17. January 2012

Colorful California: Refueling an Amtrak Train

This is something you never see in Germany: A train is refueled – the easy American way. Just park the truck on the platform and do it, with style.
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12. January 2012

The fields of Rhineland-Palatinate in winter

The sun shines upon the colorful fields near Mainz after rain.

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7. January 2012

The beauty of decay

Beautiful decay on the Historic Route 66: The Frontier Motel Restaurant.

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2. January 2012

Staten Island Ferry and the Statue of Liberty

From New York in February 2010: A Ferry on the way to Staten Island.

2. January 2012

Sankt Goar at Night

Sankt Goar is in the center of Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2002. This image has been taken in fall 2011 from the other side of the Rhine river where it’s sister town Sankt Goarshausen is located.

1. January 2012

Monument Valley

Stratified Sandstone can be so beautiful. Enjoy my set of carefully rendered HDR pictures from Monument Valley.

[ Monument Valley HDR photographs ]

8. November 2011

Marc Chagall’s Windows in St. Stephan Mainz

Marc Chagall created those beautiful windows in 1978. Their blue glow brings a very special mood into the church of St. Stephan in Mainz.

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7. November 2011

Burg Maus

Burg Maus is a fortress near St. Goar on the Rhine river, Germany.
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Spanish Moss

Posted by on 16. February 2012 Comments Off

When I have been to South Carolina the first time, an unusual plant struck my eyes: Spanish Moss. This parasite-like Bromeliaceae plant grows mainly on oak and cypress trees in the southeastern states. The first two photographs have been taken on Boone Hall Plantation near Charleston, the third picture in the old town of Charleston. [...]

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Coface Arena

Posted by on 7. February 2012 Comments Off

Heute war einmal wieder die Gelegenheit, bei strahlendem Sonnenschein und klirrender Kälte das neue Stadion der 05er aufzunehmen. Das oben gezeigte Bild entstand mit einer Canon EOS 60D und wurde in der Perspektive entzerrt. Es ist in meinem Online-Shop zur Lizensierung verfügbar. Weiterverwendung ohne Lizenz ist nicht zulässig! [-> Online Kaufen] Today I had the [...]

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New Photo: Schlachthof Wiesbaden

Posted by on 24. January 2012 Comments Off

This photograph has just been added to my stock. It shows the old water tower on the Wiesbaden Slaughterhouse’s premises. The front wall features colorful graffiti. There is a construction site crane in the background and a poster on the tower says: I will be cultural center. The HDR image has been taken in January [...]

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A Dodge For Your White Wall?

Posted by on 19. January 2012 Comments Off

On a walk through Toronto’s Distillery District in 2010 we found this beautiful old car, symbol of the American way of life, rural style and decay. Or its just a piece of art, carefully placed by people who know what they do. Anyway, the image above might look great on that empty wall in your [...]

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Rhine Gorge Fortresses

Posted by on 7. January 2012 2 Comments

In the Middle Rhine Valley (Rhine Gorge) are many famous castles and fortresses to be found. Georg Dahlhoff started a series of pictures which I like to recommend here. If you are interested in this stony cultural heritage you have to visit his website: http://georg-dahlhoff.de/blog/tag/mittelrhein-burgen/ There are more pictures to follow next week.

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Great Architecture: Lou Ruvo Center

Posted by on 7. January 2012 Comments Off

The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas is a stunning building designed by Frank Gehry. To photographers like me the bended metallic shape is a welcome eyecatcher, but there has been harsh critique as well. From Wikipedia: On his blog, New Urbanist and architecture critic James Howard Kunstler named the Lou Ruvo [...]

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On top of Wiesbaden’s roofs

Posted by on 2. January 2012 Comments Off

The pictures presented in this gallery show the rooftops of the city of Wiesbaden, Germany. The photographs have all been taken in Winter and from the upper decks of parking garages. A common feature of these pictures is the cloudy weather and the vivid blue tones.

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Monument Valley Gallery

Posted by on 1. January 2012 Comments Off

Gallery of HDR pictures from Monument Valley.

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Occupy Frankfurt 15.10.2011

Posted by on 24. December 2011 Comments Off

This is a set of images from the initial Occupy Wallstreet Protests in Frankfurt, Germany, called “Occupy Frankfurt” on October 15th, 2011. Some more images are featured on citizenside.com. All images can be licensed for press usage.    Please note: All images are copyright protected and may not be used without the owner’s consent. Please [...]

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Sternschnuppenrad 3D

Posted by on 14. December 2011 Comments Off

The “Sternschnuppenrad” is one of the Wiesbaden Christmas Market’s attractions. This image is a 3D composition for Blue-Red Anaglyph glasses. This image may be downloaded freely and in full resolution for personal use. If you want to use the image commercially, please buy a license. The 2D-Version of the image: And here is a night [...]

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Schlachthof

Posted by on 13. December 2011 Comments Off

The Wiesbaden Schlachthof (slaughterhouse) is the alternative cultural center of Wiesbaden. The slaughterhouse and the beautiful water tower are located next to the Wiesbaden central station and the holocaust memorial “Verladerampe” (loading ramp). The buildings are surrounded by a park with a beach volleyball field and a lot of space for official and unofficial events. [...]

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The Storms

Posted by on 9. December 2011 Comments Off

The first storm is gone and police prepares for the next one. This wide angle picture has been taken in front of the Wiesbaden central station in the evening hours of December 7th, 2011. This picture can be licensed and is ready for sale in my online store.

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St. Marien Königstein

Posted by on 8. December 2011 Comments Off

The baroque church of St. Mary (St. Marien) is an important ecclesiastical monument in Königsstein because of its beautiful high altar. The high altar has been created by Johann Peter Jäger (1708-1790) is one of the most important works in the field of altar building during the Rococo period in the Middel Rhine region. The [...]

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Kurhaus

Posted by on 3. December 2011 Comments Off

The Wiesbaden Kurhaus, which is owned by the state capital town Wiesbaden, is the social heart of the spa town and offers many events and a representative framework. It is one of Germany’s most beautiful buildings of its kind. Besides two magnificent ballrooms the Kurhaus hosts restaurants and a casino. The images presented on this [...]

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Burg Katz

Posted by on 25. November 2011 Comments Off

Burg Katz is a castle on the Rhine river above the village of St. Goarshausen, between Wiesbaden and Koblenz. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge (Upper Middle Rhine Valley). The castle was built between 1360 and 1371 by the Graves of Katzenelnbogen.  

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Sternschnuppenmarkt

Posted by on 24. November 2011 Comments Off

The Wiesbaden “Sternschnuppenmarkt” is a German christmas market in Wiesbaden, Germany. The Wiesbaden city council takes care of its unique style and very good organization. Besides a huge Christmas Tree, a large Nativity, and children’s carousels the market offers what visitors from Wiesbaden and abroad expect: market stalls where traders from all over Germany offer [...]

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Roads of Malawi

Posted by on 22. November 2011 Comments Off

Driving on the roads of Malawi is quite an adventure. Only the main roads such as the M1 have tarmac. Who wants to see the rest of this beautiful country has to drive through the bush. Those who are bold enough to do this are rewarded with lasting memories of an impressive landscape, small villages, [...]

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Colin Mawby

Posted by on 20. November 2011 Comments Off

The English composer Sir Colin Mawby (*1936) has been to Wiesbaden this weekend to join a rehearsal of the Choir at St. Bonifatius. The choir which is conducted by Gabriel Dessauer will sing the “Bonifatius Messe”, composed by Mawby for its 150th anniversary next year. Sir Colin Mawby and Gabriel Dessauer discussing details of the [...]

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Human Cargo

Posted by on 16. November 2011 Comments Off

A cargo train rushes through the station while a young man waits for his train.

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Wiesbaden Set 1

Posted by on 15. November 2011 Comments Off

Several images from Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany.

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Shoah Victims’ Names

Posted by on 10. November 2011 Comments Off

The Shoah victims’ names on the Michelsberg memorial in Wiesbaden, Germany.

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The Fisherman and His Children

Posted by on 10. November 2011 Comments Off

A fisherman preparing his nets. Lake Malawi, Nkhata Bay, Malawi, South-East Africa. Here are some more impressions from Nkhata Bay: Panorama.   Fishes you can observe in shallow water.   On the water.   The services of Rasta Kelvin   View Larger Map

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Alien “Koilos” in the Distillery District

Posted by on 9. November 2011 Comments Off

Alien-like sculpture “Koilos” by Michael Christian between colorful houses in or near Toronto’s Distillery District, 2010. If you like to buy a license or a print of this picture, check my store. There are many more great images of this sculpture on Flickr.

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The Limburg Cathedral

Posted by on 8. November 2011 Comments Off

The “Limburger Dom” is a nearly 800 years old late Romanesque cathedral. There is set of more beautiful photographs from Limburg available in my store. Here you can buy prints and license my photographs.

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Marc Chagall’s Beautiful Windows in Mainz

Posted by on 8. November 2011 Comments Off

Marc Chagall created those beautiful windows in 1978. Their blue glow brings a very special mood into the church of St. Stephan in Mainz. This photograph is available as print or license in my store.

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Burg Maus

Posted by on 7. November 2011 Comments Off

Burg Maus is a fortress near St. Goar on the Rhine river, Germany. This image is available in my store.

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