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Follow travel- and nature photographer Michel Hammann on his trails around the globe
In this gallery a random selection of my most favorite shots
Click on a photo in the gallery to see a full screen version
 New York - TranscendenceThis is the 'Transcendence' at the OnevanderBildt summit in New York. A room with heigh ceilings, which is filled with mirrors to create a surreal view over the city. |  New York - Art DecoMidtown NYC: the spire of the Chrysler Building with the facade of the United Nations headquarters in the background. At 319 meters high, the Chrysler Building was the tallest building in the world when it opened in 1930. The building served, among other things, as the head office of the car brand of the same name. The art-deco style design has many ornaments inspired by Chrysler cars, including the spire that resembles the grill of the models from the 1920s. |  Iceland - RaufarhólhellirA well preserved lava tunnel close to the earth's surface is located in Raufarhólhellir in Iceland. The tube was formed 5,000 years ago during the Leitharaun eruption. Here you have an up-close view of the remnants of impressive natural forces. |
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 France - ParisTour Eiffel in Paris. |  Tenerife - Erupción del ChahorraThe 'Erupción del Chahorra' in 1798, on the southwestern flank of the Pico Viejo volcano in Tenerife (Canary Islands), left a completely bare black blanket of lava even after more than 200 years... |  Tenerife - Mar the nubes'Mar the nubes' (sea of clouds), is a spectacular natural phenomenon that can be observed on the Canary Island of Tenerife. It is caused by the northeast trade winds, which gently push the clouds against the mountains and condense the wet air in the northern and north-eastern areas of Tenerife at a height of between `500 and 1,500 meters. Above 1,500 meters, dry and hot winds from the Sahara prevent the clouds from rising. |
 Tenerife - Macizo de AnagaMacizo de Anaga is a mountain range in the northeast of the Spanish island of Tenerife. The mountains were formed after a volcanic eruption about 7 to 9 million years ago, making them one of the oldest parts of the island. |  Iceland - GeldingadalurDuring the 2021 volcanic eruption on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, more than 150 million cubic meters of lava flowed from various craters in the surrounding valleys. For a complete report: click here |  Türkiye - IstanbulFull moon over the Yeni Cami (New Mosque) in Istanbul. |
 Spain - GranadaAt the end of the day, the sun's last rays cast the Alhambra in an enchanting light. The famous fortress and palace, the Alhambra, towers high above the city of Granada. It is a masterpiece of Moorish architecture. |  Spain - RondaThe beautiful and historic town of Ronda is one of the oldest towns in Spain and is one of the genuine Andalucian treasures. |  France - PérougesFully integrated into the inner ramparts, this is the entrance of the Franch medieval village of Pérouges. Only 35 kilometers from Lyon, situated on a promontory of the plateau of the Dombes region, Pérouges is one of the most beautiful medieval villages of France. |
 France - CarcasonneThe walled medieval town Carcasonne in south France. |  Holland - wildlifeA young hawk captured with my 600mm telephoto lens in Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve - Holland. |  Alaska - Sheridan GlacierA stunning view on the Sheridan Glacier in the heart of the Chugach National Forest, about 15 miles from Cordova. |
 Alaska GlaciersThe Matanuska Glacier is one of the most dramatic glaciers you can see in Alaska from the road system. The 25 miles long glacier originates is the Chugach Mountain Range and is about 4 miles wide at the terminus. |  Iceland - The Golden WaterfallThe golden waterfall "Gullfoss", is Iceland's most famous waterfall on the river Hvíta. Tumbling down over a 32 m deep cleft, the waterfall is two-tired, 2,5 km long and breathtakingly beautiful. |  Iceland - SólheimajökulHikers climbing the glacier peaks of Sólheimajökull in South Iceland. By the eruption of the Eyjafjalla in 2010 the glacier is contaminated with ash that the ice shades in all kinds of varries grey and even black colors. |
 IcelandFeel the power of Iceland's 60 meter high waterfall Skógafoss situated on the Skógá River in the South of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. |  Svalbard / Spitsbergen (Norway)The Costa Neo Romantica anchored in Magdalena fjord. |  Dubai (UAE)Dawn in Dubai, the start of another hot day! |
 IcelandGlacier hiking is one of the sublime modes of Iceland adventure travel! |  Golden GateWith its tremendous 746-foot tall towers, sweeping main cables, signature orange color and art-deco styling, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of San Francisco's greatest treasures. |  HollandAn explosion of color: tulip fields in spring (Lisse-Holland). |
 IcelandEncounter with the elements around the Krafla volcanic area in northern Iceland. |  Ice art - Alaska (USA)This iceberg, calved from Valdez Glacier, seems to be the result of human work. In reality it is eroded to this form by the action of tide, wind and weather. |  Alaska Marine WildlifeThe nutrient-rich waters around Alaska are an excellent habitat for birds and marine mammals like seals. |
 Bali (Indonesia)Enchanting landscapes: sawah in Bali. |
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