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Dolomites - the beauty of a rough landscape
Rough mountains and spectacular rock formations - this is how the Dolomites present themselves, a mountain range in the Southern Limestone Alps that was formed more than 200 million years ago.
Bern - UNESCO World Heritage
Founded in 1191, Bern’s Old Town is an urban gem without equal. This is why it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.
The Engadin - First signs of winter coming
The Engadin, possibly derived from En, the Rhaeto-Romanic name of the river Inn) is a high valley in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It is one of the highest inhabited valleys in Europe and more than 80 km long.
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 Art L-Mount with Leica SL
With the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art, Sigma once again presents a top lens for Sony E and Leica L-Mount. The fast standard zoom has impressed me (on the Leica SL) with its high resolution and sharpness, it is definitely recommended for demanding landscape or product photography.
Vintage Lenses on Digital Body: Leica Summilux R 50mm f/1.4 on Fujifilm X-Pro 3
One of the best 50mm vintage lenses Leica ever made. Period. The contrast at full aperture is significantly higher than the any 50mm f/1.4 - and i know many of them….The bokeh is creamy and out of this world. The focus is buttery smooth.
Indian Summer Leaves - New Video on YouTube
This video "Indian summer leaves" is dedicated to the wonderful autumn foliage with its intense colours and was recorded at the end of October 2020 at various locations in Switzerland. Among others in Allschwil, Basel, Zurich (Wehrenbachtobel) and in my Japanese garden in Stäfa.
The last leaf of the tree - my new Video on YouTube
“I'm the last leaf on the tree - The autumn took the rest - But they won't take me - I'm the last leaf on the tree”
Based on this old song lyrics, which Tom Waits sang years ago, this short film is about my Japanese Garden in Stäfa this fall 2019, when the coloured leaves fall. It shows you again and again how ephemeral everything is and yet how new things can always emerge.