Author Archives: Olli Laasanen

About Olli Laasanen

Eyes and ears open. New and old. Jobs and hobbies. Pictures and music. Books and blogs. Entertaining and serious. Change and stability.

Hints for a startup entrepreneur

Last week Helsinki Think Company organized a session with Micke Paqvalén, an experienced internet business innovator and the founder of Kiosked. Micke gave his honest insight to the challenging and sometimes harsh but rewarding life of the startup entrepreneur. My … Continue reading

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Slide Hampton and Umeå Big Band, Pori Jazz 1972

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In Pori Jazz 1972 played Umeå Big Band with trombonist Slide Hampton. Thanks to UBB’s trumpetist Alf Burstedt, I was able to name all the players in the pictures. Alf  wrote to me: “Umeå Big Band don´t exist today, but … Continue reading

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Stockholm archipelago houses

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Cruising in the archipelago of Stockholm is a beautiful experience. The houses on on the islands – often second or summer homes – are all exceptionally well-kept. If you don’t mind that we tourists in the big ships are passing your … Continue reading

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Sakura in Stockholm

Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, has turned to mini Japan two days ago: the cherry trees are blossoming (also called sakura) splendidly in Kungsträgården, one of the central parks of the city. We were lucky to see this as the blossom … Continue reading

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Hurry up, the customers are not waiting!

 

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Old-time charm at Bar Plaza Dorrego, Buenos Aires

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If you are in Buenos Aires, do not miss Bar Plaza Dorrego in San Telmo. It is not the shiniest, nor hippest bar, but full of character. Take a cup of coffee or a beer and peanuts (yes, you can … Continue reading

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Hotelli Otava 1920-, 1970- ja 2010-luvulla

Porin Hotelli Otava valmistui 1857 ja toimi hotellina ja ravintolana aina vuoteen 1985 asti. Lopettaessaan Hotelli Otava oli Suomen vanhin yhtäjaksoisesti toiminnassa ollut hotelli-ravintola. Sen suunnitteli arkkitehti C. J. von Heidekenin  uusrenessanssiseen tyyliin. (Lähde: Wikipedia) * * * Hotel Otava in Pori, Finland … Continue reading

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Red and blue

The new office buildings offer often a good opportunity for the high dynamic range (HDR) photography. I took these pictures in Ruoholahti, Helsinki. The building is HTC Helsinki, made of strikingly red and blue elements.

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Shoes and looks

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Helsinki underground bus station at Kamppi Center two days ago, 1st of May. No pink elephants, but something like that … Click any image below to open the gallery.

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The roots of life

 

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