One of Rügen's most famous pictures is in Sellin: the Seebrücke. This 394-metre-long pier is all romance. From the end of Wilhelmstrasse, the village's main street, you have a magnificent view of the structure. A long staircase takes you down, and for those less agile there is a lift. From here you can walk 300 metres above the sea.
At the beginning of the pier is a classic wooden restaurant. It is stunning during the day, but when lit up at night, it reaches perfection. At the end of the pier is a diving gondola. This allows you to take a dip in the Baltic Sea without getting wet.
As a photographer, Menno Schaefer prefers to be in nature to capture the most beautiful moments in images. He does this with passion and respect for animals and nature. Being allowed to take pictures of a wild mammal or a bird of prey remains something special. You may be.. Read more…