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2013-05-24 20:21:23 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 37 +1s)

Another shot from the #yellow #converse bootz.

Thanks thanks thanks +Jules Falk Hunter

2013-05-24 15:42:30 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 26 +1s)

These boots are made for walkin.....


Thanks a lot +Jules Falk Hunter :)




#converse   #yellow   #gift  

2013-05-16 05:31:40 (9 comments, 1 reshares, 59 +1s)

#thetoybox

just for fun and 'loosely' hosted ( please remember we all have jobs and lives ; )  by +Jules Falk Hunter, +Felicia Renz, +Steve Johnson and +Dave Renz


This one goes out for +Rznag Rmrod who owns the newer version in real :D.


#lego   #vwbulli  

2013-05-11 20:24:40 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 49 +1s)

#thetoybox  

just for fun and 'loosely' hosted ( please remember we all have jobs and lives ; )  by +Steve Johnson +Dave Renz +Felicia Renz  and +Jules Falk Hunter.


Hello


Wolfmother - Love Train

2012-12-14 07:58:10 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Thanks for the invite. I am using a K-5 and a Ricoh KR-10x :D

2012-12-10 12:17:21 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Danke für die Einladung. Bin die #22 :D.

2012-10-29 21:51:59 (35 comments, 1 reshares, 83 +1s)

Hello together,

here is a shot from our little weekend meeting with my mum and my dear friend +Bernhard Klebel. It was a rainy day but we had a lot of fun.

This one was taken with my #pentax_k7  and the kit lense 50-200WR.

2012-10-07 22:55:15 (44 comments, 4 reshares, 128 +1s)

Hello to all my followers,

thanks a lot for all your kind commentz and all the +1's. 


This one goes out for +Macro Monday curated by +Melanie Kintz
, +Kerry Murphy, +Jennifer Eden, +Kelli Seeger Kim, and +Eric Leslie.

Taken with my #pentax_k7  and the special combination #raynoxdcr250  & #sigma70_300 .

If you like, listen to that:
The Who - Who Are You?


Have a great start into the new week!

2012-10-07 15:40:07 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 45 +1s)

Ostsee Urlaub Nov-Dez 2011

2012-10-06 23:30:02 (41 comments, 1 reshares, 101 +1s)

Hello together,

it was a hard week, a lot of work. So I missed the last  #macromonday  and it's still a little bit to early for +Macro Monday curated by +Melanie Kintz
, +Kerry Murphy, +Jennifer Eden, +Kelli Seeger Kim and +Eric Leslie.

I have also missed #windowwednesday  this week, founded and curated by the lovely +Jules Falk Hunter and +Simon Davis-Oakley, now hosted by +Cheryl Cooper, +Jason Kowing, +J.J. Bentley and +Catherine Furet. 

YES, this are #transparent  wings!



Taken with my #pentax_k7  and the 100mm macro lense.


If you like listen to that great song:
KONTRUST - The butterfly defect (live at woodstock festival poland) | NAPALM RECORDS


Have a great weekend!

2012-09-27 21:32:31 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 46 +1s)

Another hand for #beerpoker , an idea from +Rznag Rmrod & +Armand Salmon. Please note: it's just a fun theme and it will not be curated. :)

Taken with my #pentax_k7  and the #samyang85mm .

2012-09-27 21:00:58 (11 comments, 1 reshares, 63 +1s)

Time to play another hand for +Grass Poker. Curated by the awesome +Steve Sherwin and the powerful +David Murphy, founded by the lovely +Jules Falk Hunter and me.

This one was taken in June with my #pentax_k7  and the #autorevuenon   #50mm   f=1.8 @ #openaperture .

Hope you like it.....


Maybe you wanna listen some music:
Soil - Breaking Me Down

2012-09-27 19:16:03 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 32 +1s)

Hello,

yesterday I found a lot of eatable mushrooms and they were delicious combined with pasta and re wine. As all of them were unphotogenic I 've been very happy to find this little fly agaric standing between old spruces. Ideal for AFS 200/2 @ f/2.0 .... 

2012-09-23 22:48:09 (25 comments, 1 reshares, 104 +1s)

Is it a #capricorn  or a #wasp ?

#macromonday   "textures" +Macro Monday by +Melanie Kintz +Kerry Murphy +Jennifer Eden +Kelli Seeger Kim and +Eric Leslie


Taken with my #pentax_k7 , the #sigma70_300  and the #raynoxdcr250 . The wasp was lying dead on my #terrace .

2012-09-23 22:10:46 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

 Hello everybody ! Another party in the Air - share it and invite more friends please !
We have a few simple rules to follow :
    ----every uploaded image MUST be taken with 50MM LENS
    ----only TWO ( 2 ) images per photographer - Respect your friends, they also need some spot !!!
 lens - everything is going if exist the magic sign "50mm" on the body of lens !
 Digital or Analog, Lensbaby is also 50mm ( except additional optic systems like 0.42, 35mm or Fish-eye)
 subject - feel free for every subject and color, but of course all native attributes of 50mm lens like Light, Crazy Focus, Dreamy Bokeh, Sharp Details, Cine Look are highly appreciated !!
  you can visit the previous Virtual Black and White Exhibition for inspiration :
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cm951q2luasr8ocommhm5h93s1o  Have a happy 50mm parting !

2012-09-23 21:53:07 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 33 +1s)

2012-09-23 20:18:56 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 74 +1s)

It was a hot summer. We had to water our flowers very often. So I went down on my belly and took a pic of it :D

Taken a few weeks ago with my #Pentax_K7   and my my #Makinon   #135mm   f=2.8 at open aperture. No bokeh today ;).

Anyway I will post it for +Grass Poker (please let me know if I am spamming you +Jules Falk Hunter , +Steve Sherwin & +David Murphy  :D)

2012-09-23 19:58:51 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 12 +1s)

Metallica.-.01.-.For.Whom.The.Bell.Tolls.(Live.Big.Day.Out.)

2012-09-23 12:19:53 (13 comments, 1 reshares, 78 +1s)

This is another one of my #analogue  stuff. Taken this summer with the #Ricoh KR10-X and my favourite lense the #autorevuenon  50mm f=1.8 at #openaperture .

Its for our fun game +Grass Poker, curated by +Steve Sherwin & +David Murphy, founded by the lovely +Jules Falk Hunter and me.

Wish you all a pleasent sunday :D!

2012-09-19 18:47:38 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 34 +1s)

Ok, ok. Its not really grass. Its just a little bit of tree beard on the left and a lot of lichen in the center. But it has a lovely bokeh, or? Maybe it would fit to #grasspoker ?

This one is for +Grass Poker, curated by the lovely +Jules Falk Hunter, the amazing +David Murphy and the awesome +Steven Sherwin. I am also a little part of it. 

Taken a few days ago in the #fairyforest   with my little daughter #Mona  and my #mum. It was a wonderful day, we had a lot of fun! #pentax_k7   #autorevuenon  50mm @ f=1.8  

2012-09-17 22:00:27 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 42 +1s)

This my latest hand for #beerpoker , an idea from +Rznag Rmrod  & +Armand Salmon. Please note: it's just a fun theme and it will not be curated. :)

Taken with my #Ricoh   #kr -10x  and the #AutoRevuenon  50mm @ f=1.8.

2012-09-17 20:45:55 (18 comments, 0 reshares, 66 +1s)

Hello my friends. Some of you were calling, so here I am with a little sign of life ( #austrianenglish  once again ;) ).

This one was taken with my #Ricoh   #kr-10x  and the #samyang85mm  f=1.4 at f=2. Its from my second #selfdeveloped  film with #Caffenol  C-M.

I have seen that there is a page for #grasspoker  right now, makes me really happy! Now I hope this shot fits into +Grass Poker +Jules Falk Hunter, +David Murphy & +Steven Sherwin?

2012-08-26 22:36:05 (13 comments, 0 reshares, 72 +1s)

Some #analogue  stuff. Taken with my #Ricoh     #KR-10x and my #Auto_Revuenon  50mm. The used film is an #AGFA   #APX100 . I developed it with #Caffenol_C -M. The second film and I am very happy with the results.

Maybe I should buy a new scanner. My cheap model from the discounter works like a hoover and collects a lot of dust :(.
Hehe, I hope you will get my #austrianenglish  :D

2012-08-19 20:30:13 (15 comments, 1 reshares, 64 +1s)

sit back and relax

Hello my friends! Just wanna let you know that everything is ok with me! I am enjoying life and our beautiful mountains. And I will be back if the days are getting shorter and the nights longer ;)

See ya!


#nocky_montains   #hiking   #relax   #pentax_k7   #sigma70_300   #ipad   #snapseed  

2012-03-24 23:48:51 (35 comments, 0 reshares, 86 +1s)

A few days ago I visited Mr 8mm +Markus Landsmann at #Cologne . We made a little photowalk through the #Melatencemetery .

Taken with my #Pentax_K7 and the #Samyang_85mm @ f=2. It was postprocessed with #PhotoScape.


If you like, listen to that:
Johnny cash - Personal jesus


Your own personal Jesus

Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who's there

Feeling unknown
And you're all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I'll make you a believer

Take second best
Puts me to the test
Things on your chest
You need to confess
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver

Reach out and touch faith ... more »

2012-03-22 19:09:36 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 43 +1s)

Sometimes, things aren't meant to be touched, but rather seen.

My hand for #grasspoker, curated by +Martin OBER, +Jules Falk Hunter, and +Steven Sherwin.

2012-03-21 23:24:50 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Austrian Photographers / Österreichische Fotografen
Da in letzter Zeit ein paar neue Leute dazugekommen sind, hier mal wieder ein share. Sollten da noch mehr österreicher sein, die hier auch regelmäßig mal ein paar Bilder posten und in den Kreis wollen, sagt einfach kurz hier in den Kommentaren bescheid.

2012-03-21 18:04:14 (16 comments, 0 reshares, 28 +1s)

Wow, more than 15.100 followers! Time to say thank you.

Thanks to +Rznag Rmrod for showing me a lot of G+ secrets and how to get added!

Thanks to +Colby Brown for adding me to his awesome circle!

Thanks to +Robert SKREINER for the +10000 Photographers around the World circle, this one pushed me again!

Thanks to +Stuart Williams for his awesome work, there where so many new and awesome people in his circles!

Thanks to +Charles Lupica for adding me. Now I think I will be kicked out because I raised the 15000.

Thanks to +J.J. Bentley for his new circle!

Thanks to all visitors and commentators and +1ers. I really enjoy G+!

Sorry to some of my older contacts that I am not visiting your streams that often, I am a little bit busy with #windowwednesday and #grasspoker at the moment. But I will do my best to... more »

2012-03-20 22:07:36 (19 comments, 19 reshares, 20 +1s)

Its time for an update, #grasspoker lovers!

This is version 2.2 of the #grasspokercircle . We are now 199 players, its really awesome!

#grasspoker is curated by the lovely julez rulez +Jules Hunter, the industrious +Steven Sherwin and me.


Thanks a lot to all playes showing all that wonderful hands and making #grasspoker that awesome!


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Here are the very simple RULES

1.) grass
2.) bokeh
3.) depth of field
4.) colour or b&w
5.) please add the hashtag #grasspoker . Then we can find your shotz :)
6.) please name the lovely +Jules Hunter, the industrious +Steven Sherwin and me in your post
7.) enjoy the game ;)


I am looking forward to your next hands! Rock on!

If you wanna be in, just let me know! I will add you and on the next... more »

2012-03-19 23:36:11 (24 comments, 1 reshares, 84 +1s)

This is #grasspoker no.23, curated by the lovely +Jules Hunter, the industrious +Steven Sherwin an me.

Taken on sunday on a little walk with my little daughter. She was throwing stones into the water and I tried to get some grass for you. I used my #Pentax_K-7 and the #Tamron 28-75mm @ f=2.8. It was postprocessed with #PhotoScape.
If you liek listen to that:
Kyuss - Green Machine (HD High Quality Sound)

2012-03-18 23:03:39 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 10 +1s)

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corrections:
+Marija Falina should have been in the circle - please add her.

Please share and re-share this circle

Here's the completed circle of photographers with less than 15'000 followers. I hope thatall of the people in this circle will share it. Sharing circles that you're in is what makes circle sharing work.

I have personally verified every person in this circle so I hope that you will find a nice selection of new photographers to follow.

So here's a circle of photographers with less than 15'000 followers. All have some gr... more »

2012-03-18 22:37:41 (14 comments, 2 reshares, 54 +1s)

+GPLUS::P52::2012 +Project52-2012

#WK12 :: Planes, Trains & Automobiles


I can't believe it. I have been at the #Airport of #Cologne. Did I shoot any #plane? Nope. I have been at the #central #station of #Cologne. Did I shoot any #train ? Nope.
Damn. And +Markus Landsmann was asking me if I know the theme of the week, during we took a #Koelsch (typical cologne beer) in the central station. So I had to call my younger brother this evening and ask if he has an #matchbox car. And yes, he had a silver #Lamborghini #Murciélago . Puh.

This one was taken for the project #2012PROJECT52, curated by +Giuseppe Basile and +Kate Church. Moderated by +Greg Berdan, +Gretchen Chappelle, +Sandra Parlow, +Gary Munroe and +Sue Butler.

Taken a few minutes with my #Pentax_K7 and the #Samyang_85mm @ f=4. It was postprocessed with #PhotoScape.
more »

2012-03-18 13:34:03 (19 comments, 2 reshares, 49 +1s)

A few days ago I visited Mr 8mm +Markus Landsmann at #Cologne . We made a little photowalk through the #Melatencemetery .

Taken with my #Pentax_K7 and the #Samyang_85mm @ f=2. It was postprocessed with #PhotoScape.


If you like, listen to that:
Pantera - Cemetery Gates (Full Version)

2012-03-16 22:04:45 (17 comments, 0 reshares, 44 +1s)

As you know I am one of the #fencelovers . This one shows my younger daughter in the bokeh and yes, you are right, I am a #bokehlover too.

Taken a few weeks ago during a little walk with my little #daughter #Mona. Taken with my #Pentax_K7 and my #Makinon #135mm f=2.8 at open aperture.

This one is dedicated to the #fencelovers +Jules Hunter, +Jorunn Gudlaugsdottir, +Kel Hayner, +Ping Doherty, +Steven Sherwin and my dear friend Mr. 8mm +Markus Landsmann.

2012-03-16 21:28:42 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 2 +1s)

◊ [EDIT-adding new rules]
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How many of you remember my circle for great photographers with 20'000 followers or less ? Well this time, how about we go for fewer than 15'000? The last time we did this, it was a lot of fun and a lot of people wanted to do it again.

Here's a circle of photographers with less than 15'000 followers. All have some great images to share. Some are fantastic, some awesome. Add this circle, find the ones you enjoy,remove the ones that just aren't to your taste. I think there's a nice cross-section of photographers doing portrait, landscape, street, and B&W

• Only you can decide which are really awe... more »

2012-03-16 21:02:36 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Rising G+ Superstars

I've spent quite a bit of time hand curating this list of G+ photographers. Each has under 15,000 followers (some even less than 100!) and each post consistent original stuff that I enjoy looking at in my stream.

If you add these photographers to your circles, you are guaranteed to increase the amount of amazing quality photographs that float down your stream.

And if you do add this circle, please share it as well. Help spread the word.

Finally, if you would like to be considered for inclusion in this circle, please do two things. 1) share the circle and 2) leave a comment. I will check out your profile and add you to the next sharing of the circle if it's appropriate.

2012-03-16 17:51:49 (13 comments, 1 reshares, 50 +1s)

Taken on a tour through Cologne with my dear friend Mr. 8mm +Markus Landsmann.

Taken with my #Pentax_K7 and the #Pentax 50-200mm WR lense.

The shot was postprocessed with #PhotoScape. The #zoooomeffect is out of cam :D

2012-03-15 22:42:58 (17 comments, 0 reshares, 52 +1s)

Taken on a tour through Cologne with my dear friend Mr. 8mm +Markus Landsmann. I went down some stairs to the shoreline of the #Rhine to get this perspective.

Taken with my #Pentax_K7 and Markus's awesome #Sigma 8-16mm lense @ 8mm.

The shot was postprocessed with #PhotoScape.

If you like, listen to that: Albert Hammond - Down by the river (Cerca del Río)

2012-03-14 23:00:22 (28 comments, 2 reshares, 60 +1s)

+#Window Wednesday curated by +Simon Kitcher, +Jules Hunter, +Cheryl Cooper, +Jason Kowing and me.

Taken on a tour through Cologne with my dear friend Mr. 8mm +Markus Landsmann with my #Pentax_K7 and his awesome #Sigma 8-16mm Lense @ 8mm.
The shot was shifted a little bit with #GIMP and postprocessed with #PhotoScape .

I really enjoyed the time in Colorgne, we had a great time. A little bit later we went through the night with +Bernhard Rypalla and two other very nice people who are not active on G+. More shotz will come in the next days, tonight I am a little bit busy with #WindowWednesday .

2012-03-11 22:24:28 (26 comments, 1 reshares, 56 +1s)

This is #grasspoker no.22, curated by the lovely +Jules Hunter, the industrious +Steven Sherwin and me.

This is a reshare of an older shot, taken during a #photowalk in #Villach . Thanks a lot to +Rznag Rmrod whos has lent me this wonderful lense.


Taken with my #Pentax_K7 and the #SuperAlbinarSCAuto1_28mm @ f=2.8.
It was postprocessed with #PhotoScape.



If you like, listen to that:
Wildes Holz

2012-03-10 23:43:16 (18 comments, 1 reshares, 69 +1s)

Sleep well or have a great start into the new day where ever you are!

This one goes out to all my followers, visitors, +1ers and commentors. Thanks a lot for stopping by and looking to my shotz.


Taken on saturday in the afternoon with my #Pentax_K7 and the #Samyang_85mm @ f=2.8. It was postprocessed with #PhotoScape.


If you like, listen to that:
TÝR - Hold The Heathen Hammer High (Official)

2012-03-10 21:55:24 (24 comments, 0 reshares, 60 +1s)

+GPLUS::P52::2012 +Project52-2012

#WK11 :: spring


This shot was taken for the project #2012PROJECT52, curated by +Giuseppe Basile and +Kate Church. Moderated by +Greg Berdan, +Gretchen Chappelle, +Sandra Parlow, +Gary Munroe and +Sue Butler.

Taken today in the afternoon with my #Pentax_K7 and the #Samyang_85mm @ f=4. It was postprocessed with #PhotoScape.

2012-03-08 20:06:54 (9 comments, 8 reshares, 10 +1s)

Its time for an update, #grasspoker lovers!

This is version 2.1 of the #grasspokercircle . We are now 174 players, its really awesome!

#grasspoker is curated by the lovely julez rulez +Jules Hunter, the industrious +Steven Sherwin and me.

Special thanks to +Richard Kralicek & +David Murphy for playing a lot of awesome hands and for commenting so many grassshotz!

And of course thanks a lot to all others for playing all that wonderful hands and making #grasspoker that awesome!


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Here are the very simple RULES

1.) grass
2.) bokeh
3.) depth of field
4.) colour or b&w
5.) please add the hashtag #grasspoker . Then we can find your shotz :)
6.) please name the lovely +Jules Hunter, the industrious +Steven Sherwin and me in your post
7.) enjoy... more »

2012-03-08 19:30:59 (17 comments, 0 reshares, 44 +1s)

This is #grasspoker no.21, curated by the lovely +Jules Hunter, the industrious +Steven Sherwin an me.


Taken on sunday in the afternoon with my #Pentax_K7 and the #Samyang_85mm @ f=2.0. It was postprocessed with #PhotoScape.


If you like, listen to that one:
System Of A Down - Lonely Day

2012-03-07 17:19:59 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 38 +1s)

A unsharp one for +#Window Wednesday hosted by the fun-loving team: +Jules Hunter, +Cheryl Cooper, +Jason Kowing, +Simon Kitcher and myself : )

Don't forget to tag the theme page!

2012-03-06 22:18:25 (15 comments, 0 reshares, 40 +1s)

This is #grasspoker no.20, curated by the lovely +Jules Hunter, the industrious +Steven Sherwin an me.

Hopefully I can make a small pleasure to the master of #treebokeh (+David Murphy).


Taken on sunday on a little walk through the forest in the near of my place of residence. I used my #Pentax_K-7 and the #Exakta 28mm @ f=2.8. It was postprocessed with #PhotoScape.


If you like, listen to that one:
Eagles of Death Metal - Solid Gold

2012-03-05 23:11:58 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

The Largest B&W circle on Google+
Hey G+ if you are a lover of B&W photography then this is the circle for you. Here are 396 Photographers who shoot more than 40% of their work in B&W (many are at 80% and higher). I encourage you to take a look.

PHOTOGRAPHERS
Do you shoot a high % of B&W images..? if you do and you aren't in this circle then please send me a note. I will gladly add you to the circle after reviewing your online images.

PLEASE SHARE THIS CIRCLE
The goal is to get as much exposure for the photographers here. They have some excellent images that need to be shared.

2012-03-05 22:29:02 (9 comments, 2 reshares, 31 +1s)

austrian version
hupf in gatsch, und schlag a wöhn
owa tua mi do ned quöhn
hupf in gatsch, und gib a ruh'
sonst schließ ich dir die augen zu
so an oamutschkerl wia dia schenk i an schülling
oda na, i gib da zwa, du bisd a zwülling
weu ana alan kaun do ned so deppert sein
hupf in gatsch, und grab di ein!"

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almost german version
Hüpf' in den Matsch und schlage eine Welle
aber bitte quäle mich nicht
hüpf' in den Matsch und gib Ruh
sonst schließe ich Dir die Augen zu
so einem Würstchen wie Dir schenke ich einen Schilling
aber nein, ich gebe Dir zwei, Du bist ein Zwilling
weil einer alleine kann nicht so blöd sein
hüpf in den Matsch und grab Dich ein

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almost englishversion... more »

2012-03-05 22:05:06 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 24 +1s)

2012-03-04 21:32:47 (19 comments, 1 reshares, 54 +1s)

Another #fence , taken yesterday on a little walk through my hometown. I used my #Pentax_K-7 and the #Exakta 28mm @ f=2.8.

Taken for the #fencelovers out there, especially for +Jules Hunter, +Jorunn Gudlaugsdottir, +Markus Landsmann, +Steven Sherwin and for me, because I love fences.