Category Archives: Photography

Vilnius Cathedral at Night

Yesterday evening, I went for a walk around Vilnius and I was threefold lucky: I came past Vilnius Cathedral exactly at dusk, there were beautiful clouds, and I had my camera with me. Here is the result: I am not a … Continue reading →

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Trakai Historical National Park

For my birthday yesterday, I visited Trakai Historical National Park which can easily be reached from Vilnius by bus or by train in 40 minutes. At the historic center of the park is Trakai town and the castle, for which … Continue reading →

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Child in a Balloon

I find children annoying. I assume even most people who have children find them annoying sometimes. Each year when you embark on a holiday, you therefore face the question: Lock them in the basement, send them to a summer camp … Continue reading →

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A Place to Smoke Cigars in Trakai

Today, during my day trip to Trakai in Lithuania, I saw this sign: My Lithuanian is still very bad, but I am sure that “cigarų klubas”, the second sign from the top, means “cigar club”. However, I had already found a … Continue reading →

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The Photographer and the Models

Some photographers complain about their models; that they never do what you tell them, that they think they are the better photographers, that they constantly criticize and nag and that they are a spoiled bunch of people. I don’t have … Continue reading →

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The Round Table of Camelot is Back

Has the Nobel Peace Prize gone to President Obama‘s head? Or why else does he now try to copy King Arthur of Camelot with his famous Round Table?

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Malta says “Thank You”

My assignment in Malta has come to an end and I am about to embark on the next adventure, but the people of Malta will not easily forget my stay with them. With my magnificent photos and my investigative reporting, … Continue reading →

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Anti-Semitism at Easter Procession in Malta

I have already reported about the Easter procession at the Maltese town of Dingli in the light of its publicly humiliating treatment of a child with Down Syndrome. But this was not the only scandal I witnessed that evening: the … Continue reading →

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Is it really that urgent?

Walking around Vittoriosa (or Birgu, to use the Maltese name) yesterday, I saw this government notice posted on a door, stating that it is “URGENT”. Taking a step back, neither the door, nor the house, nor the street actually oozed … Continue reading →

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Spot the odd Boat out

Visiting Vittoriosa (Birgu in Maltese) and its harbour, one of the boats stuck out and  particularly caught my eye among all these beautiful boats. Exactly, it was the orange one. Not only its colour, also its shape was rather special.

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