This time, the Island of Madeira – or the Região Autónoma da – Madeira – was the destination of our trip. Sitting roughly 500 km west of Morocco in the Atlantic Ocean, the Portuguese island is famous for its wine, its flora and fauna. All images were made with either my workhorse Olympus OM-D E-M1… Continue reading The Calendar Files … 2024 … Madeira
Author: Reinhold Graf
Just one image: Homeland
View from surrounding hills down to hometown late evening. This is the header image of my tiny blog showing my hometown, as seen from the surrounding hills. The small peak on the horizon, right to the center is the inactive volcano Parkstein. This basalt cone was named the ‘most beautiful basalt cone in Europe’ by… Continue reading Just one image: Homeland
Just one image: We are Sailing V
… around the IJsselmeer. Whenever sailing the IJsselmeer, I try taking with me not only a digital camera, but also a good old analog gem. This time it was a Pentax MX from the time between 1976 and 1985, which traveled with me. Lens-wise, a Pentax-M 20mm f/4 marvel was mounted. Image made with a… Continue reading Just one image: We are Sailing V
Just one image: We are Sailing IV
… around the IJsselmeer. Whenever sailing the IJsselmeer, I try taking with me not only a digital camera, but also a good old analog gem. This time it was a Pentax MX from the time between 1976 and 1985, which traveled with me. Lens-wise, a Pentax-M 20mm f/4 marvel was mounted. Image made with a… Continue reading Just one image: We are Sailing IV
Just one image: We are Sailing III
… around the IJsselmeer – on Vlieland. Whenever sailing the IJsselmeer, I try taking with me not only a digital camera, but also a good old analog gem. This time it was a Pentax MX from the time between 1976 and 1985, which traveled with me. Lens-wise, a Pentax-M 20mm f/4 marvel was mounted. Image… Continue reading Just one image: We are Sailing III
Just one image: We are Sailing II
… around the IJsselmeer between Stavoren and Lemmer. Whenever sailing the IJsselmeer, I try taking with me not only a digital camera, but also a good old analog gem. This time it was a Pentax MX from the time between 1976 and 1985, which traveled with me. Lens-wise, a Pentax-M 20mm f/4 marvel was mounted.… Continue reading Just one image: We are Sailing II
Just one image: We are Sailing …
… around the IJsselmeer. Whenever sailing the IJsselmeer, I try taking with me not only a digital camera, but also a good old analog gem. This time it was a Pentax MX from the time between 1976 and 1985, which traveled with me. Lens-wise, a Pentax-M 20mm f/4 marvel was mounted. Image made with a… Continue reading Just one image: We are Sailing …
Just one image: Blackberry
A blackberry blossom, as can be found … … is such a beautiful place in Northern Bavaria, called Homeland. Image made with an Olympus Pen-F. In case you’d like to comment, it’s appreciated … and maybe, you want to visit my website or my flickr page too. So long … and thanks for all the… Continue reading Just one image: Blackberry
Just one image: Dream Cars V
The Goggomobil is next in the line of micro cars from Bavaria. Build between 1955 and 1969 by Hans Glas GmbH in Dingolfing, Bavaria, three models were created, one sedan, one coupe and one transporter. Just to mention, this car was advertised as a family car with four seats. Sitting behind the steering wheel is… Continue reading Just one image: Dream Cars V
Just one image: Dream Cars IV
The Spatz was another micro car. Build between 1956 and 1958 by Bayerische Autowerke GmbH in Traunreuth and by Victoria Werke AG in Nürnberg. After production ended, the manufacturer Burgfalke in the Upper Palatinate took over and finally two of the latest models, then named Burgfalke 250 Export, found its way also into the USA… Continue reading Just one image: Dream Cars IV
Just one image: Ancient Cave
The Vogelherdgrotte in the Nürnberg Land … … is part of the UNESCO World Heritage and shows a cave from the Upper Palaeolithic, dated back between 50.000 and 12.000 years ago in Northern Bavaria. Image made with an Ricoh GR II. In case you’d like to comment, it’s appreciated … and maybe, you want to… Continue reading Just one image: Ancient Cave
Just one image: Wide Land
Around the Nürnberger Land and the Vogelherdgrotte … … in Northern Bavaria. Image made with an Ricoh GR II. In case you’d like to comment, it’s appreciated … and maybe, you want to visit my website or my flickr page too. So long … and thanks for all the fish.
Just one image: Red Roses
Homeland … … is such a beautiful place in Northern Bavaria. Image made with an Olympus Pen-F. In case you’d like to comment, it’s appreciated … and maybe, you want to visit my website or my flickr page too. So long … and thanks for all the fish.
Just one image: Dream Cars III
The Zündapp Janus … … was a quite special car. Very unique in its design. Image made with an Ricoh GR II. In case you’d like to comment, it’s appreciated … and maybe, you want to visit my website or my flickr page too. So long … and thanks for all the fish.
Just one image: See the Light
Hiking through the Nürnberg Land, visiting the Maximiliansgrotte … … along the Steinerne Stadt. Image made with a Ricoh GR II. In case you’d like to comment, it’s appreciated … and maybe, you want to visit my website or my flickr page too. So long … and thanks for all the fish.
Just one image: Snow Storm
Not much to see … … during this snow storm in Northern Bavaria. Image made with an Olympus Pen-F. In case you’d like to comment, it’s appreciated … and maybe, you want to visit my website or my flickr page too. So long … and thanks for all the fish.
Just one image: Red Tulips
Homeland … … as can be found in a small garden in Northern Bavaria. Image made with an Olympus Pen-F. In case you’d like to comment, it’s appreciated … and maybe, you want to visit my website or my flickr page too. So long … and thanks for all the fish.
Just one image: Dream Cars – Part II
The Messerschmitt Kabinenroller … … was a series of microcars, produced between 1953 and 1964 in Germany. Between 1956 and 1964, these cars were build in Regensburg and so you can find some examples in the Regensburg Museum ‘Haus der Bayerischen Geschichte’. Image made with a Ricoh GR II. In case you’d like to comment,… Continue reading Just one image: Dream Cars – Part II
Just one image: Spiraea japonica
Tiny wonders of nature … … as can be found in a small garden in Northern Bavaria. Image made with an Olympus Pen-F. In case you’d like to comment, it’s appreciated … and maybe, you want to visit my website or my flickr page too. So long … and thanks for all the fish.
Just one image: The Lead Crystal Factory – Part II
Again, the abandoned Lead Crystal Factory … … of Tritschler und Winterhalder in Neustadt a.d. Waldnaab. An example of the demise of the lead crystal industry in northern Bavaria. Image made with a Ricoh GR II. In case you’d like to comment, it’s appreciated … and maybe, you want to visit my website or my… Continue reading Just one image: The Lead Crystal Factory – Part II