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It is an interesting fact that the number of Red Kites is growing in Switzerland in contrast to most other countries. It is nothing unusual to see one of these raptors in the sky. Still it was quite special when I could see about ten of these animals flying in circles above me. The reason was a farmer who was cutting the grass and by that probably made available some food that they were diving for. I could even observe as one of the birds caught a big dragonfly in flight. Landscape Photography, Nature Photography, Red Kite, Kites, Raptors, Dragonfly, Switzerland, Diving, Farmer

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Nature Photography

It is an interesting fact that the number of Red Kites is growing in Switzerland in contrast to most other countries. It is nothing unusual to see one of these raptors in the sky. Still it was quite special when I could see about ten of these animals flying in circles above me. The reason was a farmer who was cutting the grass and by that probably made available some food that they were diving for. I could even observe as one of the birds caught a big dragonfly in flight.

You can see the great cormorant almost anytime in the city of Aarau along the river Aare. In the nature reserve nearby I haven't seen them often, usually just flying by. That morning I sat next to the shore of the Aarschächli in the early morning and in the fog. Suddenly two cormorants swam along quite close. In the early morning light the don't appear black, but rather shiny. I Sat, Morning Light, Nature Reserve, Early Morning, Suddenly, Fog, Flying

You can see the great cormorant almost anytime in the city of Aarau along the river Aare. In the nature reserve nearby I haven't seen them often, usually just flying by. That morning I sat next to the shore of the Aarschächli in the early morning and in the fog. Suddenly two cormorants swam along quite close. In the early morning light the don't appear black, but rather shiny.

While spending summer holidays in Northern Germany, in the countryside not far from the Baltic Sea, one evening I decided to go to a forest where I thought there could be some animals. And yes, shortly after I had installed myself under the camouflage four deer approached and enjoyed eating on the lush pasture. Later they were joined by some hares. Baltic Sea, Pasture, Summer Holiday, Spending, Countryside, Lush, Camouflage

While spending summer holidays in Northern Germany, in the countryside not far from the Baltic Sea, one evening I decided to go to a forest where I thought there could be some animals. And yes, shortly after I had installed myself under the camouflage four deer approached and enjoyed eating on the lush pasture. Later they were joined by some hares.

Little hat village In autumn 2017 there were incredibly many fungi growing in our forests, thanks to the very good climatic conditions in that year. Never before had I seen so many different kinds of fungi. You only had to turn around to see another little hat village. Close Up Photography, Autumn 2017, Fungi, Forests, Bird Feeders, Macro, Wildlife

Close Up Photography

Little hat village In autumn 2017 there were incredibly many fungi growing in our forests, thanks to the very good climatic conditions in that year. Never before had I seen so many different kinds of fungi. You only had to turn around to see another little hat village.

Helvetica, Water, Travel, Outdoor, Gripe Water, Outdoors

Morning song Colorful autumnal light surrounds the song of this Great Tit. Morning Songs, Great Tit, Autumnal, Colorful, Bird

Morning song Colorful autumnal light surrounds the song of this Great Tit.

Taking pictures of ants is not easy at all. Usually they move quite fast and unpredictably. While I was trying to take a sharp and also nice picture I suddenly realized that this wood ant was watching me and seemingly wanted to attack me. It looked like an aggressive posture. I tried to imagine what I would hear if I were understanding their language. Pictures Of Ants, Taking Pictures, Cool Pictures, Wood Ants, Nice Picture, Aggressive

Pictures Of Ants

Taking Pictures

Taking pictures of ants is not easy at all. Usually they move quite fast and unpredictably. While I was trying to take a sharp and also nice picture I suddenly realized that this wood ant was watching me and seemingly wanted to attack me. It looked like an aggressive posture. I tried to imagine what I would hear if I were understanding their language.

Beaver | It had been quite a long time since I went to the nature reserve Auenschutzpark Aarau-Wildegg to take pictures of beavers. Since recently the work of these animals has become ubiquitous in the area I was once again motivated to lie in ambush in the early morning hours. Successfully as it should turn out. But not at all surprising as I know very well where to find beavers. Occasionally some nutria and mallard ducks passed by as well, so it was diversified. Mallard Duck, Beavers, Ducks, Lie

Beaver | It had been quite a long time since I went to the nature reserve Auenschutzpark Aarau-Wildegg to take pictures of beavers. Since recently the work of these animals has become ubiquitous in the area I was once again motivated to lie in ambush in the early morning hours. Successfully as it should turn out. But not at all surprising as I know very well where to find beavers. Occasionally some nutria and mallard ducks passed by as well, so it was diversified.

More stars than our eyes can see... People living in cities are often excited seeing just one star in the skye above. If you ever go to an area in the high mountains or in the desert, far away from any civilization, you might suddenly realize that our planet Earth or our star Sun are just one among many many others. The number of stars you may see is uncountable, and just belong to the Milky Way, our galaxy. And although they are uncountable they are just one corn on the beach of our universe. Our Planet Earth, Milky Way, Far Away, Skye, Civilization, Realize

Our Planet Earth

More stars than our eyes can see... People living in cities are often excited seeing just one star in the skye above. If you ever go to an area in the high mountains or in the desert, far away from any civilization, you might suddenly realize that our planet Earth or our star Sun are just one among many many others. The number of stars you may see is uncountable, and just belong to the Milky Way, our galaxy. And although they are uncountable they are just one corn on the beach of our universe.

This waterfall in the Töss valley (Switzerland) is very easy to reach and accordingly famous. During winter however, the time I realized this picture, the walk throuth the ravine should be done with care. Myself I sustained a fall while attempting to reach a second waterfall. So I had to climb up to the trail through mud. Ravine, Waterscape, To Reach, Mud, Climbing, Sustainability

This waterfall in the Töss valley (Switzerland) is very easy to reach and accordingly famous. During winter however, the time I realized this picture, the walk throuth the ravine should be done with care. Myself I sustained a fall while attempting to reach a second waterfall. So I had to climb up to the trail through mud.

Using its sharp eyes this owl observes the visitors of the Animal Park Goldau (Switzerland). Unfortunately I have never seen an owl in its natural environment, so far. These birds know very well hiding themselves. So eighter you need a lot of luck or a tip of someone who knows where to find them. The Visitors, Natural Environment, Owl, Birds, Eyes

Natural Environment

Using its sharp eyes this owl observes the visitors of the Animal Park Goldau (Switzerland). Unfortunately I have never seen an owl in its natural environment, so far. These birds know very well hiding themselves. So eighter you need a lot of luck or a tip of someone who knows where to find them.

Arc of triumph - In the center of a fairy environment this damselfly sits on the to of a bended reed. Damselfly, Triumph, Environment, Center

Arc of triumph - In the center of a fairy environment this damselfly sits on the to of a bended reed.

Lonelyness | Steep rocks surround the narrow piece of soil where these three trees stand agains the forces of nature. A little family with no real perspectives, ready to fall any moment because of snow, storm or rock fall. And still: The do what they have to - life Steep Rock, Rock Falls, Tree Stand, Surround, Stuff To Do, Rocks, Trees

Lonelyness | Steep rocks surround the narrow piece of soil where these three trees stand agains the forces of nature. A little family with no real perspectives, ready to fall any moment because of snow, storm or rock fall. And still: The do what they have to - life

Sunrise above the Pre-Alps | A unexpected sight of the mountain Säntis. I have to admit that I was hoping for or even expecing a sensational sunrise that morning, but I did not expect at all to see Säntis. That was a big surprise. On this picture I could finally funfill my desire of layered mountain ranges with graduated intensity. To achieve this kind of picture you need to be at the right place at the right time, there is no other way. Mountain Range, The Mountain, Alps, Ranges, Unexpected, Sights, Intense

Sunrise above the Pre-Alps | A unexpected sight of the mountain Säntis. I have to admit that I was hoping for or even expecing a sensational sunrise that morning, but I did not expect at all to see Säntis. That was a big surprise. On this picture I could finally funfill my desire of layered mountain ranges with graduated intensity. To achieve this kind of picture you need to be at the right place at the right time, there is no other way.

Touché - This image reminds me of a lance fighter... I could mug this grasshopper at a magnification of five with my magnifying lens. Thereby even a small animal with a body length of just about one and a half centimeters suddenly becomes a giant. Extreme macro photography allows an insight in a unknown world invisible to our eyes. Extreme Macro Photography, Animal Photography, Most Beautiful Pictures, Magnifying Lens, Forest Animals

Extreme Macro Photography

Animal Photography

Most Beautiful Pictures

Magnifying Lens

Touché - This image reminds me of a lance fighter... I could mug this grasshopper at a magnification of five with my magnifying lens. Thereby even a small animal with a body length of just about one and a half centimeters suddenly becomes a giant. Extreme macro photography allows an insight in a unknown world invisible to our eyes.

Just one day before the heavy spring rainfalls with floodings started I could take a picture of these oxeye daisies in the last morning sunrays. These flowers are among my favourites. Every year I'm looking forward seeing them. Daisies, Spring Flowers, Flower Power, Heavy, Morning

Just one day before the heavy spring rainfalls with floodings started I could take a picture of these oxeye daisies in the last morning sunrays. These flowers are among my favourites. Every year I'm looking forward seeing them.

Snake's head (Fritillaria meleagris) | This extremely rare flower only grows on special grounds. In Switzerland there are just two places where they can be found. The more important of them is in the Newbourgian Jura at the border of the Doubs river. Approximately 300 pieces were growing on the slumping grass. Because this flower is on the red list it is strictly protected and the nature reserve was established just for its protection. Slumping, Rare Flowers

Snake's head (Fritillaria meleagris) | This extremely rare flower only grows on special grounds. In Switzerland there are just two places where they can be found. The more important of them is in the Newbourgian Jura at the border of the Doubs river. Approximately 300 pieces were growing on the slumping grass. Because this flower is on the red list it is strictly protected and the nature reserve was established just for its protection.

Edelweiss, probably the most famous plant in Switzerland. Anyone who does hiking in a regular manner will know a spot where they grow. If you like to go to 'my' spot with me on a macro photography workshop you find more information here. Macro Photography, Photography Workshops, Photography Techniques, Edelweiss, Flora, Hiking

Macro Photography

Photography Workshops

Photography Techniques

Edelweiss, probably the most famous plant in Switzerland. Anyone who does hiking in a regular manner will know a spot where they grow. If you like to go to 'my' spot with me on a macro photography workshop you find more information here.

Snowdrop (Galanthus) | On one hand it's kind of diapointing that the snowdrops can only be found in the gardens in the city center where I live. Out in the nature reserve I haven't found any so far. On the other hand it is a good sign that the gardens around the city mansions are like a colorful carpet at the end of winter time, shining white of snowdrops and in the bright colors of the Crocus.None End Of Winter, Winter Time, Crocus, Bright Colors

Snowdrop (Galanthus) | On one hand it's kind of diapointing that the snowdrops can only be found in the gardens in the city center where I live. Out in the nature reserve I haven't found any so far. On the other hand it is a good sign that the gardens around the city mansions are like a colorful carpet at the end of winter time, shining white of snowdrops and in the bright colors of the Crocus.None

Spring Snowflakes (leucojum vernum) are often mistaken for Snowdrops. These two kinds are really very similar which is why their names are very close as well. However, they are the first messengers of the approaching spring and very photogenic. Snowflakes, Names, Spring, Viajes

Spring Snowflakes (leucojum vernum) are often mistaken for Snowdrops. These two kinds are really very similar which is why their names are very close as well. However, they are the first messengers of the approaching spring and very photogenic.

This great tit unexpectedly jumped on the branch. The branches form a kind of frame around the bird. I especially like this because of the graphical effect it creates. Branches, Portfolio, Form, Graphic

This great tit unexpectedly jumped on the branch. The branches form a kind of frame around the bird. I especially like this because of the graphical effect it creates.

Gossamer-winged Butterflies (Lycaenidae) | Usually it is quite difficult to approach butterflies. There was that morning when there were some Lycaenidae flying around the place I had chosen for some photography. So I did the easiest thing you can do: Wait until one of them stopped on a nearby flower. Gossamer, Approach, Chosen, Butterflies

Gossamer-winged Butterflies (Lycaenidae) | Usually it is quite difficult to approach butterflies. There was that morning when there were some Lycaenidae flying around the place I had chosen for some photography. So I did the easiest thing you can do: Wait until one of them stopped on a nearby flower.

Broken fog | The weather situation on top of Hoher Kasten, a famous mountain in the Swiss Alpstein, was exceptional on that morning between two days of rather bad weather. The view was often blocked by the fog but inbetween there were nice opportunities for pictures, for example this view through the fog that allows to see lower lying rocks. Fine Art Photography, Bad Weather, Abstract Styles, Swiss, Example

Fine Art Photography

Abstract Styles

Broken fog | The weather situation on top of Hoher Kasten, a famous mountain in the Swiss Alpstein, was exceptional on that morning between two days of rather bad weather. The view was often blocked by the fog but inbetween there were nice opportunities for pictures, for example this view through the fog that allows to see lower lying rocks.

I had wanted to see praying mantis for a long time. Unfortunately there are none of these creatures nearby my home. So I was hoping to see some on a journey to Italy. I had almost given up the hope when I suddenly found a European dwarf mantis (Ameles spallanzania) next to a trail along the beach. It was sitting on a bush, obviously waiting for prey. As there were many butterflies and dragonflies flying around in that area there was enough potential food. Praying Mantis, Dwarf, Dragonflies, Prey

I had wanted to see praying mantis for a long time. Unfortunately there are none of these creatures nearby my home. So I was hoping to see some on a journey to Italy. I had almost given up the hope when I suddenly found a European dwarf mantis (Ameles spallanzania) next to a trail along the beach. It was sitting on a bush, obviously waiting for prey. As there were many butterflies and dragonflies flying around in that area there was enough potential food.

Autumn weather along the Aare river. The water flows quietly while the first birds start their singing. Before sunrise such photos can be taken no need for filters. But I needed fishermen boots because the position from where I took this picture was in the middle of the Suhre stream that flows into the Aare at this location. Before Sunrise, Water Flow, Filters, Singing, Middle

Autumn weather along the Aare river. The water flows quietly while the first birds start their singing. Before sunrise such photos can be taken no need for filters. But I needed fishermen boots because the position from where I took this picture was in the middle of the Suhre stream that flows into the Aare at this location.