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Winter in Bredeneek, Preetz, Germany, 1958 (II)
1958 – Bredeneek Castle near Preetz, Germany, after heavy snowfalls. © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image My mother was an avid horse rider since her early childhood. One of her most favorite places for riding was Bredeneek Castle near Preetz, Germany. She visited the castle and stables with her mother even during winter!…
Edith Schweim and Her Daughters, Germany, c. 1960
1960 – Edith Schweim poses with her daughters Inga (left) and Editha for the photographer in a forest near Kiel. Photo © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image Here is a nice portrait of my grandmother Edith Schweim (1905-1966) and her daughters Inga (my mother, on the left) and Editha. The image was shot…
Riding Competition, Preetz, Germany, 1958
1958 – At the age of 16, Inga Schweim from Kiel participates in a horse riding competition in Preetz, Germany. Photo © Herbert Wiessner, Kiel The story behind the image From the age of 7, my mother had been a horse riding fan. She began by riding ponies at the beach of St. Peter Ording…
Sirmione, Lago di Garda, Italy
JUNE 2013 – The Castello Scaligero seen from the Via Vittorio Emanuele in Sirmione, Lago di Garda, Italy. Photo © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image In 2013, we visited the town of Sirmione at the southern end of Lago di Garda in Italy. During summer, it is packed with tourists who enjoy the…
Winter in Malente, 1947 (III)
JANUARY 1947 – After heavy snowfall, deep snow covers the gardens of Villa Bade in Malente-Gremsmühlen, Germany. Scan © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com/Photo: Otto Schweim The story behind the image The winter 1946/47 had been another cold winter in Northern Germany. Despite the cold temperatures, my grandparents enjoyed the walks through Malente-Gremsmühlen where they had lived since…
Motonave Camoscio, Lago Maggiore, Italy
AUGUST 2008 – The motorship Camoscio cruises the Lago Maggiore in Italy, with the Castelli di Cannero and the town Cannero Riviera in the back. Photo © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image 2008. We explored Lago Maggiore, a lake that is split between Switzerland and Italy. While the entire region is influenced by…
Feadship Blue Moon, Montreal, Canada
JULY 2009 – The yacht ‘Blue Moon’ at the harbour of Montreal in Canada. Photo © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image Montreal is an exceptional city in any aspect. Not only has it the traditional French flair and has a lot of culture – it also has a busy harbour for ships of…
1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Matane, Québec, Canada
JULY 2009 – A turqouise scale model of a turquoise 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has been placed on the dashboard of a a turquoise 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo at a classic car exhibition in Matane, Québec. Photo © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image We were exploring the coast of Québec in Canada…
Grüne Mitte, Unterhaching, Bavaria, Germany, 2025
DECEMBER 2025 – View along the Grüne Mitte (lit. ‘green middle’) in Unterhaching, Bavaria, Germany. Photo captured with a Kodak Retinette 1B (Type 037) from 1960 on AgfaPhoto APX 100 black and white negative film. Photo © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image A while ago, I re-discovered analog photography with old cameras. It…
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