Lately twice, we photographed in Merced during the early evening hours. The photos have been already posted on “Fanta”, but most do not look at “Fanta”. So, here a small collection of the photos.
Nightly Street Photography
Month: May 2022
Meadowlark
On a recent trip to Northern California I didn’t get much time for photography but this Meadowlark was very accommodating
Auf einer kürzlichen Reise nach Nordkalifornien hatte ich nicht viel Zeit zum Fotografieren, aber dieser Meadowlark war sehr entgegenkommend
Fashion Design by Guo Pei
”Fantasy is the height of your spirit. It is the most important part of life because it fuels its meaning.” Guo Pei
Today I had the opportunity to photograph some incredible dress collection by Guo Pei at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. It took up to ten thousand hours of manual labor to create some of these master pieces of haute couture.
About traveling
When traveling, it is always helpful to make sure you have the protection of the gods or the ground staff. Near Jodhpur/India it happened that in 1988 Mr Om Singh Rathore died in an accident with his motorcycle. As they say by too much alcohol. Subsequently, due to strange events with the motorcycle, the accident site developed into a pilgrimage site where many travelers gather every day to pray for a safe journey. Take a look (and enjoy):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Om_Banna
Windspiele
Diese aus Stahlblech gemachten Windspiele sind immer wieder faszinierend. Speziell wenn sie sich im Wind drehen, scheinen sie ständig ihre Form zu ändern. Es entsteht dabei ein geradezu hypnotischer Effekt. Diese hier gab es auf dem Kunstmarkt in Veltheim zu kaufen.
These wind chimes made of sheet steel are always fascinating. Especially when they rotate in the wind, they seem to constantly change their shape. It creates an almost hypnotic effect. This one was for sale at the art market in Veltheim.
Bitte recht freundlich!
I was able to observe this photo shoot during a recent walk at Wolfsburg Castle. The model was very patient, at least for a four-legged friend.
Cactus Flower
Still life
Like years ago in the US, many small towns in Germany struggle with their abandoned city centers. The consequence of their previous policy of building shopping centers outside town with huge parking lots leads to emptiness and a desolate atmosphere in the old commercial center of town. Empty buildings which cannot be sold, line the streets. Demolition causes gaps and all attractivity is lost.
Aurora Borealis
On three consecutive nights in Alaska the sky turned into a lightshow of blue, red and green. The first night was like a miracle with its steady pattern. I was even more surprised by the show the second night, when the lights moved faster in the sky. Then came the third night. The sky turned into a mesmerizing wonder of green, moving so fast that every second its appearance was a new sensation. These three nights were the most wonderful experience in my life.
Irregular Shadows
I liked how irregular the shadow shapes are in this image, giving the photo a dark gothic appearance. The black and white coloring also highlights the succulent’s beautiful pattern on the leaves. Enjoy!