Category: everyday life

• Plataniás, Crete, Greece

  

  Plataniás on the island of Crete in Greece where I’ve spent some time lately, swimming and meeting nice cats. And I visited the place before too, photographing surfing.

  Helena And The Sea

  28 May, 2025

  animals, cats, chania, crete, everyday life, greece, Inspiration, life, nature, seascape, self care, surfing, Text, travelblogger, water photography

  beach, blog, cats, crete, europe, greece, nature, seascape, sportsphotography, surfing, travel, travels, waterphotography

• Humans, and how we communicate

  

  My contribution to Life Framers contest “Humans” with a series of photos from Sagres, Portugal. And a reflection of how we humans communicate with each other.

  helenam

  1 November, 2024

  canon, colour, everyday life, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, Inspiration, iPhone, iPhone photography, landscape photography, life, photo contests, photography, portraits, portugal, sagres, Text

  blog, communication, life framer, photo contest, portugal, sagres, selfies, travel, travels, waterphotography

• Capturing Beauty: Winter Swimming in Scandinavian Championships 2024

  

  My photographs from The Winter Swimming Championships 2024 have been nominated by International Photo Awards. And, a very brief summary of my life lately.

  helenam

  30 August, 2024

  arctic, Art, everyday life, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, International Photo Awards, IPA, landscape photography, personal development, photo contests, photo exhibitions, photography, photography exhibition, printshop, reflections, smiles, spain, surf photographer, Text, The life of a water photographer, Tornedalen, travel guide, web shop

  blog, photo contests, photography awards, photography business, sports photography, travels, waterphotography

• Traffic in Bali

  

  Advice about how to get around as smoothly and enjoyable as possible in the busy traffic on the amazing island of Bali in Indonesia. Of course accompanied by my recent photographs.

  helenam

  28 April, 2024

  Art, bali, Bali, balinese culture, Canggu, colour, echo beach, everyday life, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, Indonesia, Inspiration, photography, road trip, temples of bali, Text, travel guide

  bali, balinese culture, blog, enjoy life, Indonesia, traffic in bali, travel photographer, travels

• reFocus 2024 Color Photography Contest

  

  My contribution to reFocus 2024 Color Photography Contest which shows the colors that are present in The Maldives through the colors on the buildings and people clothes. There are so many more colors present than the standard image presented in media.

  helenam

  19 March, 2024

  colour, everyday life, helenaandthesea, maldives, photo contests, photography, photography tips, Text, the maldives, travelblog

  maldives, photo contests, reflections, social media, travels

• Maldives on a budget

  

  Explore the stunning Maldives on a budget with insider tips on affordable travel, local experiences, and budget-friendly activities. Uncover the beauty of turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and vibrant marine life without breaking the bank.

  helenam

  20 February, 2024

  animals, city guide, colour, everyday life, fish, helenaandthesea, hulhumale, iPhone photography, maldives, mermaids, portraits, redbull, skateboarding, surf photographer, surfguide, Text, the maldives, travel guide, travelblog, underwater photography, water photography, womens rights

  blog, budget friendly travel, budget travel, snorkeling, the maldives, travel blog, travel guide, travels, underwater photography, water photographer, water photography

• Water

  

  A plastic bag I encountered while swimming with my camera that became a photo I’ve submitted to Lensculture Art Awards.

  helenam

  21 December, 2023

  arctic, Art, Övertorneå, colour, everyday life, fish, helenaandthesea, History, home, Lapland, photo contests, photo exhibitions, photography, printshop, Text, Tornedalen, travel guide, travelblogger, underwater photography

  blog, christmas, christmas tree, lensculture, lensculturediscoveries, plastic pollution, travels, waterphotography

• Green is a calming color

  

  The calming effect of the color green and my apple tree that grows, and bears fruit, up in the north of Sweden close to The Arctic Circle.

  helenam

  25 July, 2023

  arctic, canon, colour, everyday life, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, home, Inspiration, Kalix, life, midnight sun, midsummer, personal development, photography, reflections, self care, summer, Text, the arctic circle, Tornedalen, travelblog

  apple tree, blog, color theraphy, fotograf norrbotten, nature photographer, nottbotten, travel, travels

• Bubbles

  

  A short reflection of my life at the moment. Illustrated with a photo I took while visiting Bali at the end of the Covid pandemic. When I was swimming with my camera in an amazing pool in Ubud.

  helenam

  16 June, 2023

  Art, bali, Bali, Balinese art, colour, everyday life, helenaandthesea, home, Indonesia, personal development, photography, printshop, surf photographer, underwater photography

  bali, blog, cretya, Indonesia, travels, Ubud, waterphotography

• Sagres, Algarve, Portugal

  

  My recent trip to Sagres, Algarve, Portugal and what I was up to and why I love Sagres – Where Gods Meet – so much. Surfing, swimming, dramatic views, and of course, cats.

  helenam

  15 May, 2023

  animals, arctic, Art, canon, colour, everyday life, fish, fishing, Grafitti, heart, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, History, Inspiration, iPhone, iPhone photography, landscape photography, personal development, photography tips, portugal, printshop, sagres, self care, surf photographer, surfguide, Text, travelblog, travelblogger, views from my window, web shop

  algarve, canon, canon photographer, photography tips, portugal, sagres, surf guide, surf photography, travel, travel blog, waterphotography