Helmut Ladwig

Romantic island

H.Ladwig — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:43:40 +0000

Every student of the Free University of Berlin will remember the University at Dahlem, typical Berlin attractions such as the Grunewald and the Pfaueninsel (”Peacock Island”). In the restored Villa Clementine in Wiesbaden a few weeks ago, Hans Ulrich Treichel read from his book “Grunewaldsee”. During a brief trip to Berlin I again visited the island after 40 years.

Digitize time – a smart balance spring

H.Ladwig — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:45:32 +0000

To divide time in small parts, you may use balance spring or pendular. Another solution is presented by a clockmaker in Straßburg:

wildflower meadow, lilies of the valley and cedar

H.Ladwig — Fri, 14 May 2010 13:45:17 +0000

A meadow, which was not cut, in the cultivated palace garden in Bad Homburg. A beautiful sight. – Just in time to see the lilies of the valley. – This huge Cedar of Lebanon was planted in 1820, 190 years ago.