View over the Charles Bridge to Hradčany
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The Charles Bridge
Charles Bridge is a historically significant bridge over the Vltava River in Prague. It connects Prague’s Old Town with the Lesser Town. It is the oldest preserved bridge over the Vltava River and one of the oldest stone bridges in Europe. The foundation stone of Charles Bridge was laid in
Old Town Bridge Tower
View from the Old Town Bridge Tower, built in 1370, across Charles Bridge to the castle town of Hradčany and Prague Castle. Founded in the 9th century, the castle is considered the largest enclosed castle complex in the world. Generations of master builders from different eras were involved in its
Tree leaning against the rock
This photo was taken in the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) in the East of Germany. There are always close connections between trees and the rather soft rock of sandstone. Information about taking this photo Where to find this location
Dresden, return to former glory
There is much to say about Dresden. Residence city of the Saxon electors and kings and today capital of the Free State of Saxony. A city of culture and art. But also a location of modern industries. The city lies picturesquely and climatically in the valley of the Elbe. Nearby,
Concert by Ray Wilson
I have often been to Ray’s concerts. He became the lead singer of Genesis after Phil Collins left in 1996. Together with the two remaining Genesis band members Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks, they recorded the album Calling All Stations, whose title song is one of my favourite rock songs.
Kronborg, the Hamlet Palace
Kronborg Castle is a fortress in Helsingør on the Danish Island of Zealand. It is located at the far north-eastern end of the island of Zealand just four kilometres from the Swedish coast. The fortress guards the entrance to the Øresund. The castle is also famous because William Shakespeare set
Changing of the Danish Royal Guard
At Amalienborg Palace in the heart of Copenhagen, I visited the seat of one of the world’s oldest monarchies. On the palace square I watched the changing of the guards. Amalienborg made up of four identical buildings is famous for its royal guard, known as The Royal Life Guard. Every day
The Globetrotter
This is one of my favourite photos I took at the Venice Carnival in 2020. I had to follow the man for some time before I could photograph him in a setting, against a background that suited him and that showed where it was taken. Information about taking this photo
Palazzi on the Grand Canal
The Grand Canal is a main waterway in the lagoon city of Venice that is almost four kilometres long, between 30 and 70 metres wide and up to five metres deep. It is lined by over 200 magnificent noble palaces. In Venice, the height of the palaces was dictated by