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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Mono Lake Sunrise California USA The soft light of sunrise illuminates the tufa formations in Mono Lake in California, USA. Another hot spot for early birds is Mono Lake in California. During sunrise the tufa formations in... |
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Picture Of A Highland Cow Statue A statue of a Brave Heart Highland Cow in the old town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. One of the small details you may find wandering through Edinburghs old town along the Royal Mile is... |
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Neuharlingersiel Harbour Germany Europe The quaint harbour in the town of Neuharlingersiel along the coast of the North Sea in Germany, Europe. The small harbours along the west coast of Germany are well known for their cozy atmosphere. Like... |
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Dreieich Castle Dusk Germany Europe The evening lights illuminate the Castle ruins of Dreieich as dusk falls over Germany, Europe. The castle ruin of Dreieich near Frankfurt, Germany, provides nice views, especially during the... |
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Photo Of Sweetheart Abbey Scotland Archways stand among the ruins of Sweetheart Abbey with a carpet of brilliant green grass flowing beneath them in Scotland, Europe. The ruins of sweetheart abbey in southwestern scotland tell a heartbreaking story. It is said that... |
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Picture Of Fishing Boats At Sunset Denmark Two fishing boats sit high and dry on the beach in Vorupoer during sunset over 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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Dusk Frankfurt Germany The illuminated skyline of Frankfurt as dusk heralds the end of a fine day in the Hessen region of Germany. During the blue hour this scenery was seen from a busy railroad bridge in the east of Frankfurt.... |
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Taj Mahal Complex Landscape India A complex of exquisite landscape, manicured lawns, and surreal architecture, the Taj Mahal is one of the most famous attractions in India. Probably THE point to visit for every visitor to India is undoubtedly the Taj Mahal. The monument... |
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Yellow Canola Flowers Denmark A sight to lighten any mood, yellow canola flowers blooming prolifically in a field in Jutland, Denmark. Driving through the flat landscape of Jutland in Denmark you very often stumble across the yellow... |
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Ancient Italian City Picture The two characteristic towers dominate the skyline of the ancient italian city of San Gimignano in Tuscany, Italy. The ancient city of San Gimignano in Tuscany is renowned for it's characteristic family towers... |
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Picture Of Wildkogel Mountain Sunrise The snowcapped peaks of the Wildkogel mountains glow in the light of sunrise in Austria. When the sun is raising over the eastern alps in Austria and lights up the tops of the surrounding... |
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Taj Mahal Architecture Agra India The famous Taj Mahal situated in Agra, India is one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in the world. Probably THE point to visit for every visitor to India is undoubtedly the Taj Mahal. The monument... |
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Mosque Building Taj Mahal Agra India The red sandstone building of the mosque is one of the many buildings in the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, India. Probably THE point to visit for every visitor to India is undoubtedly the Taj Mahal. The monument... |
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Taj Mahal Mosque And Minerat Visitors to a mausoleum at the Taj Mahal complex are dwarfed by the towering minaret at the entrance. Probably THE point to visit for every visitor to India is undoubtedly the Taj Mahal. The monument... |
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Picture Of The Town Of St Monans Scotland Boats are left high and dry in the harbour of St Monans during low tide in the Forth of Fife in Scotland. In the small town of St.Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor... |
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Picture Of St Monans Fife Scotland The quaint fisher town of St Monans with its picturesque harbour in Scotland, Europe. In the small town of St.Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor... |
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Coastline Of St Monans Forth Of Fife Scotland The picturesque town of St Monans is fringed by the rugged coastline of the Forth of Fife in Scotland, Europe. In the small town of St.Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor... |
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St Monance Harbour Scotland More commonly known as St Monans, the name of this small picturesque village in Scotland is sometimes spelt St Monance. In the small town of St. Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small... |
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Picturesque St Monans Photo Scotland The village of St Monans has a picturesque harbour surrounded by quaint houses and full of boats. In the small town of St.Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor... |
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Edradour Whisky Destillery Scotland The Edradour whisky distillery is situated in the Highlands of Scotland, Europe. The smallest (legal) destillery in scotland is edradour near Pitlochy in the central highlands.... |
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Scotland Landscape Rannaoch Moor A serene sunrise over the landscape of Rannoch Moor Near Fort William in Scotland, Europe. One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around... |
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Rannoch Moor Scenery Scotland Europe Sunrise over the scenic Rannoch Moor in the Scottish Highlands of Scotland, Europe. One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around... |
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Moorland Of Rannoch Perth And Kinross Scotland Scattered rocks sit in the boggy moorland in Rannoch near Perth and Kinross in Scotland, Europe. One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around... |
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Rannoch Moor Reflections Scotland A clear summer morning casts reflections on the water of Rannoch Moor in the Highlands of Scotland. One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around... |
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Rannoch Moor National Heritage Site Scotland Designated as a National Heritage Site of Scotland Rannoch Moor a mecca for wildlife and scenery in the Scottish Highlands. One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around... |
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Glen Coe Valley And Rannoch Moor Scotland The beautifully scenic Rannoch Moor marks the eastern entrance to the Glen Coe Valley in the Highlands of Scotland, Europe. The beautiful Rannoch Moor near Fort William unfolds its beauty not only during the sunrise hour... |
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Mountain Church Pinzgau Austria The quaint little church situated in the mountains in the Pinzgau region of Austria is called 'Mary in the Snow'. During the early hours of a day when the warm sunrise light is illuminating the walls of this small... |
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Roemerberg Plaza Weihnachtsmarkt Frankfurt Germany The decorated Roemerberg Plaza in downtown Frankfurt, Germany is the site of the Weihnachtsmarkt. In the well restored city center of Frankfurt, at the Roemer and the city hall, the time shortly... |
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Christkindl Market Frankfurt Germany Christmas mood in the Frankfurt centre during the Christkindl Markets. In the well restored city center of Frankfurt, at the Roemer Square, the time shortly after... |
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Snowcapped Austrian Alps At Sunset A winter sunset sets the snowcapped Austrian alps alight near the city of Salzburg. During a ski trip in the low snow winter of 2007 we managed to stay up on the mountain to see this... |
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Picture Of Armadale Castle Gardens A mixture of shrubs, flowers and brickwork, the Armadale Castle gardens in the Isle of Skye in Scotland are a treat to wander through. The old clan headquarter of the MacDonald, Armadale castle in southern Isle of Skye, provides... |
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Birnau Church Lake Constance Germany The immaculate Birnau Church on the shores of Lake Constance is a fine example of baroque architecture in Germany, Europe. The church of Birnau on Lake Constance on southern Germany is one example of the rich architecture... |
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September 11 Ground Zero Park New York A new park developed after the tragic events of September 11 sits adjacent to Ground Zero in New York. This park was newly rebuild after the tumbling of the twin towers on Sep 11, 2001. Today the view... |
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Scottish Highlands Waterfall Landscape Picture Rugged cliffs surround a waterfall and river etching out a valley in the scenic Scottish Highlands. Through the wet highlands in Scotlands west a number of rivers are flowing, building imposing... |
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Alpine Wild Flowers Pinzgau Austria Wild Flowers grow along the edges of a creek near a back country hut in Pinzgau, Austria. During a hiking trip in the austrian alps these small yellow flowers caught my attention. Together... |
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Skyline Of Manhattan New York At Dusk The buildings along the skyline of Manhatten are silhouetted against the bright sky during dusk in New York, USA. From the Brooklyn side of the bridge one can experience these maginficent views of the Broodklyn... |
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Aerial Siena City Tuscany Italy A stunning aerial view of the city of Siena and the Piazza del Campo is seen from a tower called Panoramico, in Tuscany, Italy. From the tower called panoramico, some unfinished part of the Siena cathedral, this impressive... |
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Cathedral And Leaning Tower Of Pisa Tuscany Italy Two famous landmarks are situated side by side in the town of Pisa, namely the Cathedral and famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Tuscany, Italy. Conveniently the famous crooked tower and the monumental cathedral of Pisa are closely together.... |
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Eilean Donan Scottish Castle Picture A magically time to photograph the Eilean Donan Scottish Castle is during the blue hour with reflections on the waters of Loch Duich. The very neat castle of Eilean Donan sits on a small island in Loch Duich near Dornie, Scotland.... |
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Winter Landscape Pinzgau Austria Frozen trees after a hoarfrost add to the winter landscape of Pinzgau in the Alps of Austria, Europe. A line of frozen trees stands in the vincinity of a cree whose moisture is responsible for these... |
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Fort Augustus Neptunes Staircase Scotland Neptunes Staircase, the 7 locks of Fort Augustus, are illuminated in green during the evenings in Scotland, UK. The 7 locks in Fort Augustus at the banks of the famous Loch Ness representing one end of the... |
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Mill Of Westgrossefehn Northwest Germany A wind mill adorns the banks of a canal in Westgrossefehn in the Northwest of Germany, Europe. The mill in Westgrossefehn on the northwest coast of Germany is neatly located at a canel where... |
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