#Latvian photography

[theaskew]

Gunars Binde (Latvian, b. 1933) Gone, 1969. (Source: Gunars Binde)

[unhonestlymirror]

Gūnars Binde | Modes upuris / Fashion victim / 1960/1970

[postcard-from-the-past]

Latvians

Russian vintage postcard

[sirencallsmehome]

River in Sabile

[nihonnojihifukainomajonoseiiki]

I made a glass of black balsam to honor the divine feminine.

This drink can be enjoyed during rituals, moon ceremonies, or simply whenever you wish to honor the divine feminine.

What is black balsam?

Black balsam is a traditional herbal liqueur from Latvia that is known for its complex, earthy taste.

Used as an invigorating tonic, black balsam is said to improve mood, boost the immune system, and improve digestion.

With those delicious and powerful medicinals, it’s easy to understand why. 

According to a legend, Empress Catherine the Great of Russia became ill during a visit to Latvia but was cured after drinking Riga Black Balsam.

What you'll need to make a glass of black balsam to honor the divine feminine

1 oz Riga Black Balsam

1 oz pomegranate juice (symbolizing fertility, femininity, and abundance)

1/2 oz rosewater (for love, beauty, and emotional healing)

1/2 oz honey syrup (sweetness, nurturing, and attraction)

1 oz cranberry juice (for protection and the connection to feminine cycles)

1-2 dashes orange bitters (for clarity and creative energy)

Dried herbs (for placing around the glass, to create a sacred circle)

Instructions

Mix equal parts honey and hot water until combined. Let it cool before use.

In a mixing glass, add black balsam, pomegranate juice, rosewater, honey syrup, cranberry juice, and orange bitters.

Stir to combine the ingredients without diluting the elixir too much, as this drink is meant to be sipped slowly.

Strain the mixture into a glass similar to the one shown.

Place fresh herbs around the glass as a ceremonial offering.

Before drinking, hold the glass and take a moment to focus on your intention to honor the divine feminine. Visualize the qualities of love, intuition, and strength within yourself.

Sip slowly, savoring the layered flavors as you reflect or meditate.

[kaul1]

Šrimpijufests|

[legacysat]

Latvia, Baltic Sea, Gulf of Riga, Oktober 2023

[laimibas-tale]

Those who live in Kobe, Japan have an excellent opportunity to see an amazing exhibition!!

It's in Kobe's Urban Picnic lounge and its a sounding photo exhibition made by collaborating artists from Latvia and Japan!

Basically there are portraits of choir singers from both countries with Latvian ornament runes and Japanese kanji. In the background a Latvian folksong and a Japanese folksong are playing performed by all singers, but each portrait has a QR code to that person singing the songs separately!

I highly encourage to visit while you can!

[lma-dolls]

Happy Winter Solstice!

[myvisualnotes]

travel notes / London

[theaskew]

Vika Eksta (Latvian, b. 1987), Velnezers (Devil's Lake). (Source: Vika Eksta)

[unhonestlymirror]

From the cycle "Mythology", photo by Gūnars Binde

[postcard-from-the-past]

Opera House of Riga, Latvia

Latvian vintage postcard

[jontycrane]

Riga

Latvia’s capital, and the largest city in the Baltics, Riga isn’t as immediately appealing as Estonia’s Tallinn but is home to some great museums, lots of grand buildings, and even more churches. The House of the Black Heads is a good place to start, as the home of the guild that helped bring Riga to prominence as part of the Hanseatic League. It has a beautiful facade, representing different…

[tarasthesauceboss]

Latvian troops at exercise Arrow 24 in Finland (May 2024)