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Captured with a Minolta Dynax 700si on AgfaPhoto APX 100 film, this black-and-white image presents the Reinhold-Maier-Tower in Boertlingen. The green-and-white striped structure, resembling a lighthouse, is a repurposed nearly 100-year-old pendulum tower of the state water supply, now serving as an observation tower. Standing tall against a textured sky, its bold pattern contrasts with the surrounding landscape. A bare tree frames the right side, adding a touch of quiet solitude, while the adjacent building grounds the scene in a sense of place. The image evokes both clarity and nostalgia, blending architectural precision with an atmospheric stillness.
This black-and-white photograph captures an ancient stone engraving of the Eye of Providence within a radiant triangle. Common in Christian iconography, the symbol represents divine omniscience and the Holy Trinity. The weathered surface and cracked masonry evoke a sense of time’s passage, while the surrounding shadows enhance the solemn, almost sacred atmosphere. Found in the old cemetery beside Oberhofenkirche in Goeppingen, this emblem serves as a reminder of faith, vigilance, and the eternal watchfulness of the divine.
Been reading about retro photo effects recently - more to do with film than digital which led me to work with grain in Photoshop this afternoon. There is a name for this particular film process but for the life of me I can't remember what it is. Never mind in the great scheme of things its not a problem. 'cept its making my neurons buzz..
Historic 1970s view of Toronto’s Union Station rail tracks with surrounding buildings and urban skyline.
Classic Morris Minor car parked on grass near haystack in rural Hungary, 1950s black and white photo
A black-and-white postcard from 1940 showcasing multiple views of Melk Abbey, Austria, with detailed architecture and scenic surroundings.