In the ‘blue hour’ at dawn, you have the chance to catch nice images like these. Time it right and the artificial yellowish light has approximately the same intensity as the blue natural light. I like the geometric composition with the many shapes and lines. © 2017 Fred S. Wouters
I took advantage of the cold early morning to shoot this improved statue of the famous Göttingen physicist Weber (left) and mathematician Gauss (right) in high contrast. The thin layer of ice crystals augments the details. I love the whimsical humour of the bottle of beer in Gauss’ hand. It looks absolutely natural and intended and fits with the thoughtful discussion between the two. Even if someone were to remove the bottle (and it’s been there for a long time already), this cannot be unseen anymore. © 2017 Fred S. Wouters
Well-executed large mural on a graffiti landmark building in Göttingen. I’m not sure what the Borg-esque eye piece means but a very cool image nevertheless. I like the way in which the wall structure gives the piece depth. © 2017 Fred S. Wouters
With the Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) in the background, this is a detail of an ornamental three-level drinking fountain for animals in the main shopping street of Göttingen. Something you walk past without really noticing. The ‘ground level’ is a drinking bowl for dogs (decorated with dogs), the top is a bird bath (yes, with birds). Following the same logic, the middle level is meant for horses. This is a detail with the horse heads. The actual bowl is outside the frame. I like the anachronism and the stern look of the animals. Yesterday was the right moment for the picture. © Fred S. Wouters, 2016.
An inflatable shark (€13.65) is eying the unsuspecting tourists. Good thing it’s on a leash and behind a gate. This picture was taken in the same beach resort village on the Spanish tourist island Mallorca. © 2016 Fred Wouters
A tourist looking over the sea from his hotel room balcony in a small holiday village on the Spanish island of Mallorca. Nice geometrically arranged structures against the sea, rocks and sky. The place was pretty deserted as we were visiting the island a couple of days ago, i.e. fairly off season. © 2016, Fred Wouters
Turning tables. Don’t ask me to take pictures at a wedding. But pictures of wedding pictures being taken is another matter. The museum park in Kassel must be a favourite wedding photography backdrop as we saw at least two parties in the short time we were there. This couple had just undergone a silly “jumping” routine and were now commandeered up the stairs for the n-th time. You can see the motivation sinking. © 2016 Fred S. Wouters
This machine is from the times before you could buy flowers (‘Blumen’) on Sunday at the tank stop. The RotaFleur machine would take 5 Deutschmark to save your relationship. © 2016 Fred S. Wouters
A pharmacist waiting for customers in Erice, Sicily. I like the atmosphere with the cobble stones and iron window shutters. © 2016 Fred S. Wouters
In Liverpool Lime Street train station. This particular shade of purple (I call it Cadbury purple) is, for me, very english. At least I don’t see it anywhere else in this frequency. © 2016 Fred S. Wouters