Category Archives: Photography
Locks of Love
On the bridges that connect Užupis with the rest of Vilnius, there are hundreds of locks. Couples write their names on the lock, then attach it to the bridge and throw away the key. Some may find this romantic. – I … Continue reading
Strange clouds
(Photo taken in the Madonie mountains in Sicily.)
Who stole the Pokemons?
As always, it was the innocently looking girls: The first girl is one of the Uros living on the floating islands in Lake Titicaca in Peru. The second girl is one of the Mojenos living in the remote community of … Continue reading
Where does the Internet come from?
You have all seen these cables on wooden poles, dangling across fields, leading from village to village, from country to country and even connecting the continents underwater. This is how the internet comes into your home. Have you never asked … Continue reading
Scary Reptile
Before I went into the jungle in Bolivia, my biggest fear was of snakes. But then, after a couple of days of wading through the green hell, completely lost, I heard something move in the tree above my head. I … Continue reading
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Hier geht es zur deutschen Fassung dieses Artikels. Hidden in the labyrinth of the Old City of Jerusalem, it looks rather unimpressive from the outside. You could almost walk past the church that was built over the spot of Jesus’ crucifixion … Continue reading
Moonrise
This blog has a lot of sunsets, some sunrises and a few photos of the moon. What has been lacking so far are photos of a moonrise. My father, who is the real photographer in the family, has captured one:
Cerro Rico: The Mountain that eats Men
Hier gibt es diesen Artikel auf Deutsch. My breathing is heavy. Never before have I been to a place as high in altitude – at about 4,300 meters – and as low in oxygen. But neither can I rest, nor can I … Continue reading
Sea Surveillance
Even on a boat in the middle of the Atlantic, you are being watched.
For the Fitness Fanatics
Always remember: This reminder was photographed on the cruise ship Sovereign, with which I crossed the Atlantic. The reason for the temporary limitation of physical activity was that the jogging route went around deck 7 and was exactly above the suites on deck … Continue reading
The Happy Hermit 