Fig. 1: Two mushrooms growing in the forest nearby Jona, St. Gallen. — Minolta X-700, October 2001
Fig. 2: Two tiny twigs growing out of a fir trunk in the forest nearby Jona, St. Gallen. — Minolta X-700, October 2001
Fig. 3: Mushrooms growing on a rotten tree trunk in the forest nearby Jona, St. Gallen. — Minolta X-700, October 2001
Fig. 4: Leaves of a wine growing on a Wall in one of the harbours in Rapperswil. — Minolta X-700, 2.5/90mm macro lens, November 2001
Fig. 5: The light of the setting sun is shining on Mount Gonzen nearby Sargans. — Minolta XD-7, November 2001
Fig. 6: Trees growing on a mountain summit glowing in the light of the setting sun. White Fir Tree Valley (Weisstannental) nearby Sargans. — Minolta XD-7, November 2001
Fig. 7: The setting sun is shining on a mountain ridge and lets it glowing gold orange. White Fir Tree Valley (Weisstannental) nearby Sargans. — Minolta XD-7, November 2001
Fig. 8: View of the Churfirsten mountain ridge while leaving White Fir Tree Valley (Weisstannental) nearby Sargans. — Minolta XD-7, November 2001
Fig. 9: A cross spider is sitting in the center of its net and waiting for bait. — Minolta X-700, October 2001
Fig. 10: Cows walking on a meadow in the Lindth plains. — Minolta X-700, October 2001
Fig. 11: The illuminated church tower at Busskirch nearby Rapperswil glows in the dusk. — Minolta X-700, October 2001
Fig. 12: A bee is collecting pollen and nectar on a yellow flower. It's wings are reflecting the sunlight. — Minolta X-700, November 2001
Fig. 13: A seagull has just landed on a pole in the harbour of Rapperswil. — Minolta X-700, 300mm f/4 Tele, Rapperswil, November 2001
Fig. 14: A spider is climbing up the wall in my flat. With the flash from the side the wall gets a very threedimensional look. — Minolta X-700, Elicar 90mm Macro, November 2001
Fig. 15: When I got back home one day in July 2002 I found this moth sleeping on the door of my flat. (Fujichrome Velvia, Minolta X-700, Elicar 2.5/90mm macro lens, Sunpak ring flash, Rapperswil/SG, August 2002)
Fig. 16: A butterfly on my balcony (Fujichrome Velvia, Minolta X-700, Elicar 90mm macro lens, Rapperswil/SG, July 2003)
Fig. 17: A spider on my balcony in the morning Sun (Fujichrome Astia, Minolta X-700, Elicar 90mm macro lens, Rapperswil, July 2003)
Fig. 18: A hummingbird-like butterfly. It's fascinating to observe them drinking nectar from a blossom. Interesting that two totally different species (insect and bird) have the same eating behaviour. (Fujichrome Sensia 400, Nikon F100, AF Micro Nikkor 2.8/105mm, August 2003)
Fig. 19: A butterfly drinking nectar from a blossom (Fujichrome Sensia 400, Nikon F100, AF Micro Nikkor 2.8/105mm, August 2003)
Fig. 20: A bee is collecting some pollen from a blossom.
Fig. 21: A small snail is creeping up a blade of grass. Unfortunately it didn't want to spread out it's tentacles again.
Fig. 22: A dragonfly is resting on a leaf.
Fig. 23: A dragonfly is resting on a leaf.
Fig. 24: A moth is resting on a wall.
Fig. 25: A duck is spreading its wings on the upper Lake Zurich near Schmerikon. — Nikon D70, Nikkor Micro 2.8/105mm, 6. April 2005
Fig. 26: A swan is reflecting on the calm surface of Lake Zurich at Rapperswil. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 14. April 2005
Fig. 27: A coot is standing on a rock in the water and spreading its wings. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 14 April 2005
Fig. 28: A duck couple is landing on the water and braking with their feet. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 14 April 2005
Fig. 29: A seagull is flying low over the water surface. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 14 April 2005
Fig. 30: A duck couple flying low over the water surface. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 14 April 2005
Fig. 31: A doog is peeing on a lamp post and marking its territory in the harbour of Rapperswil. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 14 April 2005
Fig. 32: Two swans in the light of the setting sun. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 14 April 2005
Fig. 33: Two swans in the light of the setting sun. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 14 April 2005
Fig. 34: A swan in the light of the setting sun. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 14 April 2005 — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=1/200 s; f=200 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2005-04-14 18:52:24
Fig. 35: Just one of the many ducks in the harbour of Rapperswil. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 21 April 2005
Fig. 36: A flying seagull. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 21 April 2005
Fig. 37: Two seagulls are fighting surrounded by coots and a duck. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 21 April 2005
Fig. 38: A swan spreading its wings. They seem to do this usually after cleaning their feathers. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 21 April 2005
Fig. 39: The castle and harbour of Rapperswil shot from the dam, circa 40 minutes after sunset. In the background one can see the hill Bachtel with the tower on the top. — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=15 s; f=65 mm; f/16.0; ISO 200; 2005-05-24 21:45:12
Fig. 40: The small city Rapperswil with the dam in the dusk, circa 45 minutes after sunset. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm 1:2.8, — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=20 s; f=17 mm; f/16.0; ISO 200; 2005-05-24 21:53:44
Fig. 41: A moth sitting on the wall of the house where I was living. — Nikon D70, AF Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8, 1/250s, f/32, ISO 200, Rapperswil, 23 September 2005
Fig. 42: The castle of Rapperswil with the Swiss Alps in the background. The most prominent mountain chain in the background is called Glärnisch. In the front is Lake Zurich. — Nikon D70, Af-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Kempraten, 24 September 2005
Fig. 43: A dew drop on a blade of grass in the morning. — Nikon D70, AF Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8D, 24 September 2005
Fig. 44: Portrait of a swan with water drops on the head. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 80-200mm 1:2.8, 2x Telekonverter, Rapperswil, 1 May 2006
Fig. 45: A flying seagull approaching for landing. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 80-200mm 1:2.8, f=200mm, f/5.6, 1/1000s, ISO 200, Rapperswil, 1. May 2006
Fig. 46: The water birds in the harbour of Rapperswil are well fed. Every few minutes someone comes with a bag full of old bread. Here a seagull has stolen a piece of bread and is followed by another. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 80-200mm 1:2.8, f=200mm, f/7.1, 1/1000s, ISO 200, Rapperswil, 1 May 2006
Fig. 47: A swan spreading its wings. They seem to do this usually after cleaning their feathers. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 80-200mm 1:2.8, f=200mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 200, Rapperswil, 1 May 2006
Fig. 48: Just a moth sitting on a table. — Nikon D200, AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8G ED, ISO 200, 1/250s, f/32, 15 September 2006
Fig. 49: Just some kind of a bug. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2007-05-19 15:07:52
Fig. 50: Dragonflies are creating a heart shape while having sex. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 250; 2007-06-09 14:07:43
Fig. 51: The empty skin of a dragonfly larva. I missed the moment when it got out. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2007-06-10 9:34:19
Fig. 52: A dragonfly sitting on a blade of grass. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/10.0; ISO 400; 2007-06-10 9:53:33
Fig. 53: Portrait of a small jump spider sitting on my kitchen table. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=210 mm; f/22.0; ISO 200; 2007-06-18 17:34:03
Fig. 54: Snowshoe hiking through misty and stormy weather on Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/154 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-01-08 12:14:51
Fig. 55: A fir tree covered by snow. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/215 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-01-08 12:20:47
Fig. 56: The restaurant Chrüzegg during bad weather. It felt like reaching the Amundschen-Scott southern polar station. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/471 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-01-08 12:23:25
Fig. 57: The beautiful view of the snowy mountains is hidden behind the fog on that day. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/504 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-01-08 14:06:05
Fig. 58: The beautiful view of the snowy mountains is hidden behind the fog on that day. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/815 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-01-08 14:06:17
Fig. 59: A strong wind is blowing across the ridge while showshoe hicking to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/719 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-01-08 14:06:20
Fig. 60: Hiking through a snowy forest, expecting to meet a wizard, 13 dwarves and a hobbit around the next corner. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/331 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-01-08 13:46:15
Fig. 61: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/5027 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 12:02:56
Fig. 62: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/3017 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 12:04:00
Fig. 63: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/2155 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 12:19:25
Fig. 64: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/2514 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 12:20:33
Fig. 65: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/4309 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 12:20:46
Fig. 66: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/1886 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 12:21:27
Fig. 67: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/2743 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 12:21:53
Fig. 68: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/2743 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 12:22:09
Fig. 69: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/6033 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 12:55:54
Fig. 70: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/6033 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 12:58:03
Fig. 71: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/5027 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 12:59:04
Fig. 72: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/6033 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 12:59:16
Fig. 73: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/2321 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 15:16:45
Fig. 74: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/7541 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 15:17:21
Fig. 75: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/4309 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 15:17:34
Fig. 76: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/2514 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 15:18:45
Fig. 77: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/3017 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 15:50:01
Fig. 78: Snow shoe hiking through fairy tale like winter landscape with deep snow on the Atzmännig to Chrüzegg. — EXIF: iPhone 4; Δt=1/2155 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2012-02-12 15:50:18
