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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Picture Of Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland The Main Road called the The Royal Mile in Edinburgh bustles with activity in Scotland, Europe. Through the whole length of Edinburghs old town from the Holyrood Castle on the lower end up to the... |
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Wallace Monument Image Scotland UK The Wallace National Monument which sits atop the Abbey Craig, commemorates a 13th century Scottish hero by the name of William Wallace. The monument of William Wallace, the famous Braveheart can be seen on the hill opposite to the... |
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Attractions Volterra Tuscany Italy A city gifted with stunning architecture and steeped in history, Volterra one of the must see tourist attractions in Tuscany, Italy. During a stroll through the ancient city of Volterra in Tuscany region in Italy one can discover... |
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Cathedral Of Florence Tuscany Italy A cross graces the entrance of the Cathedral of Florence, better known as the Duomo or Santa Maria del Fiore in the capital city of Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Holy cross in front of the great cathedral in the heart of the most magnificent city of Tuscany,... |
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St Andrews Cathedral Ruins Scotland Besides a few walls, gates, towers, and foundations which remain partially intact, the Cathedral of St Andrews which was completed in 1318 AD, now lies in ruins. Golfers may know St.Andrews as the city, where their sport was invented. But not only golfers come... |
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Picture Of Stonehaven Harbour Scotland An important harbour since the 1500's, Stonehaven was the only safe haven from north easterly gales in Scotland. Stonehaven, best know for its proximity to Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire, also has to over some... |
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Beaver Creek Yukon Summer Night Even at midnight during a clear summer night, the sun can still be seen sitting just below the horizon at Beaver Creek in the Yukon, Canada. This beautiful scenery was seen on a small pond near Beaver Creek, Yukon. Although the sun is... |
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Scenic Northern Vancouver Island Flight On a fine day during a flight between Vancouver and Port Hardy on Northern Vancouver Island the views are very scenic. During a flight from Vancouver to Northern Vancouver Island this beautiful light illuminated the... |
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Three Chimes Dolomites Italy The Three Chimes (Tre Chimes) formation in the Dolomites range in the Alto Adige area of Northern Italy, Europe. The magnificient formation of the three chimes in the Dolomites area, the southern part of the alps... |
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Lindau Lighthouse Lake Constance Germany The entrance to the Lindau harbor on Lake Constance in Germany, features a Lighthouse and statue of a lion. The picturesque city of Lindau on the southern end of Lake Constance offers a very nice harbor area... |
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Rosslyn Chapel Interior Ceiling Roslin Scotland A remarkable piece of Scottish heritage and architecture, building of the Rosslyn Chapel has been ongoing since construction began in 1446. The ancient chapel of Rosslyn 10 miles south of Edinburgh is one of the hot spots of the... |
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Trinity Church Monument New York A September 11 monument stands outside Trinity Church in memory of the tragic event in New York, USA. The tiny trinity church not far from ground zero, the Sep 11 site, hosts some unique memorabila to... |
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City Palace Architecture Jaipur India The fine lines of the City Palace in Jaipur, India are a blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. Another residence for the Maharadja of Jaipur which is still in use by the descendants of the old... |
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Small Fishing Boats North Sea Denmark An army of small boats which are used for fishing in the North Sea line the sandy beach of a village in Denmark. On some remote locations on Denmarks west coast, the fishermen's still haul their small fishing... |
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Gretna Green Blacksmith Scotland A popular place in the early days for elopements is the Gretna Green Blacksmith shop in Scotland, Europe. Gretna Green is the most notorious and famous spot for runaway marriages in Europe. In the old... |
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Balmoral Castle Aberdeenshire Scotland The elaborate Balmoral Castle is situated on a large estate in Aberdeenshire in the highlands of Scotland, Europe. On Balmoral castle the royal family and especially the Queen spends usually the summer months. The... |
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New York Skyscrapers Times Square Manhattan Renamed in 1904, Times Square is a focal point in Manhattan surrounded by massive New York city skyscrapers. Narrowing view of towering skyscrapers on Times Square, New York, USA. |
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Turtle Pond And Belvedere Castle Central Park Vista Rock is a natural platform in Central Park, New York, which provides the foundation for Belvedere Castle next to Turtle Pond. While wandering the trails of central park for half a day one may discover an always changing view... |
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The Lake Boat Rentals Central Park New York Boats are available for rental to enable visitors to paddle on the Lake in Central Park, at the heart of New York, USA. While wndering the trails of central park for half a day one may discover an always changing view... |
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Flying Bald Eagle Frankfurt Germany A show at the Ronneburg castle near Frankfurt in Germany features a display of a flying bald eagle and other species of eagles. The zoo at the Ronneburg castle near frankfurt provides an impressive flight show with bald and... |
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Dunnottar Castle Grounds Inside the Dunnottar Castle grounds and among its ruins, the wildflowers bloom and the grass grows high. While Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire is more dramatic from the outside, also the inside of the... |
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North Coast Fraserburgh Scotland The rugged lichen covered rocks along the North Coast of Scotland near Fraserburgh strut out of the ocean on their sides and are a palette of colour. On the Scottish north coast near Fraserburgh this colorful scenery awaits the visitor. The rugged... |
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Water Castle Gluecksburg Germany The water castle in Gluecksburg on the northeastern coast of Germany. On the northeastern coast of Germany this idyllic water castle in Gluecksburg is well worth a... |
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Field Of Canola Flowers A brilliant yellow field of Canola flowers brightens the road side in Jutland, Denmark, Europe. Driving through the flat landscape of Jutland in Denmark you very often stumble across the yellow... |
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Dunnottar Castle Ruins Interesting edges and shapes makes the Dunnottar Castle a great subject to photograph. While Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire is more dramatic from the outside, also the inside of the... |
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Picture Of A Castle The Cawdor Castle is shrouded by Shakespearean myth and mystery! Cawdor castle is the second castle in Scotland claiming the place to be where Shakespeares Duncan... |
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Historic Skagway Railroad Alaska The only reminents of the roadroad during the goldrush era in Skagway in the Alaska, are the historic rusting carriages. Near the goldrush cemetery in Skagway these railroad parts are rusting away as reminiscents of the... |
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Angels Bridge Rome Picture The ancient Angels Bridge leads across the Tiber River towards the St Angel Castle in Rome, Italy. Late afternoon light on the angels bridge leading to angels castle, Rome Italy. The castle was an... |
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Danish Fishing Vessels A small fleet of Danish fishing vessels line the sandy beach along the coast of the North Sea in Denmark. On some remote locations on Denmarks west coast the fishermen are still pulling their small fishing... |
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Picture Of A Unicorn A statue of a Unicorn situated in the old town of Edinburgh in Scotland, Europe. One of the small details you may find wandering through Edinburghs old town along the Royal Mile is... |
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Manhattan Skyline Picture The mass of closely erected buildings make for a diverse skyline in Manhatten, New York. While travelling on a ferry to Liberty and/or Ellis Island on clear days some stunning views unfold... |
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Architecture Of India The monumental grave of Taj Mahal is the most well known masterpiece of architecture in India. Probably THE point to visit for every visitor to India is undoubtedly the Taj Mahal. The monument... |
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Palace Of The Winds India The fascinating Palace of the Winds is situated in the city of Jaipur in the Rajasthan, India. The famous palace of the winds in the middle of the bustling city of Jaipur was used during... |
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Bicycle Picture The colours of autumn surround an old bicycle which leans up against a table full of of squashes in Germany. Quiet fall scenery in a small town in northern Germany. |
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Frankfurt Blue Hour Picture The skyline in the city of Frankfurt is ablaze with both natural blue hour colours as well as the city lighting which reflects on the river. During the blue hour this scenery was seen from a busy railroad bridge in the east of Frankfurt.... |
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Picture Of The Taj Mahal India The monumental grave of Taj Mahal is a popular tourist attraction in Agra, India. Probably THE point to visit for every visitor to India is undoubtedly the Taj Mahal. The monument... |
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UNESCO Taj Mahal India The 17th century monumental grave of Taj Mahal in India, was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Probably THE point to visit for every visitor to India is undoubtedly the Taj Mahal. The monument... |
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Amer Fort India The elaborate Amer Fort is situated on a hilltop near the city of Jaipur in India and is a mix of hindu and muslin architecture. The vast complex of the Amer fort near Jaipur in Rajasthan impresses with large palaces, places and... |
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Mogeltonder Denmark The town of Mogeltonder in Denmark is a living museum featuring old the style of buildings and streets. Just across the German / Danish border on the North Sea coast lies the small Danish town of... |
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Kitchen Picture A kitchen display at the Open Air museum in Wackershofen, Germany. While open air museums are very common in Germany the one in Wackershofen is something special.... |
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Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse Denmark The red topped Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse situated 20 km south of Hirtshals in Denmark was nearly completely consumed by a dune. The lighthouse of Rubjerg Knude on the northwestern part of Jutland was consumed by the moving... |
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Sign Post Austria Where too is the question! A sign post in the alps of Austria. During a hiking trip through the Austrian alps this sign post came across our way. Fortunately we... |
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