Baltic Christmas Day 7 - Baltic Inspiration!

Welcome to Day 7 of 24 Days of a Baltic Christmas! For your viewing pleasure, a collection of Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian blogs, Facebook and Instagram pages, Pinterest boards, and other websites where you’ll find spectacular Baltic landscapes and plenty of holiday cheer!

  

With urban photography mixed in with winter scenes from the countryside, Krister Rajandu Photography’s Facebook page offers a look into the magical world of Estonia in the winter.

The beautiful scenes from Estonia of waterfalls adorned in ice and the northern lights dancing in the sky are otherworldly. Enjoy the changing seasons with Urmo Paju Photography!

I am continuously amazed by the variety of work from Kaspars Daleckis Photography. From timelapse video to drone aerial photography, his Latvian heritage often surfaces in his work.

Nils Sokolovs Photography, nature photography featuring the idyllic Latvian countryside. Get lost in the snowy landscapes of a Baltic winter!

Renatas Kripas Photography is based in Lithuania, and following his feed is watching žiema slowly overtake autumn in its annual march towards spring. 

Moving on to Instagram, there is no shortage of talented photographers from the Baltics. Here are just a few... 

Marje Metsaots, Estonian landscape photography, often featuring animals.

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A post shared by Marje Metsaots (@marjemetsaots) on Nov 29, 2018 at 7:18am PST

Juris Grinfelds. This Latvian photographer often uses drones for a different perspective, and his feed showcases the seasonal beauty of the region.

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A post shared by Juris Grinfelds (@grinfelds_j) on Dec 3, 2018 at 12:00am PST

Paul Pauka is based in Vilnius. While his use of light is what originally caught my eye, the tapestry of colors reminds me of the traditional knit mittens from the Baltics.

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A post shared by Paul (@paul_pauka) on Dec 4, 2018 at 7:36am PST

Among the spectacular aerial shots are inception-style drone photos that curve reality. Valdis Skudre is based in Latvia.

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A post shared by Valdis Skudre (@valdisskudre) on Dec 4, 2018 at 10:35am PST

Carl-Martin Nisu Photos, Estonia. 

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A post shared by Carl-Martin Nisu Photos. (@carlmartinphoto) on Nov 30, 2018 at 12:40am PST

Colors and textures in Lithuania with Andrius Kundrotas and his drone work. 

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A post shared by Andrius Kundrotas (@akundrotas) on Nov 28, 2018 at 12:50am PST

Pinterest is absolutely full of great idea boards, however a couple stand out. They post regularly, and the quality content is well-linked and sourced. 

Our Day 4 contributor, Baltic Imports, pins to the board Baltic Winter & Christmas which has everything from vintage postcards to traditional recipes and modern decorations.

Follow Baltic Import's board Baltic Winter & Christmas on Pinterest.

And take a look at the Lithuanian Christmas Recipes Kucios for a mouthwatering selection of traditional recipes.

Follow the Lithuanian Christmas Kucious board on Pinterest.

For the finale, I absolutely loved this series of images of icy lakes photographed from above. Mantas Bačiuška can also be found on Instagram: 

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A post shared by Mantas & Gustė (@bacbac.tv) on Jan 2, 2018 at 7:46pm PST

All the gorgeous snowy landscapes have me wishing for a white Christmas! We have snow in the forecast, so you'll find me curled up under a blanket with a hot beverage reading a book this weekend... That doesn't mean you shouldn't go out and enjoy one of the dozens of Baltic Christmas markets taking place around the world this weekend! Let us know about your favorite market by tagging #24DaysofaBalticChristmas, and if you have a favorite Baltic artist with a jaw-dropping feed that should have made this roundup, let me know in the comments!   

Tomorrow on the series we will be welcoming an artist out of Washington with her beautiful creations and thoughts on an Estonian Christmas… Stay tuned for Day 8!