Thema: Natur

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.

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.

Elbe Sandstone Mountains view in the morning light

The ascent to the Lilienstein began early in the morning in the dark. The weather forecast had promised 85 per cent humidity, which increased the chance of seeing patches of mist in the valleys. The morning light was marvellous, giving us an unforgettable experience of nature.

Stone beach at Cape Arkona

Poppy flowers in barley field

Who can resist the color appeal of the bright poppies? Together with the bright barley, they are a summer classic for me and smell of hot days, warm evenings and a lightness of being.

Thundercloud over wide landscape

Fascinated, I looked at the approaching thundercloud over the wide floodplain landscape on the Oder River. Its enormous size was impressive. Soon it will eclipse the sun, then violent gusts of wind set in and a heavy downpour descends, accompanied by thunder and lightning. A wonderful spectacle of nature.

Coast impression from Iceland

I was particularly impressed by this location. In the foreground the large stones surrounded by water, then the wide bay in which the waves steadily run up on the black lava sand beach and in the background the majestic mountain range. All this offered an imposing impression, which I have captured in this picture.

Evening light spectacle in Sulawesi

After a heavy tropical rain had fallen, spectacular evening light appeared on the north-east coast of Sulawesi.

Glowing lava

Accompanied by a constant crackling sound, the lava slowly but inexorably flows out of the fissure. The heat can still be felt some distance away. The magma gradually solidifies in the morning air. New layers of rock are constantly being laid on top of each other. Watching this natural spectacle up close is an unforgettable experience.

Evening atmosphere on the Baltic Sea beach

When I look at this picture, I immediately think of the typical beach sounds associated with this evening atmosphere. The small waves roll lazily onto the beach and create a special sound. I hope that others feel the same when they look at it.

Threatening thundercloud

This photo shows the lower part of the huge storm front. It travelled parallel to the course of the Oder for a long time. It was very exciting to watch it during the cycle tour. It only reached us later, after we had reached a restaurant on the Oder cycle path.

Glacial ice on the beach

On the day this picture was taken, there was stormy weather on the black lava sand beach in front of the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. This picture is intended to convey this drama to the viewer.

Earth Power

I am always fascinated by the variety of colours in the geothermal areas. Caution is advised when taking pictures in these regions. The stability of the ground changes very quickly, so you should always make sure you are standing on solid ground. If you sink in, there is a risk of serious burns because very hot water rises in many places.

Morning light by the sea

This photo was taken in January. In this northern region, the sun does not come far above the horizon at this time, which can lead to magnificent light situations appearing over a longer period of time - very appealing for the nature lover and landscape photographer.

Elbe Sandstone Mountains in the evening

On this day at the end of May, there had been heavy thunderstorms during the day. They subsided in the afternoon and made it possible to climb the Papststein without the risk of lightning strikes. The view over the sea of fog was magnificent.

Waterfall in Iceland

This beautiful waterfall on the edge of the highlands is surrounded by huge basalt cliffs. The scenery is wild and powerful on the one hand and picturesque and intoxicatingly beautiful on the other, just like the entire volcanic island of Iceland.

Pseudocrater at Myvatn in Iceland

The pseudo-crater Skútustaðagígar at the beautiful Lake Myvatn in North Iceland was formed by steam explosions over a lava flow. I find the contrast between the yellowish grasses and the deep black volcanic ash particularly attractive. The sweeping view across the lake to the snow-capped mountains is magnificent.

Azores - View to the volcano Pico

The driveway through grassy green meadows leads the eye to the silhouette of the volcano Pico, highest mountain in Portugal on the Azores island of the same name, which rises majestically in the distance. This intense green of the Azores seems to glow and offers strong contrasts with the blue of the sea.

Hawaii Lava Flow

The glowing lava can fully unfold its pictorial effect here because the photo was taken early in the morning in low ambient light. This was preceded by an adventurous night-time hike to the lava flow of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii.

Comet C/2020 F3 Neowise

In summer 2020, the comet Neowise could be observed with the naked eye. When taking astrophotographs, it is very important that there is as little disturbing ambient light as possible. A suitable location is the Havelland region north-west of Berlin. It was a magical night ... .

Coastal light on Majorca

The north of Mallorca offers many landscapes worth seeing. After a marvellous hike through the mountains between Artà and the coast, I was able to enjoy some special evening light just before sunset. I captured the movement of the water using an extended exposure time to achieve a romantic effect.

Crater lake on São Jorge

The island of São Jorge in the Azores is shaped like the bow of a ship lying on its keel. Many extinct volcanoes are lined up in the centre of the island. There are always wonderful views of the neighbouring island, especially Pico. This island is beautiful, a paradise for nature lovers, hikers and, last but not least, photographers.

Blocks of ice on the beach in Iceland

Capturing the dynamics of the Atlantic waves together with the blocks of ice from the glacier lagoon is an exciting endeavour. When searching for motifs, never lose sight of the waves, which are regularly particularly strong. Then it''s time to seek safe ground for a short time.

Winter by the sea

Lofoten lies far to the north, which results in very short daylight periods in winter. The sunrise goes directly into the sunset, which can result in many interesting light situations.

Lava flow in the first morning light

Experiencing this elemental force in the first light of the new day was a particularly impressive experience. The lava flowed slowly but inexorably. I could feel the intense heat and the forces that shaped our planet were very present to me.

Elbe Sandstone Mountains - Downward

If you stand in front of the steep "Holy Staircase" at the top, it looks as if you are descending into a bottomless pit. The metal staircase is a very typical motif for the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, here in an unusual perspective.

Tre Cime di Lavaredo panorama

Full of expectation, I had climbed to the top of the Strudelkopf to be able to look at the striking famous rock formation. The view was breathtakingly beautiful.

Frozen blades of grass

Rain after a heavy frost had covered nature with a thick layer of ice, everything looked enchanted. I wanted to capture this unusual weather situation in a picture. It was only possible to move around on the icy paths in the Eastern Ore Mountains with great care.

In the waterfall

This photo location places high demands on people and equipment. You walk behind the waterfall and have to deal with a lot of spray, the photographic equipment used has to be able to withstand this. It is a special experience.

Colored ashes

Iceland owes the rich red tones of this picture to volcanism. I am always fascinated by the colors and landscapes created by this powerful force of nature.

Light sign

In this shot, the light of the moon had illuminated the snow-covered mountains of the Lofoten Islands, along with aurora borealis in the form of a light sign. This light made the deep, cold night in the north a particularly impressive experience.

Sunset with intense colours

The light mood of this mild evening on Sulawesi was dreamlike. The fishing boats in the foreground gave the scene a particularly peaceful atmosphere.

Hot magma emerges from a crack in the earth

Standing at the lava flow in the first morning light, feeling the heat, watching the magma move slowly and unstoppably was a very impressive event. Little humans have nothing to oppose this force of nature.

Kannesteinen

The Atlantic surf formed this remarkable rock on the west coast of Norway. The picture was taken in rainy weather, which for me fits very well with the melancholy emanating from the Kannestein.

Ice in the surf

The black lava sand beach in front of the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is a particularly exciting location. The smaller blocks of ice that have emerged from the lagoon into the sea become the play of the wild Atlantic waves.

Mountains and sea in Iceland

The beautiful contrast of jet-black lava sand to the swell and the snow-capped mountains in the background makes this image particularly appealing to me. The Atlantic waves run out on the flat shore area and thus serve as a mirror for the majestic mountain range.

A thunderstorm is brewing on the Oder river

During a bicycle tour along the Oder river I could observe this spectacular weather situation. Again and again thunderstorm cells passed through, bringing heavy rain, then the sun shone again as if nothing had happened. The contrast between the dark cloud regions and the sun-drenched landscape was particularly worth seeing.

Leaf in autumn colors

For a series of autumn images, I photographed only leaves that had stuck to trees or bushes on their way to the ground. Do you like this idea?

Sunlight in Norway

Norwegen

Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Full of expectation, I had climbed to the top of the Strudelkopf to be able to look at the striking famous rock formation. The view was breathtakingly beautiful.

Winter coast in Lofoten

This winter impression from the Lofoten Islands in Norway was taken under exciting conditions. To capture the dynamics of the surf, I had to choose the lowest possible shooting position. The Atlantic waves come with very different force, high attention was required to higher waves in time to get out of the way.

Sunny weather and storm front

This day on the Oder was very exciting. Again and again big threatening looking thunderstorm fronts moved up. To observe and photograph them was a great pleasure. Again and again, a rainproof shelter had to be sought to survive the heavy downpours that the clouds brought.

Evening glow in Sulawesi

The intense sunset of this hot day and rainy one in the north of Sulawesi remains unforgettable.

Mountain range in front of wild surf

The wild surf on Iceland''s south coast is unpredictable. The height of the waves varies greatly, so great care was needed when taking pictures. But without a little risk, this exciting mix of dynamics and calm cannot be captured.

Sunbeams on Santorini

The crater rim, which forms the main island of Thira, rises to over 300 metres out of the Mediterranean. The view across the sea to the other islands of the archipelago is impressive. Shortly before sunset, clouds moved in front of the sun, creating a wonderful colour spectacle. This moment remains unforgettable.

Iceland - Waterland

The cascades at Bruarfoss in the south of Iceland are well worth seeing. For me, this location is one of the most magical places in Iceland.

Shifting sand dunes

Heavy dark clouds were driven by the strong sea wind over the shifting sand dune area on the Polish Baltic coast. I wanted to capture this dynamic in the picture, a longer exposure time made the cloud movement visible.

Mykonos - windmills in the golden light

Mykonos - island of the southern Aegean Sea in the golden autumn light. Now peace returns here and you can enjoy the lavish beauty of nature in this archipelago.

Blue iceberg in evening light

The blue iceberg rises majestically from the cold water of the glacier lagoon. The sun has just set, but still colors a higher cloud layer with warm hues. This sight and the special atmosphere of this place will remain unforgotten to me forever.

Summer meadow on Ruegen

A typical field path on the Baltic coast not far from Wustrow. Already 2 years later, this path no longer existed, it had fallen victim to severe erosion.

Thunderstorm cell on the Oder river

It was an exciting day on the Oder river. We had just survived a thundershower when the next cloud approached with thunder and lightning and rain. In between there was wonderful warm summer weather. The air was clean and very clear, the light just wonderful.

Summer blossoms

A field full of red poppies simply means summer, lightness and being alive. As much as they are ephemeral, they shine in all their tenderness and warmth.

Large thundercloud

With this panorama shot I represent the enormous size of the thundercloud. Compared to this force of nature, the trees in the landscape seemed tiny.

Natural colours

Thundercloud on the Oder river

On this warm sunny June day, new thunderstorm fronts kept moving in. Above the wide river landscape, they came into their own particularly spectacularly. After taking the pictures, it was necessary to find good weather protection.

Sunset with blocks of ice

For a short time the sun had broken through the cloud cover and enchanted the landscape with a romantic hue. The light was indescribably beautiful ... .

Water and light

The view through the Kvernufoss waterfall was fascinating, the setting sun put the scenery in a special light.

Sunset in Sulawesi

After a heavy tropical rain, wonderful evening light appeared on the northeast coast of Sulawesi.

Elbe Sandstone Mountains - view from the Papststein

Spring green fields are covered with light fog. An unusual view from the Papststein.

Elbe Sandstone Mountains in the evening light

Deutschland

Scilla

Spring is here. A Scilla delicately and quietly unfolds its filigree petals.

Winter rest on a lake

Deutschland, Sachsen, Naunhof

Outlook

The highlands of Iceland offer countless exciting landscape motifs. The masses of water flowing from the large glaciers towards the coast are very impressive. Here you can imagine what happens when a volcano erupts under one of the glaciers ... .

Lava emerges from a fissure in the earth

Saxon Switzerland in the evening light

Gohrisch is one of my favorite places in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Somewhat off the main routes, it holds great views and many details worth seeing for the landscape photographer.

Water art

Volcanoes and water characterise Iceland in a special way. Countless waterfalls of different sizes and locations can be seen. In this photo, taken in October, I chose a relatively narrow frame in order to show the beautiful structures.

Mallorca - View to Cap de Formentor

The summit of Morro de Catalunya is reached by a steep climb from Cala Figuera cove. A sense of direction and caution are necessary because the path before the summit is unclear. Once at the top, you are rewarded with a beautiful view. This photo was taken halfway up, in the middle of the steep climb that begins west of the bay.

Winter evening in the Osterzgebirge

Deutschland

Rough coast

This photo was taken in harsh winter weather. The shooting position was not far above the water surface in order to be able to show an exciting perspective. With changing wave strength, it is important to be attentive in order to be able to bring yourself (and the equipment) to safety at any time if necessary.

Evening light at the waterfall

The vast landscapes of Iceland leave us in awe. Volcanic bergs, waterfalls, wild coasts, the vast highlands ... . And in addition, often spectacular light conditions.

Aurora borealis

Auroras are like magical plays of color in the dark sky, conjured up for us by the solar wind in the upper layers of the atmosphere. Anyone who has stood beneath this spectacle cannot escape the magic of this dance of lights. Here the rocks of the coast are the backdrop for this light show.

Evening Light

I owe being able to photograph this colour spectacle in the evening sky to the fact that I was travelling with the camper van. The resulting flexibility is very advantageous for me as a landscape photographer.

Wooden poles on the beach

The sea can be wild, unleash its irrepressible power, but sometimes it is completely silent. The melancholic mood of this evening on the Baltic Sea beach remains forever in the memory.

Mallorca - View of the Formentor Peninsula

The north of Majorca offers many landscapes worth seeing. Cap de Formentor stretches far out into the Mediterranean. There are spectacular views in many places. A wide-angle lens with a focal length of 14mm was used for this special perspective.

Morning light at the lake

Very gently the morning fog lies over the lake. The sun is already high in the sky in the time of long days or short nights.

Coastal light

On the day this photo was taken, there was a stormy wind. It was difficult to move around. I had to find a location with some protection from the wind and take a very stable position to be able to capture the special light atmosphere.

Row of trees in a field

Deutschland

Nature experience

Iceland is a land of wild beauty. Unapproachable, cool and powerful, the snow-covered mountains stand out against a gray, cloud-driven sky. This cloud movement is captured by an exposure time of 72 seconds.

Rapids in the evening light

Detail shots of flowing water with slightly longer exposure times are among my favourite shooting situations. Here I captured the water movement of a small river in the evening light with 90mm focal length and 0.8 seconds exposure time.

Lake view in Norway

Norwegen

Wild water

This picture was taken in spring. The rivers in the mountains of Norway had a lot of water, which makes the numerous waterfalls and rapids impressive photo motifs. My aim was to make the water movement visible without taking away the natural dynamics of the scene. I therefore chose an exposure time of 1/2 second.

Dresden - View to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

With good visibility, you can see the Elbe Sandstone Mountains from many locations in Dresden. Of course, the observation towers are among the best places to take pictures. The Bismarcksäule observation tower in Dresden-Räcknitz offers views over the entire Elbe valley and up to the heights of the Eastern Ore Mountains (Osterzgebirge).

Red clouds on the fjord

Norway is famous for its fjord landscape. I was very impressed by the narrow, deeply cut coastal valleys. In this shot, the already setting sun conjured beautiful red tones on the underside of the clouds. I used a telephoto lens to capture this special moment.

Blue ice

Blue ice blocks of all sizes lie on the black lava beach in southern Iceland. They come from the Vatnajökull glacier and are washed out of the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon onto the offshore black lava beach by the forces of the ebb and flow of the tide. There they are exposed to the wild surf of the Atlantic. Little by little they melt away.

In the waterfall

What a place! Behind the waterfall, the last rays of sunlight provide the necessary light to capture the scenery on the lens. A wide-angle lens brings everything into the picture. Successful!

Morning mist at the lake

Norway is a fascinating country. As a photographer, I am particularly impressed by the beautiful landscapes. Impressive panoramic views alternate with natural details worth seeing. Here, dense morning fog had enchanted a lakeside.

Mallorca - View to Cap de Formentor

In the northwest of Majorca, the spectacular peninsula of Formentor stretches far into the Mediterranean Sea. Condition and surefootedness requires the steep climb to the Morro de Catalunya, the view is wonderful. Who can, should take wide-angle and telephoto lens.

Streamlines

Hiking path to the lighthouse on the Azores island Sao Jorge

The Azores island "São Jorge" is 53.5 kilometers long and up to 6.7 kilometers wide.
Here, at the western end of the island is a magnificent nature park, which invites you to hike. Thereby, from almost every position is the sea to see.

Dog rose

The delicate filigree and simple beauty of dog rose or dog rose looks almost vulnerable against its thorny background.

Coast wind

Corvo is the smallest island of the Azores. The constantly rolling surf is softened in the image by the long exposure and provides space for dark lava rocks and delicate coastal grass.

Ice block on the black beach

Island, Austurland, Vatnajökull, Jökulsárlón, Hornafjörður

Ice in the surf

Photographing on the wild beach in front of the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is a special experience. The black lava sand contrasts with the ice and swell.

Thunderstorm over the Oder

On this warm sunny June day, new thunderstorm fronts kept moving in. Above the wide river landscape, they came into their own particularly spectacularly. After taking the pictures, it was necessary to find good weather protection.

Elbe Sandstone Mountains - Lookout in the evening light

The rock formations of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains offer spectacular views. In this shot, the development was based on Lightroom''s "Merge photos: HDR" from 2 shots. The use of a graduated filter would have been difficult because of the image composition.

Hawaii - lava emerges from a column of the earth

Experiencing this elemental force in the first light of the new day was a particularly impressive experience. The lava flowed slowly but inexorably. I could feel the intense heat and the forces that shaped our planet were very present to me.

Morning light at the volcano

The volcanic area of Mt. Bromo (Indonesia, Java Island) offers spectacular light, especially at dawn. Getting up early can be very rewarding there.

Beach grass against the light

Winter landscape with water movement and full color morning light

Norway, Lofoten in winter. Here the color white dominates, softened by a brief ripping of the sky and the long exposure time of the surf.

Tree roots on the beach

The sun is still relatively high in the sky, but in the equator region the day is drawing to a close very quickly, as the light mood clearly indicates. At low tide on the wide beach off Flores, the huge roots in the glistening sunlight offered a spectacle that was both picturesque and haunting.

Glacial ice on the beach

The interplay of low and high tide ensures that larger and smaller blocks of ice accumulate on the jet-black beach in front of the glacier lagoon. It is a wonderful experience to be able to spend a lot of time in this magical place.

Beach grass in the sea breeze

I think capturing movement in the static medium of photography is an exciting subject. Here it was a question of choosing the right amount of motion blur - not always easy in changeable wind. An exposure time of 1/3 sec. led to the desired result.

Bruarfoss

Glacial blue water roars across the plateau and plunges into the depths as the mighty Bruarfoss waterfall. One of my favorite places in Ireland.

Azores - House with flowers and island view

The Azores are a very beautiful destination. São Jorge is the island, where this photo was taken. I love the island especially.
Recently there were news about increasing seismic activity, similar to the Canary Island "La Palma", there followed a destructive volcanic eruption.
May Sao Jorge be spared this catastrophe!

Group of trees on a green meadow

The change of seasons in our latitudes regularly provides new motif situations. This group of trees looked picturesque to me in its spring dress.

Elbe Sandstone Mountains - Rock world

The Elbe Sandstone Mountains offer many spectacular views. There are often backlit situations like in this picture.
If the required dynamic range exceeds the capacity of my modern camera, I take several differently exposed shots of the same image so that I can then merge them as layers in the image processing. I then use a layer to merge them together in the image processing.
For this reason, too, the use of a tripod is indispensable when taking pictures with high quality requirements.

Coastal light

On the day this photo was taken, there was a stormy wind. It was difficult to move around. I had to find a location with some protection from the wind and take a very stable position to be able to capture the special light atmosphere.

Panorama with waterfall, rocks and wide landscape

Natural beach

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Wave

Deutschland

Ice block and waves

The Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is a very special place on Iceland''s rugged coast. The power of the waves contrasts with the fragile-looking ice blocks. Ever changing movements, shapes and colors give a constantly changing spectacle of nature.

Wild Weisseritz

Deutschland

Aurora borealis

This shot was taken under difficult conditions. Fierce wind and rain clouds ensured that the rough coast was exposed to a constant drizzle. The strong aurora showed up in clear bright stripes. I''m very grateful to experience this magical moment.

Iceland - Kirkjufell

I show this impressive mountain on Iceland''s west coast here in its surroundings. The view is led from the cascades in the foreground to the mountain and the bay behind it.

Iceland - Kirkjufell

I show this impressive mountain on Iceland''s west coast here in its surroundings. The view is led from the cascades in the foreground to the mountain and the bay behind it.

Weather change in the Elbe Valley

Deutschland

Aurora borealis

Auroras are like magical plays of color in the dark sky, conjured up for us by the solar wind in the upper layers of the atmosphere. Anyone who has stood beneath this spectacle cannot escape the magic of this dance of lights. Here the rocks of the coast are the backdrop for this light show.

Evening light in winter

At the end of a cold winter day showed beautiful evening light. The thin snow cover contrasts with the warm hues of the last light of the setting sun.

Ice block with wave

Elbe Sandstone Mountains - Winter view to the Zirkelstein

Snow and ice enchant the Elbe Sandstone Mountains into a winter dream landscape. Together with this spectacular light a true bright spot.

Iceland - volcanic landscape - geothermal area with steam outlet

Island

Wild coast with mountain silhouette in the evening light

Portugal

Aurora over a arch of rocks

This shot was taken under difficult conditions. Fierce wind and rain clouds ensured that the rough coast was exposed to a constant drizzle. The strong aurora showed up in clear bright stripes. I''m very grateful to experience this magical moment.

Elbe Sandstone Mountains - Lookout in the evening light

Deutschland

Lava sand beach

Black sand dunes overgrown with yellow grass - an unforgettable sight.
Under a cloud-covered sky a gloomy-looking scene appeared.

Lava sand beach

Black sand dunes overgrown with yellow grass - an unforgettable sight.
Under a cloud-covered sky a gloomy-looking scene appeared.

Wooden poles on the beach

Deutschland

Ice block on the black beach

Island, Austurland, Vatnajökull, Jökulsárlón, Hornafjörður

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.

Northern Lights

Here, the aurora borealis and moonlight had shone at the same time, making the snow lying on the mountains particularly visible. This winter night in Lofoten remains unforgettable.

Black ice 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.

Green shades

Lush, warm green of the trees and bushes is reflected in the water surface of the lake and gives the most different shades of green of the summer. I photographed this peaceful scene in Frauenhain, northwest of Dresden. There you can find a beautiful lake landscape, which invites you to go cycling or walking.

Grain field with tree shade

Deutschland

Sunset on the outskirts of Dresden

The wide Elbe meadows give the city of Dresden a special character. Only in a few places there are buildings up to the river. Everywhere else you can enjoy a beautiful piece of nature within the big city.

Coastal view

Surf on a lonely beach

Orangutan with cub in the rainforest

Beach with reddish stone blocks, water and cloud movement

Ice block in strong surf

Island, Austurland, Vatnajökull, Jökulsárlón, Hornafjörður

Flow

Evening light at Cape Arkona

Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Ruegen island, Vitt, Cape Arkona

Hawaii - Sunset on the island of Maui

Gray seals on the beach of the North Sea island of Heligoland

The North Sea island of Helgoland is well worth a visit. The seals on the dune beach cannot be disturbed if you keep a reasonable distance and use a telephoto lens.

Coastal light

Wooden poles on the beach

Deutschland

Thundercloud at the Baltic Sea

After hot and humid weather during the day, a threatening thunderstorm front moved in. Shortly after the photo was taken, heavy rain began to fall. Photographer and equipment were saved ;-).

Details of an active lava flow, hot magma emerges from a crack in the earth

Beach light

Evening mood at the Baltic Sea

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Summer wind in barley field

Here the long exposure time captures the warm summer breeze in the barley field.

Springtime meadow

It is spring in Dresden''s surroundings. The orchards are in full bloom and the pastures are green again. The hope of sunny and warm days after a winter is almost tangible.

Tree row on harvested field

Deutschland

Evening light at the Baltic Sea

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Natural beach at the Baltic Sea

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Elbe Sandstone Mountains - Lookout in the evening light

The rock formations of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains offer spectacular views. In this shot, the development was based on Lightroom''s "Merge photos: HDR" from 2 shots. The use of a graduated filter would have been difficult because of the image composition.

Lonely beach

Evening at the coast

Lava flowing out of a fissure

Coastal light

Elbe Sandstone Mountains - View from the Bastei

Winter coast

Norwegen, Lofoten

Evening light at the cliff

20 seconds exposure time smoothed the sea here. I wanted to create a dreamily melancholic impression, a calm mood. A telephoto lens was used to set the scene of the steep shore at Cape Arkona.

Wave structures

Tree reflection in the lake in front of a winter mountain range

Norwegen

Evening Colors

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Rapid

Elbe Sandstone Mountains in the evening light

Backlight shots are a special challenge for the landscape photographer. It is often necessary to find just the right moment of light to capture the mood.

Northern Lights

Norwegen

Evening at the Baltic Sea

I really like these quiet moments on the coast. Of course, there is no shortage of sunset pictures, but it still remains charming. With an exposure time of one second, the water looks softly drawn.

Natural beach

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Ice block and waves

The Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is a very special place on Iceland''s rugged coast. The power of the waves contrasts with the fragile-looking ice blocks. Ever changing movements, shapes and colors give a constantly changing spectacle of nature.

Strong flow

Deutschland

Root on a natural beach

Soft light lies over the windswept beach at the northern tip of the island of Rügen, coloring the otherwise white rocks a delicate and subtle yellow. It''s one of my favorite photo regions, offering ever-changing backdrops and colors for beautiful images.

Root on a natural beach

Soft light lies over the windswept beach at the northern tip of the island of Rügen, coloring the otherwise white rocks a delicate and subtle yellow. It''s one of my favorite photo regions, offering ever-changing backdrops and colors for beautiful images.

Elbe Sandstone Mountains in the evening light

Rock needles, stunted pines, and a burst of autumn color - the beauty of our home is always spectacular.

Sunset at the stone beach

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Wild coast in the evening light

Wooden poles on the beach

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Lava on Hawaii

In the morning light, the visit to the active lava flow of Kilauea volcano was a particularly impressive experience. The little man stands humbly in the face of this force of nature.

Runway

Island, Sudurland / Suðurland

Hawaii - Lava flow in morning light

In the morning light, the visit to the active lava flow of Kilauea volcano was a particularly impressive experience. The little man stands humbly in the face of this force of nature.

Surf

The wild surf on Iceland''s south coast is unpredictable. The height of the waves varies greatly, so great care was needed when taking pictures. But without a little risk, this exciting mix of dynamics and calm cannot be captured.

Ice block on the black beach

Island, Austurland, Vatnajökull, Jökulsárlón, Hornafjörður

Dune landscape

Glacier view

The glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón is a special place. Blue shimmering ice floats in a large lake in front of the magnificent backdrop of the mighty glacier Vatnajökull. Cloudy weather allows the photographer to capture the blue color in particularly rich contrast. Here you can find motifs for almost all focal lengths. It is very worthwhile to plan a lot of time for this extensive location.

Coast wind

Beach view in black and white

Deutschland

White on black

Island, Vatnajökull, Jökulsárlón

Water movement

Deutschland

Flowing

Evening atmosphere

Spanien

Oak leaf with ants

On a warm summer day, I thought it would be a good idea to take a photo in the shade of a large oak tree. In the process, I became aware of the shadows of the ants that were active on the top of the leaves.

Coastal landscape with sand ribs and colored clouds

Deutschland, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Waterfall in the evening light

Island

Big waterfall in wild landscape in the evening light

Goðafoss in the north of Iceland lives up to its name ''Waterfall of the Gods''. Huge masses of water coming from the highlands make for a natural spectacle worth seeing. In this shot, the drizzle dispersed by the headwind was a great challenge. The lens protection filter, which is indispensable here, had to be cleaned after every shot.

Cascada de Colores

Gulls start from a row of groynes

Patience was needed for this recording: Do they start ? When exactly ? In which direction ? Do they stay in focus ? They played their role well.

Hermit crab

The hermit crab uses a mussel shell as a shelter. If you approach it, it disappears completely into its shelter. It then takes a little patience and calm for it to slowly reappear, first the antennae and eyes, then gradually the whole crab. It disappears again at the slightest disturbance. A wonderful spectacle.

At the western end of Europe

Portugal

Water of a stream in detail view

Deutschland

Lava flow on Hawaii

Standing at the lava flow in the first morning light, feeling the heat, watching the magma move slowly and unstoppably was a very impressive event. Little humans have nothing to oppose this force of nature.

Field with tractor tracks and tree row

Ice formation with reflection

Wooden poles on the beach

The sea can be wild, unleash its irrepressible power, but sometimes it is completely silent. The melancholic mood of this evening on the Baltic Sea beach remains forever in the memory.

Flying birds on the Baltic Sea beach

Volcanic area with red glowing lava flow on Hawaii

In the morning light, the visit to the active lava flow of Kilauea volcano was a particularly impressive experience. The little man stands humbly in the face of this force of nature.

Rough coastal region

Island, Austurland

Evening light at the stone beach

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Silent coast

This picture conveys calm, silence, pause, perhaps also relaxation and meditation. Depending on what the viewer wants to see. 50 seconds of exposure have smoothed the sea and softened the clouds.

Hawaii - lava emerges from a column of the earth

Experiencing this elemental force in the first light of the new day was a particularly impressive experience. The lava flowed slowly but inexorably. I could feel the intense heat and the forces that shaped our planet were very present to me.

Weather front

Water movement of a stream in detail view

Deutschland

Volcano crater with clouds

Portugal

Glowing lava emerges from a column of the earth

Iceland - North coast

The sunset had bathed the coastal landscape in a magical light. The warm hues were a stark contrast to the harsh windy weather that day.