Whether plants, insects or animals, each of these subjects has its own beauty. Capturing and depicting this beauty in pictures is the high art of nature photography. Follow Chris Renk, the Chapter Organiser of the Germany Chapter and Member of the Society’s Nature Special Interest Group, as he gives you five essential tips to help…
Franconian Forest – Enjoying a fantastic View over the River Saale Valley.
Day 146 of my 365 Photo Challenge After returning from the far north, I headed straight back to the north of Bavaria, this time exploring the Franconian Forest. After all, I was born there, so it’s like a visit home. But I am always amazed by the beauty of nature there. I took this photo…
Baltic Coast – Morning Sunrise in the coastal Forrest
Day 144 of my 365 Photo Challenge.This morning I set off for the nearby forest. I was lucky, and the weather was on its best side.The air was clear due to the icy temperatures, and the rising sun sent its rays without being dampened by clouds.This constellation created this unique spectacle of light rays and…
Baltic Coast – Beautiful Sunrise along the Coast!
Day 143 of my 365 Photo ChallengeThis morning I was up early to capture the sunrise on the Baltic coast. As it is already freezing in the morning’s early hours, a great fog formed, which created a diffuse atmosphere in the photo. Simply wonderful! It was worth getting up early!
Baltic Coast – Enjoying Calmness at the lake
Day 142 of my 365 Photo Challenge Another day on which I remained at the German Baltic Coast. This time, a boathouse caught my eyes.With its red roof and light wooden walls, the boathouse blended into the surreal surroundings, which were enhanced by reflecting the trees and the boathouse onto the lake. Luckily, there was…
The Isle of Fehmarn – Time to say Goodby to the Baltic Sea
Day 139 of my 365 Photo Challenge. Now it is time to say goodbye to Fehmarn. My two weeks are now over, and tomorrow I start my journey home to Bavaria. For the last time, I visited the lighthouse Flügge at the southern beach of Fehmarn. I was lucky, just as I was about to…
The Isle of Fehmarn – washed around by the Baltic Sea!
Day 138 of my 365 Photo Challenge. I took this photo on the Southwest beach of the island of Fehmarn. I was awaiting the approaching sunset when I noticed the play of the waves with the stones on the beach. Whenever the waves receded again, a spray with hundreds of bubbles formed, from which a…
The Isle of Fehmarn – Impression from the Northern Coast
Day 137 of my 365 Photo Challenge. This time, another Sea view of the Isle of Fehmarn. For this image, I visited the northern coast of Fehmarn. Long and empty beaches were inviting for endless walks. There, you can feel the flair of the Baltic coastal landscapes, particularly intensively. I especially liked the in the…
The Isle of Fehmarn – Krummsteert-Sulsdorf Wiek
Day 135 of my 365 Photo Challenge. Today was my second last day on the island of Fehmarn, and I paid another visit to the Krummsteert-Sulsdorf Wiek. This time I photographed the base of the waterfowl reserve, which is located at the beginning of the protected area. I was most fascinated by the play of…
Isle of Fehmarn – Coastal Salt Marshes
Day 132 of my 365 Photo Challenge. I spent another day on the island of Fehmarn. This time I visited the nature reserve Westmarkelsdorfer Huk, which is located in the north-east of Fehmarn. Here you will find the ideal conditions for nature and landscape photography. Especially the salt marshes found my attention,These dry out almost…