[GERMANY.BAWU 00799] 'Sculptor Peter Lenk in Konstanz.' Is sculptor Peter Lenk, who originates from the Bodensee region, a curse or a blessing? He creates hot dispute all around the lake. Some say his work is amusing, others are profoundly shocked. This photo shows one side of an arch at the Untere Laube in Konstanz. The other side shows the medieval version of the same scene. Photo Paul Smit.

[USA.OREGON 28777] ’Sea lions in Newport.’ "Get away from here, these are my girlfriends." "I'm not moving one inch! She just told me she has a crush on me." California sea lions have siesta on a pontoon in the harbor of Newport at the Oregon coast. With their playful behavior and dog-like barks they are an attraction for visitors of the Bayfront area. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SWITZER.JURA 6303] 'Guggemusiker.' During the Basler Fasnacht (carnival of Basel) a Clique (group) of Guggemusiker (brassband players) crosses the Rhine. Photo Paul Smit.

[RUSSIA.GOLDENRING 26.187] ‘Destruction of Jericho’s walls.’ Israelites carry the ark of the covenant around the city of Jericho, while priests blow their horns until the town walls come tumbling down. The scene was created by unknown 17th century artists in the porch of Tutayev’s Resurrection Cathedral. Photo Mick Palarczyk.