Talsperre Erletor m Thüringer Wald im November Germany digital beginning from 2009 (until 2016) In the first years of landscape photography I have worked with an analogue large format camera. The images which are taken with this technique from 1995 - 2008 are presented in Germany analogue .
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North Sea in Schleswig-Holstein Tidelands at Westerhever in autumn (2013-10-01-D3x-125ff) 3-row panorama stitched of 17 images Nikon D3x, PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm 1:2.8D ED, at f 22, 1/13 sec |
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Tidelands dried out since days because of strong wind from the east (2013-10-01-D3x-348ff) single-row panorama stitched of 7 images Nikon D3x, PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm 1:2.8D ED, at f 11, 2.5 sec
Large areas of the tidelands fall dry at this part of the coast when
easterly wind blows steadily. The sea bed looks then more like
desert.
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Tidelands at lowtide, near Westerhever (2009-09-22-D70-109ff) - the oldes pano in this series. 2-row panorama stitched of 18 images Nikon D70, Nikkor 55mm 1:2.8, at f 16, 1/50 sec |
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Autumn colours appear at the cost of the North Sea in the first days of
October. The tiny plants of Glasswort become orange-red for some days
and set an unexpected accent into this uniform landscape. |
Sandy tidelands at lowtide near Hallig Langeness (2013-10-05-D3x-142ff) single-row panorama stitched of 5 (7) images Nikon D3x, PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm 1:2.8D ED, at f 16, 1/60 sec |
Pond at the coast near Westerhever (2013-10-02-D3x-052ff) 3-row panorama stitched of 15 images Nikon D3x, PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm 1:2.8D ED, at f 22, 1/10 sec |
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Zone of reclamation in the tidelands near Langeness (2013-10-07-D3x-001ff) single-row panorama stitched of 7 images Nikon D3x, PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm 1:2.8D ED, at f 11, 1/8 sec |
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Early mornig on Hallig Langeness (2013-10-06-D3x-001ff) Single-row panorama, stitched of 6 images Nikon D3x, AF-Nikkor 70-210 1:4-5,6 at 180 mm, 2.5 sec, f 6,3 |
Unteres Odertal, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern The valley of the Oder is widely flooded during late winter and early spring. (2014-02-10-D3x-040ff) single-row panorama stitched of 7 images AF-Nikkor 18-35mm 1:3,5-4,5 at 26 mm, 1/60 sec, f 14 |
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You can have a good view to the National Park Unteres Odertal from the hills at the polish bank of the river Oder. The flooded National Park reaches from the river to the town of Schwedt with its chemical plant in the backgrond. |
View from the hills at the eastern bank of river Oder to the flooded valley . (2014-02-10-P78-015) Nikon Coolpix 7800 |
Sometimes thin sheets of ice decorate the winterlandscape. |
Winter in the National Park Unteres Odertal (2014-02-11-D3x-027ff) 2-row panorama stitched of 4 images AF-Nikkor 18-35mm 1:3,5-4,5 at 18 mm, 0.3 sec, f 16 |
Thick ice-floes on the river bank are reminiscents of realy cold
periods. |
Ice floes along the bank of the Oder. (2014-02-11-D3x-037ff) 2-row panorama stitched of 6 images AF-Nikkor 18-35mm 1:3,5-4,5 at 18 mm, 0.3 sec, f 20 |
Avenues of lime trees and oaks, Uckermarck, Brandenburg |
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Lime-tree alley b/w (favorite location photographed first in 1999 and shown in Germany analogue) (2015-06-25-D3x-313ff-bw) Single-row panorama stitched of 4 images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 66 mm, f 18, 10 sec |
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Lime-tree alley (favorite location) (2011-10-21-D3x-021ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 4 (6) images Nikon D3x, AF-Nikkor 70-210 1:4-5,6 at 180 mm, 4 sec, f 22 |
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Lime-tree alley (favorite location) (2011-11-05-D3x-059ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 4 images Nikon D3x, AF-Nikkor 70-210 1:4-5,6 at 145 mm, 0.3 sec, f 22 |
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This lime-tree alley (beginning at Weggun) is a phantastic location in almost any season. Since 1999 I visited these old trees rather often, but I could not photograph this avenue in snow until January 2016. |
Lime-tree alley (2016-01-22-D3x-008ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 5 images Nikon D3x, AF-Nikkor 70-210 1:4-5,6 at 82 mm, 1/8 sec, f 14 |
Lime-tree alley (2016-01-23-D3x-011ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 5 images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 24 mm, f 14, 1/8 sec |
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Snowfree evening in winter (2014-02-09-D3x-198ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 5 images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 55 mm, f 18, 0,5 sec |
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Beginning of the alley in Weggun (2014-02-09-D3x-146ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 6 images AF-Nikkor 18-35mm 1:3,5-4,5 at 24 mm, 1/125 sec, f 14 |
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Summer evening (2015-06-25-DSL-183ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 4 images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 32 mm, f 14, 1/20 sec |
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Colours in the autumn sun (2011-11-05-D3x-041ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 4 images Nikon D3x, AF-Nikkor 70-210 1:4-5,6 at 95 mm, 0,3 sec, f 22 |
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Krewitzsee in winter fog (2016-01-25-DSL-044ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 5 images Nikon D3x, AF-Nikkor 70-210 1:4-5,6 at 110 mm, 1/30 sec, f 22 |
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An avenue of old oaks is just a few kilometres away from the lime-tree
alley. |
Avenue of oaks in winter (2016-01-24-D3x-043ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 4 (6) images Nikon D3x, AF-Nikkor 70-210 1:4-5,6 at 125 mm, 1,6 sec, f 36 |
The avenue of oaks from outside ... (2011-11-05-D3x-A-104ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 6 images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 24 mm, f 11, 1/100 sec |
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... and from inside. (2011-11-05-D3x-125ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 5 images AF Micro-Nikor 55mm f/2. , f 18, 1/20 sec |
Der Brocken im Harz |
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I was very happy to be on the spot when a strong but short early onset of winter in November 2011 reached the Harz and its highest mountain the Brocken. |
Spruce forest at the Brocken (2010-11-23-D3x-021ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 4 images Nikon D3x, AF-Nikkor 70-210 1:4-5,6 at 90 mm, 1/5 sec, f 16 |
Brockenbahn (2010-11-23-D3x-040) Nikon D3x, AF-Nikkor 70-210 1:4-5,6 at 70 mm, 1/125 sec, f 5,6, ISO 800 |
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Brockenbahn (2010-11-27-D3x-081) Nikon D3x, AF-Nikkor 70-210 1:4-5,6 at 70 mm, 1/400 sec, f 11, ISO 400 |
Forests with old trees in Hessen |
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In Urwald Sababurg, northern Hessen (2013-10-31-D3x-049ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 6 images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 42 mm, f 22, 4 sec |
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Wood pastures were often maintained in former centuries and thereby old
trees were protected because of their high yield of fruit. Some of these
old trees are dying and several stages of rotting can be studied. |
In the Reinhardswald, northern Hessen (2013-11-02-D3x-039ff) 3-row panorama stitched of 11 images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 40 mm, f 22, 2 sec |
Old beech trees in former wood pasture Halloh near Albertshausen, Hessen (2013-11-02-D3x-122ff) 3-row panorama stitched of 9 images Nikon D3x, AF-Nikkor 70-210 1:4-5,6 at 135 mm, 1/13 sec, f 5 |
Hainich und Thüringer Wald in Thüringen |
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View from the south-eastern slope of Hainich in Thüringen (2015-11-08-D3x-206ff) single-row panorama stitched of 9 images Nikon D3x, Nikkor AF-S 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 VR at 300 mm, 6 sec, f 16, ISO 400 |
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The western slopes of Hainich near Lauterbach (2015-11-06-D3x-026ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 5 images Nikon D3x, Nikkor AF-S 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 VR at 195 mm, 1/5 sec, f 36 |
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The National Park Hainich is transforming slowly from a abandoned militay training area to a primeval forest. Old trees are still rare. But the transformation process presents surprising photo scenes. |
View from the tower Hainich Blick to the southern part of the National Park (2015-11-07-D3x-130ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 4 (9) images Nikon D3x, Nikkor AF-S 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 VR at 70 mm, 1/10sec, f 22 |
Inside the forest Hainich (2015-11-06-DSL-102ff-focus stacking) Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4 AI-s, at f 5,6, 1/13 sec |
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Spruce forest at the Schneekopf, Thüringer Wald (2015-11-12-DSL-014ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 5 (7) images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 85 mm, f 5, 1/6 sec |
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Spruce is the main tree in the Türinger Wald. Some nice locations are well hidden in the forest, small moors, hidden lakes and small rivers. |
Spruce forest at the Schneekopf, Thüringer Wald (2015-11-12-DSL-034ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 3 images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 55 mm, f 22, 0,6 sec |
Saukopfmoor near Oberhof, Thüringer Wald (2015-11-12-DSL-108ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 6 images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 24 mm, f 16, 1/4 sec |
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Erletor Talsperre near Suhl, Thüringer Wald (2015-11-11-D3x-068ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 9 images Nikon D3x, AF-Nikkor 70-210 1:4-5,6 at 125 mm, 1/5 sec, f 11 |
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River Emse at Schwarzhausen, Thüringer Wald (2015-11-08-DSL-151ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 4 images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 24 mm, f 16, 0,3 sec |
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Werra (River) near Creuzburg (2015-11-05-DSL-055ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 6 images AF-Nikkor 18-35mm 1:3,5-4,5 at 24 mm, 4 sec, f 8 ISO 500 |
Kaiserstuhl und Rheintal (Taubergießen) |
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Various waters run through the nature reserve Taubergießen. The oxbow arms of the Rhine flood the riverine forest several times a year. |
Flooded riverine forest of the Rhine in theTaubergießen region ( 2013-06-07-D3x-263ff ) 2-row panorama stitched of 5 images AF-Nikkor 18-35mm 1:3,5-4,5 at 30 mm, 1/10 sec, f 10 ISO 400 |
The upper section of the small river Taubergießen meanders mostly hidden by gallery forest through meadows and fields. adjacent to the riverine forest. |
River Taubergießen a romantic tributary to the Rhine (2015-05-21-D610-044) Nikon D 610, AF-Nikkor 18-35mm 1:3,5-4,5 at 30 mm, 1/160 sec, f 6,5 ISO 400 |
Lower section of the river Taubergießenin the floodplain forest (2015-05-21-D610-124) Nikon D 610, AF-Nikkor 18-35mm 1:3,5-4,5 at 23 mm, 1/400 sec, f 16 ISO 400 |
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The old and small-structures landscape in the Kaiserstuhl was transformed to modern large terrasses for new vineyards. That transformation began in the 60s and is not yet completed. Fortunately the the large bare terrasses became more and more covered with friendly vegatation during the last decades. |
Hollow way with flowering cherry trees above, Kaiserstuhl (2016-04-20-d3x-030ff) panorama stitched of 3 images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 58 mm, f 16, 1/10 sec |
Vineyards near Vogtsburg, Kaiserstuhl, spring season (2016-04-21-d3x-315ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 4 (6) images Nikon D3x, Nikkor AF-S 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 VR at 260 mm, 1/20sec, f 11 |
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Walnut trees are commen on the slopes of the Kaiserstuhl. When the fruit trees are flowering white, the young leaves of the walnut trees contrast with their read young leaves. |
Opening young leaves of a walnut tree, Kaiserstuhl (2016-04-21-D3x-122ff-focus-stacking of 25 images) Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4 AI-s, at f 4, 1/125 sec |
The yellow wood plants are commen in the vineyards of the Kaiserstuhl. These plants were formerly used to extract the blue colour indigo. |
View from southern Kaiserstuhl to the valley of the Rhine at Breisach (2016-04-22-d3x-042ff) 2-row panorama stitched of 5 (9) images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 38 mm, f 16, 1/4 sec, ISO 200 |
Pasqueflowers are local characteristics of some meadows in the Kaiserstuhl. If you have missed their nice flowers in early spring, you can see their funy fuzzy heads a bit later. |
Seed heads of pasqueflowers (2016-04-22-p78-008) Nikon Coolpix 7800 |
Mountain Forest at the Belchen (Black Forest) |
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View from the western slope of the Belchen to the valley of the Rhine (2014-05-01-D3x-178ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 6 images Nikon D3x, AF-Nikkor 70-210 1:4-5,6 at 210 mm, 1/80 sec, f 14 |
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Forrest on the western slope of the Belchen near the summit, winter (2016-02-04-D3x-055ff) single-row panorama stitched of 5(13) images AF-Nikkor 18-35mm 1:3,5-4,5 at 28 mm, 1/13 sec, f 20 ISO 400 |
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The western slope just below the summit of the Belchen is rather steep. It is covered with forest that is extremly exposed to storm and cold and is often in the clouds. So it is a wonderful location to photograph semi-natural mountain-forest. |
Forest on the western slope of the Belchen near the summit, winter (2016-02-04-D3x-082ff) 2-row panorama stitched of 5 (10) images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 24 mm, f 18, 1/20 sec, ISO 400 |
Forest on the western slope of the Belchen near the summit, May (2014-05-02-D3x-020) Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 24 mm, f 14, 1/4 sec, ISO 400 |
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Forest on the western slope of the Belchen near the summit, May (2014-05-02-D3x-025ff) single-row panorama stitched of 5 images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 24 mm, f 18, 0,3 sec |
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Forest on the western slope of the Belchen near the summit, May (2014-05-02-D3x-053ff) single-row panorama stitched of 5 (8) images Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G at 38 mm, f 18, 1/4 sec |
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Forest on the western slope of the Belchen near the summit, May (2014-05-02-D3x-122ff) single-row panorama stitched of 5 (7) images AF-Nikkor 18-35mm 1:3,5-4,5 at 32 mm, 1/10 sec, f 15 |
This series will end with a view down to the western slopes of the Black Forest. This is a small-structured and varied landscape, which I like to visit in the mornig or evening, when even the tourist hotspots become calm. |
View from Schauinsland to the Münstertal, Black Forest, May (2015-05-21-D3x-011ff) Single-row panorama stitched of 4 (6) images Nikon D3x, Nikkor AF-S 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 VR at 155 mm, 1/13 sec, f 16 |