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: 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: 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

Just one image: Dream Cars – Part I

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 I

Just one image: The Lead Crystal Factory

The abandoned Lead Crystal Factory … … of Tritschler und Winterhalder in Neustadt a.d. Waldnaab, is 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

Just one image: Indestructible

The indestructible Wheel, Regensburg … … is a German invention during WW2 when in Germany rubber, used for tires, was no longer available. 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 …… Continue reading Just one image: Indestructible

Just one image: Jakobskirche

The Jakobskirche, Weimar … … with the Jakobskirchhof is the oldest burial place in Weimar, used between 1168 and 1818. Image made with a Contax 167 MT and the Carl Zeiss Distagon 2.8/35mm on Kodak Ultramax 400. In case you’d like to comment, it’s appreciated … and maybe, you want to visit my website or… Continue reading Just one image: Jakobskirche

Just one image: At the End of the Rainbow

A short poem … At the break of dawn, a legend we chase, To find where the colors of the rainbow embrace. Its end, a mystery, a treasure untold, A story of wonder, a tale to be unfold. With skies of azure and sun’s gentle ray, We set forth on a quest to find our… Continue reading Just one image: At the End of the Rainbow

Just one image: St. Lorenz Church

Built, starting around 1250 … Nestled in the heart of Nürnberg, Germany, the St. Lorenz Church stands as a living testament to the city’s rich history and architectural prowess. This magnificent church, dedicated to St. Lorenz, is a masterpiece that has withstood the test of time, captivating visitors with its awe-inspiring beauty and spiritual significance.… Continue reading Just one image: St. Lorenz Church

Just one image: Riesloch-Waterfall – Winter is coming (again)

A winter hiking tour to the Riesloch-Waterfall … When the Bavarian woods are blanketed in a pristine layer of snow and the air is crisp with the promise of adventure, there’s no better time to embark on a hiking tour around the Riesloch Waterfall. Nestled in the heart of this winter wonderland, this picturesque trail… Continue reading Just one image: Riesloch-Waterfall – Winter is coming (again)

Just one image: St. Martha Church – Part III

Already from 1390 … … the Gothic window cycle in the choir was donated by wealthy Nürnberg patrician families. The picture shows the three windows of the Groß family (mentioned in documents since 1274), the Waldstromer family (mentioned in documents since 1230) and the Stromer family (mentioned in documents since 1254) – from left to… Continue reading Just one image: St. Martha Church – Part III

Just one image: St. Martha Church – Part II

Inside this Gothic Jewel, … … there is not much left of the old splendor, after a catastrophic fire destroyed the old building almost to the foundation walls. The reconstruction was carried out in a modern variant. The ancient stained glass windows from 1390 were stored off-site at the time of the fire due to… Continue reading Just one image: St. Martha Church – Part II