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Frankfurt

Deutsche Bank Twin Towers and the Frankfurt skyline at sunset with the Taunus hills and Europaturm in the distance

The Deutsche Bank Twin Towers anchor Frankfurt’s skyline and rank among the most photographed silhouettes in the city, framed on clear days against the ridge of the Taunus. The two towers have become a favorite subject for panoramic photography from rooftops, parks, and observation decks across the city. Locals nicknamed them “Soll und Haben”, or […]

Stormy sky above Frankfurt am Main, Germany from the Main Tower.
The Main Tower in Frankfurt am Main, Germany was opened in January 2000 and with a height of 200 meters, it is the fourth highest building in Germany. In the core of the impressive facade of glass you find the 26 fastest elevators in the country, which transport people and goods with a speed of 25.2 km/h.
Euro Symbol and European Central Bank in Frankfurt (Main)
When I suddenly unexpectedly and unplanned stood in front of the big Euro sign at the European Central Bank in Frankfurt, I had a bit of goose bumps. Since I studied economy, I know that you can complain much about the common currency, but I don’t want to discuss this here.
Commerzbank Tower in Frankfurt at full moon
The Commerzbank Tower, built in 1997, was for a few years the highest skyscraper in all Europe and until 2012 the highest of the European Union. With its 257m height (300m including the antenna) and with the strong yellow illumination, the tower is not to oversee all day and night. As I was lucky enough to stand on the Main Tower right next to the office of the Commerzbank, I could capture the tower together with the old town of
Sunset appearing like an explosion behind the Frankfurt skyline

Photography, for me, is often a dance with light, an engaging mix of anticipation and spontaneity. This became clearer than ever on one of my trips to Frankfurt, specifically when I was atop the Main Tower. I decided to experiment with capturing the Frankfurt skyline, despite the sun still being higher on the horizon than […]

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