My visit to Estonia ~ May 2013
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My visit to Estonia ~ May 2013
Some more impressions of the round trip by bus
The harbour
Old and new
Vabaduse väljak - Freedom square
Pikk Hermann - Tall Hermann, a tower of the Toompea Castle, the flag on the top of the tower at 95 metres above sea level is one of the symbols of the government in force and it is raised and the national anthem is played at the time of sunrise (but not earlier than 7 am) and lowered at the time of sunset (but not later than 10 pm). While it is lowered, the song "Mu isamaa on minu arm" (My Fatherland is My Love) is heard.
the Parliament
The harbour
Old and new
Vabaduse väljak - Freedom square
Pikk Hermann - Tall Hermann, a tower of the Toompea Castle, the flag on the top of the tower at 95 metres above sea level is one of the symbols of the government in force and it is raised and the national anthem is played at the time of sunrise (but not earlier than 7 am) and lowered at the time of sunset (but not later than 10 pm). While it is lowered, the song "Mu isamaa on minu arm" (My Fatherland is My Love) is heard.
the Parliament
“One can measure the greatness and the moral progress of a nation by looking at how it treats its animals” (Mahatma Gandhi)
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
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The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Later in the afternoon Juta and I took a walk along the beach, this is Tallinn's skyline
A glimpse of the town's towers through the trees
Later in the afternoon Juta and I took a walk along the beach, this is Tallinn's skyline
A glimpse of the town's towers through the trees
“One can measure the greatness and the moral progress of a nation by looking at how it treats its animals” (Mahatma Gandhi)
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
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One day I spent at the zoo, looking for the leopards I know from the webcam. I even met somebody from the TZ forum there, although this we found out only later with the help of Juta, as we could communicate mainly "non-verbal" (thanks again for the photo! )
Of course the eagles also were visited, although the main area was closed due to breeding, I got to see a juvenile Steller's Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)
Of course the eagles also were visited, although the main area was closed due to breeding, I got to see a juvenile Steller's Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)
“One can measure the greatness and the moral progress of a nation by looking at how it treats its animals” (Mahatma Gandhi)
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
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Some more walking on the outside of the city walls, at Tower's Square a Flower Festival had just started - the fifth garden design festival with local and international landscape designers taking part. The themes of this year’s festival – "Garden as work of art" and "Healing gardens"
“One can measure the greatness and the moral progress of a nation by looking at how it treats its animals” (Mahatma Gandhi)
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
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If one did not find accommodation - a bed would wait here!
Back through the city
The Meremuuseum on the right side before the Suur Rannavärav - Great Coastal Gate
and through the gate the tower called "Paks Margareeta" - Fat Margaret
Back through the city
The Meremuuseum on the right side before the Suur Rannavärav - Great Coastal Gate
and through the gate the tower called "Paks Margareeta" - Fat Margaret
“One can measure the greatness and the moral progress of a nation by looking at how it treats its animals” (Mahatma Gandhi)
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
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The Estonia Monument, memorial for the 850 people finding their death in the "Estonia" tragedy in 1994
Some people here will remember the raven's nest on the chimney near Tallinn harbour
My farewell photo
Some people here will remember the raven's nest on the chimney near Tallinn harbour
My farewell photo
“One can measure the greatness and the moral progress of a nation by looking at how it treats its animals” (Mahatma Gandhi)
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
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I have two favourite photos.
This is a the Emajõgi in Tartu:
This is in Tallinn in the morning
This is a the Emajõgi in Tartu:
This is in Tallinn in the morning
“One can measure the greatness and the moral progress of a nation by looking at how it treats its animals” (Mahatma Gandhi)
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
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Felis, thank you for this comprehensive guide to Estonia! You took some really good photographs.
I have not been to Tartu so your report is very interesting.
I have not been to Tartu so your report is very interesting.
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Thank you so much for your guided tour from your trip to Estonia, Felis.
Very interesting and beautiful pictures!
Very interesting and beautiful pictures!
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What a nice excursion around this beautiful country. Thanks for showing and taking along! Beautiful photos!!!
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Félis I was with you all through your trip in Estonia thanks to the great photographs.
What a beautiful country.
Thanks to the webcams we can see parts of the great wildife there but now we have seen lots more.Many thanks for sharing your trip.
What a beautiful country.
Thanks to the webcams we can see parts of the great wildife there but now we have seen lots more.Many thanks for sharing your trip.
Carmel a member of SHOW .. I hope you love birds too. Its economical. It saves going to heaven.
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Felis: Thank you sooo much for sharing this beautiful moments with us. What a nice country, beautiful landscape and interesting history.
It's also really nice to see on your photo's some place we know very well from webcams.
Once again: Thanks a lot for your beautiful photos and your report!!!!
It's also really nice to see on your photo's some place we know very well from webcams.
Once again: Thanks a lot for your beautiful photos and your report!!!!
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Thank you all for your kind comments! It was a lovely holiday in a beautiful country, I met nice people and had a great time! I can only recommend going and taking a look! That's what I definitely will do again, there is still a lot to see and discover!
“One can measure the greatness and the moral progress of a nation by looking at how it treats its animals” (Mahatma Gandhi)
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
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thank you Felis for sharing these pictures with us!
too bad that the bears decided to stay away... but it's so interesting to see pictures of familiar places taken from different viewing angles, like of the siga ground and the Alutaguse bear camera place.
too bad that the bears decided to stay away... but it's so interesting to see pictures of familiar places taken from different viewing angles, like of the siga ground and the Alutaguse bear camera place.
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The bears will definitely get a second chance! Yes, it was interesting to see those places. Siga is definitely smaller than one imagines. The cam was not there, I suppose it is at one of the nests right now. Karu is like I had imagined it.
“One can measure the greatness and the moral progress of a nation by looking at how it treats its animals” (Mahatma Gandhi)
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
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beautiful pictures Felis from a beautiful country
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Thank you for the great pics Felis!
Its so nice to see Tallinn in summertime. I have only been there several years in Desember.My daughters boyfriend is from Estonia, so I hope I will see more off this beautiful country some time
Its so nice to see Tallinn in summertime. I have only been there several years in Desember.My daughters boyfriend is from Estonia, so I hope I will see more off this beautiful country some time
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Felis, today I took some time to browse through the forums a bit & I got to see your wonderful photos from your trip to Estonia. Thank you so much for sharing them-- I can see what how beautiful Estonia is. It was so interesting to see places we know from the webcams & imagine myself there! You took some very good pictures & gave us a nice "virtual tour."
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Update July 26 to August 2, 2013
Thanks again for the nice words about my photos. Some maybe have noticed that I've had another whirlwind visit to Estonia late in July. On short notice there was the decision to meet Jo when she is there for her annual visit. It was nice to meet Jo and have some time to chat and exchange and enjoying wonderful Estonia.
But before meeting Jo outside Tallinn on the countryside, I've had some hours in Tallinn to rediscover some known places and find some new.
Oleviste kirik in the evening from my hotel
Thanks again for the nice words about my photos. Some maybe have noticed that I've had another whirlwind visit to Estonia late in July. On short notice there was the decision to meet Jo when she is there for her annual visit. It was nice to meet Jo and have some time to chat and exchange and enjoying wonderful Estonia.
But before meeting Jo outside Tallinn on the countryside, I've had some hours in Tallinn to rediscover some known places and find some new.
Oleviste kirik in the evening from my hotel
“One can measure the greatness and the moral progress of a nation by looking at how it treats its animals” (Mahatma Gandhi)
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
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Both times I have been staying at the Rotermanni kvartal, which is an interesting mix of old and new
“One can measure the greatness and the moral progress of a nation by looking at how it treats its animals” (Mahatma Gandhi)
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals" (Paul McCartney)
The Aquila Pomarina Collection