Category Archives: Photography
Treating Winter Depression with Expressionism
There are lots of things that people try against winter depression: light therapy, hibernation, drugs, electric shocks.
As a low-level intervention I recommend a visit to the museum. Continue reading
Mauthausen
Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Berichts. My hosts in Linz are exceptionally gracious hosts. On the morning of the farewell, they cook, bake, puree, flambé and prepare food as if I weren’t a humble little fellow, but a horde of a … Continue reading
Whither NATO?
When I photographed this mural in Kutaisi in Georgia (the real Georgia) in 2017, it seemed to symbolize the Georgian aspirations and hopes to join NATO. After all, somebody has to bring the wine for all the military exercises. Nowadays, … Continue reading
The Gnomes of Wrocław
Wrocław is an interesting city. The only thing that’s annoying are the gnomes. You’re sitting comfortably in the park or enjoying the view of the Oder river, and suddenly one of these little rascals emerges from the undergrowth and starts making … Continue reading
Wrocław – First Impression
Only a few short years ago, when I was still young, I could easily sit on a train for 27 hours without getting off once. And shortly thereafter, I did the same again. And then for an incredible 38 hours. … Continue reading
Yay, I am in Timbuktu!
Zur deutschen Fassung. Do you know that feeling? There are places, cities and countries you have always wanted to visit, although you hardly know anything about them. The desire can be traced back to infancy, probably to some comic books … Continue reading
Karl Marx wishes you a wonderful autumn
Zur deutschen Fassung. This and the following photos are from the Park for the Victims of Fascism in Chemnitz, Germany. It’s a large park, which is not a surprise, given the number of victims of fascism. And I am not … Continue reading
Saaremaa – First Impression
I am still on the island of Saaremaa. As usual, it will take me a few weeks or months to process all my impressions and experiences and – much to the dismay of some readers – all the half-knowledge I … Continue reading
For the mass graves, turn right in 300 meters
Just a regular marker in Central and Eastern Europe: I stumbled across this one as I was walking to Europos Parkas from Vilnius, while looking for the geographical center of Europe. But more about that in a separate report, hopefully … Continue reading
In the Middle of Nowhere or in the Center of Europe?
It felt more like the middle of nowhere than the center of Europe, when the bus driver dropped me off at this intersection in the Lithuanian countryside. But the sign was unambiguous. Here it is. The full story is coming … Continue reading
The Happy Hermit 