Mike#911
Flight in Stillness
A lone pigeon crosses the frame in silent flight, just a few meters in front of the lens.
Behind it, the arch of the Fleischbrücke – a historic stone bridge in the heart of Nuremberg – spans the river.
The scene was captured from the Liebesinsel, a quiet spot between the riverbanks.
The city is calm, reflected in the water, windows glowing faintly, time seemingly paused.
The Fleischbrücke, first mentioned in 1335 and completed in its present form in 1598, is one of the most significant examples of late Renaissance bridge construction in Germany.
Built without a central pier to preserve the river’s flow and accommodate street traffic, the bridge was inspired in part by the Rialto Bridge in Venice.
Remarkably, it has remained virtually unchanged for over 400 years and even survived World War II with almost no damage.
It was listed as a historic monument in 1974 and honored in 2011 as a Historic Landmark of Civil Engineering in Germany.
This photo was taken in Nuremberg with the Leica D-Lux 8 – 100 Years of Leica edition – and it’s one of my very first images with it.
Technically identical to the standard D-Lux 8, this edition stands out through its design details. In daily use, I find both the zoom lever and the shutter release noticeably more pleasant to operate.
I’d like to thank the team at the Leica Store Nuremberg for their excellent support and for truly representing the Leica spirit.
A fleeting moment of motion within stillness.
Flight in Stillness
A lone pigeon crosses the frame in silent flight, just a few meters in front of the lens.
Behind it, the arch of the Fleischbrücke – a historic stone bridge in the heart of Nuremberg – spans the river.
The scene was captured from the Liebesinsel, a quiet spot between the riverbanks.
The city is calm, reflected in the water, windows glowing faintly, time seemingly paused.
The Fleischbrücke, first mentioned in 1335 and completed in its present form in 1598, is one of the most significant examples of late Renaissance bridge construction in Germany.
Built without a central pier to preserve the river’s flow and accommodate street traffic, the bridge was inspired in part by the Rialto Bridge in Venice.
Remarkably, it has remained virtually unchanged for over 400 years and even survived World War II with almost no damage.
It was listed as a historic monument in 1974 and honored in 2011 as a Historic Landmark of Civil Engineering in Germany.
This photo was taken in Nuremberg with the Leica D-Lux 8 – 100 Years of Leica edition – and it’s one of my very first images with it.
Technically identical to the standard D-Lux 8, this edition stands out through its design details. In daily use, I find both the zoom lever and the shutter release noticeably more pleasant to operate.
I’d like to thank the team at the Leica Store Nuremberg for their excellent support and for truly representing the Leica spirit.
A fleeting moment of motion within stillness.