
This is a view of the living room of the Junkerhaus, constructed by German artist and architect Karl Junker. Though the house was finished in 1891, Junker was busy with its perfection up to his death in 1912. The interior has been reconstructed to its original state, so there are no lights (except one) that would have improved the light conditions. But you know that from many of my church shots, so I kindly ask you to ignore the strong noise. :-)
The complete interior is made of wood; all decorations, carvings, furniture is done by Junker himself. He even did the bolsters, the paintings on the walls, on the ceiling and on the floor; the only objects in his house not produced by him are the stoves and the cooker.
When this house was built, Junker had no neighbourhood, as he was living outside the city. He was living alone in this house, but at least it sees that he has dreamt of a family life, as he also made a children's room.
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My camera is broken, kaputt! "Err 99", Canon users might know that. It's the shutter, repair doesn't make sense. What would you recommend: eos 450D or a 40D? (Canon only, please, I don't want to exchange my lenses.)
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Before I forget: parts of Germany turned into a democracy tonight! The (almost) almighty Bavarian CSU party suffered a tangible defeat: from 60 percent four years ago to 43 percent now! Though they're still the strongest party in Bavaria, they lost their absolute majority - for the first time in fifty years! Hallelujah!
My (old) coffee-table book of selected postings.
More MadScientist: eclecticimaging.tumblr.com, the guy behind this blog
@Zygene: Merci beaucoup!
@MaryB: I'm already searching for a new one. :)
This house is really different. I didn't know anything about house and artist (but my wife did) and I really found it surprising. It's a miracle that it survived the 80 years until the city of Lemgo purchased it and put it under monumental protection.
@Linerberry: Almost too much! It's that dang shutter, everybody recommends a repair, but this will cost at least 150 Euros, pretty much for a camera that is less worth. No, I want a new and better one.
Yes, this house is very special. More pictures will follow.
@Ana Lúcia: A very special place, indeed.
@Ronnie 2¢: Despite its unusual appearance, some of these furniture are very practical: the sofa has built-in drawers, the toilet seat has a place to put the newspaper into etc.
@Michael Skorulski: When this was being made it was much more colourful. Remnants of the original colours (orange, red, blue, green) have been preserved; nonetheless the whole house makes a very bold expression, no doubt.
@JoeB: Only their ghosts! :-) Actually there are some friendly people guiding you through the house.
@Rui: Thanks :-)
50D: 1000+ €, whew, my treasurer wouldn't allow this :-) But thanks for that link!
@Observing: I'll show more from that house. The pictures don't have superior quality but I like the originality of the subject. Mr. Junker was known as a friendly guy who initially guided guests through his house - against payment of a small fee.
The cam, yes it's not easy! I had tons of fun with my 300D, but I don't intend to spend any further money on it. Time has come for a better one, and I'm still not sure if it would be better just to take a better version of my old one or to go a step further. Price difference isn't that big, but it hurts, though! :-(
@Howard F.: Thanks, Howard! I have to admit, I'm a hesitant buyer, but I won't be too long without a camera. :-)
Hundred years ago this furniture was much more colourful. Some of it were quite practical (built-in drawers in the sofa, for example). But it is a very strange place, though.
@Ted: My treasurer wouldn't allow this :-) No, serious, I had a lot of fun with my old 300D, but it's time for a better system. The question is, how much better?
Hundred years ago, this furniture was more colourful, the decades have left their traces. Incredible that this house was purchased, protected and refurbished by the city of Lemgo only 17 years ago!
@Evelyne Dubos: And right is she! :-)
@akarui: Unfortunately we were not allowed to sit down :-)
@Laurent: I totally agree, this house is drowning in its ornament. I think a 40D would be the right one. I just need a gentle push to buy it. :-)
@MaryP: Good luck! :-D
I had lots of fun with my 300D, but now it's time to go a step further. As you can see in my portfolio I like to shoot at places with bad light conditions and a 40D will be just right. :-)
@Twelvebit: Does the 40D have 32,000 ISO like the Nikon 700? - Nope, it can't compete with your children's camera.
Europeans are rich... - I gave my old one to my cook's son. But after my purchase of this oldtimer for some 590.000 Euros I think I have to restrain from buying my new Estoque. Maybe I lend on one of my castles.