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Saswati Rath

@archivesofrich

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Landscape • Cityscape • Street
📍Berlin, Germany
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Spreewald; where stillness holds the secret to eternity.

#spreewald #visitberlin #berlín by @archivesofrich

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a year ago

There are some places that don’t try too hard to impress you, they simply exist, quietly beautiful, waiting to be discovered. Freudenberg was one of those places for me.

My trip to Freudenberg came in late February, when winter hadn’t quite said goodbye. The air carried a gentle chill that made every walk feel peaceful, and the town seemed to slow time itself.

A short hike to the viewpoint revealed the postcard-perfect town nestled among the hills, making every step worthwhile. Sometimes, the most memorable places aren’t the loudest; they’re the ones that quietly stay with you long after you’ve left. 🤍

#freudenberg taken in Freudenberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany by @archivesofrich

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3 months ago

When I booked a beachfront Airbnb in Valencia, I was mostly looking forward to waking up to the sound of the waves.

Little did I know I’d be lucky enough to witness one of the most beautiful sunrises.

I watched the sky slowly wake up, from the quiet blue of dawn to warm shades of gold, as the sun gently rose above the horizon. There was nothing extraordinary about what I was doing; I simply happened to be there at the right moment.

Some mornings don’t need words. They just leave you grateful that you were there to see them.

#valència #spain🇪🇸 #sunrise taken in Valencia, España by @archivesofrich

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A short hike through Jasmund National Park, some time inside the Kino, and a little pause in the lap of nature.

Cute fishes, the famous chalk cliffs, and one of the more fascinating sights — wind turbines standing in the middle of the Baltic Sea. Nature, history and a bit of human engineering, all in one frame.

For the first time, the camera stayed at home. It was surprisingly nice to just be present, observe things a little more keenly, and let the moments pass without always trying to capture them.

Of course, I still sneaked a few moments with my phone. Old habits, you know. 😄

#jasmundnationalpark #rügen #balticsea🌊 #exploregermany #wanderlust taken in Jasmund Nationalpark Rügen by @archivesofrich

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Cuenca Cathedral, Spain.

A low-key stunning piece of medieval architecture, standing at the heart of the city’s old town. Built over centuries, its Gothic character reflects the layers of history that have shaped Cuenca. Quiet, weathered, and deeply rooted in place, it offers a glimpse into a history that continues to live alongside the present.

And when you visit, don’t forget to immerse yourself in the local flavours with a plate of anchovies. Your taste buds will thank you later.

#cuenca #cathedralcity #medivalarchitecture #spain 🇪🇸 taken in Cuenca, Spain by @archivesofrich

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Three years of failed plans to witness the Milky Way. Then, on a completely spontaneous trip, I finally found myself in Sternenpark Westhavelland.

It was my first attempt, and honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. I just knew I wanted to see it for myself, and maybe bring back a little piece of that night. ✨

#perseidmeteorshower #milkyway #stargazing #astrophotography #shotonnikon

[Sternenpark in Brandenburg]

A lone bench under the stars, with the Milky Way fading into the first light of day.

📍: Sternenpark Westhavelland taken in Sternenpark Westhavelland by @archivesofrich

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This picture lay untouched in my gallery until yesterday. Sitting in a foreign land, with a heart full of homesickness, I opened my old travel photos, and the “Mussoorie” folder brought back a rush of nostalgia.

Those early days of travelling, the first flight, budget trips, and finally ticking off places that once lived only on a bucket list. Mussoorie and this view from @gostops was one of them.

Funny how some places become little pieces of who we were when we first discovered the world. 🤍

What’s one place that still takes you back to a special chapter of your life?

#mussoorie #uttarakhandtourism #travelphotography #visitindia #india🇮🇳 taken in Mussorie, Uttarkhand by @archivesofrich

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Got to explore @planetarium.berlin with @exploreberlinwithus 🌌 Got to photograph around the planetarium and experience their incredible space show. Watching the night sky come alive was definitely the highlight of the evening.

Thank you @planetarium.berlin and @exploreberlinwithus for having us — definitely a different side of Berlin to experience! ✨

#zeissgrossplanetarium #planetariumberlin #visitberlin #thingstodoinberlin taken in Zeiss-Großplanetarium by @archivesofrich

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I never really called myself an artist.

I began seeing stories in ordinary places, in changing light, rainy streets, quiet corners, and fleeting moments. My camera became my way of holding on to them.

Maybe that’s what being an artist is.

So, here I am.
Sharing the things I see, one frame at a time. 📷

#travelphotography #streetphotography #photographyreel #shotonnikon #artist

[Photographers of Berlin, Visual Storytelling] taken in Berlin, Germany by @archivesofrich

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Prague, and the silence between two hearts.

#couple #visualsoflife #prague #czechrepublic🇨🇿 taken in Prague, Czech Republic by @archivesofrich

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One of those views you stop for in Berlin.

In frame: @bode.museum @berliner_fernsehturm

#bodemuseum #visitberlin #berlinarchitecture #exploreberlin #photographersofberlin

[Berlin, Bode Museum, Berliner Fernsehturm, Museum Island, Berlin Architecture] taken in Bode-Museum by @archivesofrich

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A moment in Alpine stillness.

#Königssee #bavarianalps #alpineescape #visitbavaria #fypシ

[Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Alpine stillness, Travel, Landscape Photography, Germany] taken in Konigsee by @archivesofrich

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