Diagonal line-up of red London street lanterns on sunny day
Apart from the usual tourist attractions, I always enjoy to discover and capture ordinary things in a visually appealing format. This line-up of street lamps against a clear blue sky serves as an example.
(London, England, September 1993 - Image ID: 199309-GB-02)
Five iconic red English telephone booths lined up diagonally
For decades, they were one of the most iconic symbols of England. The shape and the intense red color of the public telephone booths made them unforgettable. They were also a popular postcard motif and tourist souvenir in all kinds of formats. Unfortunately, they have disappeared - nice memories!
(London, England, September 1993 - Image ID: 199309-GB-05)
Disorganized lounge chair with white-green fabric in park
Apart from the busy inner city wth its tourist attractions, I truly enjoyed the many large parks with their old trees and enough space for residents and tourist to get some fresh air. On one of my walks I found this interesting, not perfectly assembled, lounge chair
(London, England, September 1993 - Image ID: 199309-GB-04)
Street lantern and two red-yellow traffic lights in sea of green
Another small detail that caught my attention! At first, I spotted the metal street lamp with a traffic light, until I realized that a second one was located right next to it. After finding the right angle, I waited until both lit up in red and yellow, and took this shot against the lush green background.
(London, England, September 1993 - Image ID: 199309-GB-07)
Mercedes AMG GT S solarbeam on Yangmingshan - front view right
Even without moving, this photo illustrates the dynamics of the AMG GT S Coupe. For its launch back in 2015, Mercedes AMG used a very special metallic paint called "solarbeam". When you look at the car, you immediately understand why this name was chosen. The strikingly vibrant color shines even on cloudy days as if the car had integrated sunlight. Therefore, I took a lot of photos on a half-day round trip around Taiwan's Yangmingshan National Park mountain roads and the nearby coast.
(Yangmingshan, Taiwan, December 2015 - Image ID 201512-TW-08)
Mercedes AMG GT S solarbeam meets bamboo forest
One of my favourite backgrounds for the iconic AMG GT S Coupe is this bamboo forest. For its launch back in 2015, Mercedes AMG used a very special metallic paint called "solarbeam". When you look at the car, you immediately understand why this name was chosen. The strikingly vibrant color shines even on cloudy days as if the car had integrated sunlight integrated. Therefore, I took a lot of photos on a half-day round trip around Taiwan's Yangmingshan National Park mountain roads and the nearby coast.
(Yangmingshan, Taiwan, December 2015 - Image ID 201512-TW-06)
Mercedes AMG GT S solarbeam meets dog near Yehliu Geopark
Even this dog takes a closer look at the AMG GT S performance coupe parked near the Yehliu Geopark. For its launch back in 2015, Mercedes AMG used a very special metallic paint called "solarbeam". When you look at the car, you immediately understand why this name was chosen. The strikingly vibrant color shines even on cloudy days as if the car had integrated sunlight. Therefore, I took a lot of photos on a half-day round trip around Taiwan's Yangmingshan National Park mountain roads and the nearby coast.
(Yehliu, Taiwan, December 2015 - Image ID 201512-TW-04)
Mercedes AMG GT S solarbeam parked in front of Buddhist temple
Another nice contrast to the AMG GT S Coupe is this colorful buddhist temple on the road to Wanli. For its launch back in 2015, Mercedes AMG used a very special metallic paint called "solarbeam". When you look at the car, you immediately understand why this name was chosen. The strikingly vibrant color shines even on cloudy days as if the car had integrated sunlight. Therefore, I took a lot of photos on a half-day round trip around Taiwan's Yangmingshan National Park mountain roads and the nearby coast.
(Yangmingshan, Taiwan, December 2015 - Image ID 201512-TW-07)
Mercedes AMG GT S solarbeam on Yangmingshan - rear view left
A rear-view of the AMG GT S Coupe showcases automotive design at its best! For its launch back in 2015, Mercedes AMG used a very special metallic paint called "solarbeam". When you look at the car, you immediately understand why this name was chosen. The strikingly vibrant color shines even on cloudy days as if the car had integrated sunlight. Therefore, I took a lot of photos on a half-day round trip around Taiwan's Yangmingshan National Park mountain roads and the nearby coast.
(Yangmingshan, Taiwan, December 2015 - Image ID 201512-TW-09)
Mercedes AMG GT S solarbeam sideview near Yehliu Geopark
The smooth aerodynamic silhouette of the AMG GT S Coupe contrasts with the sharp edges of the rocks near Yehliu Geopark. For its launch in 2015, Mercedes AMG used a special metallic paint called "solarbeam". When you look at the car, you immediately understand why this name was chosen. The strikingly vibrant color shines even on cloudy days as if the car had integrated sunlight. A perfect model to take lots of photos on a trip around Taiwan's Yangmingshan National Park mountain roads and the nearby coast.
(Yehliu, Taiwan, December 2015 - Image ID 201512-TW-05)
Red plastic chairs and lantern in mountain mist
Even in mid of summer, the weather can change quickly in the higher altitudes of the Swiss Alps. The cafe stop for sure has seen better days for the owners. On sunny days, the terrance and interior are obviously packed with tourists. When we came buy, it was rather cold, rainy, and with very poor visibility. At least the red plastic chairs provided a nice and striking contrast.
(Valais, Switzerland, July 1993 - Image ID 199307-CH-01)
Afternoon boat reflections in Lake Lucerne
The first stage of our 1993 family vacation in Switzerland brought us to Lucerne. Since my first visit to this city, I really liked this place with its unique location on a large lake surrounded by high mountains. During a walk on the shore, I found this boat. The afternoon sun beautifully illuminated it with its golden light, which reflected nicely in the water.
(Lucerne, Switzerland, July 1993 - Image ID 199307-CH-01)
Hydrate yourself - Empty plastic water bottle against sea and be
Even when you spend just a few hours on a non-developed island, it is important to bring enough water. Otherwise, there is a risk to dehydrate due to the intense sunshine combined with hot temperatures. Thankfully, we did pack quite a lot of bottles. And we also took all of them with us for proper disposal and recycling when we left the tropical paradise later in the afternoon.
(Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, July 2013 - Image ID 201307-MY-16)
Honor to whom honor is due - Horse taking a look
I am not exactly sure anymore at which building I took this snapshot. The scenery with the yellow painted building covered with marble and just the head of one horse sticking out was almost unreal. Nothing we would have expected in the city center of a multi-million people capital. The horse was just standing there, taking a look at the street. Considering the color, it looks like a royal stable to us.
(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 2013 - Image ID 201307-MY-05)
Elbphilharmonie window structures and reflections
As impressive as the Elbharmonie building in total may be, I was more interested in the unique fascade. The curved glass results in amazing reflections, and in combination with the light constantly changes the visual appearance of the building. Whilst there was a lot of criticism against the project due to the much higher than planned construction costs, the city of Hamburg now has a new icon.
(Hamburg, Germany, July 2013 - Image ID 201307-DE-04)
Maze of sailing ship masts and dews
Like probably most children, I was always fascinated by the adventures of the great explorers of the past centuries. One item firmly associated with these stories are the iconic sailing ships. No matter how many masts, they opened up new horizons and enabled the discovery of previously unknown territories. Therefore, I was very happy to find not only one, but quiet a number of these impressive testimonies of the past in the port of Hamburg. Zooming in on their masts revealed a confusing, yet organized maze of dews.
(Hamburg, Germany, July 2013 - Image ID 201307-DE-10)
Deep orange colored sunshade
This image is just one of a whole collection of photos that I took of sunshades in this striking dark orange color. In summertime, both businesses and private people supply these photographic elements to all cities Especially restaurants and cafes provide comfort and protection to their guests by putting up a whole collection of them. Some of them are true designer-style piece of art. If you invest a bit of time to find the right position and angle, you will identify many stunning photo opportunities.
(Hamburg, Germany, July 2013 - Image ID 201307-DE-12)
White sunshade collection and dark blue sky
In summertime, both businesses and private people tend to add a very photographic element to cityscapes: sunshades! Especially restaurants and cafes provide comfort and protection to their guests by putting up a whole armada of them. Obviously, a lot of the sunshades are branded advertising, but then you also have the more neutral, designer-style sunshades. If you invest a bit of time to find the right position and angle, you will identify many stunning photo opportunities.
(Hamburg, Germany, July 2013 - Image ID 201307-DE-07)
Summer refreshment - Drinks with lemon and ice
Even an afternoon refreshment can easily become a photo model. In one of the countless cafes we ordered some drinks. After a few re-arrangements the glasses, bottles and spoons became their own piece of art on the two-colored tablecloth.
(Cannes, France, July 1993 - Image ID: 199307-FR-14)
Window plus window reflection on a yellow wall
During our walk through the streets of Cannes, I spotted this interesting and colorful wall with a painted single window. Thanks to the afternoon sunshine, there was an interesting reflection of another real glass window right next to it.
(Cannes, France, July 1993 - Image ID: 199307-FR-12)
Refreshing alpine mountain stream close-up
Zooming in on the fresh and clear cascades of one of the mountain streams reveals the beauty of the untamed alpine nature. I especially like the contrast between the smooth texture of the flowing water and the hard sharp rocks.
(Route des Grandes Alpes, France, July 1993 - Image ID: 199307-FR-04)
Splash - Closeup of the bottom of a beautiful waterfall - II
As with many other things, taking a photo of the bottom of a waterfall reveals the true beauty of nature in a specific moment. Since my first visit to Plitvice in 1991, I was fascinated by the breathtaking scenery. Water simply seems to come out of the forest, everywhere. The cascade of lakes is incredibly beautiful. Obviously, the place is a very popular tourist destination. If you want to enjoy the serenity and the unique shape of water of this location, I would suggest to come early in the morning.
(Plitvice Lakes, Croatia, June 2023 - Image ID: 202306-CR-57)
Eye of the Earth - Cetina river spring Croatia
The "Eye of the Earth" shares the destiny with many other previous "insider-tips". This photo taken from above shows where the name is coming from. Years ago, only locals knew about the unique beauty spring of the Cetina river. However, with more and more people sharing photos of the stunning colors and shape of the source of the Cetina river, things changed. Especially drone images contribute to an increased popularity. Still not crowded, but not a secret anymore...
(Cetina, Croatia, June 2023 - Image ID: 202306-CR-44)
Relax -Two beam metal lamp against the Mediterrenean blue
This is on of my favourite images from my recent trip to Croatia. The stunning blue of the adriatic sea reminds me of relaxing vacation days. And the nice contrast with the yellowish glass adds this special photographic extra. If found this interesting design piece in the fishing port of Stomorska. This small village was one of the stops during a day cruise out of Split. I used the stop on Šolta island to explore the area with my camera. Can you spot the spider web pieces below the lamp on the right?
(Solta, Croatia, June 2023 - Image ID: 202306-CR-43)
Closed - Wooden door with padlock and green weathered paint
Ports and fishing villages are a paradise for photographers who love to capture unusual motives in an interesting environment. Therefore, whenever travelling in a coastal area, I try to make time for exploring local ports. During a short break of our day cruise to Split's neighbouring islands, I walked around Stomorska village and its port. Humidity and salty air take a permanent toll on everything. As a result, wooden objects with their weathered paint over time become pieces of art.
(Solta, Croatia, June 2023 - Image ID: 202306-CR-42)
Recycling - Blue cooking pots enjoying second life as flower pots
In addition to the usual tourist attractions, I spent time exploring some hidden treasures of the old town. Just walking around without a concrete plan always comes with nice surprises for the curious photographer. On our way walking up towards the densely forested Marjan Park, I found this nice collection of recycled blue cooking pots. The color stood out from the beige and green surroundings, and as such it was almost impossible not to see them. Well, most people passed by without even turning their heads.
(Split, Croatia, June 2023 - Image ID: 202306-CR-36)
Take a seat - Lonely weathered wooden chair in a lost rural mountain village
This is one of my most loved discoveries from an abandoned rural mountain village. As a portfolio collector of chair photos, I was fascinated by this weathered wooden specimen. Actually, there were quite a few of them distributed all over the empty house and its patio garden, some of them completely broken. The contrast between the old vintage chair with its splitting veneer wood and the fresh green of spring vegetation was just fascinating.
(Dubrovnik area, Croatia, June 2023 - Image ID: 202306-CR-20)
Masterchef - It has been a long time since this stove has been u
Another room, another discovery: I found this old stove and oven in what previously must have been the kitchen. Now completely abandoned, and most empty, it seems nobody was interested in taking and reusing this old-fashioned equipment anymore. Therefore, it stayed at its original location, and now adds some extra flair to the otherwise empty place. How many years may have passed since someone last used it for cooking? I will probably never know...
(Dubrovnik area, Croatia, June 2023 - Image ID: 202306-CR-21)
Paradise - single small boat in a secluded bay below the cliffs
This gentleman clearly enjoys a prime location in a secluded bay close to the rather busy city of Dubrovnik. Accessible only from the sea, nobody is about to disturb his afternoon nap. I took this image with as much telephoto lens as I had available in my backpack. Apart from the great location and tranquility of the scene, I particularly like the very special aquamarine color of the Adriatic sea, and the stones in all different shades and sizes at the bottom of this idyllic spot.
(Dubrovnik, Croatia, June 2023 - Image ID: 202306-CR-29)
Lost places - White bathtub with a great view of Lokrum and mediterrenean sea
Whilst obviously not at it's original location, this bathtub enjoys a breathtaking view though a broken window. "Lost places" have become popular destinations for photographers. The previous Hotel Belvedere in Dubrovnik has been abandoned since it was severely damaged by Serbian troops during the war in 1991. This huge 5-star luxury resort had only been in operation for just six years when it became a casualty of this armed conflict. Since then, several plans to restore it or to replace it with a new luxury hotel have failed.
(Dubrovnik, Croatia, May 2023 - Image ID: 202305-CR-19)
Lost places - Hotel Belvedere green patio corridor with bathtub
For whatever reason, all bathtubs have been removed from the old guestrooms, and can now be found at various strange locations. The previous Hotel Belvedere in Dubrovnik has been abandoned since it was severely damaged by Serbian troops during the war in 1991. This huge 5-star luxury resort had only been in operation for just six years when it became a casualty of this armed conflict. Since then, several plans to restore it or to replace it with a new luxury hotel have failed.
(Dubrovnik, Croatia, May 2023 - Image ID: 202305-CR-20)
Lost places - Concrete spiral staircase in ruins at Hotel Belvedere
This dark spiral staircase was the only way to move up within the huge "lost place" of the previous Hotel Belvedere in Dubrovnik. The building has been abandoned since it was severely damaged by Serbian troops during the war in 1991. This huge 5-star luxury resort had only been in operation for just six years when it became a casualty of this armed conflict. Since then, several plans to restore it or to replace it with a new luxury hotel have failed.
(Dubrovnik, Croatia, May 2023 - Image ID: 202305-CR-23)
Completely lost - Private bathroom in Hotel Belvedere guestroom
Probably not everyone's favorite color: the intense green bathroom tiles inside the guestrooms of the previously glorious Hotel Belvedere in Dubrovnik. The place has been abandoned since it was severely damaged by Serbian troops during the war in 1991. This huge 5-star luxury resort had only been in operation for just six years when it became a casualty of this armed conflict. Since then, several plans to restore it or to replace it with a new luxury hotel have failed.
(Dubrovnik, Croatia, May 2023 - Image ID: 202305-CR-18)
Once upon a time the indoor swimming pool of Hotel Belvedere
Even without glass, one can easily imagine the previous glory of this indoor pool. The previous Hotel Belvedere in Dubrovnik has been abandoned since it was severely damaged by Serbian troops during the war in 1991. This huge 5-star luxury resort had only been in operation for just six years when it became a casualty of this armed conflict. Since then, several plans to restore it or to replace it with a new luxury hotel have failed.
(Dubrovnik, Croatia, May 2023 - Image ID: 202305-CR-17)
Colorful couple - Green and yellow chairs in old town alley
Chairs have always been one of my favorite photo motives. Why? Not really sure, because I somehow hated long meetings where one had to be seated for hours without moving. I guess it's probably because the look so inviting and relaxing. Apart from that, chairs exist in all kinds of material, shapes and colors, and you can find them virtually everywhere on this planet. I found this nice couple in green and yellow inside the city walls of old town Dubrovnik.
(Dubrovnik, Croatia, June 2023 - Image ID: 202306-CR-05)
Symbiosis - Red clay roof tiles and yellow flower ensemble
This image is the result of an early morning jogging workout. Obviously, I didn't carry my iPhone, and even less my SLR with me. At some point I spotted a picturesque roof with the typical red tiles and some non-typical decoration on a slope below the road. It wasn't a big problem, because at that time of the day, the entire area was still in the shade. So I decided to come back later during the day with the complete equipment, incl. telephoto lens, and captured this image.
(Dubrovnik, Croatia, June 2023 - Image ID: 202306-CR-25)
Zadar old town exploration - Windows collection - Kodak
Whenever I visit a town for the first time, I do enjoy just walking around to get a feeling for the location. This is particularly true for historic city centers, where there are so many details to discover. Obviously, there are the usual tourist attractions. In addition, I love to hunt for new motives for one of my many image subject collections. Amongst them, doors and windows are two of my oldest and broadest portfolios. In this regards, the old town of Zadar in Croatia had a lot to offer.
(Zadar, Croatia, May 2023 - Image ID: 202305-CR-07)
Statue of Spiro Brusina in Zadar, overlooking the mediterranean
Not all statues are equal, and I usually tend not to spend too much time looking at most of them. However, in this case, I was quite fascinated by both the beautiful artwork as well as its meaning. Spiro Brusina was a Croatian natural scientist and zoologist who dedicated his life to studying fauna and promoting environmental protection. The pose of him looking at a huge sea shell clearly demonstrates his decication and serves as a motivation for today's students to follow in his footsteps.
(Zadar, Croatia, May 2023 - Image ID: 202305-CR-08)
Artwork made of rust on a textured wall against blue sky
Another perspective shows the same heavily corroded wall looking up against the dark blue sky. A piece of art that could make it into a museum for the beauty of its colors and texture created by an amazing artist: mother nature! Over time, the metal parts fixed on top of the building started to corrode in the humid climate of the coastal town of Zadar, Croatia. The traces running down the wall look like a precious painting to me; so beautiful!
(Zadar, Croatia, May 2023 - Image ID: 202305-CR-12)
Evening rainbow illuminating the forest above the Neckar valley
I guess there are few people who don't like rainbows. Their prisma colors combined with a dark sky shortly before sunset are just breathtaking. A typical photographer's problem is that they are hard to predict. Most rainbows that appear in the sky above Esslingen (near Stuttgart) tend to surface above the forest covered hills on the south side of the river Neckar. (Esslingen, Germany, May 2023 - Image ID: 202305-DE-01)
Business jet crossing an evening rainbow
The advantage of shooting photos locally is that a.) one usually has the complete equipment at hand and b.) over time gains experience about the best location. Most rainbows that appear in the sky above Esslingen tend to always surface above the hills on the South side of the river Neckar. And if the wind direction fits, planes landiing at Stuttgart airport might just have to cross that rainbow in their final approach.
(Esslingen, Germany, May 2023 - Image ID: 202305-DE-02)
Pink hibiscus flower - Wet Red Bricks Series IV
Rainy days often provide exceptional opportunities for photographers. One just needs to overcome the inner bastard, and get outside. Once you start to explore nature, one can capture unusual images of otherwise very frequent and common motives. Mai 2013 had quite a lot of these lousy days with the so-called "Plum Rain" (big waterdrops!) in Taiwan. I decided to explore the neighborhood, and found quite a diverse collection of leaves and flowers on a driveway with red bricks. Amongst them this beautiful pink hibiscus flower... And no, I didn't pick it - just arranged it a bit on the bricks.
(Taipei, Taiwan, May 2013 - Image ID: 201305-TW-04)
Yellow white plumeria flower - Wet Red Bricks Series II
Rainy days often provide exceptional opportunities for photographers. One just needs to overcome the inner bastard, and get outside. Once you start to explore nature, one can capture unusual images of otherwise very frequent and common motives. Mai 2013 had quite a lot of these lousy days with the so-called "Plum Rain" (big waterdrops!) in Taiwan. I decided to explore the neighborhood, and found quite a diverse collection of leaves and flowers on a driveway with red bricks. Amongst them this nice two-color tone plumeria flower... And no, I didn't pick it - just arranged it a bit on the bricks.
(Taipei, Taiwan, May 2013 - Image ID: 201305-TW-02)
Yellow and green tree leaves - Wet Red Bricks Series VI
Rainy days often provide exceptional opportunities for photographers. One just needs to overcome the inner bastard, and get outside. Once you start to explore nature, one can capture unusual images of otherwise very frequent and common motives. Mai 2013 had quite a lot of these lousy days with the so-called "Plum Rain" (big waterdrops!) in Taiwan. I decided to explore the neighborhood, and found quite a diverse collection of leaves and flowers on a driveway with red bricks. Amongst them these two-colored leaves, that look like Autumn, even though I took the photo in Spring.
(Taipei, Taiwan, May 2013 - Image ID: 201305-TW-06)
Bright yellow leaf (Wet Red Bricks Series - V)
Rainy days often provide exceptional opportunities for photographers to capture unusual images of frequent motifs. Mai 2013 had quite a lot of these days in Taiwan. I decided to explore the neighborhood, and found quite a diverse collection of leaves and flowers on a floor with red bricks. This yellow leaf was particularly attractive.
Green tree leaf (Wet Red Bricks Series - III)
Rainy days often provide exceptional opportunities for photographers to capture unusual images of frequent motifs. Mai 2013 had quite a lot of these days in Taiwan. I decided to explore the neighborhood, and found quite a diverse collection of leaves and flowers on a floor with red bricks.
Beige colored plant tuft (Wet Red Bricks Series - I)
Rainy days often provide exceptional opportunities for photographers to capture unusual images of frequent motifs. Mai 2013 had quite a lot of these days in Taiwan. I decided to explore the neighborhood, and found quite a diverse collection of leaves and flowers on a floor with red bricks. Not really sure which plant this is from?
Powerful Augrabies waterfall
Another attempt to catch the unbrindled power of the water masses falling down into the valley. After heavy rain, the river carried a lot of sediments, making the colour quite similar to the surrounding rocks.
(Augrabies National Park, South Africa, April 2011 - Image ID: 201104-ZA-12)
The final climb
The Central Cross-Island Highway isn't really a highway. It's rather a spectacular and narrow mountain road with countless tunnels, bridges and breathtaking views after every turn. The final ascent towards the summit is amongst the steepest parts of the journey.
(Taroko Gorge, Taiwan, March 2013 - Image ID: 201303-TW-14)
Changchun Shrine and waterfall
This eyecatching shrine in an idyllic location is located in the lower part of the Taroko Gorge, and a popular tourist stop. As beautiful as it is: the shrine was actually build in memory of the workers who died during the construction of the mountain road.
(Taroko Gorge, Taiwan, March 2013 - Image ID: 201303-TW-17)
Obstacle in flowing water - rock meets mountain river
Hiking in mountain areas is an experience for all senses. What continues to always fascinate me is to watch and to listen to the numerous streams and rivers running downhill. Unfortunately, many gorges are so steep and inaccessible, that it is almost impossible to enjoy their beauty. But one can always find a peaceful spot where it is possible to sit down, and watch how the rocks divert the flow of water. But only with a long exposure photo, one can truly appreciate the contrast between movement and static obstacle. I took this image in the breathtakingly wild Taroko Gorge in Taiwan.
(Taroko Gorge, Taiwan, March 2013 - Image ID: 201303-TW-11)
Staircase in white and blue with safety net
No pain, no gain. In order to enjoy a fantastic panoramic view over the famous Sun Moon Lake in Central Taiwan, a little physical effort is required. To get up to the viewing platform of the 46m high Ci'en Pagoda, one needs to climb up this beautiful white and blue staircase. Instead of just rushing up and down this hexagonal construction, it is worth stopping now and then, and have a look up and down. The simple design with just three colors will blow architecture and art fans away
(Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan, March 2013 - Image ID: 201303-TW-04)
Stairs with half-open blue metal door
After enjoying a fantastic view over the famous Sun Moon Lake, visitors will exit the tower via this decorative blue & white staircase via the half-open door with metal bars. Coming down from the 46m high Ci'en Pagoda, the return is a lot easier than the way up the equally colored staircase. The design with just three colors is so simple, and yet extremely eyecatching. A nice way to say good-bye... And after the last visitor has left, the bars ensure nobody can enter unauthorized.
(Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan, March 2013 - Image ID: 201303-TW-05)
Wulai Falls close-up
Zooming in on the water running down the steep cliff also reveals a number of plants growing in this very wet environment.
(Taipei, Taiwan, January 2013 - Image ID: 201301-TW-12)
On the beach with a smile
This poor fish stranded and died on a sandy beach in the Tamsui area. Despite of this misfortune, it still seems to smile at everyone walking by. Somehow sad!
(Taipei, Taiwan, January 2013 - Image ID: 201301-TW-06)
The power of plants
Keeping your eyes open is often rewarded with unusual discoveries. I found this small plant growing out of a wooden pole at Huanshan 1914 Creative Park. Almost impossibe, and yet nature found its way...
(Taipei City, Taiwan, February 2013 - Image ID: 201302-TW-07)
Symbolic pineapple presents
One of the most common and popular fruit year-round, but especially during New Year celebrations is the pineapple. It symbolizes wealth and prosperity, and presenting it to someone has this wish for the upcoming year attached symbolically.
(Taipei City, Taiwan, February 2013 - Image ID: 201302-TW-03)
Yellow lanterns
Yellow and red are the dominating colours for the countless lanterns decorating temples, businesses and private homes.
(Taipei City, Taiwan, February 2013 - Image ID: 201302-TW-02)
Red lanterns at night
Not much to say about these very decorative and almost romantic red lanterns. They are not limited to the Festive season, but obviously more common during winter months.
(Taipei City, Taiwan, February 2013 - Image ID: 201302-TW-04)
Burning candles in the wind
During Chinese New Year season, a lot more people than usual visit the large number of temples inside the Greater Taipei metropolitan area. They usually come with the entire family, and pray together for a good year ahead. Thousands of candles are lit every day, creating a very festive mood. As a foreigner, it is very interesting to observe the permanent flow of people coming and going. When it comes to taking pictures, I think it is better to focus on the temple, its interior and candles than photographing unknown people performing their religious rituals.
(Taipei City, Taiwan, February 2013 - Image ID: 201302-TW-01)
Fumes from hell
When hiking on Volcano, it is important to check the wind direction, so that one doesn't get smoked in the stinky and potentially toxic fumes constantly evaporating from the otherwise quiet crater. Watching the flow of smoke above the yellow sulphor field is a fascinating spectacle.
(Volcano Island, Italy, December 2022 - Image ID: 202212-IT-17)
Snow groomer craters
The traces of the snow groomer (also used to carry tourists) lead towards two side craters of Mount Etna. We decided to rather walk this loop, and to enjoy the sunshine and the amazing scenery.
(Mount Etna, Italy, December 2022 - Image ID: 202212-IT-13)
Nothing lives forever - Rusted metal meets blue water - I
It's probably healthy for our minds not to think about the transience of all living creatures. On the other hand, it seems important to remember that nothing really lasts forever. Even things that appear solid and strong, and are built to last, can be destroyed over time by something as smooth as water. This metal platform in an italian island harbour has been exposed to humidity and salt for years. The destructive impact is clearly visible. For a photographer, the striking colours create an amazing visual effect against the backdrop of the dark blue mediterrenean sea. Therefore, I took a whole series of images whilst waiting for the ferry.
(Sicily, Italy, December 2022 - Image ID: 202212-IT-20)
The boot
Urban exploration in Taormina: the old city with its narrow lanes has a lot of details to discover. Like this boot-shaped area where the paint came off an otherwise colourful staircase. Do we need a painter or a shoemaker to fix this?
(Taormina, Italy, December 2022 - Image ID: 202212-IT-04)
Little paw
Just adorable: the paw from this lion cub is still small, but will grow together with its owner, and become a dangerous hunting weapon in the future. (Ukuthula Conservation Center, South Africa, December 2012 - Image ID 201212-SA-18)
Instead of soccer...
Whilst high-paid superstars play for glory, these two dung beetles struggle in their fight against gravity. Absolutely fun and impressive to watch how they manage to push the much bigger sphere in any terrain. (Sabi-Sabi Game Reserve, South Africa, December 2012 - Image ID 201212-SA-11)
Yellow brain coral on the Riviera Maya
Anybody else who still remembers taking your SLR underwater back in the 90s or early 2000s? Wrapped in a special solid plastic bag was the most affordable way to do it. Whilst not as professional, and hard to operate, I still think it was worth the effort to capture some of the amazing scenery below the waterline.
(Riviera Maya, Mexico, November 2002 - Image ID 200211-MX-15)
A quiet place
Despite of the excellent location, this inviting place with shade and lounge chairs was completely empty. Located in an amazing tropical bay with warm water with lots of fish, I assume it didn't take long for someone to occupy this spot.
(Riviera Maya, Mexico, November 2002 - Image ID 200211-MX-07)
Have a break
Cleaning and cutting plants belongs to the ongoing tasks in any of the renovated Haciendas. Seems like whoever is in charge of this just took a break (or "siesta")
(Merida, Mexico, November 2002 - Image ID 200211-MX-03)
Aged wooden lounge chair overlooking a Caribbean lagoon
Whilst maybe not the most comfortable of its kind, this lounge chair definitely enjoys a prime location. Being just 1m away from the warm and crystal clear waters of the Mexican Riviera Maya, its age really doesn't matter. I found this vintage edition during a vacation trip back in November 2002. Being low season, there were only few tourists around. Otherwise, I assume all of the seats overlooking this beautiful tropical bay would already have been taken.
(Riviera Maya, Mexico, November 2002 - Image ID 200211-MX-06)
Foreigner (I)
Remember! Each of us is a foreigner everywhere in the world, except for one (or maybe two) countries. This series of Autumn leaves illustrates how cultural and ethnical diversity add color to any society.
(Esslingen, Germany, October 2022 - Image ID 202210-DE-01)
Foreigner (II)
Remember! Each of us is a foreigner everywhere in the world, except for one (or maybe two) countries. This series of Autumn leaves illustrates how cultural and ethnical diversity add color to any society.
(Esslingen, Germany, October 2022 - Image ID 202210-DE-02)
Foreigner (III)
Remember! Each of us is a foreigner everywhere in the world, except for one (or maybe two) countries. This series of Autumn leaves illustrates how cultural and ethnical diversity add color to any society.
(Esslingen, Germany, October 2022 - Image ID 202210-DE-03)
Foreigner (IV)
Remember! Each of us is a foreigner everywhere in the world, except for one (or maybe two) countries. This series of Autumn leaves illustrates how cultural and ethnical diversity add color to any society.
(Esslingen, Germany, October 2022 - Image ID 202210-DE-04)
Foreigner (VI)
Remember! Each of us is a foreigner everywhere in the world, except for one (or maybe two) countries. This series of Autumn leaves illustrates how cultural and ethnical diversity add color to any society.
(Esslingen, Germany, October 2022 - Image ID 202210-DE-06)
Foreigner (VII)
Remember! Each of us is a foreigner everywhere in the world, except for one (or maybe two) countries. This series of Autumn leaves illustrates how cultural and ethnical diversity add color to any society.
(Esslingen, Germany, October 2022 - Image ID 202210-DE-07)
Foreigner (VIII)
Remember! Each of us is a foreigner everywhere in the world, except for one (or maybe two) countries. This series of Autumn leaves illustrates how cultural and ethnical diversity add color to any society.
(Esslingen, Germany, October 2022 - Image ID 202210-DE-08)
Foreigner (IX)
This image is part of a whole series. The inspiration came from my work-related relocations around the globe. They provided me with the opportunity to live on different continents. Hence, I had the opportunity to experience completely different cultures. Remember! Each of us is a foreigner everywhere in the world, except for one (or maybe two) countries. This series of autumn leaves illustrates how cultural and ethnical diversity add color to any society. No matter if in business or private life: engaging with people of different backgrounds is very enriching.
(Esslingen, Germany, October 2022 - Image ID 202210-DE-09)
At Work (II)
There are definitely worse days at the office than this... Walking around World Heritage Site "Mont Saint Michel" during ebb tide with this kind of weather and relatively few tourists was absolute fun.
(France, Mont Saint Michel, October 2022 - Image ID 202210-FR-24)
Pink window veils
Bad weather is always a perfect opportunity to stroll around cities and villages, trying to find interesting details to photograph. Not sure about the motivitation or deeper meaning of this window decoration, but it definitely caught my attention.
(France, Cancale, October 2022 - Image ID 202210-FR-18)
Red adirondack chairs meet anchored sailing boat
For many, sailing boats maintain a high attraction, and are associated with freedom, adventure and beautiful trips around the world. For this reason, I was happy to get one into this image of the two red deckchairs. I found them in October 2022 in France. Brittany is worth visiting at any season throughout the year. The coastline is quite diverse with breathtaking views overlooking the sea. A beautfiul hiking trail leads from Basse Cancale to Pointe du Grouin. After every corner, interesting surprises and new motives await the curious photographer...
(France, Basse Cancale, October 2022 - Image ID 202210-FR-22)
Broken heart
Even with bad weather, an extended hike along the rocky coastline near Plougrescent is worth the effort. Whilst most eyes are obviously focused on the sea and the waves, the spectacular rock formations also deserve our attention.
(France, Plougrescant, October 2022 - Image ID 202210-FR-06)
Stranded...
The tides in Brittany come with quite impressive amplitudes, creating huge optical difference between ebb tide and flood. Walking around the smalll harbours comes with an abundance of photo opportunities.
(France, Tregastel, October 2022 - Image ID 202210-FR-02)
Double V
Another motif discovered during a stroll on the still wet (and muddy!) seabed during ebb tide. With lots of small boats resting in the harbour, there are obviously countless anchors and ropes volunteering as models.
(France, Tregastel, October 2022 - Image ID 202210-FR-03)
Water clouds - abstract flow in silver and orange
What is this? Please take a guess what this may be? Maybe an abstract painting? Or some evening clouds? Both wrong! Even though it doesn't look like: this is water! To be more precise, it is a close-up on the surface of a small lake. The colors have not been digitally added, they rather result from the backlight caused by the low-standing afternoon sun. I love the impression of a constant flow, whilst at the same time being a very relaxing and tranquil scene.
(South Africa, Centurion, October 2012 - Image ID 201210-SA-01)
Evening Cloud Magic VI - Condensation trails
Sometimes it's good to be at home, so one can quickly access the camera gear when nature provides an unexpected photo opportunity. August 2022 was one of these occasions, where spectacular clouds were moving across the dark blue sky. With a bit of imagination, one can spot all kinds of animals, shapes and objects. The later during the day, the more dramatic they looked, illuminated by the warm and low-standing evening sun. To further enhance this effect, I digitally reworked the already underexposed images for more dramatic colours and contrast. As such, the condensation trails became more prominent.
(Esslingen, Germany, August 2022 - Image ID 202208-DE-11)
Evening Clouds (I)
Sometimes it's good to be at home, so one can just quickly access the gear when nature provides an unexpected photo opportunity. This series was taken on a late Summer evening in August in Esslingen, and digitally enhanced for more dramatic colour and contrast.
(Esslingen, Germany, August 2022 - Image ID 202208-DE-06)
Evening Cloud Magic V - The Eagle
Did you immediately spot the giant eagle cloud in the dark sky? With a bit of imagination, looking up, one can spot all kinds of animals, shapes and objects. In August 2022, where spectacular clouds were moving across the dark blue sky. The later during the day, the more dramatic they looked, illuminated by the warm and low-standing evening sun. To further enhance this effect, I digitally reworked the already underexposed images for more dramatic colours & contrast. As such, this magnificent eagle appears more prominent.
(Esslingen, Germany, August 2022 - Image ID 202208-DE-10)
LOVE - Red maple leaf on monochrome grey tile
It's arguably the most common link between human feelings and a color: RED means LOVE. After an extended period of rain, I found this colorful gift just outside our house in Taipei. The original photo, before digital editing for split color, was completely red, including the clay tile. Autumn leaves in general make great photo models. In this case, I liked the structure of the solid red clay tile providing a nice contrast to the soft and transient leaf. Whenever I look at this finished product, I do think about Canada and the Canadian flag.
(Esslingen, Germany, September 2022 - Image ID 202209-DE-01)
LIGHT - Yellow leaf on dark grey bricks
Do you associate certain colors with specific feelings,events or other things? As the brightest basic color, people frequently think about LIGHT (or the sun) when they see YELLOW. This wet leaf set against the dark black & white background clearly illustrates this effect. I took the photo in Taipei (Taiwan) on a rainy day in 2013, and enhanced the color/contrast with a b&w split. In Asia, yellow is the color of virtue and nobility, whereas in western culture it is not such a popular tone. How do you like this specific type of yellow?
(Esslingen, Germany, September 2022 - Image ID 202209-DE-02)
HOPE - green leaf on grey bricks
What are your associations when it comes to certain colors? GREEN is usually associated with HOPE, nature, freshness and environmental protection. To illustrate this feeling (currently in high demand), herewith another rain-inspired image from my time in Taipei. To enhance the effect, I turned everything except the main subject into black & white. And yes, green also may symbolize other feelings, such as jealousy and envy. But I clearly prefer the positive annotations.
(Esslingen, Germany, September 2022 - Image ID 202209-DE-03)
Icicle curtain melting in the powerful Lesotho sun
Changing perspective! After taking a number of photos of the icicles covering the colourful boulders, I leaned against the rocks and captured the melting needles from below and behind. Small change in position, big change of the image.
(Lesotho, August 2012 - Image ID 201208-LS-10)
Lesotho round house in snow-covered mountain area
Built entirely from local materials (stones, wood, grass), this typical hut can provide shelter even in Winter, even though it seemed uninhabited at the time of our visit.
(Lesotho, August 2012 - Image ID 201208-LS-08)
Icicles melting in the powerful Lesotho highland sun
No matter how cold it may get during the Lesotho mountain nights, things quickly change as soon as the sun comes up. Enhanced by the clean air and high altitude, the magic of winter wonderland quickly starts to melt away.
(Lesotho, August 2012 - Image ID 201208-LS-04)
Vegetation in the fight with snow and ice
Even though Winter doesn't last long in Lesotho, it poses some challenges to local plants that need to survive the time they are covered with snow and ice.
(Lesotho, August 2012 - Image ID 201208-LS-09)
Lonely snowman in the golden grasslands
Unfortunately, not a lasting sculpture in this breathtaking landscape of the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Build with the last remaining stains of snow, this cool representative of its species is doomed to melt away.
(South Africa, August 2012 - Image ID 201208-SA-05)
Ice cube XXL on the rocks
A glacier by itself is already a very impressive view. Once you start strolling around, and explore the various pieces of ice melting in its surroundings, you will discover a lot more natural, yet short-lived, beauty.
(Bjöbergfjell, Norway, August 1992 - Image ID 199208-NO-04)
Raindrop circles in a deep-blue pond
Water comes in countless shapes and colours. Rainy days provide ample opportunities to create photos that are very different from the mainstream motifs usually taken.
(Jostedal, Norway, August 1992 - Image ID 199208-NO-03)
Colorful patterns on a huge boulder
Even in harsh cold climate conditions, certain plants and organisms will survive and add nice colours to an otherwise rather grey landscape. Just picked one exmple of several shots of these natural pieces of art.
(Sognefjell, Norway, August 1992 - Image ID 199208-NO-02)
Shrimp shovel - a perfect color match
Visiting fresh produce markets is always interesting, e.g. the fish market in Bergen. I liked this arrangement in orange and pink, and of course the shrimps caught in the clean cold waters of the North Sea.
(Bergen, Norway, July 1992 - Image ID 199207-NO-03)
Mushroom fountain
A different shape of water: this interesting fountain in Norway's capital Oslo creates beautiful visual and acoustic effects. A good reason to sit down, relax, observe and enjoy.
(Oslo, Norway, July 1992 - Image ID 199207-NO-01)
Natural art - Branch of a coconut palm tree on Seychelles beach
Just laying on the beach or at the hotel pool is not the kind of vacation I do enjoy. Instead, I rather like to explore new places at our holiday destination. This includes both nature as well as urban; ideally a mix of both. On the tropical island of La Digue (Seychelles), there is no city. During a walk, I found this highly decorative natural piece of art on one of the typical granite rock beaches. Whilst most people just walked by without paying much attention, I couldn’t resist to take a number of pictures of this branch of a coconut tree.
(La Digue, Seychelles, June 2012 - Image ID: 201206-SC-17)
Forbidden love - Heart shaped red rose behind metal bars - Photo Painting
During a walk in a tranquil wine village of Sasbachwalden (Germany), I discovered this red rose. Its three flowers formed a heart behind metal bars, which inspired the title "Forbidden Love" for this image. And yet, even behind the fence, the fresh red petals and the intense green of the leaves maintain their natural beauty
(Sasbachwalden, Deutschland, Juni 1982 - Image ID: 198206-DE-01)
Branch of a coconut palm tree on a tropical beach (Photo Paintin
I found this highly decorative natural piece of art on one of the most famous tropical beaches in the world: “Anse Source d'Argent” on La Digue. Whilst most people just walked by without paying much attention, I couldn’t resist to take a number of pictures.
(La Digue, Seychelles, June 2012 - Image ID: 201206-SC-25)
Three raindrops resting on a green leaf
Rainy days offer unique photo opportunities: I found these three raindrops just outside the hotel in its' lush tropical garden.
(Mahe Island, Seychelles, June 2012 - Image ID: 201206-SC-14)
Lizzard walking on a colourful transparent leaf
Whilst hiking in the "Vallee de Mai" Nature Reserve, I spotted a lizzard on this Autumn-coloured leaf. In order to do something different, I took the image from below against the sunlight.
(Vallee de Mai, Seychelles, June 2012 - Image ID: 201206-SC-04)
Now this is what I call a really fresh tropical fruit salad
In the colorful markets on the Seychelles, you will find a huge variety of tropical fruit. They are locally produced, absolutely fresh and delicious in taste. We actually found this nice collection during a bicycle trip at a street vendor's stand on Praslin island. Since we needed a snack anyhow, we bought a variety of cut fruit from him. It somehow felt nice to support this kind of small business rather than buying at a supermarket.
(Praslin, Seychelles, Juni 2012 - Image ID: 201206-SC-02)
Orange beach towel "on the rocks"
Admittedly not the most comfortable (because very hard!) place, but a fantastic sunbathing location with a view.
(Praslin, Seychelles, Juni 2012 - Image ID: 201206-SC-01)
Red tulip surprised by the snow...
After an entire winter without snowfall, photographers got an early April present, providing excellent picture-taking opportunities of the flowers already in bloom.
(Esslingen, Germany, April 2022 - Image ID: 202204-DE-09)
Brave lonely daffodil surprised by the snow...
Winter 2021/22 never really arrived in Germany's greater Stuttgart area. It was too warm, and whenever it was cold, there was no precipitation. Only in April, when everyone was looking forward for spring, snow finally fell overnight. With vegatation already pretty much in springtime mode, fresh powder covered all the flowers with a white dress. This was a great photo opportunity for those who got up early in the morning. One of my favourites was this brave daffodil resisting the unexpected cold return of winter. Fortunately, this didn't last, and the snow quickly melted away.
(Esslingen, Germany, April 2022 - Image ID: 202204-DE-07)
Shades of orange - Paternoster street lamp and sunset sky
Most international tourists visiting South Africa include Cape Town in their itinerary, and then make their way to the Garden Route (or the other way around). Only few people will travel up the West coast, which has some lovely places for a relaxed break-away from work and citylife. One of these picturesque villages in Paternoster, famous for its Cape Dutch buildings with their typical shape and roofs. During our stay, we were lucky to witness this colorful sunset spectacle. The light of the old street lamp perfectly matches the intense red-orange-yellow evening sky, from which a downpour discharges on the right.
(Paternoster, South Africa, April 2012 - Image ID: 201204-ZA-19)
White towel on red sand waves
Before using it for its actual purpose, this towel first had to stand for a few photos model.
(Paternoster, South Africa, April 2012 - Image ID: 201204-ZA-06)
Hout Bay harbour observations - two ropes and weathered ship paint
Exploring urban environments is something I truly enjoy, no matter if it's the city where I live or an unknown place. The eye of a photographer willl always find something interesting. This is especially true for harbours, no matter if a small fishing village, or a huge industrial port. Piers, boats, ships and accessoires provide countless opportunities for amazing images. During a walk in the harbour of Hout Bay (South Africa), I spotted this colorful arrangement with an orange rope in front of a rusted metal ship wall... Simple, just two materials and colors, and yet visually striking.
(Hout Bay, South Africa, April 2012 - Image ID: 201204-ZA-04)
Weathered wooden fishing boat with orange dew
Discovery walk in the harbor of Hout Bay. Quite banal things become natural paintings on closer inspection...
(Hout Bay, South Africa, April 2012 - Image ID: 201204-ZA-03)
Yellow metal door with rusted lock
Discovery walk in the harbor of Hout Bay. And suddenly a rusted padlock becomes a small work of art...
(Hout Bay, South Africa, April 2012 - Image ID: 201204-ZA-02)
Securely fastened - bollard with colorful ropes in Hout Bay harbour
Urban exploration is something I truly enjoy. No matter if you take a walk in your home town, or a new place, with open eyes a photographer will always find interesting details to capture. A particular subcategory of this activity are harbour walks. The piers and ships provide endless opportunities for colorful images. I found this eyecatching arrangement during a discovery walk in the scenic and relatively small Hout Bay harbour in South Africa. What I particularly like about this motive are the intense colors, magnified by the corrosion over all those years. Someone even spotted a feminine divine statue!?
(Hout Bay, South Africa, April 2012 - Image ID: 201204-ZA-01)
Golden-green Illuminated "Iceberg" Detail
From the times of analogue photography, without digital image processing and Photoshop: working with a mirror and different colored lightbulbs, I tried to create magical iceberg-shaped landscapes and details against a pitch-black background.
(Stuttgart, Germany, March 1992 - Image ID: 199203-DE-05)
Red Illuminated "Iceberg" Detail
From the times of analogue photography, without digital image processing and Photoshop: working with a mirror and different colored lightbulbs, I tried to create magical iceberg-shaped landscapes and details against a pitch-black background.
(Stuttgart, Germany, March 1992 - Image ID: 199203-DE-01)
Mussel and shell arrangement on the rocks
Like most children, exploring beaches has always fascinated me. There is so much to discover when you give yourself some time, and look carefully. Obviously, not every beach is equally rewarding. Some might just be empty, or - even worse - polluted with man-made rubbish. Visiting a clean and rather natural beach on the other hand is like attending outdoor biology and geography lessons at the same time. The shores of the Western Cape around Cape Town have a lot to offer in this regards. Despite the many tourists and local visitors, the variety of shells in all shapes and colors is amazing.
(Cape Peninsula, South Africa, February 2012 - Image ID: 201202-ZA-017)
Pink Hat on the Rocks
Lost pink hat on a beach near Cape Town, discovered during a hike on the rocky shores.
(Cape Town, South Africa, February 2012 - Image ID: 201202-ZA-16)
People behind the scenes
Whenever you visit a game reserve, wildlife obviously is the main attraction. However, it is important to appreciate all those people who make our stay a memorable one. Each of them contributes to this special experience. Apart from a friendly smile and "thank you", an appropriate tip is highly recommended.
(Entabeni Game Reserve, South Africa, February 2012 - Image ID: 201202-ZA-014)
Caught in the act - Wellness hippo exiting hotel swimming pool
Expect the unexpected! During holiday trips, esp. adventure trips like safaris, great moments can happen anytime. When we woke up, one morning we discovered an unusual visitor enjoying the swimming pool at our lodge in South Africa. A hippo had taken over these wellness facilities. Being a professional when it comes to swimming and diving, it seemed to enjoy this unusual treat. I was just wondering if and why the chlorine didn't bother it. Whilst this put a big smile on our face, it wasn't such a nice surprise for the service team. They had to perform a massive cleaning before reopening the pool to the guests.
(Entabeni Game Reserve, South Africa, February 2012 - Image ID: 201202-ZA-10)
Red amaryllis in focus
Natural beauty often reveals itself even better once you take a closer look. This is true for flowers, where it is worth zooming in on the fascinating floral details.
(Esslingen, Germany, January 2022 - Image ID: 202201-De-01)
Englisch
I always find it amazing how many of these magnificent flowers a single amaryllis produces within a few weeks. The NIKON 105mm Macro opens up even the smallest details.
(Esslingen, Germany, January 2022 - Image ID: 202201-DE-01)
Blue Ice Sculptures
30 years ago, we still used to have serious winters, lasting with November to March, with cold weather and a lot more snow than today. Extended periods of 24h sub-zero temperatures created beautiful ice scultpures like this one.
(Stuttgart, Germany, January 1992 - Image ID: 199201-DE-01)
Clematis flower close-up - magenta color against black background
Spring-time equals flower-time! For just about 30min, the sun illuminated these two clematis blossoms against a very dark background. It almost felt like someone had generously switched on a spotlight, just for me. The 2nd image from my spontaneous flower photo shooting session is a macro close-up. Some of the beauty around us remains unseen to most of us. Usually, we tend to rush by without paying close attention... Please take a closer look and enjoy all the amazing details nature has to offer! To me this whole looks like an futuristic spaceship in the endless dark universe.
(Esslingen, Germany, May 2022 - Image ID 202205-DE-02)
