Archive June 2014

Cloudscapes #31


A cloud mountain from late April peeking over the houses and trees.

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Balcony Flowers #153


Only six roses and rosebuds visible here, but there are actually more on this bush.

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Springflowers #182


The Wildflower patch in the backyard.

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City Views #198: Pflasterstrand I


This is the east end of Mülheim’s inner city pedestrian zone, the Kurt-Schumacher-Platz – or, as everybody calls it, the Pflasterstrand, which literally means Cobble Beach. You can see why the area got its name in this photo – underneath here runs the tunnel from the Eppinghofer Strasse. In the far left you can see part of the tower of the shopping mall entrance and behind the houses both towers of the churches are visible. If you go ahead and to the right, you end up on the Schloßstraße pedestrian zone, to the left is the shopping mall and ahead and down is the Kaiserplatz.

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Return of the Jay III


The briefly visiting Eurasian Jay showing off his back plumage colours.

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Balcony Flowers #152


And once more the now slightly aged pink rose duo.

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Springflowers #181


Vertical Dog Rose duet :-).

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Balcony Flowers #151


The Yellow Roses still look irresistible.

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City Views #197: Forum Tunnel


Some entrances to the cave world beneath Mülheim’s inner city – this is a side street of the Eppinghofer Straße not far from the main railway station. The white(-ish) building in the background is part of the shopping center, which was actually the old Hertie department store years ago. Further in the background are the ever-present highrise buildings. The tunnel to the left leads to the subterranean bus station which is next to the also subterranean subway and tram station. The other tunnel beneath the entrance with the “Forum” sign on top is a freight area below the shopping center for lorry deliverances and you’re only allowed to go to the right with your car where the entrance to the car park is. Confusing? If you’re used to Mülheim traffic, this is a piece of cake!

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Springflowers #179


Widescreen Dog Rose :-).
(Apparently I forgot to post this first earlier, that’s why the number is lower!)

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