"Barcelona: View from the tops"

Skylines | Barcelona | Spain | 2007-07

In January 2007 we made a "child-free" weekend-trip to Barcelona. It was the first time we visited this spain city. Here are some pictures from the Barcelona Skyline taken from different places.

"They dance like their grandparents already did"

Sardana Dance | Barcelona | Spain | 2007-01

We read about the Sardana-Dancing in our travelguide. So we went that Sunday afternoon to the great place in front of the Barcelona Cathedral for watching this happening. Old guys were playing on even older trumpets. And a lot of people were dancing the Sardana.

"Never-ending building"

La Sagrada Familia | Barcelona | Spain | 2007-01

The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (English: Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family) commonly known as the Sagrada Família is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926). Although incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in November 2010 was consecrated and proclaimed a minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI. Origin: wikipedia

"Antonio Gaudi´s little garden"

Park Güell | Barcelona | Spain | 2007-01

Park Güell is a garden complex with architectural elements situated on the hill of El Carmel in the Gràcia district of Barcelona. It was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built in the years 1900 to 1914. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaudí". Origin: wikipedia

"Catalonian Capital in january"

Barcelona | Spain | 2007-01

In January 2007 we made a "child-free" weekend-trip to Barcelona. It was the first time we visited this spain city. Here are some pictures from the center of Barcelona like the Rambla Street or the Santa Anna Church.

"Walking under sharks and corals"

Aquarium | Barcelona | Spain | 2007-01

Aquarium Barcelona is an aquarium located in Port Vell, a harbor in Barcelona. The 35 aquariums at the facility are home to 11,000 animals representing 450 species, and an 80-meter underwater tunnel.

"It was cold in Winterberg - nomen est omen"

Winter | Winterberg | Germany | 2006-12

At the turn of the year 2006/2007 we stayed with a 2 year old Svenja for one week in Winterberg/Sauerland. It was a very cold but sunny week as you can see on the pictures.

"It´s a long way to become Helmut Newton" - Part 2

Nudes | Karlsruhe | Germany | 2006-12

In December 2006 I was taken a class in the adult education center. Subject was "Sensual Art Photography". Here are some results of the shooting.

"It´s a long way to become Helmut Newton" - Part 1

Nudes | Karlsruhe | Germany | 2006-12

In December 2006 I was taken a class in the adult education center. Subject was "Sensual Art Photography". Here are some results of the shooting.

"The eastern counterpart to the Zoological Garden" - Part 3

Tierpark Friedrichsfelde | Berlin | Germany | 2006-12

The Tierpark Berlin is one of two zoos located in Berlin. It was founded in 1955 and is located in Friedrichsfelde on the former grounds of Friedrichsfelde Palace, which is situated within the zoo. As of 31 December 2011, the zoo houses 7,629 animals from 865 species, in an area of 160 hectares. There were more than 1 million visitors in 2011. Origin: wikipedia

"The eastern counterpart to the Zoological Garden" - Part 2

Tierpark Friedrichsfelde | Berlin | Germany | 2006-12

The Tierpark Berlin is one of two zoos located in Berlin. It was founded in 1955 and is located in Friedrichsfelde on the former grounds of Friedrichsfelde Palace, which is situated within the zoo. As of 31 December 2011, the zoo houses 7,629 animals from 865 species, in an area of 160 hectares. There were more than 1 million visitors in 2011. Origin: wikipedia

"The eastern counterpart to the Zoological Garden" - Part 1

Tierpark Friedrichsfelde | Berlin | Germany | 2006-12

The Tierpark Berlin is one of two zoos located in Berlin. It was founded in 1955 and is located in Friedrichsfelde on the former grounds of Friedrichsfelde Palace, which is situated within the zoo. As of 31 December 2011, the zoo houses 7,629 animals from 865 species, in an area of 160 hectares. There were more than 1 million visitors in 2011. Origin: wikipedia

"Christmas time in Berlin"

XMAS-Market | Berlin | Germany | 2006-12

Here are some pictures from market stalls at the historic XMAS-Market at the Bebelplatz (I think … don´t know anymore the correct position).

"What the Germans called: Wir sind Papst"

Vatican | Rome | Italy | 2006-11

During my visiting of Rome I spent a lot of hours in the Vatican City. I climbed on top of the St. Peter's Basilica, visited the interiour of it and walked up and down the St Peter's square. Even when I´m not a believing catholic, it is a proud feeling to know that the current pope is born in Germany.

"The tomb of the Roman emperor Hadrian"

Castel Sant'Angelo | Rome | Italy | 2006-11

The Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as the Castel Sant'Angelo, is a towering cylindrical building in Rome. The building was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum. Legend holds that the Archangel Michael appeared atop the mausoleum, sheathing his sword as a sign of the end of the plague of 590, thus lending the castle its present name.