SHREWSBURY

ENGLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1139

Shrewsbury is a market town whose centre has a largely unspoilt medieval street plan and over 660 listed buildings, including several examples of timber framing from the 15th and 16th centuries. Shrewsbury Castle, a red sandstone fortification, and Shrewsbury Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery, were founded in 1074 and 1083 respectively by the Norman Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery. The town is the birthplace of Charles Darwin and is where he spent 27 years of his life. Located 9 miles (14 km) east of the Welsh border, Shrewsbury serves as the commercial centre for Shropshire and mid-Wales.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/200th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

SHREWSBURY

ENGLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1137

Shrewsbury is a market town whose centre has a largely unspoilt medieval street plan and over 660 listed buildings, including several examples of timber framing from the 15th and 16th centuries. Shrewsbury Castle, a red sandstone fortification, and Shrewsbury Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery, were founded in 1074 and 1083 respectively by the Norman Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery. The town is the birthplace of Charles Darwin and is where he spent 27 years of his life. Located 9 miles (14 km) east of the Welsh border, Shrewsbury serves as the commercial centre for Shropshire and mid-Wales.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/400th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

SHREWSBURY

ENGLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1138

Shrewsbury is a market town whose centre has a largely unspoilt medieval street plan and over 660 listed buildings, including several examples of timber framing from the 15th and 16th centuries. Shrewsbury Castle, a red sandstone fortification, and Shrewsbury Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery, were founded in 1074 and 1083 respectively by the Norman Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery. The town is the birthplace of Charles Darwin and is where he spent 27 years of his life. Located 9 miles (14 km) east of the Welsh border, Shrewsbury serves as the commercial centre for Shropshire and mid-Wales.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/125th of a second and an aperture of F6.3. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

OBERGESTEIN

SWITZERLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1088

Obergesteln is a village in the municipality of Obergoms in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Most villages in the Goms valley are noted for sun-browned wooden houses, but the heart of Obergesteln (1355 m) consists of stone-built houses, the result of a disastrous fire in 1868. Despite being tiny, the village has a wide range of leisure options.

Obergesteln was an independent municipality until January 1, 2009, when it merged with Oberwald and Ulrichen to form the municipality of Obergoms.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/20 of a second and an aperture of F16. Schneider Kreuznach 150 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

OBERWALD

SWITZERLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1084

Oberwald is a village in the municipality of Obergoms in Goms District in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The village intact with traditional houses and Swiss barns.

It is situated at an elevation of 1377 m and had a population of 277 in December 2007. It is located at the end of the Goms, directly before the Furka and Grimsel passes, underneath the Rhône River source at the Rhône Glacier. It is also the start point of the Furka Tunnel. Most inhabitants live off tourism or sheep farming.

Oberwald was an independent municipality until January 1, 2009, when it merged with Ulrichen and Obergesteln to form the municipality of Obergoms.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/8 of a second and an aperture of F16. Schneider Kreuznach 150 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

OBERWALD

SWITZERLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1083

Oberwald is a village in the municipality of Obergoms in Goms District in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The village intact with traditional houses and Swiss barns.

It is situated at an elevation of 1377 m and had a population of 277 in December 2007. It is located at the end of the Goms, directly before the Furka and Grimsel passes, underneath the Rhône River source at the Rhône Glacier. It is also the start point of the Furka Tunnel. Most inhabitants live off tourism or sheep farming.

Oberwald was an independent municipality until January 1, 2009, when it merged with Ulrichen and Obergesteln to form the municipality of Obergoms.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/4 of a second and an aperture of F16. Schneider Kreuznach 45mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

ST GALLEN

SWITZERLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1079

The compact metropolis of St Gallen in eastern Switzerland between Lake Constance and Appenzellerland has a charming, traffic-free old town. Colourfully-painted oriel windows are a town feature. The Abbey precinct with the cathedral and Abbey Library has been accorded UNESCO World Heritage listing.

After living in Geneva in 2013 (see other Swiss images), Atticus had to see it again with an updated camera. He visited again in 2019. St Gallen is still spectacular.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/640th of a second and an aperture of F5.6. Schneider Kreuznach 45mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

ST GALLEN

SWITZERLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1078

The compact metropolis of St Gallen in eastern Switzerland between Lake Constance and Appenzellerland has a charming, traffic-free old town. Colourfully-painted oriel windows are a town feature. The Abbey precinct with the cathedral and Abbey Library has been accorded UNESCO World Heritage listing.

After living in Geneva in 2013 (see other Swiss images), Atticus had to see it again with an updated camera. He visited again in 2019. St Gallen is still spectacular.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/400th of a second and an aperture of F5.6. Schneider Kreuznach 45mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

SCHONGAU

BAVARIA, GERMANY

IMAGE NUMBER 1072

Schongau is a town in Bavaria, near the Alps. It is located along the Lech, between Landsberg am Lech and Füssen. It has about 12,000 inhabitants. Schongau has a well-preserved old wall around the center. Schongau is one of the last main "stops" before the southern and final section of the Romantic Road. This is the start of a part of Bavaria which is known as the Pfaffenwinkel - the name comes from the local dialect for priest and literally means "priests' corner". It is famous for its pretty rural scenery and the number of historic churches and monasteries.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/100th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

DONAUWORTH

BAVARIA, GERMANY

IMAGE NUMBER 1071

Donauwörth is the capital of the Donau-Ries district in Swabia, Bavaria, Germany. It is said to have been founded by two fishermen where the rivers Danube (Donau) and Wörnitz meet. The city is part of the scenic route called "Romantische Straße" (Romantic Road). The city is situated between Munich and Nuremberg, 46 km north of Augsburg. The town centre is filled with historic buildings - although many have had to be renovated or restored. At the top of the hill is the Monastery of the Holy Cross, built in the 11th century to house an alleged piece of the original cross acquired during the Crusades.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/200th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

DONAUWORTH

BAVARIA, GERMANY

IMAGE NUMBER 1070

Donauwörth is the capital of the Donau-Ries district in Swabia, Bavaria, Germany. It is said to have been founded by two fishermen where the rivers Danube (Donau) and Wörnitz meet. The city is part of the scenic route called "Romantische Straße" (Romantic Road). The city is situated between Munich and Nuremberg, 46 km north of Augsburg. The town centre is filled with historic buildings - although many have had to be renovated or restored. At the top of the hill is the Monastery of the Holy Cross, built in the 11th century to house an alleged piece of the original cross acquired during the Crusades.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/320th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

DONAUWORTH

BAVARIA, GERMANY

IMAGE NUMBER 1069

Donauwörth is the capital of the Donau-Ries district in Swabia, Bavaria, Germany. It is said to have been founded by two fishermen where the rivers Danube (Donau) and Wörnitz meet. The city is part of the scenic route called "Romantische Straße" (Romantic Road). The city is situated between Munich and Nuremberg, 46 km north of Augsburg. The town centre is filled with historic buildings - although many have had to be renovated or restored. At the top of the hill is the Monastery of the Holy Cross, built in the 11th century to house an alleged piece of the original cross acquired during the Crusades.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/100th of a second and an aperture of F18. Schneider Kreuznach 45mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

NORDLINGEN

BAVARIA, GERMANY

IMAGE NUMBER 1068

Nördlingen is a town in Bavaria, Germany. Its old town is encircled by well-preserved medieval walls with towers and covered parapet paths. The city center is anchored by the massive Gothic St. George’s Church. Its tower, called the Daniel, has views across town. The Rathaus (town hall), with its gabled roof and towers, is one of several medieval buildings, some half-timbered, on the main square.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/125th of a second and an aperture of F5. Schneider Kreuznach 45mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

NORDLINGEN

BAVARIA, GERMANY

IMAGE NUMBER 1067

Nördlingen is a town in Bavaria, Germany. Its old town is encircled by well-preserved medieval walls with towers and covered parapet paths. The city center is anchored by the massive Gothic St. George’s Church. Its tower, called the Daniel, has views across town. The Rathaus (town hall), with its gabled roof and towers, is one of several medieval buildings, some half-timbered, on the main square.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/640th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

NORDLINGEN

BAVARIA, GERMANY

IMAGE NUMBER 1066

Nördlingen is a town in Bavaria, Germany. Its old town is encircled by well-preserved medieval walls with towers and covered parapet paths. The city center is anchored by the massive Gothic St. George’s Church. Its tower, called the Daniel, has views across town. The Rathaus (town hall), with its gabled roof and towers, is one of several medieval buildings, some half-timbered, on the main square.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/250th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

LANDSBERG AM LECH

BAVARIA, GERMANY

IMAGE NUMBER 1065

Landsberg am Lech is a town on the Lech River in southwestern Bavaria, Germany. Its well-preserved medieval town walls retain original towers, including the turreted Bayertor gateway. The old town is dominated by the 15th-century Stadtpfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt basilica with its Madonna and Child sculpture and Gothic stained glass. In the main square, the baroque Rathaus (town hall) features interior frescoes.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/200th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

LANDSBERG AM LECH

BAVARIA, GERMANY

IMAGE NUMBER 1064

Landsberg am Lech is a town on the Lech River in southwestern Bavaria, Germany. Its well-preserved medieval town walls retain original towers, including the turreted Bayertor gateway. The old town is dominated by the 15th-century Stadtpfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt basilica with its Madonna and Child sculpture and Gothic stained glass. In the main square, the baroque Rathaus (town hall) features interior frescoes.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/500th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

LANDSBERG AM LECH

BAVARIA, GERMANY

IMAGE NUMBER 1063

Landsberg am Lech is a town on the Lech River in southwestern Bavaria, Germany. Its well-preserved medieval town walls retain original towers, including the turreted Bayertor gateway. The old town is dominated by the 15th-century Stadtpfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt basilica with its Madonna and Child sculpture and Gothic stained glass. In the main square, the baroque Rathaus (town hall) features interior frescoes.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/200th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

BAD MERGENTHEIM

BAVARIA, GERMANY

IMAGE NUMBER 1063

Bad Mergentheim is town on the Romantic Road in Bavaria that can trace its days of settlement back before the days of the Romans. The spa waters were "discovered" in the 19th century and the development of "spa tourism" helped the economic health of the town. Because of the quasi-medical facilities, the town was used as a care centre for wounded soldiers, which helped to save the inhabitants and the historic buildings from most attacks during the Second World War.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/200th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

BAD MERGENTHEIM

BAVARIA, GERMANY

IMAGE NUMBER 1061

Bad Mergentheim is town on the Romantic Road in Bavaria that can trace its days of settlement back before the days of the Romans. The spa waters were "discovered" in the 19th century and the development of "spa tourism" helped the economic health of the town. Because of the quasi-medical facilities, the town was used as a care centre for wounded soldiers, which helped to save the inhabitants and the historic buildings from most attacks during the Second World War.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/250th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.