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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 18h

'Uhren' / "watches / clocks" D - Wo es Schatten gibt, gibt es auch Licht. Danke, Sonnenuhr, dass du mir auch das sagst. > Ritten, South Tyrol, Italy E - Where there is shadow, there is also light. Thank you, sundial, for telling me that too. #FotoVorschlag #Photography #ECK

This is a landscape photograph of a mural depicting a sundial. The wall is painted white. To the right of centre, a ‘flaming’ sun has been painted. A vertical rod extends diagonally downwards from the centre of the sun. As the sunlight hits it, the rod casts a shadow in the form of a ‘ribbon’ marked with the numbers (hours) 7 to 12 and 1 to 5. The shadow of the rod falls here over the 12 (o’clock). The area between the sun and the ‘number ribbon’ is filled with elongated strips in various colours, including ochre, orange, red and lilac. To the left of this is the text ‘Only the shadow reveals the light’. In the top and bottom left-hand corners, parts of window frames can still be seen. This is an archive photograph dated 16 July 2019.

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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

'Typisch für meinen Wohnort / meine Heimat' D – In #Aachen (D) findet jedes Jahr ein großes Reitturnier statt. Da darf eine Statue wie diese natürlich nicht fehlen E - "‘Typical of where I live / my hometown": statue, as symbol of Aachen as the City of Horsemen #FotoVorschlag #ECK #ClassicMono

This is a horizontal black-and-white photograph of a bronze statue of a horse. The stone plinth on which the statue stands is a few metres high. The photograph was taken from below. The lifelike statue has its legs positioned quite far apart, in front as well behind. Its head is raised to the left. It is no coincidence that it is called ‘The Cheerful Stallion’. The statue dates from 1963 and was created by Gerhard Marcks. The statue can be found on Theaterplatz in Aachen, Germany.

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ℳascha & der Schrödi 🐕‍🦺 @mascha66973759.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Moin! Und immer wieder Montags: Laßt uns aufhören GEGEN etwas & stattdessen nur noch FÜR etwas sein: FÜR Empathie FÜR Wissenschaft FÜR Vernunft FÜR Respekt FÜR Klimaschutz FÜR Fortschritt FÜR Innovation FÜR Frieden FÜR Akzeptanz FÜR GLEICHBERECHTIGUNG! FÜR INTERNATIONALISMUS Gern RP.

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Youre Welcome Take A Bow - Orange Suit Man

Alt: Auf orangenem Hintergrund, verbeugt sich ein Herr in ebenfalls orangenem Anzug, schwarzem Zylinder und Gehstock. Darunter steht in weißen Buchstaben: „Immer wieder gerne!“

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FotoVorschlag @fotovorschlag.de · 28/09/2026

'Typisch für meinen Wohnort / meine Heimat' #FotoVorschlag

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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#ArtYear #ECK @emmarothsf.bsky.social Du bist nicht der Einzige, der Bücher liebt und sie gerne behalten möchte...

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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

'See oder Teich' / “Lake or pond” D - Unverkennbar: ein Teich. Aber nicht irgendeiner. Dies ist eine der Quellen des Beverbach. > Aachen Forest, Aachen, Germany E - A pond. More than that: the source of the Beverstream. #FotoVorschlag #EastCoastKin #Stunday #source

This is a portrait shot of a pond situated in a wood. This is one of the places where the Beverstream has its source. In the lower half of the photograph, the sky and clouds are reflected in the clear water of the pond. The pond is partly hidden beneath the greenery of the reeds. Trees can be seen in the background. The photograph was taken in late May 2021, as can be seen from the still fresh, young greenery.

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redcreative @redcreative.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#alphabetchallenge #weekkforkn #trees #nature #photography I tied myself in knots trying to find a picture so I just picked this one!

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FotoVorschlag @fotovorschlag.de · 27/09/2026

'See oder Teich' #FotoVorschlag

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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

'Restlicht' / "low-light" D - Platz nehmen. Aussicht genießen. Licht und Wärme im Gesicht spüren. Ein Moment für dich selbst... > Black Forest, Germany E - Take a seat. Treat yourself to a moment of warmth and light... #FotoVorschlag #Photography #BlueSkyArtShow #lights #ColorADay #GreenSat

This is a landscape photograph of two wooden garden chairs at the top of a slope in the south of the Black Forest. They are situated in a patch of grass bathed in the last sunlight of the day. In the background, a slope can be seen, with a strip of woodland at the top and meadows at the bottom. Three power lines run through the cloudy sky above. The photograph was taken on 8 July 2023 near Münstertal.

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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#Abstractia #geometric E – You’re standing under a tree. You look up. You look through the branches. And then you see this. Round, square and straight in one. > main station, Aachen, Germany D - Eine runde – oder eckige? – hohe Leuchte auf drei Pfählen. #ECK #Photography #urban #Aachen

This is a square photograph of a lighting unit on the square in front of Aachen Central Station. From the centre at the bottom to the centre of the photograph, three metal poles can be seen supporting the unit. The section containing the lamps is in the centre and is square. The ‘shade’ surrounding it is round. In the light cast by the lamps, the outlines of tree branches in front of them can be seen. (Archive photograph dated 19 December 2021)

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FotoVorschlag @fotovorschlag.de · 25/09/2026

'Protz und Prunk' #FotoVorschlag

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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#ShowHeart E - Just like that, a lovely flower for #ShowHeart (for her initiative) and the others who fill this account every day. Thank you all so much! D - Einfach so, eine schöne Blume für #ShowHeart und all die anderen, die diesen Account täglich weiter auffüllen. #EastCoastKin #Photography

This is a vertical photograph of a sheet of rusted (Corton) steel in the shape of a heart. Dozens of small shapes in the form of flower petals have been cut out of this sheet; together, they form a large flower. The green of the meadow in the background shines through beautifully. Seen on the Ritten in South Tyrol (Italy) in July 2019.

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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

'Nicht mehr oder noch nicht' / "Not yet, or not at all" D - In diesem alten Kaufhaus werden Rolltreppen durch Offenheit und Licht ersetzt. Hier entsteht derzeit Haus der Neugierde! > Horten, Aachen, Germany E - Here, escalators give way to space and light... #FotoVorschlag #Photography #ECK

This is a horizontal photograph of the interior of a large former department store in Aachen city centre. The interior has been completely stripped out. Consequently, the photograph shows only the concrete of the ceilings and floors of the various storeys. The photograph shows the spot where the escalators have already been removed. Through the gap created there, one can see all the storeys above. The department store is currently being converted into a ‘House of Curiosity’. In the meantime, temporary users have connected the ground floor up to and including the third floor with colourful arches in yellow, red and blue. If you stand at a certain point downstairs – here – the lines appear optically unbroken. (Photo: 10 August 2026)

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FotoVorschlag @fotovorschlag.de · 23/09/2026

'Nicht mehr oder noch nicht' #FotoVorschlag

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Knut @knutbavaria.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

„There is a crack in everything, that‘s how the light gets in …“ (L. Cohen, Anthem [1992]) #LeonardCohen #Anthem #Broken #Light #Hope #Licht #Hoffnung

Durch eine zerbrochene Milchglasscheibe sieht man (verschwommen) einen Kirchturm.

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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

'Muster / Pattern' D - Kunst liegt manchmal unter den Füßen. Wie diese Bodenfliesen in der Chiesa di San Gaetano (frühen 19. Jh.). > Forio, Ischia, Italy E - Art can sometimes be right under your feet. Here: floor tiles in an early 19th-century church. #FotoVorschlag #ECK #Photography

This is a horizontal photograph of old floor tiles. They are located in a church in Forio on the island of Ischia (I). The tiles probably date from the early 19th century. Four square tiles can be seen. Together, they form a single unit. In the centre, four white, yellow and grey flowers ‘bloom’. They are surrounded by graceful curves, rendered in ochre. These, in turn, are each interspersed with floral motifs.

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Heike Rings @heikerings.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

'Muster / Pattern' #FotoVorschlag Streifen machen schlank und schick😁

Seitlicher Blick auf eine Sitzbank aus parallel angeordneten Metallstäben.

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FotoVorschlag @fotovorschlag.de · 22/09/2026

'Muster / Pattern' #FotoVorschlag

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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#MinimalMonday #BlueSkyMonday E - Cubist + white + evening sun. Behold the Church of the Holy Spirit in Aachen (Germany). D - Kubistisch + weiß + Abendsonne – das hier ist die Heilig-Geist-Kirche in Aachen (D). #ECK #EastCoastKin #Photography

This is a landscape-format panoramic photograph of a church building. It shows the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit, built between 1929 and 1930, in the south-west of Aachen. A striking feature of this church, situated on a slope, is the square tower (on the left of the photograph). This forms a link between the rectangular nave of the church (on the right) in the photograph and the parish hall, which lies below. Another distinctive feature is that the entire building is painted white. (Photograph taken on 28 December 2021)

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Michael Rasch @raschm.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Moin und einen schönen Mo(h)ntag. Mohn im Sommerfeld Canon 80D, EF70-200/4L IS, 200mm, ISO 100, f/4, 1/320 Sekunde

Roter Mohn wächst zwischen hohen, goldbraunen Gräsern oder Getreidehalmen. Die leuchtenden Blüten mit dünnen, leicht gewellten Blättern stehen im Vordergrund, während der Hintergrund weich unscharf bleibt. Einige Stängel sind gebogen, was der Szene eine natürliche, leicht bewegte Anmutung verleiht.

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FotoVorschlag @fotovorschlag.de · 21/09/2026

'Lukullische Souvenirs' #FotoVorschlag

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Martinidoro @martinidoro.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

There are things that take a while to make sense. We saw them. We thought we knew. Still, we weren't ready for what they meant. #ImageAndVerse #Stunday

A wooden boardwalk curves from the lower left through an open moorland landscape. A wide-spreading pine stands on the right, with more trees and mist in the background beneath a cloudy sky.
Ein Holzsteg führt vom unteren linken Bildrand geschwungen durch eine offene Moorlandschaft. Rechts steht eine weit ausladende Kiefer, im Hintergrund liegen weitere Bäume und Nebel unter einem wolkenverhangenen Himmel.

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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

'Objekte die mit "H" beginnen oder so aussehen ...' D - HochHaus neben dem Hauptbahnhof. Auf dem Dach des HochHauses befindet sich eine Wettersäule. > Aachen, Germany E - "Items that start with 'H'...": a high-rise building next to the main station. #FotoVorschlag #Photography #ECK

This is a horizontal photograph of a tall building. It is on the left-hand side of the photograph. Due to the perspective – the photograph was taken from below – it appears slightly at an angle. In the central section of the façade, which juts out slightly, the windows of five storeys are still visible. Some of the lights behind them are still on. At the top of the tower is an open structure 11 metres high, which is illuminated (in the evening). This is a weather column, which displays the weather forecast using various colours. White, as shown in the photograph, indicates precipitation (rain or snow), for example. This can also be seen in the photograph: behind the high-rise, the clouds are illuminated by the light emanating from the city. On the right, part of the pole of a large street lamp is visible. The photograph was taken on 25 October 2023, at around half past eight in the evening.

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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

'Körperlandschaften' / "body landscapes" D - Nicht nur Menschen betrachten Kunst. Auch die Kunst betrachtet gerne Menschen. > Scheveningen, Netherlands E - It’s not just people who look at art. Art also likes to look at people. #FotoVorschlag #ECK #AlphabetChallenge #WeekKForKn... #Photography

This is a landscape photograph of the promenade in Scheveningen, a former fishing village on the Dutch coast, near The Hague. On the left is a bronze sculpture by the US artist Tom Otterness. It is one of the 20 sculptures from the series ‘SprookjesBeelden aan Zee’ (Fairy-tale Sculptures by the Sea). This sculpture depicts a girl, largely composed of basic shapes such as triangles (hat and dress) and spheres (head), alongside arms and large feet. She is leaning forward slightly, and seems, as it were, to be watching a couple walking arm in arm who happened (?) to be passing by. In the background, you can see marram grass and a narrow strip of the North Sea. The photograph was taken on 22 February 2014.

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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#Scape #ECK E – Just let her go. I know we’ll always find our way back to each other. (Dune landscape near Dishoek) > Koudekerke, province of Zeeland, the Netherlands D - Lass sie doch gehen. Ich weiß, wir finden immer wieder zueinander. (Dünenlandschaft bei Dishoek.) #Photography #PhotoHour

This is a landscape photograph of high dunes. The photograph was taken from one of the highest points and shows a concrete footpath winding its way back up over the tops of the dunes. To the left and right of the path, there is mainly marram grass and (low) scrub. To the left of centre, a small section of the North Sea can still be seen. The scene is completed by a blue sky with light cloud. (Photo: 31 August 2026)

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Aya 's kleine Bildmomente @ayasbildmomente.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Wer später blüht, bereichert den Garten als seltener, kostbarer Gast 🌺 Blooming late enriches the garden like a rare, precious guest #FlowersOnFriday #BloomScrolling #EastCoastKin #ECK

Eine Nahaufnahme einer leuchtend roten Mohnblüte im Profil, umgeben von grünen und behaarten Stängeln vor einem unscharfen, natürlichen Hintergrund.

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De Correspondent @decorrespondent.nl · 17/09/2026

Wereldwijd worden journalisten geïntimideerd, gearresteerd en zelfs vermoord. Ondertussen blijven zij machthebbers die hén monddood willen maken de microfoon geven. De aanpak van journalisten moet veranderen, zegt @rosansmits.bsky.social. Want de samenleving heeft dringend een tegenmacht nodig.

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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

'Jedes Schild hat seine Bewandtnis' / “Every sign has its own story” D - Man fährt einen Deich hinauf. Dann sieht man das Meer. Und hält an. Oder...? > Oosterschelde (NL) E - For those who are dazzled by the beautiful view. #FotoVorschlag #Photography #ECK #AlphabetChallenge #WeekKForKn...

This is a landscape photograph of the Oosterschelde, an estuary in the Dutch province of Zeeland. From bottom to top: a section of the carriageway, a green verge, an oblong red and white sign, the blue-grey surface of a choppy sea, the opposite bank and a grey sky. (Photo: 29 May 2023, around half past nine in the evening)

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FotoVorschlag @fotovorschlag.de · 17/09/2026

'Jedes Schild hat seine Bewandtnis' #FotoVorschlag

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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

'Im Museum' / "At the museum" D - Der alte Botanische Garten ist so was wie ein Freilichtmuseum. Auch diese Statue gehört zum Bestand. >Utrecht, the Netherlands E - She/He is listed in the Hortus’s inventory, just like the ginkgo tree opposite. #FotoVorschlag #ECK #WackyWednesdayArt #Photography

This is a photograph taken from the front of a statue of a person sitting cross-legged. It is not clear whether the figure is male or female. In any case, he or she is wearing a hat and has their arms crossed. The statue has stood outdoors all year round for many years, in the greenery beside a footpath. Over time, moss has accumulated on the statue, except for the area directly beneath the hat. There, the original material (sandstone) remains untouched. (Photo: 13 May 2025)

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Jan Verhage @janverhage.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#TidesOutTuesday E - I can sit on a pole like that for ages, gazing into the distance... Fancy joining me? There are plenty of poles... > Koudekerke, the Netherlands D - Ich kann stundenlang auf so einem Pfahl sitzen und in die Ferne starren. Du auch? #EastCoastKin #ColorADay #BlueTue

This is a vertical photograph, taken on a sunny day, of a stretch of beach with so-called ‘current breakers’.** These are two rows of wooden posts that ‘protrude’ from the beach into the sea. Each post has a diameter of around 20 centimetres. Halfway across the photograph, the waves are rolling onto the beach. Above them, a blue sky is visible, dotted with white clouds. The photograph was taken on the beach at Dishoek on the coast of Walcheren in the province of Zeeland (NL). **So these are not breakwaters, as they are often called.

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Breezie @breeze420.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” - Jane Goodall

A photo of a time in the wetlands when the drought was not as bad. Here water is all the way to the mountains.

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FotoVorschlag @fotovorschlag.de · 15/09/2026

'Gastfreundschaft' #FotoVorschlag

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