Off – Topic: Sunset over Externsteine
Before I write something more, here is a glimpse of one of the most unique monuments I have ever visited. My basic 18-55 lens is hardly enough to capture this beauty in all its glory during sunset.
Off – Topic (Their Favorite Place?)
This photo is taken in Basilica of St. Ulrich and Afra in Augsburg. Religious or not, on a hot summer day thick walls of a church provide very good protection against heat. So, at that moment in time, basilica was our favorite place. More on this spectacular sight at one later …
Sisi Castle (Unterwittelsbach, Bayern)
Sisi Castle is a moated castle located in Unterwittelsbach near Aichach in Bavaria, also called “Sisi-Schloss” by the locals or simply “the castle”. It is a former hunting lodge of the Duke Max of Bavaria and first mention of a castle dates all the way back to year 1126. However, …
Off – Topic (I’d Rather Be…)
Until I post something new, here’s what I would rather be doing right now. Thanks, Daily Post for giving me some food for the thoughts… A view I would rather be enjoying right now…
Walhalla
Idea of Walhalla originates all the way back in year 1807 and newly elevated Crown Prince Ludwig of the Kingdom of Bavaria, when he decided to create busts of famous German people throughout the history. Building of memorial itself was initiated in 1826 by Ludwig who was king by this …
Muttergotteskapelle Haunstetten
Who says that every monument has to be something known worldwide and visited by millions of people? That certainly helps, but also that is why small, unknown things sometimes have such a charm and character… if you can only find them. And I am very glad I found this tiny, …