Thomas Schaeffer, born in 1965, was infected with the virus of photography by his father at the age of 10. He started with 35mm b/w, slide film, and view finder cameras with fixed lenses.
It was in 1981 when he bought his first SLR, a Canon AE-1, that he started more serious shooting, consequently buying more lenses, then in 1983 a Canon A-1. By that time he also become familiar with b/w lab work and joined some photography classes in school. After school and during military service, university, and the early working years as an engineer, photography was reduced to just holiday shooting. Then in 1993 he bought a new Canon EOS 100 during a trip to the US southwest as a replacement for his broken Canon A-1.
The motive-rich southwest and the new technology re-ignited his love for photography. So after returning from the US Southwest he started photographing regularly as well as conducting slide shows on a small scale for regional audiences. Over the years he has added to and upgraded his equipment both for cameras and projection, preparing slide shows about every trip he and his wife made to the US west and Canada in the 1990s. He also authored two travel-guide style CDs about the US west and Alaska, which ran on PCs.
It was in 2001, after some terrorist spoiled a planned trip in September to the southwest, that he bought his first Canon EOS D30 instead. The switch to fully digital boosted both his skills and picture frequency immediately. Now the complete connection between his two passions, photography and computers, was available. Moving on to the D60 and 20D cameras, replacing all lenses to better ones along the way was only logical. Another boost for the passion came in 2005 on a workshop on Vancouver Island with pro-photographer Rolf Hicker, where he not only learnt a lot but also shot stunning pictures of whales and the canadian landscape. Today he specializes in Travel, Landscape and wildlife photography, which he conducts mainly during his holiday trips to Europe, the US and Canada.
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Little Mermaid Statue Copenhagen Tourist Attraction Denmark Sculpted by Edvard Eriksen and unveiled on August 23, 1913, the Little Mermaid statue, or Lille Havfru in Danish, sits along the waterfront in the Copenhagen harbour and is a major tourist attraction. It's a relatively small statue being only 1.25 metres high and is often greeted with surprise by... |
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Action Downhill Skiing Wildkogel Pinzgau Austria Snow flying action as a man, experienced at downhill skiing, descends the slopes at the Wildkogel ski area in the Pinzgau region of Austria. Skiing the snow covered slopes of the austrian alps this guy was really impressive with his skills... |
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Sunset Clouds Reflection Austrian Alps Pinzgau Austria A vivid sunset lights the evening sky and clouds and its reflection highlights the peaks of the Austrian Alps in the Pinzgau region of Austria. During a spectacular sunset in the austrian alps the clouds began glowing bright orange when... |
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Wild Horses Langeland Island Denmark Europe Introduced to southern Langeland Island in Denmark as a means to keep the countryside tidy, a herd of wild horses graze and roam freely in the area and are now a tourist attraction. These now wild horses were brought to Langeland several years ago to keep the grass in a certain... |
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Egeskov Castle Funen Island Denmark Europe The historic Egeskov Castle on the Island of Funen in Denmark was built with defense in mind, since it was built during a time of civil unrest in the 16th Century. Egeskov slot (aka Egeskov Castle) on the Island of Funen located in the Baltic Sea represents one... |
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Langeland Island Beach Sunset Denmark Europe The soft light of sunset brushes the sandy beach of Langeland Island. Langeland Island is situated in Denmark, Europe and is surrounded by the Baltic Sea. A Danish island in the Baltic Sea at the marine intersection of the Great Belt and the Bay of Kiel,... |
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California Pacific Coastline USA Rocky bluffs and outcrops are molded by the unrelenting action of the Pacific Ocean along the California Coastline in the USA. On the rocky shoreline of the 17 Miles drive near Monterey, california the powerful waves of the... |
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Award Winning Polar Bear Picture Hudson Bay Canada A polar bear makes its way towards the camera during a photo shoot on the shores of Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada. A 2008 award winning picture by Thomas Schaeffer. The internet is one of the most common and far reaching ways for photographers to publish their... |
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Knight Inlet Scenery British Columbia Canada One of longest inlets on the coast of British Columbia in Canada, Knight Inlet is a place with mystical scenery of mountains, forests, and the coastal waters of the Pacific. After a day of boating in the remote Knight Inlet along the coast of the mainland of British... |
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North Sea Sunset Vorupoers Jutland Denmark Europe The sun sinks to the North Sea horizon during sunset over the beach in Vorupoer on the Jutland Peninsula of Denmark, Europe. On the beach of Vorupoer at the danish west coast the boats and ships of the local fishermen are... |
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Sunset Sheep North Sea Germany A lone sheep stands on a ridge backdropped by vivid sunset colours over the North Sea on the Eiderstedt Peninsula of Germany, Europe. In the vincinity of the Westerhever lighthouse thousands of sheep are roaming the area. One of... |
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Silhouetted Balanced Rock Dusk Photo With the famous Balanced Rock silhouetted during dusk, the bright full moon rises over Arches National Park in Utah, USA. Shortly after sunset the full moon came up behind balanced rock in Arches NP, Utah. The blue hour... |
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Piazza Veneto Dusk Rome Italy As dusk falls on Piazza Veneto in the city of Rome, Italy the lights give off a subtle glow which highlights the statues and historic buildings of the square. Blue hour mood at Piazza Veneto in Rome, Italy. At this hour of the day the flow of tourists is... |
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St Peters Basilica Statues Vatican Rome Italy A field of seats, laid out for mass, are looked over by the statues of Andrew, Christ the Redeemer, and John the Baptist, atop the St Peters Basilica in the Vatican, Rome, Italy. View from the top of St.Peters cathedral, the monumental centre of the Vatican, Rome, Italy. During... |
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City Of Rome Aerial Picture Italy Europe St Peter's Basilica offers one of the best aerial views of the historic city of Rome and the Vatican - a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Italy, Europe. View from the top of St.Peters cathedral, the monumental centre of the Vatican, Rome, Italy. During... |
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Historic St Angel Castle And Bridge Rome Italy The historic St Angel Bridge leads across the Tiber River to the St Angel Castle in the city of Rome, Italy - these structures date date back to around the years 120-140 AD. Late afternoon light on the St Angel bridge leading to angels castle, Rome Italy. The castle was an... |
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Natural Harbour Nymindegab Denmark Europe The West Coast of Denmark is dotted by inlets, fjords, and natural harbours such as near the the community of Nymindegab . In some smaller fjords along the danish west coast natural harbours like this one near Nymindegab... |
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Power Generation Jutland Denmark Europe Flat, open expanses of fields are the perfect location for windmills used in power generation. The flat meadows of Jutland in Denmark are often covered by masses of yellow canola which surround giant windmills. Driving through the flat landscape of Jutland in Denmark you very often stumble across the yellow... |
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Meersburg Old Castle Germany Europe The charming medieval town of Meersburg is a popular destination on the shores of Lake Constance in the Baden-Wuerttemburg region of Germany. The town is home to two castles - the old and new. One of the prettiest cities on the shores of Lake Constance is Meersburg, an ancient city on the... |
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Picture Of The Coast Of California USA Waves of the Pacific Ocean pummel the rocks along the sunny coast of California in the USA. On the rocky shoreline of the 17 Miles drive near Monterey, california the powerful waves of the... |
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Balanced Rock Moon Arches National Park Utah The famous Balanced Rock in Arches National Park is accompanied by the full moon during dusk in the State of Utah, USA. Shortly after sunset the full moon came up behind balanced rock in Arches NP, Utah. The blue hour... |
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White Sands National Monument Sunset New Mexico USA A stunning scene after a thunder storm clears briefly during sunset above the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, USA with dark clouds still hanging in the sky. The vast white dunes of White sands NM in New Mexico present themselves best in the light of sunset... |
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White Sands National Monument New Mexico USA Spanning over 20 miles (32 kilometres), the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, USA is created from thousands of gypsum dunes. The vast white dunes of White sands NM in New Mexico present themselves best in the light of sunset... |
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San Felipe De Neri Church Albuquerque New Mexico Standing under the blazing southwest sun in Albuquerque, New Mexico the current San felipe de Neri Church was constructed in 1793 after the first building collapsed. The church of San felipe de Neri on the plaza of Albuquerque, New Mexico. This church is build in... |
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Bryce Canyon Sunset Utah USA The formations of Bryce Canyon fall into part shadow during a cloudy sunset over the state of Utah in the USA. Low clouds are illuminated during sunset over Bryce Canyon. usually the Canyon is not a top spot... |
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Pacific Coast Highway 1 California Coastline USA A spectacular 500 mile (804 kilometres) stretch of road, Highway 1 wends along the Pacific Coast of California and is considered one of the best coastline drives in the USA. The famous highway #1 near Big Sur, California is part of the Panamericana, the imagined route from... |
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Wall Street Bryce Canyon Utah A pair of trees grow towards the sunlight in the Wall Street section of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, USA. A Lonesome tree is growing high to the light in the narrow canyons of the wall street section of... |
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Queens Garden Trail Bryce Canyon National Park A treasure trove of geological wonders best describes the sights along the Queens Garden Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, USA. Although the high altitude of more than 6000 ft may affect the individual physical fitness its... |
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San Francisco Skyline California USA An impressive skyline seen from the Bay - the skyscrapers of the financial district of San Francisco in California, USA. The impressive skyline seen from Sausalito across the Bay during a sunny sunday afternoon with lot... |
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Big Sur Scenery California Coast USA Rugged indented cliffs along the pacific coast make for some surreal scenery while travelling along Highway 1 near Big Sur in California, USA. The famous highway #1 near Big Sur, California is part of the Panamericana, the imagined route from... |
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California Sunset Picture USA The jagged rocky coastline of the California coast is silhouetted during sunset over Southwest USA. After a long days on highway #1 one can perfectly relax during a pacific sunset on the beaches of... |
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Mexican Art San Diego Market California USA During a walk through the old town of San Diego in California, you are bound to find the market place where beautifully crafted Mexican Art is on display and for sale. The mexican market in the old town area of San Diego offers lots of colorful shops and restaurants. |
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Picture Of Westgrossefehn Windmill Situated next to a channel in Westgrossefehn where boats moor, is the fully functional windmill near the coast of the North Sea in Germany. The mill on Westgrossefehn on the northwest coast of Germany is neatly located at a channel where... |
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Stormy North Sea Denmark Europe The treacherous stormy waters of the North Sea pummel the pier in the town of Vorupoer along Denmark's west coast. During stormy weather the pier in the danish west coast town of Vorupoer is not accessible, but... |
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Rannoch Moor Destination Scotland UK The water surface of a lake in Rannoch Moor turns to molten gold in the early morning lighting, a wonderful destination for sunrise photography in Scotland, United Kingdom. One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around... |
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Restored Scottish Castle Of Eilean Donan Now beautifully restored to its former glory, the Eilean Donan Castle sat for nearly 200 years in ruins surrounded by some of the most stunning scottish scenery. The very neat castle of Eilean Donan sits on a small island in Loch Duich near Dornie, Scotland.... |
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Vorupoer Harbour Denmark Sunset Picture Ominous clouds gather above fishing boats in the Vorupoer Harbour, while the sunset lights the horizon of the North Sea, Denmark. The fishermen at the danish west coast are still working with small boats, setting their nets with... |
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Cawdor Castle Nairn Scotland UK Situated near the town of Nairn, the Cawdor Castle is a 14th century castle which has evolved over 600 years, and is still home to the Cawdor family in Scotland, UK. Cawdor castle is the second castle in Scotland claiming the place to be where Shakespeares Duncan... |
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Isle Of Skye Sunset Scotland UK A glowing ball of fire - the sun reaches the horizon and casts dramatic sunset colours across the sky above the Isle of Skye in Scotland, UK. The perfect day on the Isle of Skye can be ended perfectly by watching the sunset at the quiet and... |
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Trumpan Sunset Isle Of Skye Scotland UK Silhouetting the coastline near Trumpan on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, the sunset illuminates the sky above. The perfect day on the Isle of Skye can be ended perfectly by watching the sunset at the quiet and... |
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Purple Rhododendron Flowers Glen Etive Scotland Contrasting with the lush green scenery of the Glen Etive Valley, a bright purple Rhododendron plant flowers on the shores of the lake. The small, remote valley of Glen Etive in the Glencoe area near Fort William rewards the visitor... |
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Kennecott Mine Alaska USA The last train pulled out of Kennecott, Alaska on November 10, 1938 and heralded the closure of the mine which first opened in 1908. Kennecott copper mine, once the richest copper mine of the world, was abandoned in the 1930s. The... |
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