
Part 2 of my five part series looking back at my photographic journey through 2019 features favorite images from my hometown Nuremberg, the city that gives this blog its name.

Spending less time on travel for the job that pays the bills resulted in being more at home in 2019. That gave me more time to venture out and explore my own city. This was also the year I connected with the Nuremberg Instagram community. And so I had the opportunity to join Instawalks to location where normally photography is not permitted. Like visiting Nuremberg’s Albrecht Dürer Airport, the NürnbergMesse Convention Center and the subway system (links to my blog posts about the Instawalks at the end of this post). Not only was I able to photograph fascinating places, but the real fun was connecting to some great likeminded photographers.



February brought some snow, creating a beautiful winter atmosphere in the Old Town. I ran around town for a full evening (with an aluminium tripod- that I since changed into a carbon version) and I nearly froze to death. But I bagged myself some beautiful images of historic Nuremberg below the Imperial Castle.




Another first was to finally head out to Rechenberg Park. From here, twice a year, you can photograph the sun setting directly behind the Imperial castle. Definitely one of Nuremberg’s most spectacular views.

What is always nice is a photo walk through the Old Town along the Pegnitz River. You can crisscross the seven bridges that connect the Lorenzer- and Sebalder districts of historic Nuremberg.

And in December I finally climbed the North tower of St. Lorenz Church for spectacular night views across Nuremberg Old Town. The photo below shows the view towards St. Sebald Church and the Imperial Castle. It was taken from the gallery around the left tower, just below the green-roofed tower tops.

I hope you enjoyed this little visual tour around the 2019 Nuremberg, a glimpse into the variety our city has to offer to its visitors. Have I mentioned that Nuremberg is applying to be Europe’s Cultural Capital in 2025 ?
Stay tuned for more of my photographic journey through 2019. Tomorrow I will post my favorite images from shooting people and events, like my first stint as official wedding photographer.
If you want to pick up your photography in 2020 and are looking for tips and inspirations, check out my free Learning Center.
Wish you a great Saturday!
Marcus
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Beautiful collection
Thanks, Hopyrane, much appreciated! Marcus
I really like your night shots. Bravo!
Thanks, Michael, so much appreciated! Marcus
I love the image of the church with the lamp….your night photos are so good! And the architectural shots show your good design sense.
Thanks, Lynn, I really appreciate your feedback! Have a great weekend! Marcus
I’ve enjoyed you hometown explorations! 🙂
Thanks, Amy! You should visit the Streets of Nuremberg one day! Marcus
Yes, I should!
A beautiful collection Marcus and I love the contrast between the airport shots and those of the old town – you live in a very photogenic place!
Thanks so much for taking the time to read and comment, so much appreciated. Nuremberg has a lot to offer indeed 🙂 Marcus
I always love all of your photos, but I’m particularly in awe of St. Lorenz Church. How beautiful!
Thanks, Cate, so much appreciated! Marcus
I have seen some of these pictures earlier. ooks like it was a good year for you photography wise! Cool!
Thanks, Arv, it was a good year! Let’s hope for an even better 2020! Marcus
Great to hear this, Marcus! Hope 2020 is even better
Thanks, Arv, so much appreciated! Have a great 2020 yourself! Marcus
Thanks, Marcus 🙂
Striking photos, Marcus. I have to ask, in the last shot, “My Hometown”, what happened to the construction crane that is seen on the horizon in your post “A magic view”? Also in the same image I got a kick out of the Smiley Face that is on the tower in the building in the bottom slightly left of center. Must have been a large garland under the two windows? Anyway, I appreciate your montage!
Great catch! In the close-up, I decided to retouch out the crane. If you look, you still can see the open roof of one of the castle buildings. Love your smiley observation. It does look like on. But it’s not a garland, it’s the dial of a sun dial 🙂 Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to comment! Marcus
The image looks much better without that anachronistic crane, I agree.
I have enjoyed your journey and appreciated helpful hints.
Thanks, Lulu, love your feedback! Marcus
Klasse ins Licht gesetzt: alt & neu.
Gruß Bernd
Danke, lieber Bernd! Viele Grüße nach Nürnberg aus dem Salzburger Land! Marcus
Great shots, Marcus … As usual, I would say ☺️
Ahhh, thanks so much, Flavia!
You’re welcome ☺️
How beautiful your city is during holidays! That is so great to explore it again. Marcus, you created wonderful and unique photographs. It’s such a pleasure to look at them.
Your always kind words mean so much to me, Kaya! All the best wishes for a splendid 2020! Marcus
Fantastic photos – abstract and original and such a good way to look back at 2019
And my fav here is the airport garage – but glad we do not have to pick a fav
The airport garage is my favorite, too–if I had to choose!
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Thanks, Jen, I really appreciate your visit and comment! Happy New Year to the Priorhouse! Marcus
Thanks and looking forward to 2020
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Thanks, Jen!
Thanks, Lois, so much appreciated! Marcus
Thanks so much, I really appreciate your kind words! Marcus
My pleasure and see you in 2020
Nürnberg is such a lovely old city…..but I haven’t been back since, I think, 1992
Thanks, Sue! Maybe a travel destination for 2020? Happy New Year! Marcus
Hmm….
Such beautiful architecture Marcus, very different from over here. 😎
Thanks, John, closest place in Vegas is the Excalibur 🙂
What a stunning set of frames, Marcus. Fabulous stuff!
Thanks, Rob, so much appreciated! Marcus
A wonderful year of pictures. You have so many interesting sites around you don’t need to travel. Happy 2020, Maggie
Thanks, Maggie, for your kind words, so much appreciated! Happy New Year for you and yours! Marcus