1895 – View across the Dieksee near Gremsmühlen in Germany. © Mark Zanzig/Zanzig.com/Photo: Alb. Giesler
The story behind the image
Recently I aquired this stunning photo by pioneer Albert Giesler in Eutin. It shows an early view across the Dieksee near Gremsmühlen (now Malente-Gremsmühlen) in Northern Germany. The print carries the handwritten date 1895 on the back, which is credible in my view. It is in very good condition with relatively few scratches and spots; it is sharp and the tones are well balanced.
It is a peaceful scene, and I like its details. On the left the upper-class couple in the rowing boat – where the lady steers the course! On the right a guy with a wicker basket, probably waiting for a fisherman to return with his catch. And in the back is a horsedrawn carriage in the water with a barrel that is being cleaned or filled in the lake by a man.
It’s difficult to determine the exact location of the photo. I think Giesler stood with his camera at the southern leg of the promenade. There is a wide road with a high wall. This could be the Diekseepromenade.
Anyway, Giesler shows Gremsmühlen and the Dieksee in an unspoilt way, a historic document that shows the early beginnings of Malente-Gremsmühlen’s rise to become the awesome wellness destination it still is today.
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The high resolution image
| Capture Date | 1895 |
| Photographer | Alb. Giesler |
| Location | Gremsmühlen, Germany |
| Image Source | c. 10 x 15 cm print |
| Digital Image Source | EPSON Perfection 4870 Photo |
| Digital Image Source Format | TIFF, 48 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Dimensions | 13394 x 8754 Pixels |
| Copyright | Mark Zanzig/Zanzig.com/Photo: Alb. Giesler |
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