Berlin

I have been to a lot of capitals of the world but never to Berlin. Now it was about time to visit the own capital for 3 days. Sadly still my health was not the best and I was not fit enough to run around all day (and especially not at night). That really sucked. Only 5-6 hours a day of sightseeing was more than enough... and I was done and had to take the Taxi back to the Hotel. At least I could enjoy the biggest Hotel room I ever had. 30-40sqm with 2 flatscreen TVs and a balcony ;).
Berlin was quite impressive more than I thought. A lot of new and very modern buildings almost futuristic. Also a lot of green areas. I liked it. Even if very touristy it is recommendable to do a little 1hr Spree cruise that gives a little different look of the city. I think I saw most of the important things even if I was not feeling good. On the last day the Reichtagskuppel was on of the highlights. Well I left enough things for a second visit. More pictures can be found on my homepage (www.jsbpics.de)

Sailing in Überlingen and Sunset in Birnau

Last week I had the chance to go sailing on the lake in Überlingen which was great. I havn't been sailing for some years so it was about time. When I think back last time I went was 10 year ago in the Baltic Ocean.
It was good wind and weather was ok. I really enjoyed it. Sadly the front sail did fly apart during half of the trip and we came back a little bit earlier.

On the way home I made a little detour to Birnau once again to take some sunset pictures with the 14mm wide angle which come out quite nice.

In and above the fog - Meersburg and Birnau

I have not tested my new Lens (Sigma 35 mm 1.4) yet so it was about time. The morning started foggy in Meersburg. I did some pictures at the ferry harbor. Visibility was really bad just about 50 Meters. Later I went to Birnau where the sun was out and the fog was just on the lake. Sadly it was not possible to see the Mountains, too dizzy...