Alster Collection (page 2)

Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

Hawkweed (Hieracium argillaceum, Hieracium lachenalii), Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Butterbur (Petasites hybridus syn. Petasites officinalis), Germany, Europe

Hawkweed (Hieracium sp), Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Artichokes (Cynara), Bretagne, France

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Cabo de Gata, Andalusia, southern Spain, Europe

Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) in the morning dew

Oxeye daisy(Leucanthemum vulgare) in the morning dew with fly

Edelweiss (Leontopodium) in the Glarus Alps, Canton Glarus, Switzerland, Europe

Artichokes harvested in an organic home garden, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Tour boats that ply Alster Lake moored at the Jungfernstieg with the Lombardsbruecke beyond, Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Alster Pavillion and Hotel Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The Alster Pavillion, Jungfernstieg, Hamburg, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Alster Arcade and Hotel St. Petersburg, Hamburg, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The Alster Cathedral, Junfernsteig, Hamburg, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Alster Arcade, Hamburg, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The Alster Passage, the upmarket arcade in the Neustadt, close to the Innen Alster Lake (Binnenalster) in Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Swans in front of the Alster arcades in the Altstadt (Old Town), Hamburg, Germany, Europe

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Alster, a place where nature and history intertwine. As dandelion seeds float gently in the breeze, they carry wishes for new beginnings and dreams yet to be fulfilled. The majestic Edelweiss, Leontopodium alpinum, stands tall amidst the vibrant landscape, symbolizing resilience and purity. Immerse yourself in the colors of Fox-and-cubs or Orange Hawkweed, Hieracium aurantiacum, as they paint a picturesque scene along the banks of Alster. Witness a breathtaking sunset over Hamburg's iconic waterway through a vintage postcard from 1910; its timeless charm captured in this digital reproduction that takes us back to an era long gone by. Marvel at City Hall with Alster as it proudly reflects on its historical significance. A photochrome print from the 1890s transports us to an age when grandeur and elegance were paramount. The Alster Pavilion and Hotel Hamburg evoke nostalgia with their digitally restored reproduction from that same era - a glimpse into past opulence. Travel further east to Bothmer Castle in Kluetz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania - an architectural gem nestled amidst serene surroundings. Hamburg and Bremen come alive through engravings that depict their rich cultural heritage intertwined with the mighty Alster River. Step back in time to witness festivities commemorating the opening of the Kiel Canal (Kaiser Wilhelm Canal) on the lively waters in 1895 - an engraving capturing joyous moments etched forever in history's tapestry. Experience summer evenings on the tranquil banks of Alster-River through Max Liebermann's artistry; his brushstrokes bringing life to scenes filled with warmth and serenity. Late 19th-century Hamburg reveals itself through another lens: City Hall standing proud alongside its faithful companion -the ever-flowing river- reminding us of times gone by.