Lenny Kravitz, the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, arranger and photographer, takes pictures of the crowd during the opening of his exhibition that features photos published in his book “Flash,” at the headquarters of German camera manufacturer Leica in Wetzlar, some 60 kms (36 mls) north of Frankfurt, June 23.
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A Master of his Trade
Bernhard Krönung inspects a 17th century putto, made of cast lead, at his workshop near Fulda, about a one-hour drive east of Frankfurt. Krönung is said to be one of the most accomplished masters in the restoration of metal artworks in the country.
In Between
Police in riot gear block a street to separate the two sides during a protest of some 2.000 people against a rally of about 100 supporters of a new xenophobic, right-wing movement.
Don’t be a Racist
Two demonstrators dressed up a Super Mario and his brother Luigi hold placards during protests by some 2.000 people against a rally of about 100 supporters of a new xenophobic, right-wing movement, in Frankfurt, June 20.
Pigeons and Police
Pigeons and a police helicopter fly over Frankfurt, June 20, during protests by some 2.000 people against a rally of about 100 supporters of a new xenophobic, right-wing movement.
Anselm Weber – The new Theater Director
Anselm Weber is on his way to a press conference at the Roemer city hall where he was presented as the future director of Frankfurt’s theater, the ‘Schauspielhaus’, starting in 2017.
Multiple Personalities
A museum employee and myself being reflected in an objekt at Frankfurt’s Museum of Modern Art (Museum für moderne Kunst, MMK) during a press preview of an exhibition named ‘Ray 2015 Photography Projects’, June 19.
Skyrun Winner
Piotr Lobodzinski of Poland poses on top of the Messeturm highrise building after winning the ‘Skyrun’ in Frankfurt, June 14. With 1,202 steps to be climbed to an elevation of 222 meters, the Skyrun is the highest towerrunning competition in Europa, according to the organizers.
Horn blowing contest
At the German hunting horn championship at Kranichstein castle, some 40 kms (24 mls) south of Frankfurt, June. Some 110 hunting horn groups and 1700 musicians from all over Germany are taking part in this two-day event.
The traditional Bakery
Richard Kling in his bakehouse at Frankfurt’s Sachsenhausen district where I visited him last night. Kling usually works at least six days a week from midnight until 7.00 am. Traditional bakeries like this one are a dying trade – in 1975 some 300 independent bakeries were registered in Frankfurt. Today, only 18 are left.
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