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• This is How Sun Sets in Switzerland

  

  Despite the sun still high, when the longest shadow reaches the middle of the lake It is time for setting head to a safe harbour. Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• On the Wheel Traces of Goldfinger’s James Bond: from Furkapass Down to Gletsch

  

  After Furkapass, close to where the most famous Aston Martin ever drove down the valley take your chance to explore one of the most spectacular roads of... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Fern Forest on Alpe Cardada, Ticino, Switzerland

  

  Follow me on this hike on the mild mountains of Ticino, the Italian (and sunny) side of Switzerland Spy the lago Maggiore from the top of “Cima della Trosa“ Wal... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Etiam Hic Augusta Raurica Sunt Gladiatores!

  

  “Ave Caesar, morituri te salutant hic Augusta Raurica!” Hic sunt homini artis gladio pugnandi periti Pugnabant retiarii sine parma sed rete Pugnabant secutores... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• From Alpha to Omega: Where Does the Water Flow ?

  

  Here comes the belvedere in front of the hotel we left in part I Two hydrogens and one oxygen you are, Two hydrogens and one oxygen you will be. Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Of Beauty at the Time of the Ancient Romans

  

  I have come from Miletos to Latmos on a white chariot drawn by four snow-white horses, all their trappings silver. I sailed from Alexandria in a purple trireme... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Most Scenic Alpine Roads of Switzerland Part I : from Andermatt to Furkapass

  

  Before Winter closing of most Alpine passes, here is to you a report of 120 km driving through the most majestic Alpine district of central Switzerland (map... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2013 OUTDOORS

• Danze Antiche at Roemerfest 2013 (Augusta Raurica, Basel, Switzerland) Part 2

  

  Not only priestesses (click here for part1) at the Roemerfest 2013! The Roman ruins of Augusta Raurica got flooded with Arabian music … … and exotic belly... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Last Summer Paths on the Swiss Mountains … Where Will They Lead in Winter?

  

  Summer turns its head away from the flowers that adorned my walks for so long time. Time to leave the alpine paths to rest under the rain and the quiet sleep... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Pictures from the Romerfest 2013 Im Augusta Raurica, Basel – Switzerland, of...

  

  The Romerfest is the biggest Ancient Rome festival in Europe. It takes place across the ruins of Augusta Raurica, close to Basel. These girls played as ancient... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Water, Please: Frozen, Not Shaken, with the Nikon 16-35 Mm f/4

  

  Here are the Reichenbach Falls. Into these dangerous waters Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty shared their last, deadly embrace. Climbing aside this 250... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• When You Start Your Journey Towards the Mythen … a Leap into Schwyzer Alps,...

  

  When you start your journey towards the Mythen and clouds blind your sight don’t give up your effort and follow the direction you chose. If you do not bring... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Mountain Trail of the Five-likes: Pure Swissness in Pizol (Glarus)

  

  If you have a long weekend to spend in Zurich and you are curious to hike on Alps, don’t miss the classic hike of the 5 lakes in Pizol. It is just a 90-minute... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Dawn on the Alps

  

  Professionals wake up by night, reach their location just before dawn… … and catch the first glimpse of the sunrise on the highest peaks! Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Perseids Above the Gotthard Pass, Switzerland, 2013.

  

  I reached the tears of Saint Lawrence Up there on Gotthard pass. They guided me white and shiny above the road I drove, a black ribbon between stones and sky. Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Nikon D800 Astrophotography: Constellations and Perseids. To Boldly Go Where No...

  

  Star Trek quote apart, give a look to the pictures I shot on Brienzersee in a wonderful hot and dark night, two rare conditions in most of middle Europe. Even... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Choose Your Point of View on Aareschlucht (Aar Gorge), Switzerland

  

  Through the limestone, the river Aare carved a 1.4 km long gorge in the last 10,000 years: time to pay a visit to it! Choose your favourite(s) point(s) of view... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• There’s a Starman Waiting in the Sky of Zurich, His Name is Mr. Bügler!

  

  Between the two tallest towers of Zurich … … there’s a starman waiting in the sky! Mr. Bügler told us not to blow it, cause he knows it’s all worthwhile… … and... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Night Sky Over Brunnen Fires: a Night on the Swiss Alps with D800

  

  After a 5-hour-long hike up-and-down from Stoos to Fronalpstock with camera-tele-50mm-wideangle-tripod on my back … … the night of the 1st of August covered... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• If You Want Something Done, Do It Yourself!

  

  Yes, you should go this way. Not this way, the other way! There, you see? Why nobody listen to me ?!? *I* go the right way, then! Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY