This year I went back to the Basel Herbstmesse and, like two years ago, I couldn’t resist riding the Ferris wheel. This time I got lucky with the timing. The sun was right behind me, and when the gondola reached the top, I noticed the shadow of the wheel itself stretched across the white façade of the house in front of me. You can see the rim and the spokes running diagonally down to the street, almost like a giant sundial drawn on the building.

Sometimes you are just in the right place at the right time, and this was one of those moments. I took a few photos, and I think this one turned out quite well. The Ferris wheel is a classic attraction at the Herbstmesse, and it’s always fun to see it from above.

Hopefully I will be able to go again next year. I’m already looking forward to the next ride.