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The remains of the wooden posts work from 1511 off the coast of the Frisian villages Paessens-Moddergat in the Netherlands.
The space between the poles was filled with stones and brushwood, so that the water and sand could pass through and when the water receded, the sand was left behind.
The resulting salt marsh was enormous and almost reached the island of Ameland on the horizon.
This ancient reclaimed land was destroyed in one fell swoop during a very severe storm with spring tide in 1767.
The only reminder of this are the age-old poles of the former coastal defense that protrude far into the sea.......
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And what about the Allied staff in the heat of the battle?
These stayed in luxurious country houses and castles far away from the front lines and feasted on lavish dinners, had time enough to have amorous relations and did not care about their men fighting in inhumane conditions.
A staff officer of butcher General Haig visited the battlefield after the end of the 3rd battle of Ypres and whispered with a sob: "My God, did we let our men fight in it?"
The butcher Genereal Haig never visited any battlefield because by facing injuries, deaths and blood would make him sick and not concentrate on his task.
The French Commander-in-Chief Joffre forbade his staff to report him the number of deaths, especially to show him the deaths because this only distracted him.
With the Allies, the army top was usually formed as the usual career perspective of the second son of the great noble families.
It could be that the would-be militairy leader was intelligent, like Winston Churchill, but it didn't have to be.
Those who wanted to climb up did not need brains but money, connections and experience in fox hunting....
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The night darkens the lesser sides of a heavy traffic road. It could just be a southern resort ... until the morning shows reality again ...
Morning in Šilo Harbor – Where Everything is Serene
Early morning in Šilo harbor brings perfect peace and crystal-clear colors of the Adriatic. Small boats float calmly on the gently rippled sea surface, creating beautiful, vivid reflections in the turquoise water. In the background, sun-drenched coastal houses and lush greenery slowly awaken to another warm summer day. This documentary shot captures the authentic, relaxed atmosphere of the island harbor in the quiet moments before the usual summer bustle begins. Pure enjoyment of the moment and true 'laganini' lifestyle.
Jutarnja scena iz luke Šilo di je sve milo ;)
Rano jutro u luci Šilo donosi savršen mir i kristalno bistre boje Jadrana. Male brodice mirno plutaju na lagano nareškanoj površini mora, stvarajući predivne, živopisne refleksije u tirkiznom plavetnilu. U pozadini, suncem obasjane primorske kuće i bujno zelenilo polako se bude u još jedan topao ljetni dan. Ovaj dokumentarni kadar bilježi autentičnu, opuštenu atmosferu otočne luke u trenucima prije nego što započne uobičajeni ljetni šušur. Čisti užitak u trenutku i istinska laganini filozofija.
A low-angle, medium shot looking slightly upward emphasizing the low ceiling and hanging fixtures. An artistic framing of a heavily decorated, dimly lit bohemian interior, dominated by a trio of large portrait panels and glowing ornate lamps. The scene exudes a warm, mysterious, and antique atmosphere.
This isn't just randomized decor; it's a meticulously crafted environment built around concepts of sanctuary, time, and shared human resilience.
The composition utilizes "framing within a frame," using hanging tassels, ropes, and structural wood to tightly enclose the artwork and create a distinct foreground, midground, and background.
Every corner is packed with detail, from the woven textures and dangling tassels to the ornate gold mirror frames, giving it a rich, antique bazaar feel. The golden and amber tones from the lighting wrap the room in a cozy, welcoming heat, characteristic of traditional Bedouin style.
By framing these intense human gazes side-by-side with antique relics, the space elevates the experience from a standard lounge to a living monument celebrating the unbreakable spirit of ordinary people across borders.
The dense clustering of mismatched artifacts, dangling coins, and weathered textures represents the layered nature of human memory and history.
It brings together disparate pieces of the past (antiques), fragments of cross-cultural struggles (the portraits), and transient travelers from around the world to sit at shared tables under a single canopy of light.
Four prominent, circular metal pendant lamps hang from the ceiling. They are adorned with dangling decorative metal coins that catch the light.
The image is dominated by a warm, monochromatic amber and golden glow from the lamps. This is contrasted primarily by the dark green and deep red hues of the headscarfs in the portraits.
The heavy reliance on golden-amber light, sepia tones, and tarnished textures evokes a romanticized sense of time standing still, transforming a modern commercial café into an intimate, museum-like sanctuary.
Captured deep within Farsha Mountain Lounge in Sharm El-Sheikh. This composition explores the psychological weight of contrasting portraits staring out from a sea of handcrafted lanterns and traditional Bedouin textiles; creating a visual and cultural echo that collapses the boundaries between historic photojournalism and localized, bohemian design.
The word "echoes" perfectly matches the visual repetition in the room.. the repeating circular lanterns, the layered hanging tassels, and the stacked vintage frames.
A market scene at the yearly commemoration day of Rabbi Israel Abu-Hatsera.
The portrait hanging above is of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef who was an important religious and political leader.
(*From the archive, re-edited)
Alicante, España 🇪🇸. Vista nocturna de la Plaza Puerta del Mar en agosto del 2007. Todavía se puede observar el Hotel Palas siendo habilitado para albergar la Cámara de Comercio, hoy dependencias del Ayuntamiento.
There are moments when we forget ourselves entirely.
When laughter comes before thought, when dignity gives way to delight, and when the careful versions of ourselves that we carry through the world are briefly abandoned.
Perhaps growing older is, in part, the slow accumulation of restraint. We learn what is expected, how to behave, when to be serious, and how much of ourselves to reveal.
And somewhere along the way, we begin to mistake that restraint for wisdom.
But every so often, life interrupts our composure with something wonderfully ordinary. And for a moment, we remember that joy was never meant to be earned, explained, or postponed.
Sometimes it is enough simply to be alive, together, and completely unguarded.
*Cologne, Germany*
Cádiz, España 🇪🇸. Aterrizando. Cigüeña aterrizando en la iglesia Prioral de El Puerto de Santa María.
Alicante, España 🇪🇸. Parque Natural “El Hondo”. Manada de Morito común (Esp.), Glossy ibis (Eng.) Plegadis falcinellus. Es la única especie de los ibis que se encuentra en Europa de forma silvestre.
Coming inside from taking some pictures I noticed my son’s silhouette as he stood in the kitchen drying dishes.
Alicante, España 🇪🇸. Parque Natural “El Hondo”. Contemplando la manada de Morito común (Plegadis falcinellus).
Šilo, Krk Island – Morning Harbor Serenity
A view from Stipanja Bay towards the small boat harbor in the early morning hours. In the foreground, a bright yellow sailboat anchored on the calm sea surface creates a perfect contrast with the warm, sunlit facades and red roofs of Šilo in the background. This documentary shot captures the authentic atmosphere of a coastal town awakening, focusing on clean tones, natural light, and the distinct rendering of a manual lens. No rush, just the peace and quiet of an Adriatic morning.
Šilo, otok Krk – Mir jutarnje luke
Pogled iz uvale Stipanja prema luku za male brodove u ranim jutarnjim satima. U prvom planu, jarko žuta jedrilica usidrena na mirnoj površini mora stvara savršen kontrast s toplim, osunčanim fasadama i crvenim krovovima Šila u pozadini. Ovaj dokumentarni kadar bilježi autentičnu atmosferu buđenja primorskog mjesta, s fokusom na čiste tonove, prirodno svjetlo i prepoznatljivu teksturu manualne optike. Bez žurbe, samo mir i tišina jadranskog jutra.