<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Z Snapper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free-lance photographer and videographer. I take portraits, shoot interiors. Also enjoy street photography and sports. Feel free to get in touch!]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog-ebooks</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:50:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Walking Through a Thousand Years of Tübingen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tübingen may be small, but it’s been around for a long time—and it shows. The town dates back to at least the 11th century , when it grew up around a castle overlooking the Neckar River. By the Middle Ages, Tübingen was already an important local hub, with walls, towers, and a busy market square that still exists today. The biggest turning point came in 1477 , when Eberhard Karls University  was founded. That single decision shaped the town’s future. Famous thinkers like Johannes Kepler ,...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/walking-through-a-thousand-years-of-t%C3%BCbingen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696c7676482610fa2895f13c</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:13:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_ecdadd7b0bca4511959dc44601fa240d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discovering the Magic of the Stuttgart Christmas Market (Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there’s one place in Germany that transforms into a storybook scene each December, it’s Stuttgart. The Stuttgart Christmas Market— Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt —is one of the country’s oldest and most charming holiday traditions, and stepping into it feels like walking straight into a festive fairy tale. A Tradition Dating Back Centuries Stuttgart’s market is believed to date back over 300 years, and its sense of history is unmistakable. Timbered stalls decorated with evergreen branches and...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/discovering-the-magic-of-the-stuttgart-christmas-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693c7f853fd6b1eb4d06d4b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:15:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_9db9de9a187a40c3a7ae20c9ff9affc3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[After the Festival: An Empty German Amusement Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The park is empty and quiet. The ferris wheel is gone—only its steel legs remain, standing on the concrete, waiting to be taken away. The platforms and walkways are worn and scuffed from the crowds that were here before. Trash is scattered across the ground: crushed cups, scraps of paper, and bits of plastic. Dry autumn leaves have blown in from outside, gathering in corners and around the ferris wheel legs. A few loose cables and metal poles sit abandoned, disconnected and unused. Empty...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/after-the-festival-an-empty-german-amusement-park</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f51a0376646ed86e44d9b9</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:14:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_235271732fd64f24bdb597e7fcf4c5ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Legend at Rest: The Citroën B14 in the Workshop Yard]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the back of a modest mechanical workshop, on a patch of cracked concrete stained by oil and time, an old car rests in silence. No weeds grow here, no vines creep up its sides. Just cold air, metal, and the faint echo of clanging tools from inside the workshop. The once-elegant Citroën B14 stands as if frozen in time. Its paint is faded to a matte shadow of what it once was, its chrome dull and pitted, its tires sagging softly against the ground. It’s not here for repairs anymore — it’s...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/a-legend-at-rest-the-citro%C3%ABn-b14-in-the-workshop-yard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ee188d4c2ac2d4dba28548</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:40:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_bf309de4c92e45e1afaef5b61b952633~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rust, Rumors &#38; Bullet Holes: The Mysterious History of a 1948 Packard Super Eight]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s something irresistible about old cars that look like they have a story to tell. Faded paint, cracked glass, and a heavy coat of dust can give any vehicle a haunted elegance. But when you find one peppered with bullet holes , the story starts to feel more like a crime novel. Recently, a weathered 1948 Packard Super Eight with bullet holes surfaced. The big question: was this car involved in criminal activity, or is it just a relic with a dramatic patina? Identifying the Car This...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/rust-rumors-bullet-holes-the-mysterious-history-of-a-1948-packard-super-eight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ed2ff8eed5248a246f9ff8</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:14:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_5d4650c16b2e4b5c9ffb547da1aaf649~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birkenkopf Stuttgart: A Mountain of Memories and Views]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perched on the western edge of Stuttgart, the Birkenkopf Stuttgart isn’t just a scenic lookout. Known to locals as Monte Scherbelino  — “Mount Shards” — this hill stands as a monument to both destruction and renewal . It offers panoramic views over the city, but beneath your feet lies the stonework of a Stuttgart that once was. A Hill Built from Rubble After the Second World War, large parts of Stuttgart were left in ruins. Between 1953 and 1957, the city transported over 1.5 million cubic...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/birkenkopf-stuttgart-a-mountain-of-memories-and-views</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ebde18fa847213f6c2787f</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:20:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_8039e0d0f1344802ba1c12b376e129cb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Southern Fountain of Schlossplatz: A Gem in Stuttgart’s Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the very center of Stuttgart, where history, architecture, and urban life blend seamlessly, Schlossplatz  stands as the city’s beating...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/the-southern-fountain-of-schlossplatz-a-gem-in-stuttgart-s-heart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e2a26b4a2f8583aa985ffe</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:59:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_3c5f9c7f3f844673898b566179835d06~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johanneskirche at Feuersee – A Landmark in Stuttgart-West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction and Architecture Built between 1865 and 1876 , designed by Württemberg’s chief architect Christian Friedrich von Leins ....]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/johanneskirche-at-feuersee-a-landmark-in-stuttgart-west</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dd3987fddd5967482e59b3</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:04:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_0284551134bc41f5b51b39641f9dea79~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Esslingen am Neckar: A Medieval Gem with a Modern Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestled along the Neckar River just a few kilometers from Stuttgart, Esslingen am Neckar  is one of Germany’s most enchanting towns. With its half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets, and Gothic churches, Esslingen feels like stepping into a storybook. Yet, behind its medieval charm lies a vibrant modern community that blends history with innovation. Early Roots and First Mention The area around Esslingen has been settled since prehistoric times, with traces of Roman villas and roads...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/esslingen-am-neckar-a-medieval-gem-with-a-modern-heart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68da3eefa9706ca89318f244</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:33:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_2745b8a1637f4ba7b955a38c4b37b355~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grabkapelle auf dem Württemberg: Stuttgart’s Landmark of Love and Memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[High above the vineyards of Stuttgart rises the Grabkapelle auf dem Württemberg  (Sepulchral Chapel on Württemberg Hill), one of the...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/grabkapelle-auf-dem-w%C3%BCrttemberg-stuttgart-s-landmark-of-love-and-memory</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cbceebb71c8fd10d91e914</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:26:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_86f69023640e4b01a404c893f05672bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Royal Iris: Liverpool’s Legendary Ferryboat]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to the history of the Mersey Ferries , few names carry as much nostalgia and cultural weight as the Royal Iris . Launched...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/the-royal-iris-liverpool-s-legendary-ferryboat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c91aca5892bef5c4e042ba</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:15:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_15a2fc50da45464ca9fe8fe22bf781b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Exposure in Camera]]></title><description><![CDATA[Double Exposure Reflection Effect (No Photoshop Needed!) Want to create magical reflection photos—without puddles, mirrors, or editing...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/double-exposure-in-camera</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bbd6b44c40c4b0143177dd</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 06:46:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_f661ab23149643799e209cdb503557dc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lorch Monastery &#38; Stauferfalconry Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Glimpse into History: Lorch Monastery Perched on the Liebfrauenberg overlooking the Rems valley, Lorch Monastery —also known as Kloster...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/lorch-monastery-stauferfalconry-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b555011d66bce9aaa06466</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:24:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_e217683c76114f00a71dc0ee475a5889~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discovering Lindau: Germany’s Charming Island Gem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestled in the sparkling waters of Lake Constance, Lindau  is a picturesque town in southern Germany that feels like a storybook come to...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/discovering-lindau-germany-s-charming-island-gem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a6e74604b74371381fe474</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:51:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_f71692bc71a645829b7b41f52de888ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schloss Lichtenstein: Germany’s Fairytale Castle on the Cliff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany is dotted with castles, but few feel quite as magical as Schloss Lichtenstein  in Baden-Württemberg. Perched dramatically on a...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/schloss-lichtenstein-germany-s-fairytale-castle-on-the-cliff</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a6e37d8efa79f18afcdfaf</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:26:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_894e84a2e10047379fdb2c50826ddce8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discovering Ruine Hinterburg: A Riverside Time Capsule]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fortress Above the Neckar Perched around 165 m above sea level, the Hinterburg , also known historically as Alt-Schadeck , is the...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/discovering-ruine-hinterburg-a-riverside-time-capsule</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a1f2d06aa481be492cc88d</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:28:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_c9cf90df8cd1408ebb1fa930c99f676b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wide Angles, Sharp Lines: Capturing Porsche’s Legacy in Monochrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Monochrome Journey Through the Porsche Museum, Stuttgart There’s something timeless about Stuttgart. Maybe it’s the clean lines of its...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/wide-angles-sharp-lines-capturing-porsche-s-legacy-in-monochrome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a1ec6a34b07f0731c07f99</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:03:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_40e8cf93765543b68819b1782d2ec065~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan-Tag im Linden-Museum Stuttgart: Ein buntes Fest der japanischen Kultur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Am Sonntag, den 11. Mai 2025, fand im Linden-Museum Stuttgart erstmals der Japan-Tag statt – ein lebendiges Fest der japanischen Kultur,...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/japan-tag-im-linden-museum-stuttgart-ein-buntes-fest-der-japanischen-kultur</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a1716b81e6ee2fae562ce3</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 06:09:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_deee7270b9924fa982197cc14980fbd5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoppenlaufriedhof: Stuttgart’s Forgotten Corner of History]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Forgotten Beauty of Stuttgart’s Old Cemetery Tucked away in the heart of Stuttgart lies a place that many pass by without noticing—a...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/hoppenlaufriedhof-stuttgart-s-forgotten-corner-of-history</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a16ddc6aa481be492b9680</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 06:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_0d908471771047de90a3cc5fd663978c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Ride Back in Time: Stuttgart’s Vintage Seilbahn]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re looking for a unique way to experience Stuttgart’s charm, the Seilbahn Stuttgart  is a hidden gem worth discovering. This...]]></description><link>https://tadassvetikas.wixsite.com/zsnapper/blog/a-ride-back-in-time-stuttgart-s-vintage-seilbahn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a1657a054d02f5f635b92e</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 05:38:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2281_fd25cf3f77bb42a9aaf27004c71d73fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tadas Svetikas</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>