When I saw Paula’s words for August I immediately had a theme in my mind. Saint James’ Way has become very popular in the last decade amongst christian and worldly pilgrims, particularly the last stage in Spain. But many routes lead to this last stretch … Continue reading Five Words, one Theme
The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Looking Through
ESA’s Spacelab, called Columbus, was the European Space Agency’s contribution to the International Space Station ISS. A 1:1 model can be seen in the Technikmuseum in Speyer in Germany.
Back and front view. DLR stands for Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (German Centre for Air and Space Flight)
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This jet fighter plane was photographed at the Technikmuseum in Speyer. I think it is a Russian MIG but I neglected to photograph the board with the name and specifications. If somebody knows better please let me know in the comments.
Anyhow, it has an impressive spike.
This is the Benz-Haus, the house where Carl Benz lived in Ladenburg once his company had become successful. He built was is considered the first workable automobile in 1886.
From this came the Mercedes Benz car factory which is known worldwide by the three pointed star.
This one adorns a model from the 1930ies standing in the Technik Museum Speyer, about 30 km from Carl Benz’ villa.
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Cars or Car Parts
Since he had to make a choice, our grandson decided to forgo the visit to the amusement park and go to the Technical Museum instead.
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I saw this silver sculpture in front of a building which is part of the Technical Museum in Speyer. Size and form, yet not the stance nor the material, reminded me of a sculpture I’d seen in Munich.
Photographing Public Art Challenge
Do you remember Matilda McDuck, Scrooge McDuck’s sister? Do you remember the car she drives? It does look like this, doesn’t it?
That’s a Detroit Electric Model C. Yes, that’s right, an electric car. Built 100 years back.
Here is some more information:
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Anything with wheels
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