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In the forest after the rain started

Andre, Black And White Photography, Photography

 

Here in Germany we have a saying “Steter Tropfen holen den Stein” (~ constant dripping wears away the stone), but also “der Tropfen, der das Fass zum überlaufen bringt” (~ the drop that makes the barrel overflowing).

Same is, when rain falls on the forest ground. First, the rain will be soaked. The longer the rain lasts, the more water won’t be soaked. Instead, it searches a way to escape. So, the water comes back to skylight at a tiny, but growing, spring.

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Come In

Andre, Black And White Photography, Photography

Guess what’s behind this portal.

This is the main entrance to the machinery hall of a mining company. The mine was operated from 1899 to 1955. Now, it’s a mining museum and keeps the memory to the operation years alive. They display machines, typical clothing, tools, security and heath facilities as well as habits around mining in the Ruhr area.

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Tiny men, huge nature

Andre, Black And White Photography, Photography

Look at the tiny men walking down the path from the parking ground. Look at the enormous spray above the cataract. Believe me, you’ll get wet when walking there.

This is the lower cataract of Gullfoss, one of the huge waterfalls of Iceland.

FX, 16mm, f16, 1/100s, ISO 100

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Saxon Switzerland

Andre, Black And White Photography, Photography

Two years ago in October, I was in the Saxon Switzerland with some friends. Despite the bad weather, I got some impressive images.

Find the two men gazing at the scene.

FX, 14mm, ISO 1250, f8, 1/640 sec, 12:16h

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