The 2nd Look

Welcome to The 2nd Look

We’re Norbert & Martin, two passionate hobby photographers who believe photography is more than just a hobby — it’s a way of life.

14/08/2026

Some impressions of the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026
LUMIX G9II
Lumix G Vario 100-300mm/F4,0
300mm
f/14
1/500s
ISO100

19/07/2026

The Baltic's New Supermodel?

While walking along the beautiful beach of Prora on the island of Rügen, this black-headed gull suddenly stopped, turned toward the camera, and struck what looked like the perfect pose. With her beak wide open, she seemed to say, "Make sure you capture my best side!"

LUMIX G9II
Lumix G Vario 100-300mm/F5.6
300mm
f/5.6
1/1300s
ISO250

17/07/2026

When the Sky Becomes the Main Character !

Some photographs aren't about perfect sunshine—they're about atmosphere.

Standing on the rocky shoreline of Klein Zicker on the island of Rügen, I watched towering storm clouds gather over the Baltic Sea while distant rain showers painted the horizon. The long exposure softened the water, but the sky remained full of energy, creating a dramatic contrast between calm and chaos.

LUMIX S5II
Lumix S 24-60mm/F2.8
24mm
f/22
3,2s
ISO100

16/07/2026

Worth Every Lost Hour of Sleep !

Some people see 3:00 AM as the middle of the night.

Photographers see it as the beginning of an adventure.

You leave the comfort of your bed, drive through the darkness, arrive at the beach while the world is still asleep, and wait. The sea is quiet. The air is cool. Every minute feels like a promise that something extraordinary might happen.

And then... nature rewards your patience.

The sky bursts into fiery shades of orange and red, the sun rises like a glowing giant above the horizon, and a lone sailboat drifts across the perfect scene. For a few unforgettable moments, it almost doesn't look real. It feels like standing inside a painting.

LUMIX G9II
Lumix G Vario 100-300mm
300mm
f/18
1/800s
ISO 100

14/07/2026

Standing proudly on the dramatic cliffs of Cape Arkona on the island of Rügen, this iconic lighthouse has guided sailors across the Baltic Sea for more than a century.

LUMIX S5II
Lumix S 24-60mm/F2.8
60mm
f/8
1/250s
ISO100

13/07/2026

This rocky breakwater on the Baltic Sea near Sellin, Germany, creates a natural leading line that draws your eyes toward the famous chalk cliffs of the island of Rügen.

LUMIX S5II
Lumix S 24-60mm/F2.8
24mm
f/8
1/200s
ISO 100

27/06/2026

When the thermometer climbs to 42°C (108°F), every drop of water becomes precious—not just for us, but for wildlife as well.

LUMIX G9II
Lumix G-Vario 100-300mm/F4.0
300mm
f/5.6
1/160s
ISO 160

21/06/2026

Sunset Magic at Lake Neusiedl

On 20 June 2026, the longest day of the year came to a spectacular end. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky transformed into a breathtaking canvas of fiery orange, deep red, soft pink, and fading blue.
This is how the summer solstice said goodbye.

LUMIX S5II
Lumix S 24-60mm/F2.8
25mm
f/5
1/15s
ISO100

31/05/2026

Thistle with Visitors – A Hidden World in Plain Sight

LUMIX S5II
Lumix S 24-60mm/F2.8
60mm
f/5
1/100s
ISO 100

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Neusiedl Am See
7100

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