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Golden Salzburg | Austria

Planning to take photos in Salzburg during Christmas time is super hard! In this bowl of mountains, the sun disappears long before any smartphone app would say so. Once it slips behind the peaks, the natural light is gone — and you have to wait for the artificial lights to bring back excitement. I waited more […]

Castel Sant’Angelo | Rome, Italy

I travelled to Rome at sixteen on a school trip. Can you believe that what stuck with me most was this bridge Castel Sant’Angelo – more than the Colosseum, in Italy?Even now, I can’t fully explain why. Maybe it’s the way the statues seem to watch over the city, or how the fortress rises at […]

Cliffs of Moher at Sunset | Ireland

As I reminisce on my trip to Ireland in 2023 summer, one journey stands out above the rest. It took me from the hectic streets of Dublin to the peaceful hamlet of Maynooth and finally, I ventured to the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. These towering coastal cliffs, located on the southwestern side of the Burren […]

Golden Sunset Over Ferragudo | Algarve, Portugal

The sunsets you never plan often become the most memorable. On New Year’s Eve 2020, while the world was in lockdown, I stood on a rooftop terrace in Ferragudo. What could have been a lonely holiday far from family turned into one of my favorite photography memories: capturing a golden sunset over Ferragudo as the […]

Prague’s Old Town Hall | Czech Republic

If you’ve ever visited Prague’s Old Town Hall, you know how rare it is to see it empty. Usually, it’s overflowing with tourists, street musicians, and the eager crowds waiting for the hourly show of the Astronomical Clock. But if you set your alarm ridiculously early, the square reveals a different face—calm, golden, and almost […]

CORação – Colours of the Heart | Solo Exhibition at Lisbon Airport

This October the Arrivals Hall at Lisbon Airport with a cooperation with The Arte Institute, will host CORação – Colours of the Heart, an exhibition of my nine carefully selected photographs on display throughout the month. Let me present to you… CORação – Colours of the Heart (Portuguese: cor = colour · coração = heart) […]

Basteibrücke Panorama in Autumn | Saxon Switzerland, Germany

Some photos take years to reveal their magic. This Panorama of Basteibrücke in Autumn in Germany was captured back in autumn 2017—and rediscovered only recently when I went digging through old hard drives. That day, the weather was anything but ideal. It rained for most of the afternoon, the sky heavy and gray. Normally, I’d […]

Cliffs of Moher Edge | Ireland

The Edge of the Cliffs of Moher is one of those places that photos can never fully capture—but that doesn’t stop me from trying. This shot was taken on my second evening along the cliffs, after a day of changing weather, wild winds, and rain showers. At 20:30, just as I had almost given up, […]

Doonagore Castle and the Irish Cows | Doolin, Ireland

Standing proudly above the village of Doolin, Doonagore Castle is one of County Clare’s most photogenic landmarks. But when I revisited this photo on my hard drive, I realized it wasn’t the castle alone that made this shot special—it was the unexpected “models” who stole the scene: a group of curious Irish cows. The Challenge […]

Downtown Dubai at Night | United Arab Emirates

When you think of Downtown Dubai at night, the image that comes to mind is usually clear skies, endless skyscrapers, and the Burj Khalifa towering above it all. But sometimes, the magic lies in the unexpected. On this particular morning, our small group had just returned from Abu Dhabi. A fog forecast had us on […]

Lunar Eclipse and PhotoPills Meet Up | Lisbon, Portugal

Sometimes, photography is about precision planning. Sometimes, it’s about embracing the unexpected. I had set up a PhotoPills meet-up in with the idea of the lunar eclipse photography in Lisbon and moon perfectly aligned behind the Cristo Rei statue. With the right distance, the moon’s apparent size would’ve been nearly 100 meters across—completely engulfing the […]

Dubai Skyline at Night with a Hidden Full Moon | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

When you think of Dubai’s skyline at night, your eyes instantly go to the Burj Khalifa. Towering above every other building, it seems almost untouchable. But sometimes, the magic isn’t in what’s obvious — it’s in what you nearly miss. This photograph was taken at 3:34 a.m. with my Sony ILCE-7RM5 and a 175mm focal length […]

Kallithea Springs | Rhodes, Greece

Driving south from Rhodes City towards Lindos, I was looking for places to stop along the way. That’s how I stumbled upon Kallithea Springs — a cultural monument that beautifully combines history, architecture, and a tranquil seaside atmosphere. First Impressions The site immediately stood out with its mosaic courtyards, palm trees, and the iconic domed […]

Shipka Memorial Church Drone Photo | Bulgaria

When you think of Bulgaria’s mountains, you probably imagine winding passes and thick forests. But rising out of the greenery, like something from a fairytale, stands the Shipka Memorial Church. And while it’s beautiful from the ground, it’s only when you take to the skies that its golden domes truly shine. Why I Had to […]

Photography Copyright Tips: How to Protect Your Work from Image Theft

Where do you draw the line between inspiration and image theft in photography? For anyone sharing images online, this is no longer a theoretical question—it’s a daily reality. Social media and search engines make it easy for others to take your work, sometimes even turning it into souvenirs or advertisements without permission. I know this […]

Christ Church Cathedral | Dublin, Ireland

Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral is one of those places that you inevitably pass when exploring the city. For me, it became a familiar landmark during my walks through the old town — always present, always tempting me to capture it in a way that felt different. The challenge?Christ Church sits at a busy crossing, right […]

London at Sunrise Panorama | England

Sometimes one frame isn’t enough. Standing on Millennium Bridge in the quiet of a 2017 summer morning, I realized the only way to do London’s sunrise justice was with a panorama. Years later, stitching the shots together finally revealed the glowing city I saw back then. A London Morning in August It was August 2017, […]

Bussaco Palace Gardens | Coimbra, Portugal

When I think about Portugal, one of the things that always amazes me is how many historic palaces have been turned into hotels. They’re not just places you visit during the day and leave behind. You can actually stay in them, surrounded by centuries of history. Bussaco Palace and it’s gardens is one of those […]

Prater Cabins Exhibition | Vienna, Austria

When you think of Vienna’s Prater, the iconic Ferris wheel probably comes to mind first. But hidden inside the Prater Museum is something just as fascinating: the Prater Cabins Exhibition, where old gondolas are repurposed into windows to history. Walking through this hall feels like stepping into a time capsule. Each cabin reveals a different […]

Spanish Steps and Barcaccia Fountain | Rome, Italy

It had been over 20 years since I last stood in front of the iconic Spanish Steps in Rome, in Italy.Back then, I was 16, on a school trip, staying far out in a monastery on the city’s outskirts. The Steps weren’t just a landmark – they were our meeting point, the place where our […]

Nico Trinkhaus
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