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The hurricane eye of Jupiter over Hennef Jupiter over Hennef

To the right of Saturn, the radiantly bright Jupiter is currently appearing in the south above the horizon. After the images of Saturn, Jupiter should also be pho

Bhutan - Country of the Thunderdragon The Rinpung Dzong (Rinche Pung Dzong)

Traveling to Bhutan takes a lot of preparation. For example, during our planning phase we had to organize driver, guide and compulsory exchange in the local currency.

Tiger's Nest Monastery in the Paro valley The Tiger's Nest Monastery in the Paro Valley

The most famous Bhutanese monastery in Bhutan, the Taktsang Monastery (short for Paro Taktsang Palphug Monastery) is located in the Paro valley at an altitude of 3120 meters.

Holography for science and art White light hologram

While the intensity (amplitude) of the light is recorded in black and white photography, color photography also uses its frequency.

Half a hologram - all the information Half a hologram - all the information

Is there really all the information of a recorded motif in every fragment of a hologram? In this example, a broken photo plate is supposed to show us whether we c

Holography with argon laser White light hologram of a model car

White light holograms are generated with coherent laser light (here an argon laser), but they meet lower coherence conditions when viewing. The recorded objects s

White light holograms (argon laser) White light hologram of a car model

This post shows a white light hologram that was recorded with an argon laser. A flashlight with almost parallel light is sufficient for viewing.

Recording techique: "Rainbow holograms" Rainbow hologram with models

Rainbow holograms are a special type of white light holograms. The technique for generating rainbow holograms was developed in 1968 by Dr. Stephen A. Benton designed.

Rainbow holograms in art Rainbow hologram

This example nicely shows the special effect of rainbow holograms: If you tilt them around the horizontal axis, the photo runs through the spectral colors. If you

Holography Museum Lauk in Pulheim Exhibit in the Lauk Holographic Museum, 1982

In October 1982 I published an article entitled "Laser technology - breakthrough successful" as the specialist editor of "Idea - Das Magazin für Ingenieure".

Holographic art in Pulheim Town Hall Exhibit of the Lauk Museum in Pulheim Town Hall

At the end of the 1990s, the Holography Museum was closed by Matthias Lauk and its approximately 350 exhibits were looking for new owners.

Holograms in video sequences Rainbow hologram

The three-dimensional effect of holograms is particularly impressive when the viewer can move around and see the holographic motif from several sides.

African elephants in Kruger National Park, South Africa Herd of elephants at sunset

The impressive African elephants cannot be missed in the wildlife sanctuaries of Africa. In the Kruger

Elephants in Swaziland Elephants in Swaziland

Wildlife viewing is no problem at Swaziland's private lodges like the Mkhaya Game Drive. The hired rangers know exactly how the animals behave and know how to dri

African elephants in Etosha National Park in Namibia Elephants in Namibia

Trips to the Etosha National Park in Namibia offer a variety of opportunities to observe and photograph the local fauna. The accommodations are comfortable and sa

White rhinos in Africa, one of the "Big Five" White rhinoceros

Big game hunters in Africa created the term "Big Five" of the five most difficult species to hunt. The

Autumn in the Husum Castle Park A maple tree in the palace gardens of Husum

Husum's palace gardens offer many beautiful motifs and memorials are a reminder of important people such as the native writer

Beltringharder Koog nature reserve Barnacle geese over the Beltringharder Koog in the backlight

The fields around the Beltringharder Koog nature reserve attract special guests in October: Huge flocks of barnacle geese then darken t

The Hallig world in North Frisia The Lorendamm to the Hallig Nordstrandischmoor

The ten German Halligen are grouped in a circle around the island of Pellworm.

Lighthouses and endless expanses Westerhever lighthouse

The Westerheven lighthouse can only be reached on foot or by bike. It is about 1 km from the outer dike towards the lake and has become a popular photo motif than

Süderhafen of Nordstrand Red fishing boat in the southern harbor

The southern harbor on Nordstrand, the peninsula near Husum, is idyllic. A red fishing boat lies on the water but the sailing dinghies lie on the black silt.