Coneflowers are literally called “sun hats” in German, i.e. Sonnenhut. And I saw them not only in yellow: I had to include this globe thistle (au naturel and with intentional zoom blur): The Cosmic Photo Challenge: What’s Flowering?
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A Village Well
Water, Water Everywhere
Windows of German Inns
A common name for a traditional inn, “The Golden Hart” (or “stag”) – this one has, for the moment, closed down. Another well liked traditional name is “The Lion” or “The Golden Lion”. Unlike in the UK were the most popular name for inns and … Continue reading Windows of German Inns
Second Attempt
at pairs. How fitting. Temporal diptych: only a couple of weeks between these two photos. Late winter and early spring. Focal diptych: change of focus from background to foreground. Corporal diptych: on the vine and in the bottle. Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Perfect Pairs
Twosomes
floral pairs a pair of blackthorn blossoms two tulips, two ox-eyes, two cotoneaster berries feathered pairs two doves two storks, two budgies, two Egyptian geese outdoor pairs two meerkats, two toy figures two matched shoes, two mis-matched socks, two bikes Lens Artists’ Photo Challenge: Perfect … Continue reading Twosomes
Wir fahrn fahrn fahrn auf der Autobahn
The German highways, the “Autobahnen”, are famous for their stretches with no speed limit. Which is a bit of a myth because even though there are no set limits the rule is always to drive weather and traffic appropriate. And even the limitless stretches are … Continue reading Wir fahrn fahrn fahrn auf der Autobahn
Different Perspectives
To some it’s madness, and to others it’s exhilarating fun. I’m sitting on the fence. I might like to try it. I think. Maybe. Okay, I’m off the fence. IT IS MADNESS! Weekly Prompt Weekend Challenge: Madness
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