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2017-12-17   GLOWING SUN IN CALIFORNIA

I could name this photo “Power of the sun.” The horizon tinted in a red and yellow glow, the sun was breaking through all cloud layers. A nature spectacle. 😎

I was so happy, that we made enough brakes on the California State Route 1 to San Francisco. Though I hadn’t the time to place a tripod, I did my best with handheld shots. The other teammates were no photographers, “only” smartphone shooters, which is way faster, then a composition and iso-aperture settings photographer. 🙂

Post processed with: Aurora, Photoshop 

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM2
  • Aperture: ƒ/5.6
  • Shutter speed: 1/125s
  • Focal length: 24mm
  • ISO: 320
By |2017-12-17T19:45:37+01:00December 17th, 2017|California|0 Comments
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2017-12-16   IMPRESSIVE WINE CELLAR

Schlumberger is a champagne producer in Vienna. The cellar-vaults are open to the public. There must have been used millions of bricks to build these constructions. Before entering, I asked if it is allowed to take photos. I got the permission and soon was ready with my tripod. I used the prime wide angle Sony Zeiss Distagon 24mm F2 SSM lens, which I mounted via LA-EA3 adapter on my Sony A7R II. The cool thing is that you get full autofocus with this adapter despite the fact that the glass is A-mount.

Post processed with: Aurora, Photoshop 

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM2
  • Aperture: ƒ/6.3
  • Shutter speed: 8s
  • Focal length: 24mm
  • ISO: 64
By |2017-12-16T17:09:33+01:00December 16th, 2017|Vienna|0 Comments
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2017-12-15   LOBBY OF THE JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL IN DUBAI

Though we didn’t stay in that hotel, my wife Karin and I were allowed to use the beach. At 45° C (113 F) it was hot weather. 🙂  You were unable to walk on the sand without sandals. The sea water was like a warm bath. After two hours we left the beach and ran for cover at the pool bar. There was happy hour. We got a cold Stella beer for the half prize and a big bowl of wasabi nuts.

Post processed with: Luminar, Photoshop

  • Camera: ILCE-6000
  • Aperture: ƒ/4
  • Shutter speed: 1/100s
  • Focal length: 18mm
  • ISO: 800
By |2017-12-13T20:01:56+01:00December 15th, 2017|Dubai|0 Comments
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2017-12-14   THE HILLS OF THE ALPINE UPLAND

The alpine upland is starting with hills and woods. Then it transitions to mountains of about 2000 meters, where the real Alps have arrived. The mountain chains lead to the Grossglockner, the highest peak of Austria with 3,798 m (12,461 ft).

Post processed with: Photoshop CC 2018

  • Camera: FC6310
  • Aperture: ƒ/4.5
  • Shutter speed: 1/500s
  • Focal length: 8.8mm
  • ISO: 110
By |2017-12-13T19:48:34+01:00December 14th, 2017|Generic|0 Comments
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2017-12-13   VERONA CENTRAL PLAZA

As my wife suddenly disappeared (I think she got lost in a shoe store):-), I had time for shooting photos. I took my Sony A7R II waist-deep to get a new composition. The flip screen helped a lot. I could look from above down to the camera and could experiment with different angles. Especially the people even don’t check, that you are shooting photos. It’s the most unobtrusive photographing position I know.

Post processed with: Aurora, Analog Efex Pro 2, Photoshop

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM2
  • Aperture: ƒ/18
  • Shutter speed: 1/25s
  • Focal length: 24mm
  • ISO: 160
By |2017-12-13T16:57:48+01:00December 13th, 2017|Italy|0 Comments
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2017-12-12  TOWER OF TOMB OF I’TIMÄD-UD-DAULAH

The photo shows “Tomb of I’timād-ud-Daulah” in Agra, which is often regarded as the little, draft Taj Mahal. I think in the western hemisphere it’s a bit complicated to spell it correctly. 🙂  It’s located in a prominent park area, with gardens and surrounding buildings built from red sandstone. You can get a combo ticket which adds the Red Fort and Taj Mahal. It’s worth to take it and visit all three!

Post processed with: Luminar, Photoshop

  • Camera: ILCE-6000
  • Aperture: ƒ/9
  • Shutter speed: 1/320s
  • Focal length: 18mm
  • ISO: 100
By |2017-12-12T19:26:52+01:00December 12th, 2017|India|0 Comments
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2017-12-11  STILL LIFE AT A LAKE

Some time for meditation at a lake in Carinthia. Silent waters, dusk, and a little breeze. The right time for a Yoga session. I started about half a year ago. I had some problems with my lower back, due to my weight training program at Top Gym in Vienna. Yoga helped a lot, all pains are gone, and I am flexible and on track as I have never been before. 😎

Post processed with: Silver Efex Pro, Photoshop

  • Camera: LEICA X VARIO (Typ 107)
  • Aperture: ƒ/5
  • Shutter speed: 1/30s
  • Focal length: 30.1mm
  • ISO: 3200
By |2017-12-10T22:08:36+01:00December 11th, 2017|Austria|0 Comments
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2017-12-10  NARROW ALLEY IN MONTEROSSO

Monterosso is one of the five villages of Cinque Terre. The Cinque Terre walk from Corniglia to Monterosso lasts about 2 hours on stony and dusty sidewalks with great views of the sea. After arrival in Monterosso, we looked for a cold Aqua Minerale with lemon. Although I was very thirsty, I couldn’t resist taking photos of the Italian alleys and streets.  🙂

Post processed with: Aurora, Photoshop

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM2
  • Aperture: ƒ/9
  • Shutter speed: 1/15s
  • Focal length: 24mm
  • ISO: 80
By |2017-12-09T20:58:43+01:00December 10th, 2017|Italy|0 Comments
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2017-12-09  SINKING SUN IN ABU DHABI

This photo was shot outside the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Often the sinking sun is a photographer’s best friend. I had a right timing with the visit. We arrived between blue hour and evening. My wife Karin and my daughter had to put on a scarf and a veil, which they got at the entrance. Then we were free to explore and to marvel.

Post processed with: Luminar, Photoshop

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM2
  • Aperture: ƒ/4
  • Shutter speed: 1/2000s
  • Focal length: 57mm
  • ISO: 200
By |2017-12-09T16:28:01+01:00December 9th, 2017|Dubai|0 Comments
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2017-12-08  PAZNAUN VALLEY IN TYROL

With my permission for drones, I am allowed to fly in nature. The rule is the area must be uninhabited, thinly populated with only shacks and barns, some hikers around. So you have a large field for drone flying in the Alps of Tyrol. In the cold winter months, the battery lasts only for 15 minutes, half the time of the warmer months. Better to have two pieces with you.

Post processed with: Aurora, Photoshop

  • Camera: FC6310
  • Aperture: ƒ/6.3
  • Shutter speed: 1/800s
  • Focal length: 8.8mm
  • ISO: 100
By |2017-12-08T15:19:01+01:00December 8th, 2017|Tyrol|0 Comments
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