Fur-adorned models featured in Waiblingen's pin-up calendar
In the picturesque town of Waiblingen, a unique calendar is causing a stir. Photographer Thomas Renz has created a 2026 pin-up calendar, featuring models adorned in fur, from white to black, posing in various captivating poses. The calendar, available at the Bookstore Taube, is more than just a visual treat; it supports a worthy cause – the Sheep Walking Trail project.
The Sheep Walking Trail, a five-kilometer path through orchards, was initiated by Christine Brencher in 2019. It offers visitors the opportunity to observe rare sheep breeds as they graze extensively on the orchards. This practice not only encourages more flower growth on pastures but also contributes to the preservation of orchard habitats, earning the trail the Cultural Landscape Prize 2024.
More than half of the animals depicted in the calendar live in the Haldenbachtal valley, all belonging to breeds that are threatened with extinction. The trail, which utilizes approximately 60 adult sheep on 12 hectares of orchards, is cared for by Brencher and around 15 volunteers.
Thomas Renz, who is also a part of the Klimaneutral Waiblingen initiative, produced an old orchard tree calendar to reach people not interested in climate change discussions. In a surprising twist, some of the models for the fur-themed calendar were even willing to serve as a scratching post.
The calendar, in the A2 format, boasts a diverse color palette, ranging from blossom white to dark brown and black. The models' hairstyles vary, with some wearing their hair straight and others in wild curls. During the photoshoot, the models were not anxious and some even wanted to cuddle with the photographer.
In a recent development, Renz may plan another photoshoot at Haldenbach involving the forest sheep, who previously went on strike during a July action due to the heat. The proceeds from the calendar sales will benefit the Sheep Path Project, though the exact cause is not specified in the sources.
Meanwhile, TV meteorologist Sven Plöger gave a lecture in Waiblingen about the inadequacy of current measures to stop climate change, emphasizing the urgency of taking action. As the calendar sales continue, it seems the town of Waiblingen is not only keeping its traditions alive but also contributing to conservation efforts.
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