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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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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Cawdor Castle Flower Garden Scotland A charming english country flower garden surrounds the graceful Cawdor Castle in Scotland, UK. Cawdor castle is the second castle in Scotland claiming the place to be where Shakespeares Duncan... |
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Hebrides Museum Isle Of Skye Scotland Situated on the Trotternish Peninsula along the coast of the Isle of Skye, there are fine views of the western Hebrides Islands from the Museum of the Isles in Scotland. In the museum of the Isles on the northwestern peninsula of trotternish on the Isle of Skye the... |
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Trumpan Isle Of Skye Hebrides Islands Scotland A Celtic Cross in Trumpan marks the coast of the Isle of Skye, an Island which is part of the Hebrides group of Islands 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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Scenic Glen Etive The landscape surrounding the shores of scenic Loch Etive turns into a vibrant carpet of colours as flowers bloom in the Glen Coe area, Scotland, UK. The small, remote valley of Glen Etive in the Glencoe area near Fort William rewards the visitor... |
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Beaver Creek Sunset Yukon Territory Canada Silhouetting the landscape around a pond, the sunset is still bright in the sky during the summer near Beaver Creek in the Yukon Territory, Canada. This beautiful scenery was seen on a small pond near Beaver Creek, Yukon. Although the sun is... |
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Indoor Pool Hearst Castle California USA The surface of the water reflects the details of the walls and ceiling of the indoor pool room at the Hearst Castle in California, USA. The indoor outdoor pool of Hearst castle. William Randolph Hearst resided here in the early 1900s.... |
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Cheetah San Dieago Zoo California The Cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, although it's seen here relaxing in its habitat at the Wild Animal Park in San Diego, California, USA. The vast areas for the animals in San Diegos wild animal park give plenty of room for the animals,... |
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Californian Condor San Diego California USA The Wild Animal Park at the San Diego Zoo in California is an 1800 acre park which features 3500 species of animals including the Californian Condor. The rare californian condor was nearly extinct when large re-population programs in california and... |
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Main Street Of Tombstone Arizona USA Once the domain of famous lawman Wyatt Earp, the Main Street of Tombstone in Arizona, USA is now a tourist hotspot. Notorious for its shoot out at the OK corral, well known city of Tombstone, Arizona lives today... |
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Scottish Castle Ruins Loch Ness Little remains of the Urquhart Castle, a Scottish castle which now lies in ruins on the banks of the famous Loch Ness. The ancient ruin of Urquhart Castle at the banks of the famous -monster infested- Loch Ness is a... |
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Picture Of Loch Torridon Sheep A flock of sheep have some of the best real estate along the scottish west coast in Loch Torridon. On the scottish west coast, the rugged coastline follows several deep and long fjordlike Lochs such... |
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Hearst Castle Swimming Pool California A State Historic Monument, the Hearst Castle in California features two swimming pools, stunning expanses of gardens, and a 115 room house. The impressive outdoor pool of Hearst castle is built like a roman temple. William Randolph Hearst... |
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Stirling Castle Throne Room Scotland A place which was once of the utmost importance was the throne room in the Stirling Castle of Scotland. On Stirling castle for centuries the scottish kings ruled and lived. Only after the final english... |
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Ullapool Harbour Loch Broom Scotland Situated on the waters of Loch Broom, Ullapool Harbour is one of the busiest fishing ports on the West Coast of Scotland. In Ullapool, one of Scotlands busiest fisher harbors on the west coast, fisher boats are waiting... |
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New York Grand Central Station USA The prize for largest train station in the world (for number of platforms) goes to the Grand Central Terminal in New York, USA. The magnificent interior of Grand Central Station, one of the largest train stations in the US,... |
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Mesa Arch Sunrise Canyonlands National Park The horizon seen through Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park is ablaze with color during one of the most magical times of day - sunrise. The Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park is one of the top attractions, loved by photographers... |
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Picture Of An Arctic Fox Almost blending into the snow, an Arctic Fox makes its way across the tundra near the town of Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. This arctic fox was running around the tundra for a while when we finally managed to get close... |
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Alcatraz San Francisco Bay California USA The famous Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, California, has served as a US fort and federal penitentiary as well has hosted an Indian occupation. It is now a popular tourist attraction. Alcatraz was called The island of pelicans or "isla de los alcatraces" by the spanish early... |
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Lake Powell Sunset Arizona USA A vivid sunset highlights the low water of lake Powell near Wahweap marina in Arizona, USA. Sunset over the dwindling waters of the Lake Powell near Page, Arizona. Here, near the Wahweap... |
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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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