30 March 2012

Have a ball!


I have no idea what this flower is called, but if anyone knows please enlighten me. I think it's really beautiful and would love to try one in my garden. I found this one in the public gardens of Saugatuck. Photo taken in May 2011. If you like flowers, visit Floral Fridays.

29 March 2012

Spring has sprung


Well, I'm sure it has somewhere anyway! These blue beauties come to you from my MiL's garden in Berlin. I'm headed there today and I hope her garden will once again be full of photographic delights! Photo taken in May 2011.

Oh Champs Elysees...


No, I haven't made the trip back to Paris yet. I actually found this wall in Saugatuck, Michigan. I thought the shadows and lines of the bricks lent themselves well to black and white. Photo taken in June 2011. To see more signs, check out Signs, Signs.

27 March 2012

Building in black and white


I don't remember the name of this building, but you'll find it in downtown Denver. Photo taken in August 2008.

26 March 2012

Colorful bottles


A display of pop bottles at the Bricktown Candy Co in Oklahoma City. I love all the bright colors! Photo taken in December 2011.

25 March 2012

Rheinsberg ratskeller


Although it may not sound appealing to our English ears, the Ratskeller is just the name for a traditional restaurant that would be found in the Rathaus (city hall) of every German city. In German, "Rat" means advice, so calling the City Hall the Advicehouse sort of makes sense. It looks like this Ratskeller has attracted a couple of patrons at least! Photo taken in November 2011.

24 March 2012

Fred in silhouette


A look at the famous Frederick II who once used this palace as one of his summer abodes. It wasn't his favorite though and later on he gave it to his brother Henry. Henry and his wife occupied this humble habitat until the early 1800s. But it's still good old Fred who got the memorial statue in front of the palace. Photo taken in November 2011.

23 March 2012

Light on the water


A marvelous sunset over one of the small lakes outside Berlin. Photo taken in November 2011. To see more skies, visit Skywatch.

22 March 2012

Blue sky day


Another look at the palace from the outside. Everything looks better under a blue sky, don't you agree? Photo taken in November 2011.

21 March 2012

Infinite doorway: Part II


Another look at the doorways in the Rheinsberg Palace. I hope you are enjoying this series. Photo taken in November 2011.

20 March 2012

Flowers on the grave


Flowers on a family grave in the Saint Mathias Cemetery in Berlin. Photo taken in November 2011. To see more cemetery shots, visit Tapophile Tragics.

19 March 2012

Streaming in


This room looked even more beautiful with the sunlight streaming in. I love the old heating stove. They were very popular in Berlin and this one is a fantastic example. Photo taken in November 2011.

18 March 2012

More cherubs


Another sighting of the plump innocents at the Rheinsberg Palace. I promise I'm getting off this cherubic kick soon! Photo taken in November 2011.

17 March 2012

The gallery


There was lots of artwork to look at in the Rheinsberg Palace. They even have some chairs lined up, although visitors can't sit on them, of course! Photo taken in November 2011.

16 March 2012

Front and back


This lady is lucky to have been placed in a spot where she can see both the front and back of her hair. Photo taken in November 2011. If you'd like to see more reflections, take a look at Weekend Reflections.

15 March 2012

Al fresco


During the East Germany times, this series of rooms were used for therapeutic baths and a cafeteria for those who were convalescing here. The walls were papered over, which actually helped to preserve these lovely frescos underneath. Photo taken in November 2011.

14 March 2012

Infinite doorway


Looking through the doorways of a few rooms in Rheinsberg Palace. Photo taken in November 2011.

13 March 2012

Royal boudoir


Prince Fred had quite the fancy digs! Photo taken in November 2011.

12 March 2012

Cherubic details


Good old prince Fred did seem to be fond of the cherubs. I found them all over the Rheinsberg Palace. 


The one thing I can't decide for this shot is whether it's better in black and white or color. What do you think? Photo taken in November 2011.

11 March 2012

Cherub


More details from the Rheinsberg Palace. Photo taken in November 2011. To see more monochrome shots, visit the Weekend in Black and White.

10 March 2012

Make yourself at home


Fancy a sit? The arrangement does look inviting, although visitors are not actually allowed to sit here. The furniture is unfortunately not original to the palace (most of it was taken by the East or destroyed), but they have borrowed pieces from other castles in order to keep with the period. Photo taken in November 2011.

09 March 2012

Reflective views


The Rheinsberg Palace actually lies right on a small lake. Imagine walking out your back door to a view like this. I certainly wouldn't mind! Photo taken in November 2011. To see more reflections, take a look at Weekend Reflections.

08 March 2012

Back door


Now that you've seen the front of the palace, here's a look at the back. And tomorrow I'll show you the magnificent view! It's worth coming back for. Photo taken in November 2011.

07 March 2012

Front door


A look at the entrance to the Rheinsberg Palace. It's pretty grand! Photo taken in November 2011.

06 March 2012

Chirp, chirp


The Rheinsberg Palace is located in what used to be East Germany. During those years, the castle was used as a convalescent home. The beautiful birds you see here are part of the original silk wallpaper that you can find in one of the rooms. Luckily it was used as a doctor's room, otherwise this paper probably would have been stripped, never to be seen again. A few things of beauty were preserved, at least. Photo taken in November 2011.

05 March 2012

Das wird schwer!


A detail from inside the Rheinsberg Palace. I think his arm must be getting tired from holding that beam up! Photo taken in November 2011.

04 March 2012

Neigh


Always remember to look a gift horse in the mouth. I found this one at the Rheinsberg Palace just outside Berlin. Photo taken in November 2011.

03 March 2012

Rink remains


These big rolls are actually layers of ice. You're looking at the leftovers after the laying of  one of the temporary ice skating rinks for the winter season in Berlin. Photo taken in November 2011.

02 March 2012

Foggy days in monochrome


A last look at Venice. Doesn't Saint Mark's Square look great in black and white and with all that wonderful fog? I like it anyway. Photo taken in February 2004.

To see more monochrome shots, visit the Weekend in Black and White.

01 March 2012

Church of Moses


If there's one thing you're certain to see in Italy, it's fancy churches. The Chiesa di San Moisè is no exception. There are so many statues and carvings, it's hard to know where to look! Photo taken in February 2004.
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