Tag: Germany

November 23, 2024 (day 3 of 4)

In the spotlight

8.6 km / 5.3 miles 🚶

München 🇩🇪

Munich is the capital and most populous city of the Free State of Bavaria. It is the third-largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg, and thus the largest which does not constitute its own state, as well as the 11th-largest city in the European Union. The city's metropolitan region is home to about six million people.

The story

Today is a rest day, so there aren’t many pictures or miles to cover. Saving some energy for the concert tonight!

The gear

Camera:
Fujifilm X-T3

Camera lens:
Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Camera lens filter:
Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter 1/4

Film simulation recipe:
Kodachrome 64

The pictures

November 22, 2024 (day 2 of 4)

In the spotlight

19.2 km / 11.9 miles 🚶

München 🇩🇪

The story

Day Two – and boy, was it a chilly one! If there were a Lord, I’d thank Him for bringing extra pants for layering and warmth, as well as an extra pair of shoes since one got drenched in wet snow.
Today was filled with graffiti exploration at Tumblingerstraße and ended with a visit to Königsplatz, where mass rallies led by a certain German politician once took place.

The gear

Camera:
Fujifilm X-S10

Camera lens:
Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Camera lens filter:
Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter 1/4

Film simulation recipes:
Fujicolor Superia 1600
Kodak Royal Gold 400

The pictures

November 21, 2024 (day 1 of 4)

In the spotlight

7.9 km / 4.9 miles 🚶

München 🇩🇪

The story

Yes, we’re back! Munich again – this time for a Vive La Fête concert on Saturday. I combined it with a few days of street photography, and this is day one!

The gear

Camera:
Ricoh GR III (Street Edition)

Camera lens filter:
Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter 1/4

Film simulation recipe:
B&W Negative +Red Filter

The pictures

November 10, 2024

In the spotlight

🚶

Stolberg 🇩🇪

Stolberg is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It has a long history as an industrial town and belongs to the district Aachen and the lower district court of Eschweiler.

The story

Testing my newly acquired, second-hand, 10-year-old Samsung NX Mini camera with the 9mm lens attached!
I needed a quiet, calm place to get acquainted with the device, so I decided to visit Burg Stolberg on this overcast day. I selected the “Retro” setting in the camera’s Picture Wizard, with a few tweaks of my own. It’s a kind of film simulation recipe, giving the photos a hint of sepia – just enough to feel vintage, though I can’t say exactly which era it evokes.
Unfortunately, my GPS tracker didn’t record, so no step mileage today.

The gear

Camera:
Samsung NX Mini

Camera lens:
Samsung NX-M 9mm f/3.5 ED

Picture Wizard:
Retro (color 2/orange, saturation -1, sharpness -1, contrast -2), ISO 1600, +1/3 EV

The pictures

November 1, 2024 (day 4 of 5)

In the spotlight

13.7 km / 8.5 miles 🚶

Berlin 🇩🇪

Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population. Its more than 3.85 million inhabitants make it the European Union's most populous city, according to population within city limits. One of Germany's sixteen constituent states, Berlin is surrounded by the State of Brandenburg and contiguous with Potsdam, Brandenburg's capital.

The story

Captured the ultimate gritty side of Berlin at RAW-Gelände – a trackside cluster of nightclubs, snack bars, and creative spaces set in repurposed industrial buildings. A true snapshot of Berlin’s underground scene.