Eesti Stiil / Estonian Style

I love you, global warming

2011-12-28T17:02:00.005+02:00

The view from my window on 28th of December, 2011 in Tallinn. The day before yesterday, 10 degrees celcius was measured in Tallinn.

NOVEMBER last year: http://estiil.blogspot.com/2010/11/car-dig.html

Duck Hunt

2011-11-08T12:52:00.009+02:00

Puppets from new Estonian animation "Fly Mill" by Anu-Laura Tuttelberg. The premiere of the film will be on 20th of november on animation festival Animated Dreams in Tallinn. There is an exhibition of the puppets and all in the Academic Library until 01/12/2011.

Photos by Mare Sabolotny and Rene Haljasmäe, November 2011, Tallinn

Armenian speciality

2011-11-04T22:13:00.000+02:00

Photo by Vahur Afanasjev. 22.10.11. Armenia

Armenian style 7 - peace talk

2011-11-04T21:50:00.000+02:00

Photo by Swantje Lichtenstein. Oct 2011, Armenia.

Armenian style 6 - Black and white

2011-11-04T21:48:00.001+02:00

Photo by Swantje Lichtenstein. Armenia, Oct 2011.

Armenian style 5

2011-11-04T21:41:00.006+02:00

Photos by Swantje Lichtenstein. Armenia, end of October 2011.

Armenian style 4

2011-11-03T10:11:00.000+02:00

Parking.

Photo by Vahur Afanasjev. Yerevan. 24.10.11

Armenian style 3

2011-11-03T10:08:00.001+02:00

I think they still worked. Incredible.

Photo by Vahur Afanasjev. Jermuk. 23. October 2011

Armenian style 2

2011-11-02T23:08:00.002+02:00

Practical can be beautiful.

Photo by Vahur Afanasjev. Jermuk. 23.10.11

Armenian Style 1

2011-10-31T21:09:00.002+02:00

Mercedes Bear Truck in Jermuk, Armenia. Photo by Vahur Afanasjev, October 2011.

Cranberry Burka Jar Attack

2011-09-28T10:55:00.003+03:00

Inshallah. Jam by Mare Sabolotny, photo by Vahur Afanasjev, Tallinn, September 2011

Wasphouse

2011-09-14T11:57:00.003+03:00

Home of some White Anglo-Saxon Protestants. Photo by Hilja Afanasjeva, Metsakivi, South-East Estonia, 13 September 2011.

Green sieg-pig

2011-09-13T03:59:00.002+03:00

Photo by someone @ somewhere in deep Estonia @ summer of 2011, yea!

IRL

2011-09-02T19:33:00.001+03:00

(IRL is actully a political party in Estonia)
(hint IRL - in real life)

Finger-Bunnies

2011-08-02T01:38:00.002+03:00

Photo by Annika, 29. 07. 2011, Viljandi Folk Festival.

Thief Style

2011-08-01T12:05:00.003+03:00

Real thieves leaving the band rehearsal room with some gear. If you recognize the bastards, let know Mr Karupoeg.

Pillivargad lahkumas proovikast. Rohkem fotosid ja asjade omaniku kontakt FB-s.

Photo: CCTV

Nature wedding

2011-07-20T23:14:00.004+03:00

Check out the designer outfits of the bride and the groom. By Vahur Afanasjev, 15 July 2011

How to use a wheelbarrow

2011-07-20T22:58:00.005+03:00

Topic for meditation: what would you use a three-wheel wheelbarrow for? By Vahur Afanasjev, 15 July 2011

Onion domes

2011-07-20T22:45:00.003+03:00

Onion domes of an orthodox skete in Vasknarva, where the river Narva starts from the lake Peipus. Photo by Vahur Afanasjev, July 2011

Beauty & the Bag

2011-07-19T20:44:00.003+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 18.07.2011, Piusa, South Estonia.

Bug

2011-07-17T17:12:00.002+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 16.07.2011, Ostrova, Setomaa, South Estonia.

Milk Rack

2011-07-12T22:54:00.005+03:00

Photo by Vahur Afanasjev, 9 July 2011, Nava, Lilli, South Estonia

Watching the parade

2011-07-04T12:59:00.001+03:00

Photo taken by Raili Sona. 3rd of July 2011 in Tallinn.

Innovation

2011-07-02T16:32:00.005+03:00

Behind the beautiful dancer in a Muhu skirt stands a portable ATM.

Photo by Mare Sabolotny. 1st of July at Tallinn Song festival grounds.

Holding on

2011-07-02T16:30:00.000+03:00

Photo by Mare Sabolotny. 1st of July in Tallinn at the Song festival grounds.

11th Youth Song and Dance Celebration "Maa ja ilm"

2011-07-02T12:58:00.013+03:00

Has begun! For the first time the dance festival takes place at Lauluväljak along with the singing festival. Reactions are different, Laulväljak fits more spectators, but a stadium offers a better look at the images created by dancers which is kind of a trademark for the festival. Ladies on the tram said: "This is bullshit, Kalevi staadion is the best place for the dance festival and it was a stupid idea to change the location."

Like this teddy bear formed by the youngest dancers.

Running off the stage.

Collecting dancers from all over Estonia, altogether 7554 dancers and 386 teachers who along with an even larger amount of singers will eat 106 400 bowls of soup during the festivities.

All photos taken by Mare Sabolotny 1st of July 2011 at Tallinn Song festival grounds during the main rehersal (hence the lack of crowd).

Jump!

2011-06-30T17:13:00.003+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 11.06.2011, Räpina, South Estonia.

Shoe-biz

2011-06-29T03:54:00.006+03:00

Photo by Maive, 22. 06. 2011, Tartu.

Hair or Beard

2011-06-20T15:52:00.002+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, Rabarock festival, Järvakandi, 18. 06. 2011.

Angels

2011-06-20T15:46:00.003+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, Rabarock festival, Järvakandi, 18. 06. 2011.

Crew

2011-06-20T14:24:00.004+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, Rabarock festival, Järvakandi, 18. 06. 2011.

Punky

2011-06-20T14:08:00.004+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, Rabarock festival, Järvakandi, 18. 06. 2011.

Berenice's Hair

2011-06-20T13:58:00.002+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 03. 06.2011, Räpina, South Estonia.

So that the heaven would not fall down

2011-06-19T18:21:00.004+03:00

Photo by Annika, Rabarock festival, Järvakandi, 18. 06. 2011.

Rabarock-girl

2011-06-19T16:58:00.004+03:00

Photo by Annika, Rabarock festival, Järvakandi, 18. 06. 2011.

Hotel Comfort Battery

2011-06-03T11:56:00.003+03:00

Photo by Vahur Afanasjev, 2 June 2011 here: http://www.patarei.org/eng/

Estonian writers & hats

2011-06-01T23:54:00.003+03:00

Photo by Annika, 29. 05. 2001, Uus Maailm (New World), Tallinn.

Estonian Bride

2011-06-01T23:38:00.003+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 28. 05. 2011, Harju st, Tallinn, Estonia.

Industrial Cemetery

2011-06-01T21:08:00.001+03:00

Photo by Mare Sabolotny, May 2011 in Paldiski

Tree on the backseat

2011-06-01T21:02:00.001+03:00

Photo by Mare Sabolotny, May 2011, Noarootsi

Hollywood

2011-06-01T20:39:00.006+03:00

Hollywood is her e. Photo by Vahur Afanasjev, May 2011

Veerpalu!

2011-04-10T12:18:00.002+03:00

Human chain to support our national hero - Andrus!

Photo by Priit Salumaa, 10.04.11 in Tartu.

Seagull

2011-03-24T13:02:00.002+02:00

Mr Seagull.
Photo by Vahur Afanasjev, March 2011, Tallinn

Dangerous fingernails

2011-03-23T01:43:00.004+02:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 07. 01. 2011, Räpina, South Estonia.

Leggy

2011-03-23T01:37:00.003+02:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, Pärnu, 12. 03. 2011.

Shit

2011-03-22T14:01:00.003+02:00

If you speak Estonian, it's clear what this container is for. (Dear international readers, this is Estonian inside joke. Sorry.)
Photo by Mare Sabolotny, Brussels, 2009

Writer's security

2011-03-22T12:49:00.004+02:00

Looks like Estonian writer Arvo Valton has started a security company in Hungary.
Photo by Vahur Afanasjev, Budapest, August 2008

Ready to meet the president

2011-02-24T23:52:00.001+02:00

Photo by Mare Sabolotny, Tallinn, 24 February 2011

Happy Birthday, Estonia

2011-02-24T09:53:00.003+02:00

Google search graphics Estonian Style.

Smart Winter Boots

2011-02-07T22:14:00.006+02:00

Caterpillar work boots are sturdy and warm, but for a snowy winter one needs higher knee cut. Solution is easy. Cut off the knee of your mother's favorite boots and create a whole new designer item!

Design by Mare Sabolotny. Photo by Vahur Afanasjev, January 2011 in Tallinn,

Maarjamäe Memorial

2011-02-02T17:12:00.006+02:00

There's a beautiful WWII memorial complex overlooking the Gulf of Tallinn by the road to Pirita and Viimsi. Though built in Soviet era, it's artistically convincing. Even the fallic symbol on the last picture is tasteful to pose with.

Photo by Vahur Afanasjev, Tallinn, 30 January 2011

Horror

2011-01-26T23:17:00.002+02:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 06. 2008, Kütiorg, South Estonia.

Forest Brothers - Old School v. New School

2011-01-11T17:54:00.004+02:00

The Forest Brothers (also: Brothers of the Forest, Forest Brethren; Forest Brotherhood; Estonian: metsavennad) were Estonian partisans who waged guerrilla warfare against Soviet rule - Wikipedia.
Photo by Aapo Ilves, 28. 10. 2005, Lindora, South Estonia.

Три богатыря (Three Ancient Heroes)

2011-01-10T22:31:00.003+02:00

Out blog proudly present the three Ancient Russian Heroes: Pasha, Alesha and Sasha. Available as strong alcoholic eau de Cologne in the best night shops and kiosks. See also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogatyr
Photo by Vahur Afanasjev, Tartu, 2006

Tallinn Burning

2011-01-08T23:56:00.004+02:00

The beauty of the postcolonial complex - the fireworks in Tallinn have to be greater than those of Moscow back in the USSR. And they are! Photos by Vahur Afanasjev 31 December 2010 / 1 January 2011. Happy New Year everybody!

Flashback - Summer Dress 2010

2010-12-22T02:26:00.003+02:00

Yea, do you remember the summer of 2010 in Estonia & this sweltering heat... Summer dress 2010 - some ribbons & little bit of human fur.
Photo by Aapo Ilves, 06. 08. 2010, Kütiorg, South Estonia.

Information Wall

2010-12-16T06:34:00.003+02:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 05. 09. 2010 somewhere in South Estonia.

Smoke over troubled water

2010-12-03T15:34:00.002+02:00

Probably a kindengarden.
Photo by Mare Sabolotny, 03.12.10 in Tallinn.

Car Dig

2010-11-29T22:59:00.004+02:00

In Estonia we don't buy cars - we just dig them out from the snow. I found an American and it seems Mare has still some digging to do to get a French one. Photo by Vahur Afanasjev, 28 November 2010, Tallinn

Snow and Thunder

2010-11-29T22:53:00.002+02:00

A night shot by Vahur Afanasjev 22 October, Tallinn

We Like Fine German Cars

2010-10-10T18:23:00.002+03:00

Photo by Mare Sabolotny. 27.09.10 in Tallinn University's parking lot.

So Long, Spiderman

2010-09-18T22:47:00.002+03:00

Estonians eat anything that comes by.
Photo by Mare Sabolotny, Cambodia, January 2010

Estonian Mushroom

2010-09-14T17:15:00.003+03:00

Leucopaxillus giganteus, diameter 44 cm. Photo by Aapo Ilves, 14. 09. 2010, Räpina, South Estonia.

Primal Hunters

2010-09-09T22:11:00.002+03:00

They lived & hunted under the bridge. Photo by Aapo Ilves, 09. 09. 2010, Räpina, South Estonia.

Pattern on Tower

2010-09-01T21:33:00.004+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 25. 08. 2010, Lasva, South Estonia.

Colorful shed

2010-09-01T16:08:00.004+03:00

How to cover extreme ugliness in architecture.
National pattern from Alutaguse.
Design and photo by Liiso in Räpina July 2010

Happy Wisdomday!

2010-09-01T15:43:00.004+03:00

Oh Merry Day!
Photo taken by Aapo in Lasva on 25.08.2010

Thief Crow

2010-08-31T18:01:00.002+03:00

In memoriam Kana 05.2010-08.2010
Photo taken by Liiso in Võõpsu 04.07.2010

Shoe Rack

2010-08-23T02:25:00.003+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 21. 08. 2010, Tallinn

Astronauts grave?

2010-08-23T02:14:00.004+03:00

Abandoned & forgotten cemetery & helmet. Photo by Aapo Ilves, 22. 08. 2010, Kärsa, South Estonia.

Hair buddy

2010-08-20T21:55:00.002+03:00

Paul with his buddy Tree, 20th August 2010 in Tartu
Photo by Liiso

Gumshoe Blossom

2010-08-19T18:24:00.003+03:00

Warm & heat replaced with cold & muggy. Who cares? I got flower-painted rubber shoes & woollen socks, yea! Photo by Aapo Ilves, 19. 08. 2010, Räpina, South Estonia.

Wheels in the air

2010-08-19T17:11:00.002+03:00

6th August 2010 in Kütiorg
Photo by Liiso

Little Drummer Girl

2010-08-16T15:57:00.003+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 24. 07. 2010,Viljandi Folk Festival.

Hairstyle

2010-08-16T15:52:00.003+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 25. 07. 2010,Viljandi Folk Festival.

Masculine Dress

2010-08-13T22:49:00.002+03:00

Let your dress do all the work! Great job & hanky-panky!
Photo by Aapo Ilves, 01. 08. 2010, @ Party. One more photo.

Paperclip Belt

2010-08-13T15:12:00.002+03:00

Once upon a time a young Estonian writer Mare Sabolotny wrote a book called Paperclip Belt (Kirjaklambritest vöö). Well, may-be this girl has read that book.
Photo by Aapo Ilves, 23. 07. 2010,Viljandi Folk Festival.

The day of the Airborne Troops

2010-08-13T14:37:00.006+03:00

Den Desantnikov in Jõhvi. Scary, but stylish.

Some russian rock music to make the mood.

And, of course, there was a plane shooting out paratroopers.

Although this one might not have chosen the best colours for his parachute.

Info and pics of how they do it in Russia.

Photos by Mare Sabolotny and Vahur Afanasjev. 31st of July in Jõhvi.

Wild Wild East 2

2010-08-13T14:33:00.001+03:00

Damn dried fish.

Photo by Mare Sabolotny. 8.07.10 somewhere in Estonia.

Folkpunk

2010-08-13T14:13:00.004+03:00

Punk @ Folk. Photo by Aapo Ilves, 23. 07. 2010,Viljandi Folk Festival.

Blonde Curls, Dark Tail

2010-08-13T00:43:00.004+03:00

Typical estonian - blonde plaits, dark tail. Photo by Aapo Ilves, 23. 07. 2010,Viljandi Folk Festival.

Nude Strikes Back

2010-08-09T15:28:00.003+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 06. 08. 2010, Kütiorg, South Estonia.

Mermaid Attack

2010-08-08T12:58:00.006+03:00

Artist Peeter Laurits barely survived a mermaid attack in Kütiorg. Photo by Vahur Afanasjev 7 August 2010

hitchhiking season

2010-08-04T23:55:00.002+03:00

skewed haircut

2010-08-04T23:20:00.004+03:00

A haircut that looks like skewed wig. Very suitable for holding a sigaret.
Cutting and photo by Liiso.
04.08.2010

Party

2010-08-01T05:43:00.003+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 01. 08. 2010, @ Party.

Estonian Goddesses, Vol 5, Epic Fail of Nature Photographer - Green, Green Grass of Pond...

2010-07-31T05:14:00.011+03:00

"Then I awake and look around me, at four grey walls that surround me. And I realize that I was only dreaming" (Curly Putman - Green, Green Grass of Home). Photo by Aapo Ilves, 11. 07. 2010, Ketta.

Estonian Goddesses, Vol 4 - Dancing Poetess

2010-07-31T05:04:00.003+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 25. 07. 2010,Viljandi Folk Festival.

little private party at the end of the festival

2010-07-28T16:10:00.002+03:00

Photo by Sirre Rump, 25. 07. 2010,Viljandi Folk Festival.

Estonian Goddesses, Vol 3

2010-07-28T15:47:00.005+03:00

...beautiful pagpipe players from band called Virre. Photo by Aapo Ilves, 23. 07. 2010,Viljandi Folk Festival.

Estonian Goddesses, Vol 2

2010-07-28T15:27:00.002+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 23. 07. 2010,Viljandi Folk Festival.

Estonian Goddesses, Vol 1

2010-07-28T15:19:00.003+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 23. 07. 2010,Viljandi Folk Festival.

modern usage of seto-sleeve-pattern

2010-07-27T22:19:00.004+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 22. & 23. 07. 2010,Viljandi Folk Festival.

Hairpin

2010-07-13T11:40:00.007+03:00

On the t-shirt: "One for all, all for Estonia"
Photo taken by Liiso on 12.07.2010
Model: Kaia Kängsepp

Our Books Burn Longer

2010-07-13T08:47:00.001+03:00

Photo by Mare Sabolotny. 23rd of June, 2010 in Alatskivi.

Wild Wild East part 2

2010-07-05T00:34:00.002+03:00

One isn't safe even on stage.

Photo by Mare Sabolotny. 25th of July 2010 in Räpina, open-air concert "Aapo ja sõbrad".

Home-crow

2010-07-04T15:03:00.004+03:00

Come to mommy! Photo by Aapo Ilves, 29. 06. 2010, Võõpsu, South-Estonia

Summer-brows

2010-07-03T19:53:00.003+03:00

Photo by Aapo Ilves, 03. 07. 2010, Räpina, South-Estonia

Wasp nest hat for tough guy´s

2010-06-26T20:39:00.007+03:00

Estonian men are rough, tough and they don´t make an elephant out of a wasp.
Taken by Liiso 26.06.2010 in Räpina.
Model: Murat

Wild Wild East - Don't Trust a Soul

2010-06-21T15:50:00.004+03:00

"I bet this car is worth at least five kilos of tuna in the black market."

Photo by Mare Sabolotny. 14.06.10 at Mustakurmu.