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At first, I tried to frame the seagull without that distracting boat roof - ideally catching it in some dramatic pose, maybe wings raised or something like that. But the longer I look at this shot, the more I like it just the way it is. The intense red, rusty, slightly grimy roof really pops, and the gull’s self-assured, slightly inquisitive stare at its portrait-taker is perfect. This might be the only photo of this particular gull in existence - her fifteen seconds of fame, and she seems to know it.

#Photography #Squared #Seagull
This square color photograph, framed by a white border, features a single seagull perched atop a red-tinted roof. The bird appears to be gazing directly at the camera, its head slightly tilted in an inquisitive pose. Soft clouds fill the background in light blues and grays, providing a calm, airy atmosphere. The simple composition draws attention to the seagull’s quietly confident presence.
#seagull
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Hey, fisherman, I hope you caught something!

He mentioned at the hut the previous evening that he’d barely packed any food. Must’ve been day three or four on Stewart Island’s North West Circuit when we passed him casting his line. This was back in April ’93 - there I was lugging a 28kg backpack, blissfully unaware of ‘ultralight hiking’. At least I didn’t have to worry about starving, unlike him. After ten days, we were back in Oban, stuffing ourselves with chocolate and cookies. But on the return trip to the South Island by hydrofoil, I did start to feel a bit queasy.

#Photography #BlackAndWhite #Squared #MeerMittwoch
This square black-and-white photograph, bordered in white, shows a rocky coastline under a high-contrast sky. On the left, a silhouetted figure stands on a jagged outcrop, casting what appears to be a fishing line over the water. The sunlit ocean glistens with a silvery sheen, creating sharp contrasts between the dark rocks and the bright reflections. A few small islands or rocks dot the horizon, adding depth to the seascape.
#meermittwoch
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Crocus II

The next morning, I just had to go back to that meadow. My wish for dew-covered, closed crocuses came true.

Of course, my perpetual theme - perception and interpretation - rears its head here: you’d never know from these pretty photos that this meadow sees a lot of canine traffic. Let’s just say, I had to cut my session short and step away for some fresh air. 😐

#Photography #Squared #Crocus
This square color photograph, framed in white, features a single, unopened crocus bud rising from the grass. Tiny droplets of water cling to its purple tip and pale stem, reflecting faint light against the dark, softly blurred background. The delicate details of the dew lend a fresh, almost ethereal quality to this early spring moment.
#crocus
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Crocus I

I couldn’t resist this meadow. My wife pointed it out and insisted I simply had to photograph it. Normally, I’m pretty laid-back, but I managed to rally my inner sloth - and it was absolutely worth it. So much so that I’m going to share a few shots. 😊

#Photography #Squared #Crocus
This square color photo, framed in white, shows a single crocus blooming in soft, diffused light. Illuminated from behind, its purple petals glow translucently, revealing the gentle silhouette of the flower’s interior. The dark, out-of-focus background amplifies the crocus’s delicate luminosity, creating an intimate, almost ethereal scene.
#crocus
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Two distant planes look about to collide, yet they're actually far apart. Photography flattens reality onto a single plane, making the photographer’s perspective and our own assumptions crucial. Our eyes see only in two dimensions, relying on the brain to fill in the third. Even two eyes can’t reconstruct true depth here - parallax is too small. In the end, every image is an invitation to interpret what we see.

#Photography #BlackAndWhite #Squared #Minimalism
This square black-and-white photograph captures two airplanes at high altitude, leaving behind distinct contrails as they appear to cross paths against a dark sky. The contrast between the bright, crisp vapor trails and the deep black background creates a striking visual effect. The perspective makes it seem as though the planes are converging at a single point. A white border frames the image.
#minimalism
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Somewhere in the #Pyrenees, mid-1998, during our cycling trip. This was pretty much the last time I shot photos on slide film. For once, I didn’t add the grain - on the contrary, I even reduced it a bit.

The following year, I bought my first digital camera, a Nikon Coolpix 950, boasting an incredible 2 megapixels. But hey, we all know it’s not about the megapixels, right?

#Photography #BlackAndWhite #Squared
This black-and-white photograph captures a rugged mountain landscape enveloped in mist. The slopes of the mountain stretch diagonally across the frame, with a winding path leading up toward the peak. The mist obscures the background, softening the contours of the distant ridges. The image has a grainy texture. A white border frames the photograph.
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My contribution to the #52WochenFotoChallenge on the theme of #StreetArt.

I stumbled upon this piece yesterday while visiting my parents in my hometown (not a city, just a small village!). Since I wasn’t sure if I was even allowed to publish this photo, I first had to look into what’s known in Germany as 'Panoramafreiheit' (freedom of panorama). And yes, as far as I understand, publicly placed permanent works can be shared (§ 59 UrhG). Phew, lucky me!

#Photography #Squared #52wfc25
This image showcases a vividly detailed street art mural painted on a concrete wall. The artwork features a monstrous fish with razor-sharp teeth, an intense glare, and an open mouth that appears ready to devour anything in its path. The colors are bold and saturated, with shades of blue dominating the underwater scene, contrasting with the fiery orange glow inside the creature's mouth. To the right, a red-haired woman is submerged in the water, her eyes wide with fear as she clutches her hands close to her face. Her expression adds an element of suspense, making the mural feel like a scene from a dramatic underwater adventure or a fantasy story. In the background, small air bubbles rise through the deep blue water, and a shadowy underwater castle is faintly visible, adding a mysterious touch to the composition. The mural is highly detailed and well-executed, blending realism with a stylized, almost comic-book-like aesthetic. Its placement under a bridge adds to the immersive effect, making it feel like a hidden gem of urban art.
#52weeksphotochallenge#52wfc25
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