People in Sierra Leone
At the beginning of October 2023, I travelled to Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa. There I met friendly and open people who live a traditional life, especially in the interior of the country. I was very impressed by their authenticity and genuine nature. I tried to capture this
The former Athens of West Africa
The University of Sierra Leone was founded in 1827 as an Anglican missionary school under the name Fourah Bay College (FBC). Very quickly, the institution became the most popular and best on the African continent. This also gave Freetown its secret title as the “Athens of West Africa”. In the
Botswana, land of the Kalahari
Baines’ Baobabs are a group of seven giant trees, also known as the seven sisters. Thomas Baines, a British landscape painter, crossed the Kalahari in 1862 and rested under these trees. While doing so, he painted the scenery as a watercolour, which subsequently became quite famous. That is why the
Victoria Falls Bridge
In 2017, I was travelling by car in southern Africa. On this trip I also came to Zambia, where I naturally wanted to see the Victoria Falls. Just below the Falls a bridge crosses the Zambezi River which is built over the Second Gorge of the falls. As the river
Etosha, National Park rich in wildlife
Oryx antelope and springbok peacefully united at the waterhole. Shortly before, all the animals waited at a safe distance as a family of lions quenched their thirst at this spot. Only after some time, when the animals were sure that the coast was clear, did the first brave ones venture
Trinidad, a colonial heritage
Trinidad is a city on the central south coast of Cuba. It was founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1514. In 1519, the invaders under Cortés set out from here on their conquest of Mexico. The central attraction is the Plaza Mayor, whose flair is still reminiscent of colonial times. The
Egypt, Sunset in the Sahara
For an European city resident, like me, the sandy desert, and that is what you first imagine every desert to be, is full of secrets. They appear fascinating and threatening at the same time. Information about taking this photo Where to find this location
Portugal – Torre de Belém
The Torre de Belém at the mouth of the Tejo was completed in 1521. It symbolises the heyday of the Portuguese maritime and trading empire. Situated as a lighthouse on a rock, it welcomed the arriving explorers and merchant ships. Originally there was a second tower on the opposite side.
Once upon the time in Zaire
At the end of the eighties, I lived for some time in Central Africa in Zaire, a country that is now called DR Congo. The infrastructure was very run-down then (and probably still is today). Therefore, it was hardly possible to travel through the country by land. But I was
Kazakhstan, Mausoleum of Karakhan
In the south of Kazakhstan, on the Talas River near the Kyrgyz border is Taraz, a major city of the Jambul province. Dating back more than 2,000 years, it is one of the oldest cities in Kazakhstan and in 2001 UNESCO recognized its status as a World Heritage Site. The