The statue depicts the Olympic salute, which was used during the Roman Empire. Since World War II, the outstretched arm has been associated with the Hitler salute, but this monument was created in 1928 and has no relationship with Hitler at all.
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Squeaky snow
When the temperature of snow is above -10°C, it melts slightly when you crush it by walking on it. At temperatures below -10°C, the ice crystals are crushed, which makes a squeaking sound. -
Lake Hallwil
Going somewhere new and exploring the lake shore at Seengen, near Hallwil. -
Enjoy nature while it lasts
If you find a natural feature, enjoy it while it lasts. -
Christmas Day in Narnia
Strolling in a winter wonderland on an unusual Christmas Day. -
Aeschiried in the snow
Photos from a wander in the winter sunshine in 2019. -
Scotland at night
Wonderful and unusual drone and time-lapse sequences from the Visit Scotland YouTube channel. -
Bern by night, 2011
My first little video put together using Adobe Premier Pro, using some old video clips from 2011. -
2020 retrospective – three weeks in the north of Scotland
Spending three weeks in one of the most beautiful parts of the world this summer.