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Photo Essay: Love Padlocks in Paris

I know, it's just such a cliché to photograph love padlocks when in Paris, but how could I not? Love padlocks are basically everywhere there. They are pretty and romantic. And Paris is the city of love after all. The picture above was taken on the pedestrian bridge Pont des Arts, which is one of the most famous places to leave a love padlock in Paris. Why? According to our wonderful Sandeman New Europe Walking Tour guide Filipa, we have Hollywood to thank for this: In the last episode of Sex and the City Carrie and Big have their grand reunion [...]

By Julika|2019-03-24T07:25:13+01:002012/11/12|Categories: Art History, Photo Essay|Tags: Europe, France, Paris, Photo Essay|10 Comments

Photo Essay: A Magical Sunset in Croatia

Overdue, but not forgotten - I just barely had internet access during my stay in Paris. Actually, I don't have much to say about this photo. I think it speaks for itself: The landscape on Croatia's islands is stunning - and combined with the setting of the mild October sun the beauty of nature just leaves you speechless...

By Julika|2013-05-07T04:36:18+02:002012/11/07|Categories: Art History, Photo Essay|Tags: Croatia, Europe, Photo Essay|2 Comments

Photo Essay: The Old Grand Piano in a Croatian Backyard

I love looking out for the little things in life: Random constellations in nature, unexpected street art, things that aren't where they would be found usually, or things that are combined in a remarkably new way... While staying on the island of Krk this fall, I discovered this backyard right behind the house we rented... At first, I didn't even pay attention to it, because it looked unspectacular and little chaotic. But then I realized that there was something adoringly different in this disordered little garden: Among the colorful branches of early fall stood an old grand piano. The keyboard was chipped, the once expensive [...]

By Julika|2013-05-07T04:36:35+02:002012/10/29|Categories: Art History, Photo Essay|Tags: Art, Croatia, Photo Essay|6 Comments

Photo Essay: Sweets in Budapest

Why is it that colorful sweets always make for the best pictures? I have no idea. But they really do. Cookies, pastries, candy... sweets always look just insanely delicious in combination! And when displayed like here in Budapest, you could almost be sad that it is impossible to try them all - at least at the same time... Looking at this picture constantly makes my mouth water all over again.

By Julika|2013-05-07T04:36:57+02:002012/10/22|Categories: Art History, Photo Essay|Tags: Budapest, Europe, Hungary, Photo Essay|9 Comments

Photo Essay: Croatia’s Lovely Little Streets

I love Europe's medieval little streets: Tiny alleys, cobblestones, hidden house entrances. I have been surrounded by them all my life -- yet, I never get sick of falling in love with them all over again. And, I must admit, Croatia's little streets are exceptionally beautiful. At night, these streets become even more magical. Especially in the town of Krk on the beautiful namesake island of Krk in the Adriatic Sea -- one of Croatia's little gems.

By Julika|2013-08-20T08:22:49+02:002012/10/15|Categories: Art History, Photo Essay|Tags: Croatia, Europe, medieval, Photo Essay|1 Comment

Photo Essay: Tower of London Through the Fence

I recently discovered my love for macro pictures of details, which put the actual sight in the background and coin a whole new perspective... So, here's a rusty fence, a few leafs of ivy lit by the setting sun - and the Tower of London almost inconspicuously in the back...

By Julika|2013-05-07T04:37:15+02:002012/10/08|Categories: Art History, Photo Essay|Tags: Architecture, England, Europe, London, medieval, Photo Essay|0 Comments

Photo Essay: Porto’s Colorful Ribeira

Although nothing compares to my beloved Lisbon, Porto may be just as pretty... It's so Portuguese, yet so different from Portugal's capital that it repeatedly took my breath away. The Ribeira do Porto is the old heart of the city on the riverside of the Douro river. I think I will never get sick of staring at the bright colored, slightly decayed of Porto houses against the clear blue sky...

By Julika|2013-05-07T04:37:27+02:002012/10/01|Categories: Art History, Photo Essay|Tags: Europe, Photo Essay, Porto, Portugal|0 Comments

Photo Essay: Flying Umbrellas in Évora

This was just one of those perfect little moments when you enter an unknown street in a city you have never been to before and it surprises you - with an installation of colorful umbrellas hovering over a little square to offer the restaurants in it shade from the hot Portuguese summer sun... In Évora, a pretty medieval square is turned into a fairy tale through this wonderful and surprisingly brilliant idea! I just loved this!

By Julika|2013-05-07T04:37:36+02:002012/09/24|Categories: Art History, Photo Essay|Tags: Art, Europe, medieval, Photo Essay, Portugal|2 Comments

Photo Essay: Big Ben Bathed in Sunlight

Today's Photo of the Week is dedicated to my great trip to London last April: When my friend Sarah and I were walking across the famous bridge over the river Thames, the British weather was just as capricious as it is known for -- but when we turned around the late afternoon sun suddenly broke through the huge clouds and bathed Big Ben in the most magical light. So stunning!

By Julika|2014-04-20T10:46:51+02:002012/09/17|Categories: Art History, Photo Essay|Tags: Architecture, England, Europe, London, Photo Essay|0 Comments

Photo Essay: The Shadow of the Eiffel Tower

Introducing my new weekly photo series in which I'm posting one chosen favorite (and maybe slightly) artistic picture from my past travels each monday! This week's Picturesque Monday: Paris - the most picturesque city of all! A photo taken from an Eiffel Tower platform on a hot June day showing the wonderful squiggly ornaments the shadow of the famous steel construction is creating.

By Julika|2013-05-07T04:38:09+02:002012/09/10|Categories: Art History, Photo Essay|Tags: Architecture, Europe, France, Paris, Photo Essay|0 Comments