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Das Hamburger Rathaus

Posted on May 30, 2011 by admin

Hey, it’s the Hamburger Rathaus. Goddamn, that looks like a postcard. I’ve been experimenting with different filters. This was taken with a circular polarizer and an extra UV filter. That’s kind of doppelt gemoppelt but it resulted in the fine … Continue reading →

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Lösegraben

Posted on May 29, 2011 by admin

The Lösegraben is a short man-made canal in Lüneburg that bypasses the city center. When the water level in the Ilmenau gets too high, the excess water gets diverted into the Lösegraben, protecting Lüneburg from flooding.

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This struck me as being very German…

Posted on May 25, 2011 by admin

Seen in Hamburg on the side of a bus.

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Going For a Stroll

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

Yesterday there was a storm. Right before it hit, I heard quacking sounds. I opened my door and saw these guys just chilling. The river is about 50m away from my door, but I have never seen ducks come this … Continue reading →

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Anna Calvi

Posted on May 13, 2011 by admin

The self-titled debut album from Anna Calvi rules. The musicianship and production are top-notch. She’s got a Chrissie Hynde, Patti Smith, Ennio Morricone kind of thing going on. And she is a very good guitar player. You should buy it. … Continue reading →

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Getting a weird vibe from across the ocean.

Posted on May 3, 2011 by admin

Joyfully celebrating the killing of a killer who joyfully celebrated killing carries an irony that I hope will not be lost on us. Are we learning anything, or simply spinning harder in the cycle of violence? -Brian McLaren I’m glad … Continue reading →

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10

Posted on April 30, 2011 by admin

10 years ago today, I moved to Germany. I’m staring at that number and I’m having a hard time believing it’s been that long. On one hand, it seems like a long time. On the other hand, it seems like … Continue reading →

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View

Posted on February 20, 2011 by admin

Compared to the office at my old job, my new workplace has a much better view. This is Hauptkirche Sankt Katharinen (St. Catherine’s Church) in Hamburg. This old school is directly next to the church and is in the process … Continue reading →

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A Game For the Whole Family

Posted on February 2, 2011 by admin

Germany or Florida?

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If That Ain’t Country….

Posted on January 30, 2011 by admin

Last night my special lady friend and I went to Gasthausbrauerei Nolte to see the Rob Ryan Roadshow. I’m not sure if I have written about Nolte here before. It is, hands down, the best microbrewery in Lüneburg, maybe northern … Continue reading →

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