Nürnberg ist Stadt der Sonnenuhren! Und auch am Quartier Lorenzer Platz kann man einige dieser Schmuckstücke entdecken. Am Nassauerhaus in der Karolinenstraße 2, findest du sogar 2 unterschiedliche Uhren an einem Haus. Eine mit Polstab und eine mit Polbügel! Am besten nutzt du hier zum Fotografieren eine Zoom-Linse um alle Details der Uhren sichtbar zu machen.
Wenn man an Brunnen in Nürnberg denkt kommt einem zuerst der schöne Brunnen, Neptun-Brunnen oder das Ehekarussel in den Sinn. Der Tugendbrunnen bietet aber auch etliche spannende Details, die sich entweder mit einer Zoomlinse super ablichten lassen, oder aber man greift zu einem Weitwinkel für spannende Perspektiven! Mit der Lorenzkirche im unscharfen Hintergrund (offene Blende) mit Sicherheit ein Highlight.
Nicht nur das mit Efeu bewachsene Eckhaus in der Katharinengasse ist ein Highlight, sondern auch die umliegenden Straßen und Gänglein. Gerade in diesem Gebiet lassen sich zum Sonnenaufgang super Stimmungen einfangen. Schattenspiele können interessant wirken, aber vor allem die Fotos mit direktem Gegenlicht finde ich immer besonders schön anzusehen.
Direkt neben der Lorenzkirche findest du einen weiteren Prachtbau aus schönen Sandstein in dem sich unter anderem das Bibelmuseum befindet. Hier haben es mir besonders die Dächer und Giebel angetan, die mit ihren Stufen viel Platz für fotografische Spielereien lassen.
Neben der imposanten Lorenzkirche leicht zu übersehen und werktags leider oft von Markständen umringt steht das Wetterhäusschen direkt vor dem Eingang zur Mohrenapotheke. Hast du Glück, und es sind keine Stände aufgebaut, ergeben sich in Kombination mit der Lorenzkirche tolle Motive! Vor allem mit einem Weitwinkelobjektiv bekommst du hier tolle Kompositionen der kompletten Szenerie. Mein Tipp: nachts oder früh morgens hast du mit der beleuchteten Uhr nochmal einen ganz besonderen Hingucker!
The leaves of a tree can be used as a natural frame for this motif. The half-timbered building is a great image and is particularly beautiful with some sun!
Fascinating doors and entryways are scattered throughout the Wine Market and the Weißgerbergasse. This door is particularly beautiful!
This classic can be photographed in many ways. It also works in landscape form, to pack as many wonderful buildings as possible in the picture.
From the Irrerstraße, you have a wonderful view of the towers of St. Sebald. From the correct angle, you can even capture parts of the near-by buildings and their wonderful façades.
You’ll find many interesting angles and details in the newly created planting islands. Mornings, when the sun breaks through the leaves, you can create great shots.
Old signs and metal fittings belong to the Craftsmen’s Courtyard like bratwurst to a bun! Use either a long focal length range or shoot very close to capture all the details of the signs.
The massive gate in the city wall is perfect for photographs.
Bratwurstglöcklein is not only a great place to pick up a snack, but also as a photo motif. Both inside and outside, its rustic atmosphere is easy to capture.
The Frauentor Tower offers an interesting motif from many corners of the courtyard. Especially with the half-timbered houses in the foreground, it makes an impressive picture.
The balcony above the pottery is closed to visitors and we ask you to respect this. A friendly chat with the owner and a cautious question might lead to an exception, which, of course, can give you brand new, wonderful perspectives of the southern end of the courtyard.
Surprisingly, many locals from Nuremberg don’t know the golden pig. It is located on the roof of the Bratwurstküche and is a perfect photo motif. A large zoom or a long focal length is recommended. At certain times of the day, you can even incorporate the sun into the picture. Just give it a try :)
St. Elisabeth and its majestic dome is an absolute eye-catcher! Whether close or far away, it sets the scene for countless compositions. A tip: Twice a year, there is the opportunity to shoot the sun directly behind the cross on the dome (from the Dr.-Kurt-Schumacher-Straße). A fantastic photo!
The Weißer Turm is one of the highlights in St. James’s Quarter that is steeped in history. From a photography point of view, it is not easy to shoot from the front, as there is always a lot going on in the Karolinenstraße and Breite Gasse. Instead, try to approach from the opposite side. From there, you will often have more luck capturing the tower in its full splendor.
Where the Hefnersplatz meets the Josephsplatz you’ll find this spectacular building which has drawn the eyes of most who live in Nuremberg. Here, you can create a wonderful composition with the line of the structure, depending on if you stand close or far away. Tip: For straight lines, use either a tilt and shift lens or the editing function “Geometry” in Lightroom.
The statue next to the Ehekarussel (Marriage Carousel) is often covered with pigeons which make an amusing picture in combination with the figure or otherwise can be easily “cropped” from the surrounding background.
The Ehekarussel (Marriage Carousel) is the highlight on this square and a treat to photograph as it offers thousands of different subjects. Try with an extreme wide angle to capture unfamiliar perspectives to let the well-known shine in a new light.
Throughout the neighborhood you’ll find great old buildings, some combined with modern architecture: In both cases worth a photo. Focus here on symmetries, parallel lines and lines running to the corners to make the design of your picture more meaningful.
The Imperial Castle is a favorite motif and a real eye-catcher from all angles. If you’re standing at the end of the tunnel at the Tiergärtnertor Gate and have a zoom lens, you can shoot a view that is seldom seen with the half-timbered Pilatus House and Restaurant “zum Albrecht-Dürer-Haus” in the foreground.
