Harbour Gate or Hafentor

The Emden Town Hall and Deutsche Bucht Schip seen through the harbour gate.

The harbour gate or Hafentor is located on the north side of the Delft harbour in Emden.

The gate dates back to the early 17th century. It is the only surviving part of the gate building which stood on this spot.

Art in the Water

Art in the waters of the Leda River. It looks like the head of Neptune to me. Leda is the river flowing through the German town of Leer.

Art in the Leda River. Leer, Germany 2013.

Hauptbahnhof Hannover

Hauptbahnhof Hannover / Central Station Hanover (Germany). The square in front of the station is called Ernst-August-Platz and features a monument of Ernest Augustus I of Hanover. Ernest Augustus I was the 8th child and 5th son of King George III who ruled in both the United Kingdom and Hanover. Ernest Augustus I was King of Hanover from 20 June 1837 until his death in 1851.

Monument of Ernest Augustus I, King of Hanover, in Ernst-August-Platz. Hauptbahnhof Hannover / Central Station Hanover (Germany).

Dat Otto Huus in Emden

Ottifant. Dat Otto Huus, Emden.

Otto Waalkes, one of Germany's most famous comedians, was born in Emden. The people of Emden seem to be so proud of the fact that they have dedicated a special museum to the actor - Dat Otto Huus.

Buoy in the Center of Emden

Large navigational buoy in the center of Emden.

Just for the record, the nautical term buoy means navigational mark and the origins of the word can be traced back to the Middle Dutch boyen which literally means to tie down or bind. Buoy is most commonly pronounced just like the English word boy but in American English the pronunciation is closer to boo-ee.

A large buoy in the center of Emden. Emden, Germany 2013.

Deutsche Bucht

The tomato red Deutsche Bucht Feuerschiff is one of the tourist attractions in Emden. The Deutsche Bucht is a retired lightvessel or lightship (Feuerschiff in German). A lightship is a ship which is used as a lighthouse in waters that are too deep or unsuitable for lighthouse construction for some other reason. For better visibility, lightships are usually painted bright red and the name of the station is displayed in white upper case letters.

Amrumbank / Deutsche Bucht at its final position in Emden, Germany.

Engelkemarkt in Emden

Engelkemarkt - a small square with a fountain in the center of Emden.

Emden, Ostfriesland Germany. 2013.

Seagulls

Emden is an important seaport on the Ems River in the northwest of Germany. No seaport town would be complete without seagulls. Seagulls might be annoying at times but they are part of the landscape and definitely make a lovely picture.

Seagulls by the waterfront. Emden, Germany 2013.

Emden, Germany

Emden, Germany. 2013.

Street view from the town of Emden. In the distance, the clock tower of the Martin Luther church.

Emden, Germany

Emden lies on the river Ems and there is plenty of water in the town. This is one of the canals in the center of Emden.

Emden, Germany. 2013.

Kunsthalle Emden

Kunsthalle Emden - red bricks and cafe by the canal.

Emden, Germany. 2013.

Kunsthalle Emden

Bronze statue of a nude woman in front of the Kunsthalle Emden. Picture shot with Sony Nex-7.

Emden, Germany. 2013.

Emden, Germany - the Water Tower

Emden, Germany. 2013.

A closer shot of the water tower in Emden. The water tower is located just across the DB railway station.

Picture shot with Sony Nex-7.

Kunsthalle Emden

Kunsthalle Emden - the art museum in the centre of Emden. Picture shot with Sony Nex-7.

Kunsthalle Emden. Emden, 2013.

Emden - Ostfriesland, Germany

Emden, Germany. 2013.

Modern artwork and flower beds near the DB railway station in Emden, Germany.

Picture shot with Sony Nex-7.

Emden - Ostfriesland, Germany

The water tower and a canal in Emden, Germany.  Picture shot with Sony Nex-7.

Emden, Germany. 2013.

Welcome to the 2theloo in Amsterdam!

Welcome to the 2theloo in the Kalverstraat, the busiest shopping street in downtown Amsterdam!

The 2theloo is not just a clean public restroom but also a shop offering toiletries, gadgets and small gifts. You will even find a small coffee corner!

2theloo in the Kalverstraat in downtown Amsterdam. One-stop shop to pee, buy gifts and have a cup of coffee.

Happy Valentine's Day!

The rose - a symbol of beauty, purity, power, and excellence.

Roses in The Botanical Garden of Balchik. Balchik, Bulgaria.