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Local Rooftop Photo Inspires Curiosity Amid Lockdown

2/7/2026

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Dominic Dähncke captured a broom standing at a 45-degree angle on his rooftop in El Médano, Tenerife, during the 2021 Covid lockdown.
He initially propped the broom against a nail and noticed its unusual position.
Dähncke says the moment invites people to appreciate local surroundings and to cultivate curiosity.
He adds that meaningful photography does not require travel to major cities and that beauty can be found in everyday life.

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Dominic Dähncke captured a broom standing at a 45-degree angle on his rooftop in El Médano, Tenerife, during the 2021 Covid lockdown.
He initially propped the broom against a nail and noticed its unusual position.
Dähncke says the moment invites people to appreciate local surroundings and to cultivate curiosity.
He adds that meaningful photography does not require travel to major cities and that beauty can be found in everyday life.