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The Shard on a sunny day in London, England.
The Shard | London, England

The Shard | London, England

The Shard is another famous icon from London. It is built from 11,000 glass panels, creating an area of glass that is equal to eight football pitches. This giant glasshouse during the day appeared in a navy colour, but when the early morning sun shined upon it – it was just pure gold.
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London Tower Bridge at sunrise, Great Britain.
Tower Bridge | London, England

Tower Bridge | London, England

The best time to see London City is just before the sun rises over this famous capital. It was such an unforgettable experience; waking up at 3am and wandering around several empty streets, that usually bustle with residents during daytime working hours. You could walk, breathe with ease and wait with excitement to enjoy the sun coming over the Tower Bridge.
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Vienna State Opera – Night photograph, Austria.
The Vienna State Opera | Austria

The Vienna State Opera | Austria

It is not surprising that Vienna is best known for its Opera. The neoclassicist blast from the ensemble, with all the aura of history and prosperity, give this Hall a unique character. The Vienna State Opera in our present day not only displays performances of opera pieces but also ballet spectacles. Once a year, the Opera is transformed into a ballroom on the last Thursday of Fasching.
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Rocky beach on Menorca Island during a sunset.
Rocky Beach | Menorca, Spain

Rocky Beach | Menorca, Spain

Of all the places we’ve seen in Menorca, this was one of my favorites. This is a piece on Menorca, where we shot star trails during the night along with other PhotoPills Camp members. Without any doubt, this spot is as stunning during the night, as it is during the day and the sunset is remarkable. Somehow, this picturesque view has become the icon of Menorca.
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Karlskirche (Charles Church) with a pink sky background in Vienna, Austria.
Karlskirche | Vienna, Austria

Karlskirche | Vienna, Austria

There is nothing more fascinating than seeing a city wake up. Any area that is busy for 20 hours or more, has those few moments of pure tranquility. In Vienna, the place where I could enjoy this the most was The Karlskirche. On a regular day, the square in front of the Church would be busy but, on this occasion, it was empty and there were no noises from the busy city ground.
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The Gloriette and The Neptune Fountain in Vienna on a Summer’s day.
The Gloriette and The Neptune Fountain | Vienna, Austria

The Gloriette and The Neptune Fountain | Vienna, Austria

The Gloriette ensemble located up on the hill and The Neptune Fountain are part of the park surrounding Schönbrunn Palace – a must-see in Vienna. The outcome of this picture was more than what I had expected. The air on this day was hazy because of the heat, however, this haziness gave a glow to the marble statues on The Fountain and The Gloriette itself creating such a beautiful canvas.
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Menorca Lighthouse - Cap de Cavallería sunset shots on PhotoPills Camp.
Lighthouse | Menorca, Spain

Lighthouse | Menorca, Spain

As everyone may already be aware, photography takes a lot of preparation and arrangement. Sometimes though, it’s all about the luck in being at the right place, at the right minute and then capturing the moment as quickly as possible. This was the case with this photograph of Cap de Cavallería on Menorca. This is my first photo of a lighthouse and during the PhotoPills Photography Camp session, I experienced several first timer photo taking.
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Menorca Star Trails while at PhotoPills Camp.
Star Trails | Menorca, Spain

Star Trails | Menorca, Spain

This shot comes from the stunning Menorca – one of the Balearic Islands. The interesting thing is that I’ve never tried shooting star trails before! I saw this kind of photography before, but somehow in Berlin and in cities where I have traveled as such shots like these just didn’t work for me and for one simple reason – the skyline over these cities is “polluted” by artificial light. Therefore, if you want top results when photo taking, it is
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Zwinger Palace in Dresden, Germany on a sunny day.
Zwinger Palace | Dresden, Germany

Zwinger Palace | Dresden, Germany

This section is a terrace that is part of the Zwinger Palace. The building and the courtyard inside are built in a Baroque style, which was famous for the rich, colorful ornaments and striking shapes. It really is a unique experience to see and has even more exceptional beauty on a sunny day. The name of the palace comes from the German word “Zwinger” which describes the open space between two walls.
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Berjaya Resort on Langkawi, Chalet on water – bedroom view.
Berjaya Resort – Bedroom View From Chalet On Water | Langkawi, Malaysia

Berjaya Resort – Bedroom View From Chalet On Water | Langkawi, Malaysia

Can you imagine waking up every morning and enjoying this view? The stay in Berjaya Langkawi Resort passed by very quickly. Almost every year that we make our return home, we are reminded of our stay and we miss it dearly. But – we never really know, it may be that one day we take this route again and enjoy this destination.
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Berjaya Resort on Langkawi, Malaysia – Bathroom with a view.
Berjaya Resort – Bathroom With a View | Langkawi, Malaysia

Berjaya Resort – Bathroom With a View | Langkawi, Malaysia

The entire stay in Berjaya Resort in Langkawi, Malaysia was truly another experience for us. This is a photo of… a bathroom in one of the premiere chalets on the water in Berjaya Resort. I already showed you a balcony from which you also see this jacuzzi, overlooking the surrounding clean and turquoise seawater. Surprise, surprise – we didn’t leave our residence very often…
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Kuala Lumpur Sunset Panorama, Malaysia.
Sunset Panorama | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sunset Panorama | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

No doubt when in Kuala Lumpur, I wanted to capture the typical skyline with The Petronas Towers during blue hour and by turning around 180° degrees – I could just enjoy this beautiful sunset. This photo was taken from one of the balconies of The Sail Building, where we stayed during our visit to Kuala Lumpur. The upper floor was a pure paradise for us – external swimming pools, a gym area and an almost 360° degree view on the
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Coastal Path in Berjaya Resort on Langkawi Island during the night.
Coastal Path in Berjaya Resort | Langkawi, Malaysia

Coastal Path in Berjaya Resort | Langkawi, Malaysia

Picturing this scene for a moment, I formed an interesting concept – I believe that the closer we are to the equator, the more the surrounding colours of nature become evident. The Berjaya Resort was exceptional – in the middle of a jungle and still on the coast, it offered many diverse ways of “living”. On a particular occasion, after dinner at a restaurant, I took my camera out to eternalize this experience of arriving home “on the water” and
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Paphos Castle with a sculpture on Cyprus Island.
Paphos Castle | Cyprus

Paphos Castle | Cyprus

This Medieval Castle is one of the most recognizable landmarks from Paphos. It is situated on the side of the harbour and is an absolute must-see for visitors (also from inside) in this town. The Paphos Castle dates back to Byzantine Times when it was built as a fortress for the city. Today, the Castle serves as an artistic centre.
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Panorama of Nicosia in Cyprus taken from The Shacolas Museum and Observatory.
Panorama | Nicosia, Cyprus

Panorama | Nicosia, Cyprus

There are not many areas in Nicosia that allowed for a real panoramic capture of the city. Fortunately for us, we managed to find one… The Shacolas Museum and Observatory is located on Ledra Street – exactly in the heart of the Southern part of Nicosia in Cyprus. We had to pay an entrance fee, but the views were so worth it. We were able to see the Capital at an almost 360˚degree angle.
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The Church of Saint Lazarus in Larnaca – A day photo, Cyprus.
The Church of Saint Lazarus | Larnaca, Cyprus

The Church of Saint Lazarus | Larnaca, Cyprus

The Orthodox Church of Saint Lazarus in Larnaca dates to the 9th Century and it was supposedly set to be built over the grave of Lazarus from Bethany, who was raised from death by Jesus Christ. This legend is so famous that the market surrounding The Church is filled with tourists from all countries around the world. I could understand it – that first, Lazarus is a known Bible character and second, there is something timeless and mystical in this
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Cyprus – Larnaca Castle on the beach.
Larnaca Castle On The Beach | Cyprus

Larnaca Castle On The Beach | Cyprus

I love castles (and of course my camera does too) and I love beaches (my camera is not so fond of sand) but an idea came to mind… why not combine both? The Larnaca Castle is the perfect location that faces the sea. The sky wasn’t perfect and there was a strong gust of wind from the sea. Once passing The Castle though, the sun shone through the clouds for a brief moment, adding a unique structure.
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Berliner Mauer – The Berlin Wall during the night.
Berliner Mauer – The Berlin Wall | Germany

Berliner Mauer – The Berlin Wall | Germany

Have you ever wondered what freedom means? The East Side Gallery in Berlin always gives a great reminder. In our modern day, it has now become a piece of history that allows visitors to walk by, to remain on the East side and within a moment – pass freely on the West side. I guess my generation is very lucky.
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Ruins of The Ottoman Baths in Paphos, Cyprus.
Ottoman Baths | Paphos, Cyprus

Ottoman Baths | Paphos, Cyprus

On the way from our hotel to the supermarket, we discovered an ancient ruin beautifully reflecting the setting sun. I suppose the ruins are a hidden part of the archaeological area in Paphos. We tried to find some information about this site – the date it was built, how long it had been closed and its development during the golden age. Sadly, these timeworn baths appeared forgotten by tourist guides.
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The Liberty Statue in Nicosia, Cyprus – EOKA Fighters releasing Cypriots from British rule.
The Liberty Statue | Nicosia, Cyprus

The Liberty Statue | Nicosia, Cyprus

The upper section of the ensemble displayed the personification of freedom. The female statue figuratively looks over 2 EOKA fighters who are opening the gates of a prison, as shown. I was deeply impressed at how much detail the postures had been designed and at how much the relief of independence was constructed on their faces. In a moment of reflection, you could almost “breath in” the atmosphere of joy and freedom.

Nico Trinkhaus
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