• Ferris

    Ferris

    The Essen Light Weeks create a magical atmosphere through the center of the unofficial capital of the Ruhr Metropolis. Many motifs bring light into the darkest period of winter. Generally presenting a multi-faceted picture of a particular partner country under the motto of “Europe in Essen”, each year a different European nation is chosen. Combined…

  • Fassade

    Fassade

    The “Limbecker Platz” in Essen puts an exclamation point on architecture and urban planning. The idea behind the facade design is to create the impression of a party dress that makes a broad sweep around the woman wearing it. One of the striking features of the facade, which was designed by Munich’s star architect Professor…

  • Finale

    Finale

    The UEFA Euro 2012 Final was a football match that took place on 1 July 2012 at the Olympic Stadium in Kyiv, Ukraine, to determine the winner of the UEFA Euro 2012. The photos were taken in Dortmund / Germany during public view. It was a highly anticipated match between Spain and Italy, both teams…

  • Focus

    Focus

    Stefan Hoderlein is interested in the forms and symbols used by subcultures. Reminiscent of the brightly colored temples and burial chambers of ancient Egypt. His illuminated wall photographs in the Tonhalle underground station with thousands of pop and subculture images are intended as a kind of excavation of the present age. In these works, Hoderlein…

  • Lightplay

    Lightplay

    The Essen Light Weeks is a winter festival held in the unofficial capital of the Ruhr Metropolis. The festival features light displays and motifs that brighten up the streets and create a magical atmosphere. Each year, a different European nation is highlighted under the theme of “Europe in Essen”. The festival also coincides with a…

  • Fortuna

    Fortuna

    The stunning view of the cityscape is one of the top tourist attractions in North Rhine-Westphalia. Tourists can stroll along the promenade near the Rhein River and enjoy the view while taking some memorable photographs. The Rheinknie Bridge, easily recognizable by its impressive design, connects the two sides of the city and it is a…

  • Fisheyes

    Fisheyes

    The “Limbecker Platz” in Essen has remarkable architecture with a facade that resembles a sweeping party dress designed by Munich’s star architect Professor Gunter Henn. The most striking feature of the facade is the “sequin arches” that make the building stand out during the day and at night.

  • Faster

    Faster

    “Sooner or later, everything old is new again.” Stephen King, The Colorado Kid It’s fascinating how certain things, ideas, or trends that we thought were long gone have found their way back into the mainstream. This resurgence has brought with it a sense of nostalgia and a renewed appreciation for the styles, sounds, and experiences…