Photo Gallery – Kuldīga

Bild: Das ist der breiteste Wasserfall Europas. An der Venta in Kuldīga, Lettland. Der Storch Mitte Rechts im Bild froscht schon mal nach einem proteinreichen Frühstück. OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 Mark II und M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7‑14mm 1:2.8 PRO. ISO 200 ¦ f/5.6 ¦ 14 mm ¦ 1/1000 s ¦ kein Blitz. Klicken Sie auf das Bild um es zu vergrößern.

Photos from the very heart of Courland – The City of Kuldīga and Ventas Rumba I would like to invite you to browse my photos from Kuldīga. Kuldīga is a small, charming and picturesque town in western Latvia. One of the main attractions in Kuldīga is the Ventas Rumba waterfall, which is the widest waterfall in Europe, measuring 240 meters across. Sincerely yours Birk Karsten Ecke

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Photo Gallery – Krimulda

Bild: Krimulda ist ein verträumtes lettisches Dorf mit typischen Holzhäusern, das am gegenüberliegenden Ufer von Sigulda über dem Tal des Flusses Gauja liegt. OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 Mark I und LEICA DG SUMMILUX 1.7 / 15mm. ISO 200 ¦ f/5.6 ¦ 15 mm ¦ 1/160 s ¦ kein Blitz. Klicken Sie auf das Bild um es zu vergrößern.

Photos from the very heart of Livonia – A walk through Krimulda I would like to invite you to browse my photos from Krimulda. Krimulda Manor is a historical landmark located in the town of Krimulda, in the Vidzeme region of Latvia. Built in the 19th century, the manor is an architectural masterpiece that has been beautifully preserved over the years. Sincerely yours Birk Karsten Ecke

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Photo Gallery – Sigulda

Bild: Im Schlosspark von Sigulda. OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 Mark II und M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7‑14mm 1:2.8 PRO. ISO 200 ¦ f/7.1 ¦ 12 mm ¦ 1/250 s ¦ kein Blitz. Klicken Sie auf das Bild um es zu vergrößern.

Photos from the very heart of Livonia – A walk through Sigulda I would like to invite you to browse my photos from Sigulda. Sigulda is a charming town located in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Situated on the banks of the Gauja River and surrounded by lush forests, Sigulda is a popular tourist destination. Sincerely yours Birk Karsten Ecke

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Photo Gallery – Kandava

Bild: Kandavas vecpilsētas Promenāde.

Photos from the very heart of Courland – The City of Kandava I would like to invite you to browse my photos from Kandava. The small city is located in central Kurzeme, the historic landscape called Courland. Kandava is located on the hills of the Abava River. One of the most famous sights is the steep slope of the Great Street in the old town. Sincerely yours Birk Karsten Ecke

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Photo Gallery – Cēsis

Bild: Blick auf das Denkmal zu Ehren der Schlacht von Wenden in Cēsis. OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 Mark II und M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7‑14mm 1:2.8 PRO. ISO 200 ¦ f/7.1 ¦ 12 mm ¦ 1/640 s ¦ kein Blitz. Klicken Sie auf das Bild um es zu vergrößern.

Photos from the very heart of Livonia – Castle Ruins and City of Cēsis I would like to invite you to browse my photos from Cēsis. The small city is located in the north of Vidzeme, the historic landscape called Livonia. Cēsis has a long and turbulent history. Here the visitor encounters contemporary witnesses from the time of the Crusaders and the fight for an independent state of Latvia. Sincerely yours Birk Karsten Ecke

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Photo Gallery Latvia

Image: The neighborhood of Zolitūde in Rīga. Multi-storey apartment buildings. Click on the image to enlarge it.

Photos from the Republic of Latvia I would like to invite you to browse my photos on the following pages. Latvia offers a lot to discover. The capital Rīga with its incomparable Art Nouveau architecture and its sometimes morbid charm, but also small towns worth seeing and lots of original landscape. Sincerely yours Birk Karsten Ecke Content:

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Photo Gallery

Image: The Image: The Gauja River and the Castle Ruins of Turaida near Sigulda. Double click on the image to enlarge.Gauja River and the Castle Ruin of Turaida near Sigulda. Double click on the image to enlarge.

Photos from the Baltics The Baltic States, comprising Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, offer a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty that has captivated tourists from around the world. These countries, located on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, are often referred to as the hidden gems of Europe, and for good reason. Sincerely yours Birk Karsten Ecke Content:

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