Sun setting behind two trees on a hill. Shot from a meadow at Hirzel village on 19th October 2001. The Sun will set at this point every year from about 18-20th October and 20-22th February. I hope the next time the weather will be as good and I will have enough films. 8/500mm RF tele, Fujichrome Velvia.
Moon three days after full phase. Shot with Nikon Coolpix 990 handheld on the eyepiece of a d=300 f/4 Newtonian telescope. 3th November 2001The Moon is covering Saturn. One can see very well the differences in the brightnesses. The Moon is overexposed while Saturn is underexposed. Not very sharp picture. Probably an 30cm f/4 Newtonian with eyepiece projection is not the right instrument for this kind of picture. I used the "hat trick" to reduce vibrations of the shutter. — Minolta SRT-101, d=300m f=1200mm Newtonian, Güntisberg Wald/ZH:, 3 November 2001
A twig covered by ice crystals, somewhere on the path from Oberiberg to Sternegg. That location is always in the shadow during winter time. Illuminated by a ring flash. Fujichrome Velvia, Minolta X-700, Elicar 2.5/90mm macro lens, December 2001
Looking down the Valle Leventina from San Gottardo. August 2001The famous dam in Valle Verzasca where James Bond made his bungee jump in the movie "Golden Eye". But there's no secret villain around here. August 2001The curch of the small village Frasco seen from the bridge across the Verzasca river. August 2001After thousands of serpentines driving up Valle Maggia one finally reaches the dam of Lago del Sambucco. August 2001
Trees in the Pfaffenholz forest (between Wetzikon and Hinwil) in beautiful backlight. Same location, just a little bit different point of view. — October 2001, 2/85mm, Fujichrome VelviaThe funny hills around Hirzel with each a tree on its top in haze and the light of the setting Sun. — October 2001, Fujichrome VelviaThe funny hills around Hirzel with each a tree on its top in haze and the light of the setting Sun. — October 2001, Fujichrome VelviaA long-time exposure of the pretty little waterfall. — October 2001, 1.4/50mm at f/32, 1s, polaroid filter, Fujichrome Velvia 50.Forest in snowLooking towards Mount Säntis
Sernftal, GL: Coloured autumn trees somewhere between Elm and Trämligen. The idyll is deceptive: I was standing right under an ugly high voltage pole when I took this picture. Oktober 2001, Fujichrome Velvia 50.Sernftal, GL: Coloured autumn trees and a chalet somewhere between Elm and Trämligen. The idyll is deceptive: I was standing right under an ugly high voltage pole when I took this picture. Oktober 2001, Fujichrome Velvia 50.Sernftal, GL: Coloured autumn trees and chalets in Matt. Oktober 2001, Fujichrome Velvia 50.Klausenpass, GL: Looking back to Linthal while climbing up the serpentines of the Klausenpass (one end of the single road through the canton Glarus). October 2001, Fujichrome Velvia 50.
Tricks of light in the river maggia — Nikon Coolpix 990, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 September 2001 — EXIF: E990; Δt=1/210 s; f=8.2 mm; f/4.9; ISO 100; 2001-09-08 16:30:34Two young belicas (Leucaspius delineatus) are playing in the sunlight with rainbow colours — Nikon Coolpix 990, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 September 2001 — EXIF: E990; Δt=1/65 s; f=14 mm; f/3.4; ISO 100; 2001-09-08 16:50:24At the very end of the basin is a little waterfall with many bubbles — Nikon Coolpix 990, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 September 2001An european chub (Squalius cephalus) with a reflection in the water surface. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 September 2001Harvest has come and a brown maple leaf is floating in the water. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 September 2001A barbel (Barbus barbus) is digging in the sand for food. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 September 2001
Two mushrooms growing in the forest nearby Jona, St. Gallen. — Minolta X-700, October 2001Two tiny twigs growing out of a fir trunk in the forest nearby Jona, St. Gallen. — Minolta X-700, October 2001Mushrooms growing on a rotten tree trunk in the forest nearby Jona, St. Gallen. — Minolta X-700, October 2001Leaves of a wine growing on a Wall in one of the harbours in Rapperswil. — Minolta X-700, 2.5/90mm macro lens, November 2001The light of the setting sun is shining on Mount Gonzen nearby Sargans. — Minolta XD-7, November 2001Trees growing on a mountain summit glowing in the light of the setting sun. White Fir Tree Valley (Weisstannental) nearby Sargans. — Minolta XD-7, November 2001The 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 2001View of the Churfirsten mountain ridge while leaving White Fir Tree Valley (Weisstannental) nearby Sargans. — Minolta XD-7, November 2001A cross spider is sitting in the center of its net and waiting for bait. — Minolta X-700, October 2001Cows walking on a meadow in the Lindth plains. — Minolta X-700, October 2001The illuminated church tower at Busskirch nearby Rapperswil glows in the dusk. — Minolta X-700, October 2001A bee is collecting pollen and nectar on a yellow flower. It's wings are reflecting the sunlight. — Minolta X-700, November 2001A seagull has just landed on a pole in the harbour of Rapperswil. — Minolta X-700, 300mm f/4 Tele, Rapperswil, November 2001A 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
View from Gornergrat towards a cable car station on a neighbouring peak. The wind blows wispy clouds over the ridge — March 2001The Matterhorn seen from Gornergrat in the early morning. March 2001The Kulmhotel and observatory on the Gornergrat. — March 2001A mountain ridge near the Gornergrat — March 2001Mountains near the Gornergrat — March 2001Layered snowdrift on the summit of the Gornergrat. — March 2001Open observatory dome of the southern tower with a view of the parabolic mirror of the submillimetre telescope KOSMA (Cologne Observatory for SubMillimetre Astronomy). Dieses durften wir am Abend kurz besichtigen und mit den Astronomen plaudern. At that time, the Italian infrared telescope TIRGO (Telescopio InfraRosso del Gornergrat) was located in the north tower. — March 2001A mountain peak in the light of the evening sun with long shadows. — March 2001
Rock with pretty light patterns. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001Looking at the water surface from below. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001Who are E and A? — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001Picture puzzle: Can you see the european bullhead (Cottus gobio) between the rocks? — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001floating twig. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001Pretty light patterns on a rock. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001Bubbles from the little waterfall. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001Dive buddy is learning to fly. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001A rock behind a curtain of light beams. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001A curtain of bubbles raising up to the surface. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001Some artwork of an unknown diver. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001Looking at a rock wall above the water surface. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001Diver counting the stones on the ground. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001A message from aliens from planet Appenzell. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001A pair of unknown divers. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001I love divers. Again an artwork from an unknown diver. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001Could be the hulls of caddis fly larvae. — Nikon Coolpix 990, Verzasca, Amsler basin, Ticino, 8 September 2001
High-rise buildings in Kuala Lumpur — Minolta XD-7, Kodachrome 64, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 2001High-rise buildings in Kuala Lumpur — Minolta XD-7, Kodachrome 64, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 2001The Kuala Lumpur TV Tower — Minolta XD-7, Kodachrome 64, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 2001The Petronas Twin Towers seen from the TV Tower — Minolta XD-7, Kodachrome 64, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 2001
On the way through the Straits of Lombok. At first glance, the island landscape looks like being on Lake Zurich — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001A LEGO ferry on the way to Denmark? — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001Evening mood with bats — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001Once we anchored between two islands. Thousands of bats flew from one island to another at sunset — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001One of the green islands of Nusa Tenggara. In contrast to the underwater world, the surface world is not as rich in species — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001Another Island — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001crop circles? UFO landing pad? Or did someone tie a goat to a stake? — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001The MV Pindito, a motorboat with brake sail — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001A bay of some small island in Indonesia. — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001The Pindito is anchored somewhere on an uninhabited island in the middle of nowhere. Then you realize you've paid for the trip in advance ;-: — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001Bay of Komodo Island — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001Two divers are driven to the ship by a Zodiac after the dive. — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001The Zodiacs pick up the divers after a dive. Beat is just getting into the boat. — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001Matthias and Roli are driven to the ship by a Zodiac after the dive. — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001This bat appears to have had its wing piercing ripped out — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001Yes! ... Stefan knows how to water ski — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001A Komodo monitor curiously observes a butterfly. No, he didn't click his tongue and eat it shortly afterwards. — Minolta XD-7, Komodo, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001Kissing Komodo dragons — Minolta XD-7, Komodo, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001A Komdo dragon shows its sweet side — Minolta XD-7, Komodo, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001A pair of swimming dolphins — Minolta XD-7, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, March 2001
Waves crushing at the pier of Arrieta. 12 January 2002, Fuji VelviaThe turqoise lagoon with yellowish sand between Bajo de los Sables and the little village Orzola. 12 January 2002, Fuji Velvia.A close-up of the turquise lagoon. 17mm wideangle lens at f/16, 12 January 2001, Fuji VelviaA boat in the turquoise lagoon between Bajo de los Sables and Orzola. 12 January 2002, Fuji VelviaThe small island Graciosa shot from a place a few hundred meters left of Mirador del Rio. They really wanted money for a view on an island. 12 January 2002, Fuji Velvia, pol filterThe salt extraction basins of Salinas del Rio shot from a place a few hundred meters left of Mirador del Rio. 12 January 2002, 300mm telephoto lens, Fuji VelviaThe cliffs somewhere between Mirador del Rio and the small villaga Las Rositas. 12 January 2002, Fuji VelviaDunes at the coast of Playa del Risco. 12 January 2002, Fuji VelviaThe wineyards of La Geria in the light of the setting Sun. 12 January 2002, Fuji VelviaTwo lonely palms on the wineyards of La Geria in an incredible light of the setting Sun. I almost thought the image was a failure (too dark) when I looked at the slide on the light table. But look what the scanner has revealed on this image. The exposure time was measured with the built-in light meter. Maybe 1/2 stop overexpure or more would have been better. 12 January 2002, Fuji VelviaThe same two palms on the wineyards of La Geria yet from another point of view. Note the 'craters' with each a vine at their bottom. 12 January 2002, Fuji VelviaA hut with trees warped by the wind on the wineyards of La Geria. 12 January 2002, Fuji VelviaThe wreck of a car in a quarry in the environment of Teseguite. 13 January 2002, Fuji VelviaA view from that formation in the environment of Tesequite. The hill in the background could be Peña del Silvo but I'm not sure because the map is not very accurate and the hills have no labels. 13 January 2002, Fuji VelviaThe cliffs at Playa de Famara on the west coast of Lanzarote. 13 January 2002, Fuji VelviaView to the plains northwest of Teguise. In the background one can see the dunes of El Jable. 13 January 2002, Fuji VelviaView on the village Los Valles with the typical terrace gardens. 13 January 2002, Fuji Velvia, pol filterThe wind wheels of the Parque Eolicode Lanzarote. I also made a longer exposure to show the rotation of the propellers but unfortunately forgot to close the camera eyepiece and the image was totally underexposed. 13 January 2002, Fuji VelviaSomewhere between Haria and Los Valles, looking down to Risco de las Nieves. 13 January 2002, Fuji VelviaA lonely palm on the edge of a cliff between Haria and Los Valles. 13 January 2002, Fuji VelviaThe pretty village Haria in the 'valley of the tenthousand palms'. The drops in the sky are caused by some donkey of the 'professional' laboratory. Well, hovever still better than scratching the whole film with 'telegraph wires' like on 1/4 of all my films from the big laboratories. 13 January, Fuji VelviaThe pretty village Haria in the 'valley of the thenthousand palms'. 13 January 2002, Fuji VelviaA meadow in the environment of Haria. Aren't that awesome colours? 13 January 2002, Fuji VelviaThe pretty village Haria in the 'valley of the thenthousand palms'. 13 January 2002, Fuji VelviaPalm standing out the shadow in the valley of Máguez. I saw this effect of light and shadow the day before while I drove up the pass. But it was too late to set up the camera so I came back the next day on time and waited one half hour for this special light which lasts only a few minutes. This is short before the Sun sets in this valley. 13 January 2002, 135mm telephoto lens (image a bit cropped), Fuji VelviaThe straight road from from Teguise to San Bartolomé at sunset. An interesting feature of Lanzarote is the number of useless road signs. 13 January 2002, Fuji VelviaSunset at the wineyards of La Geria. 13 January 2002, Fuji VelviaSunset at Salinas de Janubio with a reflection of the sun in the lagoon. 13 January 2002, Fuji VelviaSunset at Salinas de Janubio. 300mm telephoto lens, 12 January 2002, Fuji VelviaA lava stream somewhere between San Bartolomé and La Geria. 14 January 2002, Fuji VelviaA lava stream somewhere between San Bartolomé and La Geria. 14 January 2002, Fuji VelviaYet again the lonely two palms in the wineyards of La Geria. This time in a different light of early afternoon. 14 January 2002, Fuji VelviaThe road to the Timanfaya national park. 15 January 2002, Fuji VelviaWell ... and that's all you see from this wonderful and extraordinary National Park. I was just walking from the parking lot along the road with my camera bag and the tripod, when a guard came and threw me out of the park: "No professional photographs!" So, if you ever intend to spend money for this park (there are only tours on a camel's back or in a bus possible) and you want to make pictures then mask yourself as a dumb tourist: Use a cheap plastic APS camera, wear Bermuda shorts, sandals and white socks. 15 January 2002, Fuji VelviaThe salt extraction basins of Salinas de Janubio. The best time to visit this is during noon when the sun is high. To see all the colours one should have the sun from the back. 15 January 2002, Fuji VelviaThe colourful salt extraction basins of Salinas de Janubio. 15 January 2002, Fuji VelviaThe colourful salt extraction basins of Salinas de Janubio. 15 January 2002, Fuji VelviaThe colourful salt extraction basins of Salinas de Janubio and the adjacent green lagoon. 15 January 2002, Fuji VelviaLas Salinas de Janubio. 15 January 2002, Fuji VelviaWet and wild are the waves crushing at the Playa de Janubio. Here it is 'not recommended for bathing' they write on a sign. 15 January 2002, 300mm telephoto lens, Fuji VelviaLooking from the roundabout at Femés towards Playa Blanca. The hill on the right hand side is Montaña Roja. In nature the light beams looked more impressive. 15 January 2002, Fuji VelviaThe rough lava cliffs of Los Hevideros. No, this is no fog but blurred waves caused by the long-time exposure of about one second. 15 January 2002, pol + ND4 filter, Fuji VelviaI climbed a little abadoned hill, think it was Montañ Corona and took this picture of the pretty patterned flatland. The houses at the sunlit horizon belong to the villages Teseguite and El Mojón. 16 January 2002, Fuji VelviaA puddle somewhere in the Malpaís de la Corona, a lava stream. In the middle of that dark lava stream is a patch with white sand and dunes. 16 January 2002, 17mm wideangle, one stop overexposed, Fuji VelviaBlack lava rocks and white sand dunes. Unfortunately the light wasn't good enough for closeups of the ripples in the dunes. It was cloudy and the Sun too high. 16 January 2002, Fuji VelviaThe cliffs somewhere between Mirador del Rio and the small villaga Las Rositas. Same point of view as the previous shot but the light is much different. This situation lasted only for about one minute or less and didn't came back as long as I waited. 16 January 2002, Fuji VelviaBig waves are crushing on the cliffs of Playa de Janubio. 17 January 2002, Fuji VelviaLong exposure of waves crushing on the cliffs of Playa de Janubio. 17 January 2002, pol + ND4 filter, Fuji VelviaKois in a little zoo on Lanzarote.Parrot in a little zoo on Lanzarote.
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