It's a race against time to be able to see and photograph the play of colors and shadows of the magnificent Dune 45 in the Namib Desert before the sun is at its zenith and shadows become a scarce commodity in the desert.
The highlight of a pilgrimage to the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat at an altitude of 721 meters is the view of "La Moreneta", a depiction of the Virgin Mary from the 12th century.
The island of Skellig Michael is home to one of Ireland's most extraordinary monasteries. 600 steps lead to the former beehive accommodation of the monks at the time.
The sources for the following outline of the Holocaust of the persecution of Jews in Lithuania can be found well and clearly documented in the links included.
In the quiet fjord foothills near Aurdal in Norway, the fantastic reflection of the white clouds in the blue sky highlighted the motif, a red ship, particularly beautifully.
The cult hike to Preikestolen near Stavanger in Norway offers fantastic views of the Lysefjord with a final test of courage over the 600 meter high abyss of the cliff.