Blue-and-golden-hour

The blue and golden hours refer to unique light phases during sunrise and sunset. The blue hour creates soft, cool light, while the golden hour bathes everything in warm, golden tones. Both timeframes offer perfect conditions for capturing atmospheric photography.

Avignon Photo Becomes Cover for Provence Crime Novel

Learn how a stunning photo of Avignon became the cover for Paul Schaffrath’s crime novel 'The Saber of Roussillon'. A blend of photography and storytelling.

Country

France

Lucerne at night

The Kapell Bridge with water tower over the Reuss

At blue hour and later, the Kappel and Spreuer bridges in Lucerne present a special atmosphere and their reflections in the Reuss further enhance their effect.

Country

Switzerland

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Avignon - Night and Day

At blue hour, the magnificent reflections of the Papal Palace of Avignon and the Pont Saint-Bénézet bridge appear in the Rhône.

Country

France

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Saltstraumen, the world's strongest tidal current

The bridge over the Saltstraumen at blue hour

The world's strongest tidal current is near the Norwegian city of Bodø. It impresses with its large whirlpools, which produce water masses reaching speeds of almost 40 km/h.

Country

Norway

NFT 028: The Cathedral Island in the Oder near Breslau

Country

Poland

The photo shows the Cathedral Island in the Oder near Wroclaw in Poland at the blue hour. On the right you can see the two towers of the cathedral and in front of them the bishopric.

NFT 025: Riga, the capital of Latvia on the Daugava

Country

Latvia

Discover Riga, the capital of Latvia on the Daugava River – a cultural hub with stunning architecture and rich history.

NFT 021: Flooding at the blue hour in Cologne on the Rhine

Country

Germany

Photographing Cologne at the blue hour is always attractive and the colorful reflections on the silky water surface create an exciting atmosphere.

Night shots in Tortosa

Castillo de la Suda and the Cathedral of Tortosa over the River L'Ebre

Recordings in Tortosa during the blue hour are worthwhile. Then the castle de la Suda, the cathedral and the market hall are reflected in the silvery shining river Ebro.

Country

Spain