Photography: These starscapes may inspire a move to Finland

Andrea James 1:29 am Fri Dec 16, 2016

Finnish photographer Oscar Keserci braved brutal temperatures in and around Kirkkonummi, Finland for his breathtaking Blue Night series of photos.

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He writes:

Here in Finland the weather is really cold most of the year, and especially during the night the temperature can fall even at -30 degrees. In my opinion, the blue color can give others that feeling of the cold so created this series.

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Lots of other gorgeous wintry shots on his site, as well as some enticing summer photos.

• Oscar Keserci Photography (via Facebook)

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