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Torsten Dederichs

Trees reflect beautifully in the rippling water.

Natur oder Spiegelbild? – Eine stille Verwirrungstellen. Was ist Spiegelung, was ist echt? Die Oberfläche dieses Sees wirkt wie ein verzerrter Naturdruck – fast wie Pinselstriche in einem impressionistischen Gemälde. Die irritierende Klarheit dieser Illusion lädt dazu ein, stehen zu bleiben, zu schauen und sich selbst in Frage zu stellen.

Reflections of trees on the water's surface.

Natur oder Spiegelbild? – Eine stille Verwirrung Was ist Spiegelung, was ist echt? Die Oberfläche dieses Sees wirkt wie ein verzerrter Naturdruck – fast wie Pinselstriche in einem impressionistischen Gemälde. Die irritierende Klarheit dieser Illusion lädt dazu ein, stehen zu bleiben, zu schauen und sich selbst in Frage zu stellen.

Sunflowers in a field turn towards the sun.

Most sunflowers follow a simple rule: face the sun. This field is a visual display of that mental shortcut — a heuristic of alignment, both biological and social. But one sunflower deviates. It turns the other way. This is not randomness; it’s deviation from the norm — a rare moment when System 2 might override the automatic reflex of System 1. It’s a picture about salience, attention bias, and the cost (or value) of non-conformity.

A balmy summer evening in Vienna, the Prater glows magically in the warm light. While my wife and I enjoy the fresh night air on a relaxing walk, the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel magically attracts our attention. The majestic red lights of the iconic wheel illuminate the dark sky and reflect the history and romance of this special place. Every step through the Prater feels timeless, and the Giant Ferris Wheel turns slowly as if capturing the moments of peace and joy. This shot captures not only the glorious lighting, but also the memories of an unforgettable summer evening in the heart of Vienna.

a long row of stone pillars sitting on top of a sandy beach

Today on the beach, changed my perspective.

A relaxed dog in sunglasses enjoying the summer shade. Outfitted with a red harness and a sense of undeniable cool, he lounges under a tree on a warm day. This image captures the fun and freedom of summer holidays, outdoor adventures, and the joy of life with pets. Perfect for themes like wellbeing, summer, humor, pet lifestyle, and vacation vibes.

a river running through a city next to tall buildings

a large iceberg with blue water flowing down it's side