Ragtag Daily Prompt: Pristine
Tag: Weinheim an der Bergstraße
The Best of Four Seasons
One of my favourite subjects throughout the year in Weinheim: the “Blauer Hut”, a remnant of the medieval town wall, the castle ruin “Windeck, and in the winter photo on the hill to the left, the castle “Wachenburg”. The Cosmic Photo Challenge: The Best of … Continue reading The Best of Four Seasons
Quiet Reflection on a Sunday Afternoon
The original. Just a touch lighter than the original and a bit of fiddling with contrast etc. (done with Photoscape). The obvious choice for two castles and a medieval tower: sepia (done with Photoscape). Metallic sheen, notably copper: Lomo (done with Lunapic). A filter called … Continue reading Quiet Reflection on a Sunday Afternoon
When this is the Biggest Decision of the Day
it’s a good day. FOWC with Fandango: Decision
The Yearly Boat Regatta
The water is but shallow but this is the highlight of the nautical year: the annual regatta. Homemade model boats race against each other over a stretch of at least 100m!
We’re Waiting for a New Purpose
This former mill has been abandoned for over 50 years. Every few years a new investor turns up, there is talk about changing the whole plot into apartments, even a brothel was discussed at some stage, or demolishing the whole complex and start afresh. Six … Continue reading We’re Waiting for a New Purpose
Sculptured Trios II
Hubert Löneke’s sculpture of three children holding up their bent pinkie is alluding to the greeting gesture of people from Aachen when they meet each other away from the town, a sort of recognisable code. Without these three men we might not read books today. … Continue reading Sculptured Trios II
The Flavour of Light
The interplay of light and shadow creates atmosphere. Last week I was at a small game reserve stocked with bisons, fallow deer, and wild boars. I normally would call it the golden hour but it turned out to be more of a silver hour. The … Continue reading The Flavour of Light
Kilometre 8888
A bit more than 4 years ago I met a new friend: Wynona Rider who since then has been my trusted steed. This week on Thursday we made it to 8888 shared kilometres on the road. I thought I show you the exact spot where … Continue reading Kilometre 8888
Keep the Flag Flowing
Silent Sunday
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