Here are all the adventures tagged with: Historical

September 5, 2024 (day 6)

In the spotlight

17.0 km / 10.1 miles 🚶

Bratislava 🇸🇰

Bratislava is the capital and largest city of Slovakia and the fourth largest of all cities on Danube river.

The story

Finally, I’m visiting the city of Bratislava! Another long, hot summer day spent exploring the city’s castle, capturing the street life during the day, dusk, and darkness, and of course, enjoying many beers and Slovak cuisine!

August 31, 2024 (day 1)

In the spotlight

13.6 km / 8.5 miles 🚶 🛴

Nürnberg (Nuremberg) 🇩🇪

Nuremberg is the largest city in Franconia, the second-largest city in the German state of Bavaria, and the 14th-largest city in Germany. The city is surrounded on three sides by the Reichswald, a large forest, and in the north lies Knoblauchsland, an extensive vegetable growing area and cultural landscape.
 

Zeppelinfeld (Zeppelin Field), Nürnberg (Nuremberg), Nürnberg (Nuremberg) 🇩🇪

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The story

First day of my holiday… but the destination is a surprise! My first stop is Nürnberg. It’s a hot day in this beautiful city, full of history. Of course, I had to visit Zeppelinfield, where Uncle A. gave his speeches. To make it look authentic, I used the Kodak Tri-X 400 film simulation recipe along with the Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm f/2.8, shot wide open.

The gear

Camera:
Fujifilm X-S10

Camera lens:
Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm f/2.8

Film simulation recipe:
Kodak Tri-X 400

August 24, 2024 (day 2)

In the spotlight

8.1 km / 5.0 miles 🚶

Lëtzebuerg (Luxembourg) 🇱🇺

Luxembourg, also known as Luxembourg City, is the capital city of Luxembourg and the country's most populous commune.

The story

Day two on a hot summer’s day in the literal highs and lows of Lëtzebuerg!

The gear

Camera:
Ricoh GR III (Street Edition)

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

Film simulation recipe:
Kodak Print

July 12, 2024 (1)

In the spotlight

300 m / 330 yards 🚶

Paterskerk (Tienen) 🇧🇪

The Paterskerk/Beguinage Church in Tienen is more than a historical monument; it is a vibrant part of the community that embodies the rich history, cultural traditions and unyielding character of the city of Tienen.

The story

Before heading to the Airbnb, I stopped at De Paterskerk, also known as the Begijnhofkerk. This historic monument in Tienen tells a story of evolution and rebirth.

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 recipe:
Fujicolor Superia 1600

June 26, 2024

In the spotlight

33.6 km / 20.9 miles 🛴 🚶

Solingen 🇩🇪

Solingen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located east of Düsseldorf along the northern edge of the region called Bergisches Land, south of the Ruhr area, and is after Wuppertal the second-largest city in the Bergisches Land. It is a member of the regional authority of the Rhineland.

The story

A hot and sunny day in Solingen. There wasn’t much to see, so it was all about enjoying the sun on my scooter!

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 recipe:
Fujicolor Superia 1600