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Perched above the Regnitz River, the Old Town Hall is one of Bamberg's most iconic landmarks in Germany. According to local tradition, the building stands on an artificial island because the town's bishop refused to grant the citizens land for their town hall. In response, residents are said to have created their own site in the middle of the river, giving the structure its remarkable setting and enduring appeal.

The building combines elements of Gothic and Baroque architecture, while its colourful exterior is adorned with elaborate frescoes. A stone bridge connects the hall to both sides of the historic town, creating one of the most photographed scenes in Bavaria.

Today, the Old Town Hall remains a symbol of Bamberg's rich heritage and distinctive character. Surrounded by winding streets, historic buildings and riverside views, it offers a glimpse into centuries of local history and continues to captivate visitors from around the world.

At first glance, today's image looks more like a drowned woodland than a lake. Bare tree trunks emerge from the water, their reflections stretching across the surface as the Grampians glow in the distance. This is Lake Fyans, an artificial reservoir on the edge of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park in Victoria, Australia. Popular with boaters, anglers, sailors and water skiers, it offers a front-row seat to one of the country's most striking landscapes.

The mountains beyond the lake are part of the Grampians, a range shaped over hundreds of millions of years. Today, the region is known for its rugged sandstone peaks, dramatic lookouts, waterfalls and rich Aboriginal cultural heritage. Trails criss-cross the park, leading hikers to sweeping views and encounters with kangaroos, emus and other native birds. Lake Fyans captures that wild spirit in a single scene: flooded trees, open skies and an ever-changing backdrop of ancient mountains.

Today the Grand Canal of Venice (Italy) is transformed into a water track: it is the first Sunday of September and the Historical Regatta, the most awaited event of Venetian rowing, is staged.

It opens with the historical procession, a parade of sixteenth-century boats with crews in costume that evokes the welcome given in 1489 to Caterina Cornaro, queen of Cyprus. This is followed by the races, divided by age and type of boat: the young people on the pupparini, the women on the mascarete, the crews on the six-oared caorline and, as a grand finale, the champions on the two-oared gondolini, the race that in the city they call the Formula 1 of the oar.

The finish line is in front of Ca' Foscari, on the car, the floating stage from which the flags are delivered: red for the first, white for the second, green for the third, blue for the fourth. The first evidence dates back to the thirteenth century and the canal is still full.

When it comes to aerial acrobatics, hummingbirds are in a league of their own. Found only in the Americas, these tiny birds can hover in place, fly backwards and beat their wings dozens of times per second. As they visit flowers in search of nectar, they also serve as important pollinators, helping sustain ecosystems from alpine meadows to tropical rainforests. Their shimmering plumage, remarkable agility and high-energy lifestyles make them some of the world's most fascinating birds.

Today's image shows green-crowned brilliant hummingbirds feeding on lobster-claw flowers in Costa Rica. Among Central America's larger hummingbird species, they are known for their iridescent emerald-green plumage and long, slightly curved bills, perfectly adapted for reaching deep into tubular blossoms. They inhabit humid forests from lowland regions to mountain slopes, where flowering plants provide a reliable source of nectar year-round. This feeding behaviour highlights the close relationship between rainforest plants and their pollinators, offering a glimpse into the interconnected web of life in tropical rainforests.

A day at the beach is rarely quiet when California sea lions are around. With their booming barks, playful personalities and a knack for stealing the spotlight, these marine mammals know how to put on a show.

Found along the Pacific coast from British Columbia to Mexico, California sea lions are among the few animals that seem just as comfortable on land as they are in the water. Adult males are easy to spot thanks to the distinctive forehead bump, or sagittal crest. Unlike true seals, they rotate their hind flippers forward, allowing them to 'walk' or even run on all fours. In the ocean, they power through the water with their large front flippers, reaching speeds of up to 40 kilometres per hour. They're also famous for jugging—floating upright with their flippers raised above the surface to help regulate their body temperature.

Whether lounging on shore or gliding through the waves, California sea lions are among the most charismatic animals along the Pacific coast.

Every year, on the first weekend of September, Lille is transformed into a huge open-air theatre. This year, the famous Braderie takes place on 5 and 6 September and invites visitors, bargain hunters and the curious to browse about fifty kilometres of stalls in the heart of the capital of Flanders.

In the cobbled streets, the air is filled with the scent of waffles and the inevitable mussels and chips. Under the red brick facades, a legacy of the city's Flemish history, forgotten treasures find a second life: old books, unusual objects, souvenirs from another time. As the day progresses, the joyful tumult of conversations mixes with the sounds of urban animation. The Deûle, which crosses the metropolis, reminds us that Lille has been built for centuries at the crossroads of trade and commerce.

The Braderie is much more than a market: it is a lively, warm and deeply human experience, where every find tells a story and every street holds a surprise.