On a clear morning of 2 June 2005 Varrio Subarctic Research Station is free of snow. The skiis have been stored on the eastern wall of the station.