The Calendar Files … 2023 … Cinque Terre

This time, the beautiful Ligurian Coast, with its famous Cinque Terre, was the destination of our trip. The incredible landscape between the ‘five villages’ are quite picturesque and deliver tons of spots to make some nice images. All images were made with either my workhorse Olympus OM-D E-M1 II with a M.Zuiko 2.8/12-40mm lens, an… Continue reading The Calendar Files … 2023 … Cinque Terre

Granada, an Andalusian Miracle

This time we made a trip to Granada, the beautiful old town in Andalus, Spain. As during summer time temperatures are quite high – around 40 °C, we choose March to start, as there temperature is still moderate – around 18 °C. All images were made with my workhorse Olympus OM-D E-M1 and the wonderful… Continue reading Granada, an Andalusian Miracle

The Calendar Files … 2020 … Südtirol – South Tyrol

Well, just to recap … we’ve reached 2020 and this is the current calender – showing our trip to the South Tyrol region around Brixen and the Plose. The full image series is still to come … soon.   Detail in the Franzensfeste Fortress, built between 1833 and 1838 by the Austrian Emperor Ferdinand I… Continue reading The Calendar Files … 2020 … Südtirol – South Tyrol

The Calendar Files … 2019 … Ireland

Well, just to recap … we’re in 2019 and we are visiting Ireland this time during a trip around the its South-West. Enjoy! The full series can be found here. Streets of Dublin   Kilkenny   The Burren   Near Gallarus Oratory, Kilmalkedar, Ireland   Around Muckross House and the Muckross Lake, Ireland   Trinity… Continue reading The Calendar Files … 2019 … Ireland

A Nikon F-301 travelling Ireland

Overture Mid 2017 we made a two week trip through Ireland. Motivated by Jim Grey from Down the Road who made several wonderful posts about his journey in 2016, I tried to get hands on an old analog Nikon F-301 camera with a 35mm lens attached. I packed five rolls of Agfa Vista 400 to… Continue reading A Nikon F-301 travelling Ireland

Olympus OM-2n with H.Zuiko Auto-W 2.8/24mm

Just leaving for a trip to Crete. Having the good old Olympus OM-2n with its H.Zuiko Auto-W 2.8/24mm lens with me. The OM-2n has recently been for a CLA at the OM-Labor in Frankfurt, Germany. The 24mm lens has a nice reputation and I’m keen to see how this combo fits. The camera will be… Continue reading Olympus OM-2n with H.Zuiko Auto-W 2.8/24mm

Sevilla, when it’s still cold at home – Part 7

The Plaza de Espana in the Parque de Maria Luisa was built for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. The buildings at Plaza de Espana form a huge half-circle representing the four ancient kingdoms of Spain. Parque de Maria Luisa offers some nice views including numerous buildings, built for the Ibero-American Exposition. Monte Gurugú. Pabellón Real.… Continue reading Sevilla, when it’s still cold at home – Part 7

Sevilla, when it’s still cold at home – Part 6

Walking through town, where it’s always worth making a picture … or two. Same in the old World’s Fair area, where the EXPO ’92 was hosted and where so many nice spots were left behind. Contrary to Lisbon (EXPO ’98) in Seville no one seems to be proud of this area and what has been… Continue reading Sevilla, when it’s still cold at home – Part 6

Sevilla, when it’s still cold at home – Part 5

Real Alcazar is one of the miracles of Spanish history, built for king Peter of Castile between 1350 and 1369.  It is the oldest royal palace in Europe still in use. After this long tour, we had some time to stroll around in town. As so many times before, I made two albums, one in… Continue reading Sevilla, when it’s still cold at home – Part 5

Sevilla, when it’s still cold at home – Part 4

Bullfighting is still a cultural highlight in this part of spain – whether you like it or not. The Placa de Toros is worth visiting nevertheless – even outside the season. A wonderful spanish market can be found at the Mercado de Triana – its one of the oldest markets in town opened 1823, built… Continue reading Sevilla, when it’s still cold at home – Part 4

Sevilla, when it’s still cold at home – Part 3

The Metropol Parasol was build in 2011 and constructed by the German architect Jürgen Mayer. It is a wooden structure, 150 x 70m wide and  up to 23 m high. On its top you can have a walk across. As so many times before, I made two albums, one in colour and one in black… Continue reading Sevilla, when it’s still cold at home – Part 3

Sevilla, when it’s still cold at home – Part 2

Calle Sierpes is a wonderful shopping lane in the old center of Sevilla. I found tons of beautiful subjects (better objects) which give an impression of the ancient history of this beautiful and amazing town. As so many times before, I made two albums, one in colour and one in black and white, as both… Continue reading Sevilla, when it’s still cold at home – Part 2

Sevilla, when it’s still cold at home – Part 1

Visiting this beautiful old town in Al Andalus for the second time, this time we choose to come in February to escape the summer heat with its approx. 40 °C. End of February, it was sunny in Seville and we had cozy 18 degrees. Guess what camera was on board … I only say ‘workhorse’.… Continue reading Sevilla, when it’s still cold at home – Part 1

El norte de España – done

Referring to a former post started in June, I now completed publishing a fine series of black and white images of our trip back in 2016 through Northern Spain. You can find the full series here on flickr. In case you’d like to comment, it’s appreciated … and maybe, you want to visit my website… Continue reading El norte de España – done

Perseids Meteor Shower

Another astronomy highlight was the Perseids Meteor Shower occurring in August and this year we were lucky, as it was new moon and so it was quite dark outside, here in that rural region. The maximum hit rate was announced for Monday morning around 4:30 GMT, I knew that I’d not wait that long. Starting… Continue reading Perseids Meteor Shower

Inspiration is the motor for improvement

Did I ever tell the story, … why I love a special kind of city skyline images? It was some time ago, when I was looking for something wide, something quite wide, something quite large and something … quite old. I found a Zeiss Ikon Ercona, a 6×9 technical wonder from the early fifties –… Continue reading Inspiration is the motor for improvement

El norte de España

In spring 2016 I travelled to Northern Spain, visiting the Basque Country, Cantabria, Aragon and Castile and Leon. Flying to Bilbao and heading to our first location in San Sebastian, we made a stopover in Zumaia. The little town is nice … but more famous is its rock formation – The Flysch. The landscape is… Continue reading El norte de España

Australian Adventure – I’m done!

These were the last images I posted in my Australian Adventure series, started long ago. They show two old classic Volkswagen in Fitzroy/Melbourne. It was our last day in Melbourne and Australia and so gives a good link to our next day flight back to Germany. The complete series can be found here on my… Continue reading Australian Adventure – I’m done!

Australian Adventure – Murals

This time – and I promise this trip is nearing its end – we strolled through the streets of Melbourne, hunting for the famous murals. Melbourne is full of street art and in some areas you can’t miss ’em – like here around Hosier Lane. In case you’d like to comment, it’s appreciated … and… Continue reading Australian Adventure – Murals

Australian Adventure – Melbourne Skyline

Our trip to the world’s end is nearing it’s finishing line. This time I have a couple of long time exposure night shots from Melbourne’s southbank over the Yarra River which show the full beauty of this fantastic skyline. As you know my dilemma, boths worlds look stunning – black&white and coloured. # Enjoy 😉… Continue reading Australian Adventure – Melbourne Skyline