Tag: travels

• 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

• The firefighters in India drive Royal Enfields

  

  While traveling India I’ve seen, and experienced, many amazing things. And some of those moments I’ve captured with my camera. Like this photo taken during Shigmo Festival in Goa which I’ve submitted to Life Framers photography contest Colors.

  helenam

  21 September, 2024

  Art, colour, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, iPhone photography, photo contests, photo editing, photography, photography tips, Text, travelblog, travelblogger

  blog, india travels, photo contest, photo editing, travel, travels

• 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.

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  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

• Amed – a hidden gem undiscovered by many tourists in, and outside of, Bali

  

  Amed in East Bali is my favourite place to visit in Bali, and it’s the best spot for swimming, diving and snorkeling. Here is my guide to the East of Bali, places, sights and useful information.

  helenam

  18 May, 2024

  amed bali, Bali, balinese culture, Canggu, canon, echo beach, fishing boats, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, Indonesia, Inspiration, landscape photography, mermaids, photography, temples of bali, Text, travel guide, water photography

  amed, amed east bali, bali, blog, pictures, temples of bali, tirta gangga, travel, travels

• 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

• Scandinavian Winter Swimming Championships 2024

  

  Water sports photography in the north of Sweden at Scandinavian Winter Swimming Championships 2024 in Skellefteå. Such an amazing event when the sun was out and it was -25 degrees celsius and the water was literally freezing.

  helenam

  13 February, 2024

  arctic, city guide, colour, event photography, helenaandthesea, Inspiration, landscape photography, Lapland, photography, sport, Text, the arctic circle, travel guide, travelblog, water photography

  bay of Bothnia, norrland, Scandinavian Winter Swimming Championships 2024, Skellefteå, sports photography, travels, västerbotten, water photography, waterphotography, winter activity, winter swimming, winterwonderland

• Carnival – Gran Canaria

  

  Photos from my visit on Gran Canaria where I got to see one of the greatest carnival parades I’ve ever seen in the city of Las Palmas.

  helenam

  6 February, 2024

  Art, canon, city guide, colour, event photography, gran canaria, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, Inspiration, las palmas, photography, portraits, smiles, spain, Text, travel guide, travelblog, travelblogger

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• Temple dance in Uluwatu

  

  While I was in Bali last year I had the opportunity to do one of the things I’ve been wanting to do for a long time – photograph a traditional Balinese dance performance around sunset at Uluwatu temple.

  helenam

  20 January, 2024

  balinese culture, photography

  bali, balinese culture, blog, destination photographer, travel, travelblogger, travels