The butter witch of Semlin

Even if it looks like the statue of a woman is blowing away the clouds, it has a sad background. When I visited Semlin for the first time, I was surprised to find a memorial against the witch hunts: a sandstone sculpture that commemorates Anna Rahns from Semlin, who was interrogated and burned as a “butter witch” in Rathenow in 1672. This was the last witch burning in the town, and the memorial itself was preceded by controversial discussions - including with the Protestant church.¹

It's ferris wheel time again

I love how a long exposure turns the ferris wheel into a glowing circle, blurring the lines between light and shadow. In black and white, it feels even more dreamlike - like a memory you can’t quite place.