Travel photography — a collection of stills from places I’ve traveled to and photographed along the way — from my hometown Lübeck and nearby Travemünde, to the fjords of Norway, Greece, Italy, Malta and the Caribbean area.

Malta, Italy, Greece, Turkey

Panoramic aerial view of Valletta harbor and fortifications, Malta
Aerial view of Valletta fortified peninsula surrounded by the sea, Malta
Panoramic skyline view of Valletta domes and rooftops, Malta
Aerial view of Valletta fortified harbor and docks, Malta
Fortified harbor walls and watchtower at Senglea, Malta
Baroque watchtower on the fortress walls overlooking the sea, Valletta, Malta
Historic harbor buildings along the Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta
Waterfront fortifications and harbor promenade in Valletta, Malta
Aerial view of the Grand Harbour inlet in Valletta, Malta
Domed church skyline of Senglea overlooking the harbor, Malta
Skyline view of the Three Cities across the Grand Harbour, Malta
Fort St. Angelo and harbor fortifications at sunset, Valletta, Malta
Ferry crossing the Grand Harbour at sunset, Valletta, Malta
Traditional Maltese balconies on a historic building facade
Historic limestone building with a green shuttered balcony in Mdina
Distant view of Mdinas skyline across the countryside
Religious wall shrine painting on a limestone building in Mdina
Quiet limestone alley with a hanging lantern in Mdina, Malta
Narrow street with colorful shuttered balconies and potted plants in Mdina
Limestone building facades with iron balconies in Mdina, Malta
Street lined with historic limestone buildings and red Maltese balconies in Mdina
Traditional Maltese balconies on golden limestone buildings in Mdina
Cathedral facade with parked cars on a Mdina street, Malta
St. Pauls Cathedral bell tower and dome in Mdina, Malta
Balconied limestone street lined with hanging plants in Mdina
Narrow limestone alley in Mdina, Malta
Ornately frescoed baroque church interior ceiling in Mdina, Malta
Narrow lamplit alley between historic stone buildings in Mdina, Malta
Historic stone square with fortified buildings in Mdina, Malta
Statue on a stone archway against a blue sky in Mdina, Malta
Ornate baroque museum entrance facade in Mdina, Malta
Baroque church facade with a bell tower in Mdina, Malta
Historic stone street with pedestrians walking past a baroque building in Mdina, Malta
Narrow stone alley between tall buildings in Mdina, Malta
Old Harbor Valetta, Malta
Old Harbor Valetta, Malta
Old Harbor Valetta, Malta
Mount Etna silhouette across the sea at sunrise
Mount Etna volcano smoking under a hazy sky, seen from the coast
Distant view of Mount Etna across the sea at dusk
Snow-capped Mount Etna volcano with a rugged rocky foreground
Mount Etnas snow-covered summit seen through clouds
Mount Etna volcano with a smoke plume rising, Sicily
Panoramic hillside view over a lake and valley near Tindari
Snow-capped Mount Etna seen from a hillside road
Sea view toward a distant island Isola de Panarea from Tindari, Sicily
Sea view toward a distant island Vulcano from Tindari, Sicily
Facade of the Basilica Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of Tindari
Basilica nave interior with rows of pews and a frescoed ceiling at Tindari
Ornate gilded altar with angel statues inside the Tindari basilica
Statue of an angel holding a holy water font inside the Tindari basilica
Ancient Greek theater ruins at Tindari, Sicily
Ancient stone archway ruins at the Tindari archaeological site, Sicily
Arched ancient Roman ruins walkway at Tindari, Sicily
Ancient stone ruin wall against a blue sky at Tindari, Sicily
Ancient columns of ruins with a sea view at Tindari, Sicily
Coastal view over olive trees toward the sea at Tindari, Sicily
View of the Messina harbor with a statue and a passing boat, Sicily
Close-up of ocean waves at sea near Kefalonia
Distant view of a lighthouse on a small peninsula at Kefalonia
Luxury motor yacht anchored in a bay at Kefalonia
Small traditional fishing boat with flags in the harbor at Kefalonia
Stone monastery building with a bell tower at Kefalonia
Ornate carved wooden iconostasis cabinet displayed at a Kefalonia monastery museum
Interior of a monastery chapel with faded Byzantine frescoes at Kefalonia
Ornate silver-framed religious icon displayed at a Kefalonia monastery
Ornate gilded iconostasis inside a monastery church at Kefalonia
Hilltop ruins overlooking the sea at Kefalonia
Stone monastery courtyard with a well and greenery at Kefalonia
Hillside view over a harbor town with boats and cars at Kefalonia
Small pebble beach cove with turquoise water at Kefalonia
Sailboats moored in a harbor with mountains in the background at Kefalonia
Harbor promenade with boats and waterfront buildings at Agia Effimia, Kefalonia
Coastal harbor town with boats and hillside houses at Kefalonia
Sailboat anchored in a calm bay with green hills at Kefalonia
Ancient jewelry and small vessels displayed in a glass case at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Bronze griffin-head statue displayed at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Small bronze figurine group depicting a mythological combat scene at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Ancient bronze helmets displayed at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Marble statue fragment displayed in a museum case at Olympia
Ancient marble chest artifact displayed at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Bronze battering ram at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Marble pediment sculpture fragment with a bearded head at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Marble pediment sculpture of a seated bearded man at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Marble pediment sculpture of a male figure at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Weathered marble pediment sculpture of a bearded figure at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Marble statue of a draped female figure with flowing robes at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Marble statue of a man holding an infant at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Marble statue of a man holding an infant at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Marble statue of a draped female figure at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Marble portrait bust displayed at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Marble bust of a wreathed Roman-era figure at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Bronze figurine of a womans head and arm at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Small bronze horse figurine displayed at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Bronze war helmet with cheek guards at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Bronze cauldron with griffin-head attachments at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Row of ancient bronze military helmets at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Bronze shield with griffin-head decoration at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Row of ancient bronze figurine fragments at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Ancient decorated architectural beam fragment displayed at the Olympia museum
Group of ancient marble statues of robed figures at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Row of ancient marble statues and pediment figures at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Ancient marble sculpture of two figures at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Ancient marble relief sculpture depicting a mythological battle scene at Olympia museum
Close-up of an ancient marble portrait bust at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Ancient marble statue of a robed figure at the Olympia Archaeological Museum
Twilight sky over Corfu Old Fortress and the harbor
Evening view of Corfu Old Fortress and the harbor at dusk
Small wooden tour boat near a pine-covered islet off Zakynthos
Coastal view of hillside houses along the beach at Zakynthos
Panoramic view of white limestone cliffs and turquoise sea at Zakynthos
Boat view into a sea cave beneath green-topped white cliffs at Zakynthos
Traditional wooden excursion boat anchored near white limestone cliffs, Zakynthos
Green cliffside coast with small boats on turquoise water off Zakynthos
View from a sailboat deck toward the Zakynthos coastline under a cloudy sky
Rocky islets and small boats on turquoise water off the Zakynthos coast
White limestone rock arch formations at the Zakynthos Blue Caves
Boat view of green-topped limestone cliffs along the Zakynthos coast
Turquoise sea cave beneath white limestone cliffs at the Zakynthos Blue Caves
White limestone cliffs meeting turquoise sea along the Zakynthos coastline
Boat view of tall white limestone cliffs plunging into turquoise sea, Zakynthos
Small islet with white buildings connected to the shore, Zakynthos coast
Outdoor taverna courtyard with tables, chairs and flowering plants at Arolithos village
Ancient stone ruins and excavated walls at the Knossos archaeological site
Excavated stone building ruins with restored walls at the Palace of Knossos
Ancient stone doorway and corridor at the Palace of Knossos ruins
Restored red wooden column and doorway detail at the Palace of Knossos
Reconstructed red columns among ancient ruins at the Palace of Knossos
Wide view of the Knossos archaeological site with visitors and a shaded pavilion
Large ancient storage jars (pithoi) among ruins at the Palace of Knossos
Ancient stone chamber ruins with red-topped walls at the Knossos archaeological site
Excavated ruins of the Palace of Knossos with visitors walking among the ancient walls
Reconstructed red columns and ancient stone facade at the Palace of Knossos
Village entrance archway with signage over the road at Arolithos
Narrow whitewashed alley between houses with bougainvillea at Arolithos village
Traditional furnished museum room with folk artifacts on the walls at Arolithos village
Stone stairway path lined with flowering bushes at Arolithos village
Rustic traditional workshop interior with hanging tools at Arolithos village
White stone stairway lined with flowering plants at Arolithos village
Light-blue traditional house with white outdoor staircase at Arolithos village
Blue-doored traditional house with archway and potted plants at Arolithos village
Narrow whitewashed stone staircase between houses at Arolithos village
Traditional Cretan living room with stone hearth and woven textiles at Arolithos village
Traditional stone-walled bedroom with rustic furniture at Arolithos village museum
Whitewashed stone archway with a blue door in an Arolithos village alley
Outdoor taverna seating area under a large shade tree at Arolithos village
Stone garden path with flowering plants and pastel-colored houses at Arolithos village
Wooden footbridge leading to a courtyard with pine tree and bougainvillea at Arolithos village
Ruined stone wall with an arched, barred window at Arolithos traditional Cretan village
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Lübeck & Travemünde

Split day-and-night composite image of Luebecks Holstentor gate
Luebecks illuminated skyline and church towers reflected in the river at dusk, no people
Panoramic view over Luebecks rooftops at sunset from St. Marien church tower
Infrared photograph of a park lake with fiery red-orange foliage reflected in the water, Luebeck Stadtpark
Night photo of a cobblestone alley beside a historic brick puppet theater building in Luebeck
View through a church tower arched window with a telescope overlooking Luebeck rooftops
Close-up of an old brass telescope with St. Petri church tower blurred in the background, Luebeck
Black-and-white photo of St. Marien church tower against the sky in Luebeck
Black-and-white close-up of the Gothic buttresses and arches of St. Marien church, Luebeck
Night view of Luebecks illuminated skyline and church spires reflected in the canal
Twilight reflection of trees and a bridge on the Trave canal in Luebeck
Black-and-white photo of an abandoned industrial factory building with tanks and a chimney
Luebecks Holstentor gate illuminated at night with snow covering the ground
Night view down Muehlenbruecke bridge toward Luebecks illuminated church spires
Pink and green aurora borealis over the night sky at Pariner Berg
Green and pink aurora borealis bands over the horizon at Pariner Berg
Illuminated tall ship Passat at night in the harbor, reflected in the water
3D-rendered oblique aerial view of Luebecks old town island with detailed buildings
3D-rendered top-down map of Luebecks old town island against a dark background
3D-rendered top-down map of Luebecks old town island in grey tones
3D architectural image of the AJA Maritim hotel complex illuminated at night with a lighthouse tower and fountain
Aerial view of Luebecks Holstentor gate and old town at sunset with sun flare
Luebecks Holstentor gate illuminated at night with a path leading through the lawn
Dolphin Delle leaping out of the water with spectators watching from a platform at Travemuende
Dolphin Delle leaping out of the water with spectators watching from a platform at Travemuende
Dolphin Delle leaping high out of the water with a big splash at Travemuende
Dolphin Delle leaping high out of the water with a splash at Travemuende
Dolphin Delle leaping high out of the water with a dramatic splash
Aerial view from a hot air balloon over Luebecks winding river in hazy golden light
Aerial view from a hot air balloon over Luebeck at sunset with the river winding through the city
The AJA Maritim hotel building illuminated in blue at night with palm trees in front
Panoramic daytime view of the Drehbrueckenplatz harbor with the swing bridge and canal
Night panorama of the Trave river in Travemuende with illuminated buildings
Night panorama of Drehbrueckenplatz with illuminated restaurant boats reflected in the water
Night panorama of the Travemuende riverfront with the illuminated Maritim hotel tower
8K Panoramic Image of Aurora Borealis at Pariner Berg near Luebeck
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Norway

8K Panorama Image on the Fjord, early morning, sunrise, view to Sykkylven Fergekai
Lighthouse on a breakwater with crashing waves and snow-capped mountains, Molde, Norway
Aerial view of the Geirangerfjord with a cruise ship and terraced farmland, Norway
Hamburg skyline with the Elbphilharmonie concert hall above the Speicherstadt warehouse district
Illuminated powerplant building at the waterfront at night, Hamburg
Illuminated cargo ship with a loading crane at the port of Hamburg at night
Modern cruise ship lounge interior with glowing blue and green columns
View from the cruise ship deck of the open ocean under dramatic clouds
View from a cruise ship AIDAprima above the ocean
Wooden statue on the waterfront promenade with colorful houses behind it, Kristiansand, Norway
Marina with wooden boardwalk and boats against the city skyline, Kristiansand, Norway
Fountain sculpture spraying water at a marina with sailboats, Kristiansand, Norway
Pedestrian shopping street lined with cafes, Kristiansand, Norway
Sea mine, Kristiansand, Norway
Aerial view of a green hill peninsula with waterfront apartment buildings, Kristiansand, Norway
Historic yellow building on a street corner, Kristiansand
Red market building with outdoor cafe seating, Kristiansand, Norway
Kunstsilo, Modern angular hall building on the waterfront, Kristiansand, Norway
Kunstsilo, Modern angular hall building on the waterfront, Kristiansand, Norway
Bow of a boat with a Norwegian flag overlooking the fjord
Old paddle steamer docked with Norwegian flags against a fjord backdrop
Old wooden log building with a grass roof at an open-air museum
Old wooden log cabins with grass roofs at an open-air museum
Open-air museum with old wooden grass-roof buildings in a green field
Small white chapel on a rocky point in the fjord with a boat docked nearby
Waterfront house with a red roof on a rocky, forested shoreline
Mountain peak across the water under an overcast sky
Cruise ship docked at an industrial harbor under a dark cloudy sky, Bergen, Norway
Colorful hillside houses viewed from the harbor with boats, Bergen, Norway
Hillside town view across the harbor with houses on the slope, Bergen, Norway
Large white cruise ship on the fjord under a cloudy sky, Bergen, Norway
Colorful wooden houses along the Bryggen waterfront, Bergen, Norway
Colorful wooden Hanseatic waterfront buildings at Bryggen, Bergen
Calm blue fjord panorama with mountain silhouettes and streaky clouds
Dramatic sun rays breaking through clouds over the blue fjord water
Panoramic fjord view with mountains and clouds over blue water
Geirangerfjord with Seven Sisters waterfalls cascading down a cliff beneath clouds
Narrow deep-blue fjord between steep mountains, Geiranger, Norway
Cruise ship dock area with buildings and buses, Geiranger, Norway
Aerial view of Geiranger village and harbor with ships surrounded by green hills
Aerial view of a winding mountain road descending toward the Geirangerfjord, Norway
Aerial view of a winding mountain road descending toward the Geirangerfjord, Norway
Viewpoint platform with a photo frame overlooking the fjord and mountains, Geiranger Skywalk, Norway
View from a rocky mountain summit over snow patches and the fjord below
Close-up of a king crab underwater at an aquarium, Alesund, Norway
Single penguin standing on a rocky enclosure at an aquarium, Alesund, Norway
Keeper feeding penguins beside a pond at an aquarium, Alesund, Norway
Keeper feeding penguins with a bucket on a rocky enclosure at an aquarium, Alesund, Norway
Coastal town view across the bay under a blue sky with scattered clouds
Mountain island in the fjord with a boat wake in the foreground
Distinctive pyramid-shaped mountain peak on an island in the fjord
Distinctive pyramid-shaped mountain peak on an island in the fjord, Alesund, Norway
Wide fjord view with islands and a boat wake under a cloudy sky
Fjord landscape with mountains under a dramatic pink and purple sunset sky
The Atlantic Ocean Road curving over the water at dusk, Norway
Grass-covered WWII bunker on a hill under an overcast sky
Old WWII coastal gun battery on a grassy hill under an overcast sky
Visitors inside an illuminated cave museum with a chandelier-like light installation
Red rescue boat speeding through waves with mountains in the background, Molde, Norway
Lighthouse on a breakwater with waves crashing against it, mountains in the background, Molde, Norway
Mountain silhouette with dramatic sun rays breaking through clouds over the fjord
Green mountain peak across calm fjord water under a blue sky, Molde, Norway
Infrared image of AIDAprima cruise ship docked in the fjord at, Flam, Norway
Fjord village with a cruise ship docked among the mountains, Flam, Norway
Souvenir shop street with a vintage train and tourists walking by, Flam, Norway
Cruise ship AIDAprima docked at Flam harbor with a black sphere sculpture and tourists nearby
Waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by forest
Chairlift over a green valley with a lake
Empty photo frame prop on a gravel path with mountain scenery in the background
Village nestled in a fjord valley surrounded by mountains and clouds, Flam, Norway
Cloud-covered island rising from a fjord, Flam, Norway
Fjord valley with steep mountains and patches of snow, Flam, Norway
Layered mountain silhouettes over a fjord at dusk, Flam, Norway
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Caribic, Belize, Mexico

Wide view of a grass-covered Mayan pyramid with visitors, Lamanai
Close-up of a moss-covered carved stone temple facade, Lamanai
Dramatic sunrise over the caribbean sea with island St. Kitts and colorful clouds
Sandy jungle path lined with palm trees at the Lamanai ruins site
Wide view of a Mayan pyramid surrounded by jungle under a blue sky, Lamanai
Mayan stone pyramid with a grassy clearing in front, Lamanai
Close-up of weathered stone steps on a Mayan pyramid, Lamanai
Tangled jungle roots and palm fronds at the Lamanai ruins site
Mayan pyramid with a grassy forecourt surrounded by jungle, Lamanai
Close-up of a Mayan stone pyramid with a carved mask, Lamanai
Close-up of a carved stone Mayan mask sculpture at Lamanai
El Castillo pyramid at Tulum behind an orange safety fence with visitors on the grass
Mayan pyramid temple surrounded by grass and trees with visitors nearby, Tulum
Mayan pyramid temple surrounded by grass and trees with visitors nearby, Tulum
Low stone ruin wall on an open grassy field, Tulum
Stone ruins beside palm trees on a grassy field, Tulum
Mayan stone temple with columns and a doorway, Tulum
Distant view of stone ruins on a coastal bluff above the sea, Tulum
Weathered stone Mayan ruins scattered across a grassy clifftop, Tulum
Mayan ruins on a rocky cliff overlooking a turquoise cove, Tulum
Mayan ruins on a cliff above turquoise Caribbean water with palm trees, Tulum
Mayan pyramid-style stone temple ruins against a cloudy sky, Tulum
Mayan stone ruins with a small structure and doorway, Tulum
Mayan stone temple ruins with a tree growing beside them, Tulum
Sandy path winding through dense jungle vegetation
White orchid-like flower blooming in the forest
Dense jungle forest with dappled sunlight
River with kayakers passing between buoy markers through a jungle lagoon
Close-up of vivid pink bougainvillea flowers
Thatched-roof pavilion with a bell tower at a Mayan-style site
Jungle river lagoon with limestone rock formations and overhanging vegetation
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