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A panoramic view of Schloss Blutenburg (Blutenburg Castle). The castle was first mentioned in 1432 though it's origins reach back to a moated castle from the 13th century.

In the years 1438–39 Duke Albert III, Duke of Bavaria rebuild the castle as a hunting-lodge.

Nowadays it houses the International Youth Library (Internationale Jugendbibliothek) and the library of the Michael Ende Museum.

Shanghai - More Spirals by Markus Bahlmann

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Another view onto the "spiral" escalators on both ends of the atrium of the Daimaru Mall on Nanjing East Road.

Munich - Salvatorkirche by Markus Bahlmann

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Interior of the Salvatorkirche (Church of the Savior), a Greek Orthodox church with a slightly convoluted history:

Built in late Gothic style in 1493 as a cemetery church for the relocated cemetery of the Frauenkirche.

With the secularization in 1803 it should be destroyed, but it was used as important storage, so destruction was avoided.

In 1806 it was gifted to the Lutheran community in Munich, but due to continued usage as depot the Lutheran community could not use it. With the decision to build the Lutheran St. Matthäus church in 1825 the Lutherans returned St. Salvator to the crown.

In 1828 King Ludwig I of Bavaria gave it to the Greek Orthodox community for use, but the church building remained property of the state.

After this it remained Greek Orthodox and was renovated multiple times, most recently some interior refurbishing happened in 2022.

Nuthatch by cirdantravels (Fons Buts)

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Eurasian Nuthatch, sometimes called Wood Nuthatch or simply Nuthatch

sitta europaea

boomklever

sittelle torchepot

Kleiber

Trepador Azul

Picchio muratore

Trepadeira-azul

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Munich - Clouds above Nymphenburg Palace by Markus Bahlmann

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A super wide view of Nymphenburg Palace as seen from the east with some impressive clouds above.

Schloss Nymphenburg is a palace located in the west of Munich and one of the main tourist attractions of the city, with yearly over 300,000 visitors,

The palace is the main summer residence of the House of Wittelsbach, former rulers of Bavaria.

Commisioned in 1664, the central building in the style of an Italian Villa was completed in 1675. Gradually the sides were added and the current appearance was reached in 1716.

Hawfinch ( m ) by cirdantravels (Fons Buts)

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a relative of the Grosbeaks

coccothraustes coccothraustes

appelvink

gros-bec casse-noyaux

Kernbeißer

Picogordo Común

Frosone

Bico-grossudo

Nikon Z9

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Munich - Schwabinger Tor by Markus Bahlmann

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"Schwabinger Tor" is a brand new tram station in Munich, served by tram line 23.

Mittenwald - Karwendel by Markus Bahlmann

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A panoramic peek into Austria...

Munich - Olympiaturm by Markus Bahlmann

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Fisheye view of the Olympiaturm TV tower at dusk.

Schäftlarn - St. Dionys Interior by Markus Bahlmann

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The rococo interior of the St. Dionys (St. Denis) abbey church.

Munich - Siegestor by Markus Bahlmann

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(Again... - with traffic this time...) The Siegestor is a 21m tall triumphal arch, located on the Leopoldstrasse.

It was originally dedicated to the glory of the Bavarian army. Today, the Siegestor is a monument and reminder to peace.

Tech - because there ain't much traffic late Saturday night, this is a composite of 5 separate exposures.

Starnberg - Nice Building by Markus Bahlmann

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Stumbled upon this while walking through Starnberg.

Colors of Africa by Thomas Retterath

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Botswana, November 2021

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Volkach - Vineyard in Autumn by Markus Bahlmann

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And neither the photo nor these vines are tilted - the sticks are set perpendicular to the slope surface....

Munich - Hairy by Markus Bahlmann

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Bad hair day 😁

No idea what that is, though.

Another 2018 shot from the Botanical Garden in Munich.

Munich - Canada Goose by Markus Bahlmann

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A canada goose at the "Kleinhesseloher See" in the English Garden of Munich.

Shanghai - "Hopson One" by Markus Bahlmann

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Exterior night view of Shanghai Hesheng International Plaza (上海合生国际广场), aka "Hopson One" (合生汇), a shopping mall located on the rather futuristic designed Wujiaochang square.

Here is an inside view up the rear lobby.

Shanghai - Daimaru Mall by Markus Bahlmann

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The atrium of the Daimaru Mall, a shopping mall on Nanjing Road - with "spiral" escalators on both ends of the atrium.

Red-and-Yellow Barbet (m) by cirdantravels (Fons Buts)

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Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania

Trachyphonus erythrocephalus

vuurkopbaardvogel

Barbican à tête rouge

Flammenkopf-Bartvogel

Barbudo Cabecirrojo

Barbetto giallorosso

Barbaças-de-cabeça-vermelha

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Beijing - Ugly Sky by Markus Bahlmann

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Incoming rainstorm, as seen from Fengda International Hotel (丰大国际大酒店), far in the south of Beijing, looking east.

Munich - Dülferstraße by Markus Bahlmann

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The lift in the subway station Dülferstraße along Munich's subway line U2

Paris - Metropolitain by Markus Bahlmann

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Art nouveau style Metro sign at the station Kléber on Avenue Kléber.

Munich - Olympia-Einkaufszentrum by Markus Bahlmann

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Quick take on the lower level while out shopping.

Bremen - "Coffee Mill" by Markus Bahlmann

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This is an ancient mill on the city ramparts of Bremen. There used to be 6 of them on the ramparts - only one is left. And the name "Coffee Mill" (Kaffeemühle in German) refers to a café and restaurant in the mill.

Goshawk by cirdantravels (Fons Buts)

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this female juvenile is one of 3 youngsters that were exploring the area around the nest in a large forest in July.

They did not really hide their presence and their attacks were too clumsy to be successfull. As they were still fed by the parents they had time to fine tune their hunting skills.

This female juvenile looked already powerful and her talons were very impressive.

I did not see an adult.

also called Northern Goshawk

accipiter gentilis

havik

autour des palombes

Habicht

Nikon D850

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Riva del Garda - Piazza III Novembre by Markus Bahlmann

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An after sunset view of the PIazza III Novembre with the famous Torre Apponale in the center of the image.

Redstart by cirdantravels (Fons Buts)

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another Common Redstart 2 days ago

Phoenicurus phoenicurus

gekraagde roodstaart

Rougequeue à front blanc

Gartenrotschwanz

Colirrojo Real

Codirosso comune

Rabirruivo-de-testa-branca

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Common Kingfisher ( m ) by cirdantravels (Fons Buts)

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also called Eurasian Kingfisher

alcedo atthis

ijsvogel

martin-pêcheur d'Europe

Eisvogel

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Launch by cirdantravels (Fons Buts)

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female Common Kingfisher also called Eurasian Kingfisher

Alcedo atthis

ijsvogel

martin-pêcheur d'Europe

Eisvogel

Martín Pescador Común

Martin pescatore

guarda-rios

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Kalmar castle by Rebecca Bugge

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Originally a medieval fortification, built by Magnus Ladulås at the end of the 13th century. It was here the Kalmar Union was formed in 1397. But today's castle took its form during the Renaissance, when it was improved in the 16th century by king Gustav Vasa (Gustav I) and his sons Erik XIV and Johan III and this is today one of the most well preserved Renaissance castles in Sweden (it was restored in the 19th century by Fredrik Wilhelm Scholander and Helgo Zettervall).

Munich - Pansy by Markus Bahlmann

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Blue pansy in BW with blue filter.

Eurasian Wren by cirdantravels (Fons Buts)

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the only Wren species ( troglodytidae ) in Europe, Asia and Africa.

troglodytes troglodytes

winterkoning of winterkoninkje

troglodyte mignon

Zaunkönig

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Mr. Special by Thomas Retterath

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they call this male Cheetah in the Kwara concession due to his special abilities. He´s often found climbing trees which is unusual for a Cheetah.

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Shanghai - Winter Sunrise by Markus Bahlmann

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A winter sunrise behind the famous Pudong skyline.

Herrsching - Ammersee Sunset by Markus Bahlmann

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Sunset behind the Ammersee lake.

on her way back from the lake ( 2 ) by cirdantravels (Fons Buts)

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female Puma in Torres del Paine, Patagonia, Chile

puma concolor

poema

Puma

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Eurasian Jay by cirdantravels (Fons Buts)

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garrulus glandarius

gaai of Vlaamse gaai

geai des chênes

Eichelhäher

Nikon D850 with Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF + TC 1,4 III

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Hong Kong - Aqua Luna and Star Pisces by Markus Bahlmann

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Junk style sightseeing boat Aqua Luna (張保仔, "Cheung Po Tsai") and in the background the cruise liner Star Pisces.

A "reactivated" archive shot.

Munich - Swing Ride by Markus Bahlmann

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Another shot from the "Frühlingsfest" on the Theresienwiese.

Spotted Flycatcher by cirdantravels (Fons Buts)

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in a clearing in a forest

Muscicapa striata

grauwe vliegenvanger

gobemouche gris

Grauschnäpper

Nikon Z7 with Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF

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Munich - MVG Blues by Markus Bahlmann

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Selective colour shot of a line U6 subway train, taken at the northern end of the station Marienplatz.

MVG is the abbreviation of Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft, the municipally owned company responsible for operating public transport in Munich. Blue is their corporate colour.

Munich - Stachus Passagen by Markus Bahlmann

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The vast emptiness of this underground shopping mall on a public holiday.

Córdoba : View from Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos by Pantchoa

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wonderful encounter on foot by cirdantravels (Fons Buts)

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this is one of 5 cubs raised by a female Cheetah in a large game reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

This image was taken early morning when we tracked them on foot with a very experienced guide. The Cheetah mother was very relaxed and we stayed with them for about half an hour.

The next morning when we drove around in that same area we encountered a large Black Rhino bull.

Will post an image of this Rhino tomorrow.

cheetah

acinonyx jubatus

jachtluipaard

guépard

Gepard

IUCN RED LIST STATUS: VULNERABLE

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Bremen - Schnoor by Markus Bahlmann

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The Schnoor quarter is the oldest documented quarter of Bremen and it has largely preserved its medieval character.

First mentioned in the 13th century. The two oldest remaining buildings are from 1401 and 1402 respectively. Some buildings are just remaining facades or have been relocated from other locations.

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