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Month: March 2019

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March 31, 2019
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Canarias
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Dusts of Fuerteventura

Ashore of the Sahara in the Atlantic Ocean there is a group of islands called the Canaries. They belong to Spain and are renowned for their mild weather and beautiful nature. One of these islands is called Fuerteventura. Due to its proximity to Africa and the Sahara the weather here is quite dry, it almost never rains, and the landscape is shaped to a large degree by dunes and deserts. Often dusts sweep across the island and make for interesting moods.

Shot in November 2018

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Posted
March 22, 2019
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Scotland
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Land of the Clansmen

For centuries Scotland used to be the land of the Clansmen. The country was divided and governed by families like the MacDonalds, Camerons or MacKenzies. All of which had their own tartans, traditions and allegiances and were interlocked in a fight for influence and wealth. What they had in common was a deep connection and history with the land they occupied and an immense pride to be fierce fighters and survivors of the north. It was seldom though that they agreed on anything politically, it needed an outside force – a common enemy – to gather the concurring clans like in the wars led by national heroes like William Wallace (his monument is seen in the last picture), Robert the Bruce or lastly Bonnie Prince Charlie in the 18th century. That enemy of course was England. After the shattering battle of Culloden in which the Scottish forces lost against the English king the history of the clan-ships ended. Though their traditions and history can be seen all over the country – the spirit of fierce warriors and the deep connection to their native land can be felt and is still there.

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Posted
March 14, 2019
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Scotland
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Wilds of Scotland

Scotland is a country of immense natural beauty. When speaking about the wilds of Scotland though it is important to notice, that the human influence on the nature over the last centuries up until today was huge. Before the arrival of humans and the dawn of agriculture Scotland as most of the island of Great Britain used to be covered by dense forests. The need to create new grazing areas for cattle and farming land lead to the burning and clearing of woodland. Additionally wood became an important material for construction, especially from the 17th century onwards with the growing importance for shipbuilding as the island became a major colonial power and ships were needed for trade and war. Though a lot changed and the natural world of Scotland was not left untouched by human hands, especially the north of the country far away from Edinburgh and Glasgow is still very raw and wild. Some impressions.

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Posted
March 8, 2019
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Scotland
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Discovering Caledonia

The Romans used to call the country which we know today as Scotland Caledonia. It was a strange and foreign land with dangerous and wild inhabitants at the Northern end of the Roman world. Two immense walls were built by the Roman emperors Hadrian and Antonius to secure Britain from the blue painted warriors – or “Picts” – living in the northern lands. Also behind these barriers was a country of immense beauty and raw vastness.

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