Germany – Stuck in Customs

Dusseldorf Architecture

Daily Photo – Dusseldorf Architecture

I love these creative buildings where architects push things into all sorts of weird shapes that don’t seem like they should stand.

Dusseldorf Architecture

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2015-02-08 23:55:38
  • CameraILCE-7R
  • Camera MakeSony
  • Exposure Time1/400
  • Aperture8
  • ISO125
  • Focal Length16.0 mm
  • FlashOff, Did not fire
  • Exposure ProgramAperture-priority AE
  • Exposure Bias-1

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Creative Friends

Daily Photo – Creative Friends

I’m deep into an exciting project now (will share soon!) which is a collaboration with my friend Tina Guo… who also happens to be the cellist for Hans Zimmer in amongst a whole bunch of other awesome things she does. Here she is on stage a few years ago when we all met up in Europe.

Creative Friends

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2017-06-09 22:40:28
  • CameraILCE-7RM2
  • Camera MakeSony
  • Exposure Time1/60
  • Aperture4.5
  • ISO1000
  • Focal Length39.0 mm
  • FlashOff, Did not fire
  • Exposure ProgramManual
  • Exposure Bias

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Cologne, Germany

I walked into this amazing cathedral and was amazed to see this surrealist scene. On a huge screen, they were showing deep views of the universe while atmospheric Phillip Glass music droned heavily, bouncing and echoing around the stone. People would sit in the pews and just watch slow animations of the universe unfolding. There were priests who sat around the outside edges of the cathedral to answer any questions that people might have and I thought this was pretty great to see, as often there is a disconnect between religion and science. Of course, some switched-on theologians know that it is all the same thing, from a single source. This cathedral took centuries to finish and was started back in the good ol’ days of 1248.
From the Worship collection on Foundation.

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Hans Zimmer’s Piano

Daily Photo – Hans Zimmer’s Piano

I was lucky enough to join Hans Zimmer and his cool band while on tour in Europe. I was with him at two different concerts. Since I was kind of an unofficial part of the crew, I was able to get up on stage and take a bunch of photos. This is Hans’ piano that he was ripping to shreds during the concert… He’s such an inspiration.

Hans Zimmer’s Piano

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2017-06-09 17:52:02
  • CameraILCE-7RM2
  • Camera MakeSony
  • Exposure Time1/640
  • Aperture
  • ISO1000
  • Focal Length
  • FlashOff, Did not fire
  • Exposure ProgramManual
  • Exposure Bias

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Abandoned Radio Tower Street Art

Daily Photo – Abandoned Radio Tower Street Art

If it’s not on a street, it’s still considered Street Art, right? I guess. Anyway, this was on the 2nd level of an old, abandoned WWII listening station just outside of Berlin. We stayed a little too late and got in trouble for being here, but it was worth it!

Abandoned Radio Tower Street Art

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2017-05-23 20:27:45
  • CameraILCE-7RM2
  • Camera MakeSony
  • Exposure Time0.6
  • Aperture7.1
  • ISO400
  • Focal Length17.0 mm
  • FlashOff, Did not fire
  • Exposure ProgramAperture-priority AE
  • Exposure Bias-0.3

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Walking Through Dusseldorf at Night

From the Fine Art Video

You may recognize this canal from the “Making of” my prints video at www.TreyRatcliff.com.

Daily Photo – Walking Through Dusseldorf at Night

One night in Dusseldorf after a long day working on the fine art project, I decided to grab my camera and tripod and walk around the city alone. It’s a great place for photography, just like most cities in Germany. This is one of the long canals near my hotel.

Walking Through Dusseldorf at Night

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2015-02-08 05:58:37
  • CameraILCE-7M2
  • Camera MakeSony
  • Exposure Time0.3
  • Aperture
  • ISO100
  • Focal Length
  • FlashOff, Did not fire
  • Exposure ProgramManual
  • Exposure Bias

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Cool Dude at an Outdoor Rave in Berlin

Daily Photo – Cool Dude at an Outdoor Rave in Berlin

I love taking photos at festivals and raves. You end up seeing some of the most interesting people. They are always happy, engaged, and more than excited to have their photos taken. If you like people photography but sometimes are a bit afraid to take photos of strangers, then I recommend trying a festival or two. You’ll get loads of shots!

Cool Dude at an Outdoor Rave in Berlin

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2017-05-21 18:27:32
  • CameraILCE-7RM2
  • Camera MakeSony
  • Exposure Time1/2500
  • Aperture
  • ISO100
  • Focal Length
  • FlashOff, Did not fire
  • Exposure ProgramManual
  • Exposure Bias

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Tina Guo Warming Up

Daily Photo – Tina Guo Warming Up

It was cool to go to Germany to see the next Hans Zimmer concert and watch everyone warming up. I know very little about music, but it’s always nice to watch people practicing their own craft. I got to talk to Tina and a bunch of the other band members to watch how incredible they are… their commitment and drive is really inspiring!

Tina Guo Warming Up

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2017-06-09 16:30:03
  • CameraILCE-7RM2
  • Camera MakeSony
  • Exposure Time1/200
  • Aperture6.3
  • ISO1600
  • Focal Length240.0 mm
  • FlashOff, Did not fire
  • Exposure ProgramManual
  • Exposure Bias

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The Galleria in Berlin

Andy Samberg at Harvard

I don’t know exactly how I found this video, but I’m sure glad I did!

Daily Photo – The Galleria in Berlin

This shopping area was right by my hotel in Berlin and I had to come over here quickly to get a shirt for a speaking event. I’m not a huge fan of clothes shopping unless I am with a friend that can make most of the decisions. Then, it can be kind of fun… I just don’t seem to get the “charge” out of shopping that most people do. I suppose that goes hand-in-hand with my minimalist nature. 🙂

The Galleria in Berlin

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2016-09-29 17:19:32
  • CameraILCE-7RM2
  • Camera MakeSony
  • Exposure Time1/320
  • Aperture4
  • ISO80
  • Focal Length24.0 mm
  • FlashOff, Did not fire
  • Exposure ProgramAperture-priority AE
  • Exposure Bias-0.7

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Mirrorball!

Today if you’re a Passport member you’ll get the source files for today’s photo as well as my latest ebook!

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I usually don’t provide my source files, but I do think I’ll do that more and more. Here are the source files that you can use to recreate my photo today and if you head to that link you’ll also find the download link for my latest eBook which we’ve just added to Passport. (You’ll need to be logged in.) If you create something cool with the files (maybe even try to get it as close to identical as you can… as well as your own interpretation), send it over to stu at stuckincustoms dot com and he’ll pass them on to me to see. 🙂

Have fun/Enjoy!

Daily Photo – Mirrorball!

I think this is actually a tiny restaurant. It looks a lot bigger than it actually is because how close up I got the camera. I also processed the heck out of it to make it pop!

Mirrorball!

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2015-02-08 23:54:09
  • CameraILCE-7R
  • Camera MakeSony
  • Exposure Time1/125
  • Aperture8
  • ISO125
  • Focal Length16.0 mm
  • FlashOff, Did not fire
  • Exposure ProgramAperture-priority AE
  • Exposure Bias-1

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