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Lonely Baltic Sea beach

This national park on the Polish Baltic coast is a wonderful place for relaxation and landscape photography outside the main season. Vast deserted beaches, shifting sand dunes, beautiful coastal forests and much more. There was a strong westerly wind blowing when I took the photo, and I made the cloud movement visible with a long exposure of 2 minutes.

Moonlight and Aurora

Two light sources were active in this shot: The aurora borealis and bright moonlight from the side, a very appealing combination for me. Patience was needed when taking the pictures, I spent several hours at this spot.

Ice and light in Iceland

On the beach in front of the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón in the south of Iceland, the pieces of ice broken off the glacier become the plaything of the Atlantic waves. The scene is particularly impressive in the light of the rising or setting sun.

Winter forest in fog

The hike through the snow-covered forest in the special light atmosphere created by the fog was a particularly impressive experience. There was a deep silence in the forest and the surroundings had a very calming effect.

Sky colors and snow

At the end of a cold winter''s day, the last rays of sunshine conjured up beautiful evening light. The thin blanket of snow on the fields contrasts with the warm hues of the last light of the setting sun.

Snowstorm

During a ski tour in the Osterzgebirge mountains, very heavy snowfall set in, accompanied by strong winds, a snowstorm. Then the person walked through the snow, the photo is a real snapshot.

Coastal view in Norway

I had been looking forward to visiting the beautiful island of Vågsøy. The varied landscape invites a variety of activities, beautiful coastal walks lead to spectacular viewpoints. Even a wide sandy beach can be found. Especially worthwhile is a longer stay at the lighthouse Kråkenes fyr.

Ice on the black beach

Magical light gives the ice blocks something artificial, man-made. The delicate colors and clear contrasts look as if they were created for an exhibition on a jet-black beach.

Winter beach

In winter, the Lofoten Islands take a break from the summer crowds. The mountainous coastal landscape has its charm at any time of year.

Glacier lagoon with blue ice

This glacier lagoon is a very exciting location. Icebergs in different shades of blue float in the water, with the mighty Vatnajökull glacier visible far behind. Low tide and high tide bring movement into the impressive ice world.