Trails of stars above trees and mountains. I set the white balance to 3000K because then the night sky appears blue, which is not scientifically correct but looks more natural ;-) If the white balance is set to sunglight then the night sky appears brown. I recommend using NEF for all night scenes or under illumination circumstances which are unclear. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm, f=28mm, f/2.8, 480s, ISO 200, white balance 3000K, Glaubenbergpass, 22. April 2006The polar star above a fir tree. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm, f=28mm, f/2.8, 960s, ISO 100, white balance 3000K, Glaubenbergpass, 22. April 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=959 s; f=28 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2006-04-22 0:02:19Circumpolar stars with clouds on Mirasteilas 2006 in Falera. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm 1:4, f=12mm, f/4, 30min, ISO 100, colour temperature 3000K, 24 September 2006
A little airplane which started from Zurich airport flew across the sun's disk while I was taking this picture. It's a bit small. Next time I'll get closer to the airport and try it again. — Nikon D200, ISO 100, William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, Scheidegg at Wald/ZH, 10 June 2006The sun is setting behind a very low horizon. Refraction and air turbulences cause deformations of the sun's disk. — Nikon D200, ISO 100, William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, Scheidegg at Wald/ZH, 10 June 2006Sunset with cloud belts. I wanted to take picture of the thin sickle of the setting moon but the weather gods were against me. — Nikon D200, William Optics Zenithstar 1 05 ED Triplet APO f/7, 2x Teleconverter, 1/160s, ISO 100, Wernetshausen, Bachtel, 24 June 2006, 21:14An airplane crossing the sun. This is no photomontage. It took several hours at the telescope and a sunburn to make this picture. Unfortunately I lost the original slide. — Minolta X-300, Vixen Refractor, d=90mm, f=1000mm
Rise of the moon behind the Swiss Alps, one day after full moon. The sky is already too dark to appear blue on a picture where the Moon isn't overexposed. Best time is on the same day or the day before full moon. — Nikon D200, William Optics Zenitstar Triplet APO, d=105mm, f=735mm, 1/15s, ISO 800, Weissabgleich Sonnenlicht, Scheidegg, 14. Mai 2006An airplane crossing the full moon ... Sorry, this is a hoax. I copied an airplane across the moon. At least the two pictures were taken on the same evening and have the same scale. Taking a picture like this in real requires much luck and patience. — Nikon D200, William Optics ZenithStar 105mm f/7, composite Moon 1/100s, airplane 1/250s:, Scheidegg at Wald/ZH, 10 June 2006The almost full moon rising behind the Swiss Alps. It was a day before full moon and the sun was still up, which made the moon look pale. I streched contrast a bit. Best time to take a picture of the rising moon is in dusk or dawn when the sun is already below the horizon but the sky is still bright enough to appear in color on the picture. — Nikon D200, William Optics Zenitstar Triplet APO, d=105mm, f=735mm, ISO 200, 1/100s. Scheidegg at Wald/ZH, 10. June 2006The full moon is rising behind trees. It's dusk and the sky is still bright enough to appear blue on a picture. — Nikon D200, William Optics Zenitstar Triplet APO, d=105mm, f=735mm, ISO 400, 1/100s, Scheidegg Wald/ZH, 10 June 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=800 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 2006-06-10 21:27:34Surreptitious advertising ... okay, this picture is a fake. The ballon passed the Moon in a distance of about 1-2 degrees. But the size and brightness are correct. — Nikon D200, William Optics ZenithStar 105mm f/7, ISO 200, 1/500s, Rapperswil, 18 June 2006The waning moon one day after half moon, shot in the dawn. The darker the sky the more contrast one has on the moon's surface. But in summer one has to get up damn early for this ;-: I used the Photoshop Neat Image plugin to reduce noise and an unsharp mask before scaling the picture — Nikon D200, William Optics ZenithStar 105mm f/7, 2x Nikon Telekonverter, ISO 400, 1/30s, Rapperswil, 19 June 2006 05:25 MESZMoon entering penumbra half shadow: of the earth. The penumbra is the zone in the earth's shadow where only a part of the sun's disk is visible. The darkness is gradually increasing to the center of the shadow where the whole sun disk is behind the earth. — Nikon D200, William Optics ZenithStar 105mm f/7, ISO 100, 1/60s, Ascona, 4 March 2007, 23:18 MEZ — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; ISO 100; 2006-03-03 22:23:24Moon entering umbra core shadow: of the earth. The term "core shadow" means that in this part the whole Sun is behind the earth, so there is no direct sunlight. — Nikon D200, William Optics ZenithStar 105mm f/7, ISO 100, 1/60s, Ascona, 4 March 2007, 23:18 MEZ — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; ISO 100; 2006-03-03 23:18:31The Earth casts its shadow on the moon. On this picture the moon's part which is exposed to the sunlight is overexposured to show the different colours of the core shadow. The colours range from brown, red to blue and are caused by diffraction in the Earth's atmosphere. — Nikon D200, William Optics ZenithStar 105mm f/7, ISO 800, 1/2s, Ascona, 4 March 2007, 23:29 MEZ — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/2 s; ISO 800; 2006-03-03 23:29:11Totality of the lunar eclipse of 3/4 March 2007. One can see the different colours ranging from red, yellow and blue. The different colours are caused by the earth's atmosphere that looks like a glowing ring when seen from the moon during the eclipse - like a dusk. Unfortunately this picture is an unsharp combination of 4 pictures with high ISO number because I didn't have a motorized mount and therefore one couldn't make longer exposures than 1/2 second. Noise reduction with Neat Image plugin — Nikon D200, William Optics ZenithStar 105mm f/7, ISO 1600x2, 1/2s, Ascona, 4 March 2007, 00:27 MEZ — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/2 s; ISO 3200; 2006-03-04 0:27:32The Moon 9.39 days after new moon. Just a test picture with my new Vixen Great Polaris GP D2 mount with FS2 drive unit. — Nikon D200, William Optics ZenithStar 105mm f/7, 2x Teleconverter, 27 March 2007 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/20 s; ISO 100; 2006-03-27 20:09:56
The small castle of Tarifa in the light of the morning sun. This morning we wanted to go out to see the orcas for the first time, but the dense fog over the Strait of Gibraltar didn't allow us to leave. Not even the fishermen went out. Well, if nature doesn't want it, there's nothing you can do. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 80-200 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, July 2006A striped dolphin jumps out of the water. — Strait of GibraltarThree bottlenose dolphins emerge from the water and gasp. — Strait of GibraltarThe high-speed catamaran of the ferry connection between Tarifa (Spain) and Tangier (Morocco) of the FRS. — Strait of GibraltarA bottlenose dolphin gasps for air. Note that the dolphins always close their eyes when they briefly emerge from the water. — Strait of GibraltarA Pilot Whale appears right next to the boat and gasps for air. — Strait of GibraltarThree pilot whales. The large, torpedo-like head serves as a sonar transmitter and receiver for underwater squid hunting. — Strait of GibraltarA common dolphin gasps for air. This species of dolphin is smaller than the striped and bottlenose dolphins. — Strait of GibraltarA common dolphin (also: common dolphin) slices through the water surface. — Strait of GibraltarThe larger boat of the FIRMM. — Strait of GibraltarA dolphin jumps out of the water in high spirits. — Strait of GibraltarA bottlenose dolphin emerges from the water. — Strait of GibraltarA bottlenose dolphin just surfacing. Just before they cut through the water surface, the animals exhale and as soon as the breathing hole is above water, they inhale again. — Strait of GibraltarWater splashes as a bottlenose dolphin surfaces to breathe. — Strait of GibraltarA bottlenose dolphin appears in front of the boat and the water splashes break the sunlight into a rainbow. — Strait of GibraltarA bottlenose dolphin appears in front of the boat and the water splashes break the sunlight into a rainbow. — Strait of GibraltarTwo porpoises swim with the boat just below the surface of the water. — Strait of GibraltarThree bottlenose dolphins swim with the boat. — Strait of GibraltarEye to eye with a bottlenose dolphin swimming with the boat just below the surface of the water. In contrast to other whale watching companies, FIRMM never drives the boat directly into a group of whales or dolphins, but always parallel to it so as not to disturb them. If the animals want to, they come to the boat themselves. — Strait of GibraltarA pilot whale pushes through the water surface, exhales and produces air bubbles. — Strait of GibraltarA Pilot Whale surfaces and splutters the water to inhale. — Strait of GibraltarOne of the many alleys of Tarifa. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, July 2006A palm tree in Tarifa — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, July 2006A pillar and in the background is Africa. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, July 2006The fountain in the square above next to the castle. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, July 2006A seagull in flight — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, July 2006The "Zhen Hua 8", An impressive crane ship from ZPMC struggles through the Strait of Gibraltar. Even the Marinero Diego of the FIRMM boat has rarely seen anything like this. The ship transports port cranes to unload and load containers. I wonder how much draft the ship has that it doesn't tip over. — Strait of GibraltarFinally, after two attempts because of fog in the Strait of Gibraltar, it worked this morning. We spot a group of orcas swimming straight towards the tuna fishermen. The male's long, straight dorsal fin on the left gave these animals their second name: killer whales. The other three are probably females or young males. — Strait of Gibraltar — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/9.0; ISO 400; 2006-07-27 8:52:10A killer whale (lat. Orcinus orca) surfaces in the Strait of Gibraltar and gasps for air. Where's the nearest fishing boat with fresh, delicious tuna? Whale watching with the Swiss foundation FIRMM in Tarifa. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/2.8; ISO 200; 2006-07-27 9:11:01Excited about the forthcoming tuna feast, this orca does a backswim and shows its large, round fins. I skipped the following pics this morning as the light wasn't great and the pics from the next day's ride are much better. — Strait of Gibraltar — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/3.5; ISO 200; 2006-07-27 9:18:01Orca diving — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/3.5; ISO 200; 2006-07-27 9:18:09Group of orcas — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 2006-07-27 9:28:06Group of orcas — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 2006-07-27 9:38:45The fluke of a sperm whale diving in the distance. — Strait of Gibraltar — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 2006-07-27 9:45:13Group of orcas — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=80 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2006-07-27 9:57:30Two bottlenose dolphins emerge briefly from the water and gasp for air. — Strait of GibraltarTwo bottlenose dolphins emerge briefly from the water and gasp for air. — Strait of GibraltarA pilot whale emerges and splashes water. — Strait of GibraltarA pilot whale baby jumps out of the water and grins at the camera. — Strait of GibraltarOrcas between fishing boats — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2006-07-28 11:52:07Ocas with fishing boat — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2006-07-28 11:56:18Three orcas and a fishing boat. The orcas come to the Strait of Giraltar every year from July to August, because that is when the fishermen of Spain and Morocco catch the tuna swimming out of the Mediterranean Sea with long fishing lines. The animals have noticed that someone else is doing the tedious work of catching them for them. In addition, tuna are usually too quick for the orcas. They wait for the tuna to bite, tire and be pulled up by the fishermen before nibbling them off the line in a flash. They knowingly leave the heads with the fishing hooks behind. — Strait of Gibraltar — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2006-07-28 11:56:40A baby orca jumps out of the water. The light spots are not yet white, but orange-brown. — Strait of Gibraltar — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2006-07-28 11:56:55Spanish fishermen have cast out two lines and are waiting for a tuna to bite. Then the race with the orcas begins. Who gets the fish first? The orcas or the fishermen? It's understandable that the fishermen are angry with the orcas, especially since this type of fishing does not threaten the tuna population ... in contrast to the "Armadraba", the huge fishing labyrinth of nets in spring. The Spanish fishermen, on behalf of the Japanese, catch the tuna in bulk before they can swim to the Mediterranean Sea to spawn. — Strait of Gibraltar — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2006-07-28 12:10:19Moroccan fishermen on their small nutshell in the middle of the sea. It's backbreaking work, but the prospect of a €2,500 tuna catch is enticing - especially by Moroccan standards. — Strait of Gibraltar — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 2006-07-28 12:11:26An orca pops up between the many fishing boats (sometimes up to 80 in the same place) a few times to get some air. Then they disappeared again for a few minutes to eat. Next time they'll show up somewhere else entirely. Very difficult to photograph as you are either on the wrong side of the boat or you are too far away or there is another boat in front of you. But this makes things all the more exciting. — Strait of Gibraltar — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 2006-07-28 12:17:52An orca appears briefly between the many fishing boats to get a breath of air. — Strait of Gibraltar — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/4.0; ISO 200; 2006-07-28 12:18:08An orca comes up for air a few times between its tuna feasts. — Strait of Gibraltar — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 2006-07-28 12:18:11Orca gasps — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 2006-07-28 13:10:05A small common dolphin jumps out of the water at right angles to two others. The whole group must have included more than 100 animals. You didn't know where to look and where to aim. Photography is just a matter of luck. — Strait of Gibraltara striped dolphin pierces the water surface to breathe. — Strait of GibraltarA striped dolphin jumps out of the water with a high leap and rotates around its longitudinal axis. The autofocus hardly likes that, especially because you almost never know beforehand when and where a dolphin will jump out of the water. — Strait of GibraltarStriped dolphins are jumping out of the water. An earlier picture from this series showed three dolphins, but unfortunately the autofocus hadn't focused yet. The reject rate for this type of photography is around 90 percent or more - depending on how demanding you are. :-) — Strait of GibraltarA striped dolphin is jumping out of the water and that too in full focus and with the light from the right side. Here, photography with serial images and release priority is necessary. — Strait of Gibraltar
The previous gray picture has been multiplied with a picture at longest exposure time to give a more realistic impression. — Minolta XD-7, Lichtenknecker FFC 3.5/500mm, Fujichrome Astia 100, Verdun, France, 11 August 1999The total solar eclipse of 11 august 1999. This is a composite of six individual pictures with different exposure times. They have been combined using the pellet method. — Minolta XD-7, Lichtenknecker FFC 3.5/500mm, Fujichrome Astia 100, Verdun, France, 11 August 1999The previous corona composite has been multiplied with a long exposure image to give a more realistic view. — Minolta XD-7, 300mm telephoto lens at f/8, Fujichrome Velvia 50Total solar eclipse on 4 December 2002 in Ceduna, Australia: A composite of seven pictures with different exposure times. The sun was low on the horizon. Unfortunately clouds came after the eclipse and one could not see the setting sickle behind the sea. — Minolta XD-7, 300mm telephoto lens at f/8, Fujichrome Velvia 50A composite of two pictures to shw the corona and protuberances on one picture. The corona image with 1/2s exposure time was contrast enhanced and then added the protuberance picture. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, 2x Nikon Teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006A composite of six pictures with different exposure times. Each picture was contrast enhanced using the Pellet method and then layed over each other. The moon's disk is a black mask because that method produces ugly artefacts on the moon's edge because it is not perfectly round. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, 2x Nikon Teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006A composite image consisting of ten individual exposures with different times ranging from 1s to 1/500s. The composite was made with the Pellet method. It shows the outer parts of the sun's corona with the magnetic field lines. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006the previous composite which shows only the brightness differences in the corona was multiplied with a picture of 1s exposure time. This represents more or less the visual impression during totality. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006Series of five pictures from the first contact — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, 2x Nikon Teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/250s, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006A few seconds before totality I started with the exposure series at 1/8000s, doubling the exposure time with every picture up to 1s. Some parts of the sun are still visible. One can see a protuberance on the upper edge. Picture is a cropping from slide. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, 2x Nikon Teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/8000s, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006Begin of the pearl chain effect. The edge of the sun is still visible through some valleys on the moon's edge. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, 2x Nikon Teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/4000s, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006The pearl chain effect. The edge of the sun is still visible through some valleys on the moon's edge. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, 2x Nikon Teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/2000s, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006End of the pearl chain effect. The edge of the sun is still visible through some valleys on the moon's edge. The exposure time gets longer and the protuberances become more clearly visible. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, 2x Nikon Teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/1000s, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006Protuberances on the sun's edge during the total solar eclipse of 2006. Remember that the sun's diameter is about 109 times than that of the earth. The small protuberance on the upper edge is about 4 times bigger than the earth. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, 2x Nikon Teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/250s, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006Composite of seven different exposures — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, 2x Nikon Teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/30s, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006On this picture one can see the inner corona of the sun. The corona is a glowing gas layer around the sun, much dimmer than the normally visible part (photosphere) but much hotter, up to 2 mio. Kelvin. The photosphere is 'only' about 5800K hot. Under normal circumstances one can only see the corona during an total eclipse. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, 2x Nikon Teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/30s, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006The corona of the sun. On can see the lines of the sun's magnetic field with the pols on the lower left and upper right side. The brightness range of the corona from the inner edge to the most distant outer parts is so huge that it can't be captured wit one single shot on one slide. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, 2x Nikon Teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/2s, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006Composite of eight different exposures — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, 2x Nikon Teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/30s, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006This is a HDR picture of the corona using seven slides. Made with Photomatix Pro in 2010. During the manual bracketing the moon moved slightly eastwards. That's why it is a bit blurred while the sun's corona is sharp. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006During a total solar eclipse the IQ sinks probably down to 30. I wanted to take a second series of the eclipse without the teleconverter and needed to change the film because the first was full. I couldn't remember how to wind back the film with the Nikon F100 and the red markings were not visible in the dim light. I wasted precious time by illuminating the camera with my mobile phone. And I started the exposure series at 1/8000s instead at 1s so that the sun appeared during the long exposure phase. Next eclipse will be digital. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/4s, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006The diamond ring effect of a total solar eclipse. The bright inner part of the corona is visible around the moon while the sun's surface is already visible. The crowd on the dunes at Side applauded and I thought "shit, already over" — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/1000s, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006The partial phase prior to the total solar eclipse. The moon is moving across the solar disk. With eyepiece and eye one could see mountains on the moon's edge. They are not visible with this scale here. The three spots on the left edge of the sun are sunspots in the sun's photosphere and not on the CCD sensor. — William Optics ZenithStar 105 ED Triplet APO, Nikon 2x Teleconverter, Nikon D70, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006The moon steals more and more of the sunlight. — William Optics ZenithStar 105 ED Triplet APO, Nikon 2x Teleconverter, Nikon D70, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006And the eclipse is already over and the sickle of the sun shines on the sky and produces sharp shadows in a strange gray light — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, 2x Teleconverter, Nikon D70, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006
Ascona at night during lunar eclipse. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=20 s; f=28 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2006-03-04 1:35:48Ascona at night during lunar eclipse. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=30 s; f=60 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2006-03-04 1:43:18Ascona at night during lunar eclipse. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=8 s; f=40 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2006-03-04 1:52:10Ascona at night during lunar eclipse. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=8 s; f=52 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2006-03-04 2:00:33
Sunset mood on the Urnerboden. In the background the mountain chain Glatten-Jegerstöck-Ortstock. — Minolta X-700, November 2001The setting sun shines through the Klausenpass and casts long shadows on the Urnerboden. — Minolta X-700, November 2001Clouds are passing over the ridge of the mountain chain Glatten-Jegerstöck-Ortstock. — Minolta X-700, November 2001The Klausenpass — Minolta X-700, November 2001View from the pass road of Klausenpass to the cliff Sennenband. In the background the snow covered Griesstock. — Minolta X-700, November 2001
An european perch (Perca fluviatilis). This is the most common fish species in Lake Lucerne. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Lopper, Lake Lucerne, 29. October 2006All solid surfaces in lake Zurich are covered with zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha). Here they are on a twig of a sunken tree — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Lopper, Lake Lucerne, 29. October 2006A big pike (Esox lucius). Usually they don't seem to like being photographed. The oder ones are shy and usually gone before one can get a picture from the front. The younger ones are more brave ... or the brave ones never grow old. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Lopper, Lake Lucerne, 29. October 2006Yet another perch (Perca fluviatilis). This one is lying on the ground and looking into the camera. Sometimes I take pictures of perches just for practising. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Lopper, Lake Lucerne, 29. October 2006A young pike is sleeping in sea grass. Unfortunately one leaf is just in front of the eye. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Lopper, Lake Lucerne, 29. October 2006Oh, yet another perch (Perca fluviatilis). This young one is hiding under water plants. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Lopper, Lake Lucerne, 29. October 2006A pike of about 50cm length who liked to being photographed ... or was it just sleeping? — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Lopper, Lake Lucerne, 29. October 2006The first time I see a crab (or is it called lobster) in Lake Lucerne. Usually one meets them only in rivers. We saw three during this dive. The first was hiding itself underneath rocks and the third had a missing claw. — Nikon D200, Lake Lucerne, 29. October 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2006-10-29 19:16:51And finally a Perch (Perca fluviatilis) who had to play model for my new camera and macro lens. — Nikon D200, Lake Lucerne, 29. October 2006A grape full of pollywogs - only a few of that millions which we have seen during this dive. On the right side there is a small sweetwater polyp, an animal related to the pretty anemones from the sea. — Nikon D200, Hartenberger Strobe, Nikkor Micro 60mm, Beckenried, Lake Lucerne, 12 May 2007 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2006-05-12 17:47:45Fish spawn with pollywogs. At least I assume it's spawn from fish and not frogs because the pollywogs have already emerged. Note the two tini black spots. These are the eyes. — Nikon D200, Hartenberger Strobe, Nikkor Micro 60mm, Beckenried, Lake Lucerne, 12 May 2007 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2006-05-12 17:49:38A well feeded perch (Perca fluviatilis). I guess it had pollywogs for breakfast. — Nikon D200, Hartenberger Strobe, Nikkor Micro 60mm, Beckenried, Lake Lucerne, 12 May 2007 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2006-05-12 17:51:07
The Hotel Flex provides a free coffiee for every diver which shows them a log book entry from the lake. — Nikon Coolpix 990Diver with underwater torch — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm, Hugyfot housing, Hartenberger strobe, Lake Marmorera, 26. November 2006A tree stump in counterlight with the sun — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm, Hugyfot housing, Hartenberger strobe, Lake Marmorera, 26. November 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=13 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2006-11-26 13:33:21Diver with torch diving on the walls of the sunken creek fixations. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm, Hugyfot housing, Hartenberger strobe, Lake Marmorera, 26. November 2006Tree trunks on the ground. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm, Hugyfot housing, Hartenberger strobe, Lake Marmorera, 26. November 2006A branch under water. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm, Hugyfot housing, Hartenberger strobe, Lake Marmorera, 26. November 2006Diver with torch under the sunken bridge of the old Julier Pass road. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm, Hugyfot housing, Hartenberger strobe, Lake Marmorera, 26. November 2006Walls of the sunken bridge of the old Julier Pass road. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm, Hugyfot housing, Hartenberger strobe, Lake Marmorera, 26. November 2006Diver diving in sunshine — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm, Hugyfot housing, Hartenberger strobe, Lake Marmorera, 26. November 2006
An underwater snail on the muddy ground. If you look very close you may see some sweetwater polyps, which are relatives of the anemones. — Nikon D200, Nikkor Micro AF 60mm 1:2.8, Hugyfot housing, Hartenberger strobe, Küsnacht Ermitage, Lake Zurich, 23 May 2007 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2006-05-23 19:16:06Flex Keller with artificial sun, descending into the green unclear water. I did not use the strobe during this dive because of the bad visibility and many backscatter. — Nikon D200 Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm, Hugyfot housing, Peninsula Au, Lake Zurich, 3 June 2007 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=15 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2006-06-03 10:52:26Hmmmmmmmm ... interesting ... Flex is studyng a wood pole covered with shells. — Nikon D200 Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm, Hugyfot housing, Peninsula Au, Lake Zurich, 3 June 2007 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2006-06-03 11:15:51A burbot in a rock crevice at about 25m depth which observers the stranch bubble fish with light beams. In the foreground one can see a sweetwater polyp. — Nikon D200 Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm, Hugyfot housing, Herrliberg (small parking place, towards left), Lake Zurich, 13 June 2007 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 200; 2006-06-13 19:10:24An perch (Egli) in Lake Zurich. Nothing special — Nikon D200, Nikkor Micro AF 60mm 1:2.8, Hugyfot housing, Hartenberger strobe, Herrliberg, Lake Zurich, 20 June 2007 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 200; 2006-06-20 19:33:03
A frog sits on a lily pad in the Wetzikoner Riet in the Zurich Oberland.A frog sits on a lily pad in the Wetzikoner Riet in the Zurich Oberland and croaks loudly with inflated sound bubbles.Spring is finally here and the forsythia are in bloom — Nikon D70, Nikon Micro 2.8/105mm, 3 April 2005Macro shot of a flower — Nikon D70, Nikon Micro 2.8/105mm, 3 April 2005Macro shot of white flowers — Nikon D70, Nikon Micro 2.8/105mm, 3 April 2005Spring is finally here and the daffodils are in bloom — Nikon D70, Nikon Micro 2.8/105mm, 3 April 2005Spring is finally here and the willow catkins are in bloom — Nikon D70, Nikon Micro 2.8/105mm, 3 April 2005A tree with benches on a hill near Bubikon and Herschmettlen in the Zurich Oberland. The sky was darkened afterwards with Nikon Capture NX, as I didn't exactly have the polarising filter with me. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 105mm 1:2.8, Zurich Oberland, 24 April 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=105 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2006-04-24 13:36:44The Suelen marsh and nature reserve on Lake Greifen between Schwerzenbach and Lake Greifen in the Zurich Oberland. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 105mm 1:2.8, Zurich Oberland, 24 April 2006.A small house on a vineyard near the Greifensee near Uster in the Zurich Oberland. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 105mm 1:2.8, Zurich Oberland, 24 April 2006.Water drops on a plant after a May rain — NikoN D200, Nikkor Micro 105mm 1:2.8, ISO 100, 14 May 2006Lilac flowers covered with water drops after a May rain — NikoN D200, Nikkor Micro 105mm 1:2.8, ISO 100, 14 May 2006View from Scheidegg near Wald towards Lake Zurich. Rapperswil with the dam is about in the middle of the picture. — Nikon D200, AF-S 28-70mm, f=28mm, f/4, 2min, ISO 100, white balance incandescent lamp, 14 May 2006The Säntis with the imposing Fenmeldeanlage on its summit in the light of the setting sun. Photographed through an apochromatic William Optics refractor with 105mm diameter and 735mm focal length. — Nikon D200, William Optics d=105mm f=735mm, ISO 20, 1/100s, Scheidegg near Wald/ZH, 10 June 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=800 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2006-06-10 21:02:59
The springboard at Zigeunerplätzli on Lake Zug between Zug and Walchwil. Below it is a steep wall about 50m deep, which I wanted to dive, but when I put on the dry suit the latex cuff tore and the dive was cancelled. But sünnele and brätle was also quite nice. - Nikon D200, AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, Lake Zug, 10 June 2006
A bug crawling over elderflowers, somewhere near river Rhine between Chur and Ems. — Nikon D70, AF Micro Nikkor 60mm 1:2.8 D, 5 June 2005A frog is sitting in a small pond nearby Felsberg in canton Grisons. — Nikon D70, AF Micro Nikkor 60mm 1:2.8 D, 5 June 2005A dragonfly is resting on a blade of grass on a small pond nearby Felsberg in canton Grisons. — Nikon D70, AF Micro Nikkor 60mm 1:2.8 D, 5 June 2005A freshly cut tree trunk is bleeding resin drops. — Nikon D70, AF Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8DA freshly cut tree trunk is bleeding resin drops. — Nikon D70, AF Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8DA freshly cut, broken tree trunk. — Nikon D70, AF Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8DA white rose hip blossom held towards the sky, photographed somewhere between Chur and Ems along river Rhine. — Nikon D70, AF Micro Nikkor 60mm 1:2.8 D, 5 June 2005A field full of yellow canola somewhere nearby Ems along the river Rhein in the canton Grisons. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8 D, 5 June 2005The weat in this field is not yet ripe. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8 D, 5 June 2005Different than the rest. Two barley ears in a field of wheat, somewherey nearby Domat-Ems. Unfortunately the original full size raw picture is lost. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8D, 9 July 2005
Diver — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm, Maggia, Tegna, 9 July 2006Algae — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm, Maggia, Tegna, 9 July 2006A group of barbels (Barbus barbus) — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 October 2006A barbel (Barbus barbus) in the river Maggia — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 October 2006An europen chub (Squalius cephalus) trying to find food on the ground — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 October 2006Diver playing with his little Minolta Camera — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 October 2006An european chub (Squalius cephalus) swimming around in the sunlight. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 October 2006An european chub (Squalius cephalus) biting a rock — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 October 2006Phantastic tricks of the light. Underwater sun beams beneath the pipeline of the powerplant in Tegna. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 October 2006Phantastic tricks of the light. Underwater sun beams beneath the pipeline of the powerplant in Tegna. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 October 2006Phantastic tricks of the light. Underwater sun beams beneath the pipeline of the powerplant in Tegna. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 October 2006Phantastic tricks of the light. Underwater sun beams beneath the pipeline of the powerplant in Tegna. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 October 2006Phantastic tricks of the light. Underwater sun beams beneath the pipeline of the powerplant in Tegna. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 October 2006Moss with bubbles. The water line on this day was higher than usual. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 October 2006An european chub (Squalius cephalus) beneath the water surface — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 October 2006A birch leaf floating on the water surface. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 October 2006A group of small souffia (Telestes souffia) — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF Micro 60mm 1:2.8, Maggia, Tegna, Ticino, 8 October 2006
A bee is collecting some pollen from a blossom.A small snail is creeping up a blade of grass. Unfortunately it didn't want to spread out it's tentacles again.A dragonfly is resting on a leaf.A dragonfly is resting on a leaf.A moth is resting on a wall.A duck is spreading its wings on the upper Lake Zurich near Schmerikon. — Nikon D70, Nikkor Micro 2.8/105mm, 6. April 2005A swan is reflecting on the calm surface of Lake Zurich at Rapperswil. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 14. April 2005A 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 2005A duck couple is landing on the water and braking with their feet. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 14 April 2005A seagull is flying low over the water surface. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 14 April 2005A duck couple flying low over the water surface. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 14 April 2005A 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 2005Two swans in the light of the setting sun. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 14 April 2005Two swans in the light of the setting sun. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 14 April 2005Just one of the many ducks in the harbour of Rapperswil. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 21 April 2005A flying seagull. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 21 April 2005Two seagulls are fighting surrounded by coots and a duck. — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 2.8/80-200mm, Rapperswil, 21 April 2005A 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 2005A 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 2005The 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 2005A dew drop on a blade of grass in the morning. — Nikon D70, AF Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8D, 24 September 2005Portrait of a swan with water drops on the head. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 80-200mm 1:2.8, 2x Telekonverter, Rapperswil, 1 May 2006A 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 2006The 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 2006A 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 2006Just 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
A bridge over the Crinan Canal with an outhouse somewhere near Crinan on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=28 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2006-07-30 10:34:11Ships in Crinan Harbour, at the end of the canal of the same name between the Jura Sound Strait and Loch Gilp — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=28 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2006-07-30 10:49:51A mini lighthouse in Crinan on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=34 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2006-07-30 10:53:50Ships in the small port of Crinan on the west coast. This is where the Crinan Canal begins with 15 locks up to Loch Awe. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=48 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2006-07-30 10:57:06Coast opposite CrinanThis old barge and its lifeboat in the small harbor of Crinan are probably past their best. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/91 s; f=34 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2006-07-30 11:13:43The ruins of Carnassarie Castle between Kilmartin and Loch Awe . — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=28 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2006-07-30 11:57:02The ruins of Carnassarie Castle between Kilmartin and Loch Awe . — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=70 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2006-07-30 12:01:05The ruins of Carnassarie Castle between Kilmartin and Loch Awe . — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=45 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2006-07-30 12:02:11The ruins of Carnassarie Castle between Kilmartin and Loch Awe . — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/40 s; f=28 mm; f/3.2; ISO 400; 2006-07-30 12:05:12The port town of Oban on the Firth of Lorn on the west coast of Scotland. Above is the Colosseum. Oban Distillery was the first whiskey distillery we visited. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/91 s; f=38 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2006-07-30 15:54:36Unfortunately, the clouds over the Castle Stalker didn't want the ruins to look beautiful in the late light takes off in the afternoon. The Scottish clouds were our constant companions and only rarely released the sunlight for a beautiful motif. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=70 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2006-07-30 17:30:14A hint of a rainbow with sunbeams over Loch Ness. Unfortunately, a dense strip of trees and bushes separates the road along Loch Ness and rarely reveals the view of the loch. Parking is also rare. Did the Scots do this on purpose to hide the Loch Ness Monster? — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=70 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2006-07-30 19:07:48The Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness in the light of the setting sun. It was after 5:00 p.m. and the facility was closed. Luckily, otherwise we would have had to pay £7.50 to see it. A bit much for a dilapidated ruin. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=28 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2006-07-30 19:33:23Dunrobin Castle on the east coast of Scotland was the seat of the Dukes of Sutherland. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=28 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2006-07-31 17:17:28A small tower on a hill on the east coast of Scotland near Wick. Looks like a chess piece. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/640 s; f=200 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2006-07-31 18:39:54Did a chess player forget his rook on a hill near Wick? — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/751 s; f=200 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2006-07-31 18:41:11A small bay on Scotland's east coast near Wick. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=38 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2006-07-31 18:46:31Gravestones in a small cemetery near Wick. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=32 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2006-07-31 18:48:41The Kyle of Tongue with the road in North West Scotland with typical Scottish weather. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=28 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2006-08-01 14:18:12The gorge in front of Smoo Cave near Durness, almost at the northernmost tip of Scotland. Well, with some atmospheric light it would have been a good subject. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=28 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2006-08-01 15:19:19Fresh water tinted brown from Scotland's moors flows out of the cave at Smoo near Durness in northern Scotland . — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=28 mm; f/3.2; ISO 200; 2006-08-01 15:28:07Smoo Cave — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=28 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2006-08-01 15:32:19Plant growth in the grotto in front of Smoo Cave near Durness in northern Scotland. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=70 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2006-08-01 15:39:10Brown bog water flows out of the cave at Smoo near Durness in northern Scotland. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=28 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2006-08-01 15:46:12A rowing boat at Loch na Thull — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=28 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 2006-08-01 17:04:23Scottish Highlands near Loch Laxford — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=70 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2006-08-01 17:13:45Loch Carron — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=35 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2006-08-02 12:44:25Trees — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=40 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2006-08-02 13:42:10Loch Carron — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=28 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2006-08-02 13:45:05Baaaaaaah! This sheep was sponsored by Blaupunkt. Sheep in a coastal meadow on the Isle of Skye in western Scotland. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=28 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 2006-08-02 16:15:08A cannon at Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye, the headquarters of the McLeod Clan. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=34 mm; f/10.0; ISO 200; 2006-08-02 17:22:17Path through the shrubbery in the garden of Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye, headquarters of the McLeod Clan. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=42 mm; f/2.8; ISO 200; 2006-08-02 17:26:59The Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye, the headquarters of the McLeod Clan. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=28 mm; f/4.0; ISO 200; 2006-08-02 17:39:06A waterfall in the gardens of Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye, the headquarters of the McLeod Clan. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/2 s; f=28 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2006-08-02 17:59:31Yes! That's how I introduced the photography of Scottish castles to me. The setting sun shines through a rare gap in the clouds on Eilean Donan Castle on Loch Duich near the Isle of Skye. The castle stands out beautifully against the dark background. Mirror-smooth water would have been the icing on the cake. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=70 mm; f/4.0; ISO 200; 2006-08-02 20:05:10A sunstreak and low clouds in the mountains of the Scottish Highlands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=70 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2006-08-02 21:46:25A pass road through the Scottish Highlands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=28 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 2006-08-02 22:04:26Lenticular clouds over Scotland in the light of the setting sun. The sky was finally clear, even if only for a short time. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/640 s; f=165 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2006-08-02 22:06:26Crescent over rock storms. While I was taking this photo, I was almost eaten by tens of thousands of mosquitoes. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/640 s; f=185 mm; f/4.0; ISO 200; 2006-08-02 22:27:10Loch Garry photographed at dusk from the A87 road. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=28 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 2006-08-02 22:34:06Clouds illuminated in color by the setting sun. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=28 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2006-08-02 22:34:49Barley, the raw material of every whiskey in the museum Dallas Dhu Distillery. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/25 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 800; 2006-08-03 13:51:18Dallas Dhu Distillery — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=12 mm; f/4.5; ISO 800; 2006-08-03 13:53:38Dallas Dhu Distillery — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/4.5; ISO 800; 2006-08-03 13:58:41Whiskey Museum Dallas Dhu Distillery. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=12 mm; f/4.5; ISO 800; 2006-08-03 14:00:38The disused Dallas Dhu Distillery converted into the Whiskey Museum. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/8 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 800; 2006-08-03 14:05:53The disused Dallas Dhu Distillery converted into the Whiskey Museum. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/40 s; f=17 mm; f/4.0; ISO 800; 2006-08-03 14:11:59The disused Dallas Dhu Distillery converted into the Whiskey Museum. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/46 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 800; 2006-08-03 14:13:48The disused Dallas Dhu Distillery converted into the Whiskey Museum. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 800; 2006-08-03 14:18:38The disused Dallas Dhu Distillery converted into the Whiskey Museum. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/20 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 800; 2006-08-03 14:21:36Dallas Dhu Distillery — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=22 mm; f/4.0; ISO 800; 2006-08-03 14:22:48The disused Dallas Dhu Distillery converted into the Whiskey Museum. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/15 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 800; 2006-08-03 14:26:26The disused Dallas Dhu Distillery converted into the Whiskey Museum. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/91 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 800; 2006-08-03 14:32:28The disused Dallas Dhu Distillery converted into the Whiskey Museum. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/50 s; f=17 mm; f/4.0; ISO 800; 2006-08-03 14:38:05Dallas Dhu Distillery — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=19 mm; f/4.0; ISO 800; 2006-08-03 14:41:00The disused Dallas Dhu Distillery converted into the Whiskey Museum. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/10 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 800; 2006-08-03 14:49:34White Highland Cow — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=200 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2006-08-03 17:51:54Brown Highland cow — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=200 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2006-08-03 17:52:26Fyvie Castle — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/350 s; f=34 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2006-08-04 14:13:57The Scottish Highland cattle are rarely found in Scotland. Usually one finds sheep or ordinary dairy cows. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=56 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2006-08-04 15:11:35Stone Circle — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=28 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2006-08-04 15:14:18straw bale — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=28 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2006-08-05 11:37:19Bullers of Buchan — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=38 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2006-08-05 11:46:22Saint Andrews on the east coast of Scotland...the Mecca of all golfer — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=28 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2006-08-05 17:07:24
A Pyjama Nudibranch (Chromodoris magnifica). Dive #250: Shab Elayg, Egypt, Red SeaLemon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus). Dive #250: Shab Elayg, Egypt, Red SeaGraceful Lizardfish (Saurida gracilis). Dive #250: Shab Elayg, Egypt, Red SeaThis could be a gorgeous dartfish (Amblyeleotris wheeleri). It lives in a partnership together with a pistol crab. The crab digs the hole and because it can't see very well it holds contact with one of his antennas with the fish. The fish warns him from approaching enemies or photographers. Dive #250: Shab Elayg, Egypt, Red SeaA Diogenes Hermit Crab (Dardanus diogenes) went out for a walk with his anemones on its house. Dive #251: Shab Elayg, Egypt, Red SeaA little hermit crab is digging in the sand for some food. Dive #251: Shab Elayg, Egypt, Red SeaA moray eel has discovered a stone fish and tries to eat it ... or are they a couple and were trying to make little stone morays? I wantd to make a picture of the stone fish's face but the moray didn't let me get closer. Dive #251: Shab Elayg, Egypt, Red SeaClose-up of a pipe fish eye. Dive #251: Shab Elayg, Egypt, Red SeaPortrait of a pipe fish, unfortunately with a lot of backscatter. Dive #251: Shab Elayg, Egypt, Red SeaPascal with soft coral. Dive #252: Siyul Kebira, Egypt, Red SeaStefan and Pascal. Dive #252: Siyul Kebira, Egypt, Red SeaPascal and Andrea — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot Housing, Hartenberger Flash, Siyul Elsogher, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A sea turtle descending from the water surface. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot Housing, Hartenberger Flash, Siyul Elsogher, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A sea turtle descending from the water surface. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot Housing, Hartenberger Flash, Siyul Elsogher, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Andrea and a sea turtle swimming in a competition. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot Housing, Hartenberger Flash, Siyul Elsogher, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Our safari boat, the Sea Ray, with the dive guide Ridda waiting for us. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot Housing, Hartenberger Flash, Siyul Elsogher, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A Russel's lionfish — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF 60mm 1:2.8, Hugyfot Housing, Hartenberger Flash, Shab Umm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A sweet small scorpionfish — Nikon D200, AF Micro 60mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Shab Umm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A small hermit crab lost on top of a coral. — Nikon D200, AF Micro 60mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Shab Umm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A big hermit crab — Nikon D200, AF Micro 60mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Shab Umm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006These two lion fish were following us during the night dive and catched every fish in the light beam of our underwater torces. Was funny to observe them hunting but sometimes they got very close while one was taking a picture and did not expect them. — Nikon D200, AF Micro 60mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Shab Umm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Corals growing on the wreck of the sunken ship Carnatic. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A crocodile fish who liked being photographed. Because I as using a wideangle lens I had to get very close to the fish. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006The bow of the Carnatic. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006One of the hatches in the side of the Carnatic. The current was blowing very strong and it was hard to keep the camera with the long strobe arm steady. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A timber with corals — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006The stern of the Carnatic with helm and the propeller. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2006-11-08 8:08:52Probably one of the rescue boat brackets with diver Stefan in back light. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Rope with Zodiac — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006The stern of the Giannis D. This ship was sunken in 1983. I converted the image to black&white because it looks much better. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006The stern of the Giannis D. This ship was sunken in 1983. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2006-11-08 11:34:24Diver Andrea waiting in the traffic jam inside the wreck. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A swarm of small fishes inside of the wreck. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Ascending from the wreck through a hatch. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Gallery with rail on the ship's side. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Funnel of Giannis D. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Winches below the captain's bridge. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006One of the Giannis D's masts. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006On deck of the Giannis D. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Winches below the captain's bridge — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006The "D" on the funnel of the Giannis D wreck. More light from the strobe would be fine here. I don't know why it didn't fire or did I turn it off? Diving makes stupied. Dive #256: Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red SeaCorals growing on a pole. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Two bat fish in the unknown ship wreck — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Mahmodat, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006The helm and propeller on a shipwreck's stern. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Mahmodat, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006The stern of an unknown shipwreck. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Mahmodat, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A blue spotted stingray. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Mahmodat, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006The lokomotive on the ground beside the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm. It's an interesting wreck from second world war. Unfortunately there are too many boats and too many divers on this wreck. It's noisy and crowded and less fun for dive. Also they tie their boats directly on the wreck which destroys it. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, SS Thistlegorm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006The wreck of the SS Thistlegorm in a rare moment when no divers are crossing the picture. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, SS Thistlegorm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006The stern gun of the SS Thistlegorm. It did not help against the attacking German torpedo bomber. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, SS Thistlegorm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A swarm of fish at the SS Thistlegorm. I don't know their name. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, SS Thistlegorm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Three batfish with bubbles in the background on the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, SS Thistlegorm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006The folded down mast on the SS Thistlegorm. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, SS Thistlegorm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A railway tank waggon on deck and what is that in the foreground? Is it a part of an aircraft or a torpedo? — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, SS Thistlegorm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Well, this tank waggon was empty and closed when the ship sunk. The water pressure crushed it. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, SS Thistlegorm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Remnants of the SS Thistlegorm's freight. The tyres are still in a good condition. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, SS Thistlegorm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006What is left from bycicles after some decades under water and some thousand divers. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, SS Thistlegorm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Trucks in the SS Thistlegorm's hulk. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, SS Thistlegorm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Trucks in the SS Thistlegorm's hulk. Someone as tried to steal a truck's engine. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, SS Thistlegorm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A swarm of hatchetfish is swimming in the cargo bay of the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, SS Thistlegorm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A fish swarm inside the SS Thistlegorm. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, SS Thistlegorm, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A white flounder with black dots. I don't know the proper name of this species. — Nikon D200, AF Micro 60mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A big blue triggerfish. — Nikon D200, AF Micro 60mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A two-banded red sea anemone fish, far away from its home anemone. — Nikon D200, AF Micro 60mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A moray eel is looking out of its hiding place. — Nikon D200, AF Micro 60mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A big old giant moray eel. — Nikon D200, AF Micro 60mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006An anemone fish. — Nikon D200, AF Micro 60mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A lizard fish, half digged in the sand — Nikon D200, AF Micro 60mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A snail looking out of its house. — Nikon D200, AF Micro 60mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A white-eyed moray eel — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A hermit crab. — Nikon D200, AF Micro 60mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A big swarm of silver fishes during a night dive. Every time when the beam of my pilot light hit the swarm they stopped their synchron swimming. — Nikon D200, AF Micro 60mm , Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A big gorgony — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006An underwater photo of a white-pink soft coral. One can clearly see the blurred edge caused by the Nikkor 12-24mm lens in the dome port. Only when zoomed to 20mm and above the lens produces sharp images in that dome. On land it's a nice wideangle lens.A big soft coral with a lonely fish. Hm, somehow it seems that there aren't many fish in the Red Sea. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A couple of moray eels in their cave with reef view. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A table coral on a steep slope with fish — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Michi and Pascal while synchronusously taking pictures of nudibranches. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A few zebra fish on the reef top — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A coral perch on a horn coral on the reef top. In the background Stefan. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Bluff Point, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A big table coral from beneath in backlight.. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Mala, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Underwater scene with two wimpel fish and flex with flex fins hunting for a picture. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Mala, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A big gorgony with orange coral fish — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Blind Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A big gorgony with soft corals — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Blind Reef, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Coral with Pascal and Michi. This was a rather boring dive. We have seen many Fairy Tale Sharks. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Umm Island, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Michi swimming upside down for taking pictures of clown fish — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Umm Island, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Underwater shooting with Stefan, Pascal und Michi and a soft coral — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Umm Island, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006Underwater shooting with Andrea and Michi — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Umm Island, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A coral block with a big gorgony with many fish in backlight. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Umm Island, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006A coral block with a big gorgony with many fish in backlight. — Nikon D200, AF-S 12-24mm, Hugyfot-Housing, Hartenberger Strobe, Umm Island, Egypt, Red Sea, November 2006
Aerobatics display of the Breitling Jet Team at the Airshow 06 in Grenchen. Unfortunately the sky was pretty hazy on that day and the audience were placed on the northern side of the air strip, so that one has to look towards the sun.Aerobatics display of the Breitling Jet Team at the Airshow 06 in Grenchen. Unfortunately the sky was pretty hazy on that day and the audience were placed on the northern side of the air strip, so that one has to look towards the sun.Aerobatics display of the Breitling Jet Team at the Airshow 06 in Grenchen. Unfortunately the sky was pretty hazy on that day and the audience were placed on the northern side of the air strip, so that one has to look towards the sun.Aerobatics display of the Breitling Jet Team at the Airshow 06 in Grenchen. Unfortunately the sky was pretty hazy on that day and the audience were placed on the northern side of the air strip, so that one has to look towards the sun.Aerobatics display of the Breitling Jet Team at the Airshow 06 in Grenchen. Unfortunately the sky was pretty hazy on that day and the audience were placed on the northern side of the air strip, so that one has to look towards the sun.Aerobatics display of the Breitling Jet Team at the Airshow 06 in Grenchen. Unfortunately the sky was pretty hazy on that day and the audience were placed on the northern side of the air strip, so that one has to look towards the sun.Aerobatics display of the Breitling Jet Team at the Airshow 06 in Grenchen. Unfortunately the sky was pretty hazy on that day and the audience were placed on the northern side of the air strip, so that one has to look towards the sun.Aerobatics display of the Breitling Jet Team at the Airshow 06 in Grenchen. Unfortunately the sky was pretty hazy on that day and the audience were placed on the northern side of the air strip, so that one has to look towards the sun.Formation flight of the P3 Flyers at the Airshow 06 in Grenchen. Unfortunately the sky was pretty hazy on that day and the audience were placed on the northern side of the air strip, so that one has to look towards the sun.Aerobatics display of the PC-7 Team of Swiss airforce. Airshow 06 in Grenchen.Aerobatics display of the PC-7 Team of Swiss airforce. Airshow 06 in Grenchen.Aerobatics display of the PC-7 Team of Swiss airforce. Airshow 06 in Grenchen.Formation flight of a Vampire and three Hunters at the Airshow 06 in Grenchen.Aerobatics display of the Asas de Portugal at the Airshow 06 in Grenchen.Aerobatics display of the Asas de Portugal at the Airshow 06 in Grenchen.Aerobatics display of the Asas de Portugal at the Airshow 06 in Grenchen.Aerobatics display of the Asas de Portugal at the Airshow 06 in Grenchen.Formation flight of World War II veterans. Supermarine Spitfire XIX, Corsair F4U coming from left and a crossing Mustang P-51 coming from the right. Airshow 06 in Grenchen.A Supermarine Spitfire XIX with two propellers turning in different directions. The sound of that machine is incredible. Airshow 06 in Grenchen.Combat of a Corsair F4U (left) and a Supermarine Spitfire XIX (right). Airshow 06 in Grenchen.The famous flying fortress Boeing B17. Airshow 06 in Grenchen.The famous flying fortress Boeing B17. Airshow 06 in Grenchen.
People on the boats on Lake Zurich are waiting for the airshow and the fireworks. The fireworks are started from the long ship on the right side.Aerobatics display with F-5E Tiger II fighter jets of Patrouille Suisse, formation "cross". Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Aerobatics display with F-5E Tiger II fighter jets of Patrouille Suisse. Looping in delta formation. Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Aerobatics display with F-5E Tiger II fighter jets of Patrouille Suisse. Formation "Alinghi". Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Aerobatics display with F-5E Tiger II fighter jets of Patrouille Suisse. Formation "Alinghi" in front of dark clouds. Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Aerobatics display with F-5E Tiger II fighter jets of Patrouille Suisse. Formation "Roger Federer". Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Aerobatics display with F-5E Tiger II fighter jets of Patrouille Suisse. Two jets crossing. Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Aerobatics display with F-5E Tiger II fighter jets of Patrouille Suisse. Flying upside down after crossing. Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Aerobatics display with F-5E Tiger II fighter jets of Patrouille Suisse. Formation "diamond". Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Aerobatics display with F-5E Tiger II fighter jets of Patrouille Suisse. Formation "diamond". Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Aerobatics display with F-5E Tiger II fighter jets of Patrouille Suisse. Formation "shadow". Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Aerobatics display with F-5E Tiger II fighter jets of Patrouille Suisse. Formation "supercanard". Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Aerobatics display with F-5E Tiger II fighter jets of Patrouille Suisse. Single jet flying upside down. Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Aerobatics display with F-5E Tiger II fighter jets of Patrouille Suisse. Figure "tunnel". Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Aerobatics display with F-5E Tiger II fighter jets of Patrouille Suisse. Finale grande. Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Aerobatics display with F-5E Tiger II fighter jets of Patrouille Suisse. Finale grande. Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Fireworks from Bugano shot from the lakeside road between Kempraten and Feldbach. I hoped to get an angle with the castle in the foreground, but it wasn't possible. Every sight was obscured by private property. Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Fireworks from Bugano shot from the lakeside road between Kempraten and Feldbach. I hoped to get an angle with the castle in the foreground, but it wasn't possible. Every sight was obscured by private property. Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Fireworks from Bugano shot from the lakeside road between Kempraten and Feldbach. I hoped to get an angle with the castle in the foreground, but it wasn't possible. Every sight was obscured by private property. Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Fireworks from Bugano shot from the lakeside road between Kempraten and Feldbach. I hoped to get an angle with the castle in the foreground, but it wasn't possible. Every sight was obscured by private property. Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Fireworks from Bugano shot from the lakeside road between Kempraten and Feldbach. I hoped to get an angle with the castle in the foreground, but it wasn't possible. Every sight was obscured by private property. Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Fireworks from Bugano shot from the lakeside road between Kempraten and Feldbach. I hoped to get an angle with the castle in the foreground, but it wasn't possible. Every sight was obscured by private property. Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Fireworks from Bugano shot from the lakeside road between Kempraten and Feldbach. I hoped to get an angle with the castle in the foreground, but it wasn't possible. Every sight was obscured by private property. Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006Fireworks from Bugano shot from the lakeside road between Kempraten and Feldbach. I hoped to get an angle with the castle in the foreground, but it wasn't possible. Every sight was obscured by private property. Lake Night Festival Rapperswil 2006
On a cold gray November morning we started on airfield Triengen, flew through a thick layer of clouds to see the bright sun of May. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Spring has already come in the valleys and lowlands of Switzerland. But the top of the mountains are still in winter, covered with snow. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006There's a gap in the clouds that reaveals spring time on the ground. This must be somewhere in the Napf area. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Aerial picture of the Swiss Alps which are seamed by clouds. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Aerial view on lake Thun with the delta of the Kander river. On the left hand side is the vllage Einigen and on the right hand side Gwatt (Thun). — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Aerial view over the valleys of Suld and Kien. It's May but there's still snow. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Aerial view into the Simmen valley. The village in the foreground is Wimmis. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Clouds are separating the spring in the Engstlingen valley from the winter on the mountain chain Niesen-Fromberghorn-Hohniesen-Männlifluh. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Aerial picture of the mountain ridge of Mittlerer Lohner (3002m front right) and Vorderer Lohner (3049m). In the background is th massif of Wildstrubel where the tip of Mont Blanc is visible. The three mountains before it are Wildhorn, Les Diablerts and Odenhorn (left to right). View from north east. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006The rocky top of Mount Tschingellochtighorn (2735m) is peeping out of a snowbank. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Aerial view of Mount Trubelstock. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Aerial view of Crans Montana in canton Valais while approaching airport Sion. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Approaching the runway of airport Sion in canton Valais. A sweet small airport with pass control and a tiny baggage belt. According to the black rubber tracks on the runway, all airplanes seem to land from the same direction. The big snow mountain in the background could be Dents de Morcles. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Aerial view of the Rhône valley in canton Valais with the former military runway at Turtmann. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Flying over the satellite dishes of the former Swisscom relay station close to village Leuk in canton Valais. It's a part of the ONYX intelligence system of Swiss secret service. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006The sun is casting a nice shadow pattern of the clouds on the snow. This is an aerial view of the cable car top station from Leukerbad to Torrentalp. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006The icy mountain wind is blowing a cloud across the ridge of Mount Rinderhorn. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Aerial view of the Gastere valley which goes from Kandersteg to the Kanderfirm glacier. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Aerial view of the summit of Mount Balmhorn which is covered in thick snow. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006The mountains are reflecting on the smooth surface of Lake Öschinen nearby Kandersteg. The clear water of this lake at 1578m might one welcome for diving. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Aerial view of Lake Brienz with the tourist city Interlaken in the foreground. On the right edge of the image, the former Mystery Park (now Jungfrau Park) is visible. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006The prominent mountain ridge Harder-Augstmatthorn-Brienzer Rothorn. Behind that Lake Brienz is visible. Snow lies on the summits. The winter hasn't gon there yet. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006The famous north wall of Mount Eiger doesn't look very spectacular from this aerial perspective. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006This is an aerial view of Mount Hohgant (2197m), which is covered in snow. In the background the Brienzer Rothorn is visible. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Back in spring. A farm with blooming trees somewhere in Napf area. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006Aerial view of another arm blooming trees somewhere in Napf area. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006A small farm inmidst blooming meadows, somewhere near Lake Sempach. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, May 11, 2006
A composite of the previous two images to capture prominences and inner corona. The corona image with 1/2s exposure time was contrast enhanced using the pellet method and then the corona image was added. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, 2x Nikon teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/30s + 1/2s, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006A composite consisting of six images with different exposure times, which were used to enhance the contrast of the corona using Pellet Method were combined. In addition, a picture for the protuberances. The moon is a black mask because the combination of the different images with rotation masks creates unsightly artifacts at the edge of the moon. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, 2x Nikon teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006In this composite image, the previous composite image was multiplied by a 1s exposure and the contrast and gamma curve were adjusted. It roughly reproduces the visual impression of the eclipse, since due to the immense range of brightness, not all areas of the corona can be captured photographically in the same image. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006The striking two-tower mosque of Side. The towers are illuminated on Fridays. Unfortunately, it isn't particularly antique, as it is made of concrete and the songs come from the band via somewhat tinny-sounding megaphones. A pity. The supermarket and the Coca Cola vending machine on the ground floor will certainly be a thorn in the side of Islamic fundamentalists ;-) — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Side, Turkey, March 28, 2006Houses in Side. On the roof there are solar panels with tanks for the production of hot water. With so much sun, it even works without a pump. Hats off to saving energy! Very progressive. What is a pity is that (at least in the tourist areas: the unadorned, cheap western style has found its way. I expected a bit more oriental Mediterranean flair in the style. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Side , Turkey, March 28, 2006Two people in the sunset on the beach of Side. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Side, Turkey, March 28, 2006The bay of Side with the distinctive two towers of the mosque. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Side, Turkey, March 28, 2006Pure kitsch: Sunset behind reeds. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Side, Turkey, March 28, 2006Marble columns at the ruins of Side. Numerous television stations have positioned themselves here to report tomorrow's solar eclipse spectacle live. A band played and created a good atmosphere. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Side, Turkey, March 28, 2006Prepare yourself on the sand dunes in the midst of old Roman ruins for the big moment. Everyone is excited and it sometimes happens that you align a mount to the south instead of the north and wonder for the longest time why the tracking is not working properly. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006Is the sun still there? Hmmm, let's see. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006Stefan compares the inclination of the tripod legs with his legs. Yep, all in parallel. Ready to go! — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006A solar eclipse is amazing. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006The partial phase of a solar eclipse. The moon partially covers the solar disk. Even the mountain ranges on the edge of the moon could be seen with the eyepiece. These are not visible in the small picture here. The three spots on the left are on the Sun and about the size of the Earth and no speck of dust on the CCD — William Optics ZenithStar 105 ED Triplet APO, Nikon 2x teleconverter, Nikon D70, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006The moon is getting closer and closer. — William Optics ZenithStar 105 ED Triplet APO, Nikon 2x teleconverter, Nikon D70, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006When the sun is only a narrow crescent in the sky, it casts a pale greyish light and the shadows become increasingly sharp because the light source is almost point-like. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006Just before totality. Some cirrus clouds have moved in front of the sun, but they will disappear again soon. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006The light is getting weaker and everyone is looking forward to the great moment of totality of a solar eclipse. I walk barefoot and feel the sand slowly getting cooler. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006So, everyone is ready for totality and also the last mounts are pointing towards the North Pole, so that the sun does not move out of the picture during the three minutes of excitement. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006The moon completely covered the sun. Cheers and applause goes through the crowd on the dunes and all around you can see the colored band of twilight. There was a unique atmosphere there. It can be quite addicting. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006And the eclipse is over again and a bright crescent sun shines across the sky, casting sharp shadows in the gray strange light. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, 2x teleconverter, Nikon D70, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006The beautiful ZenithStar 105mm ED Triplet APO f/6 by William Optics in Taiwan. In addition, the super-practical azimuthal AYO mount from AOK Swiss, which is sold in this design as the "Eazy Touch" mount by William Optics. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006The day after the eclipse, the weather was bad. You wouldn't have noticed any darkness there. Were we lucky! The gray misty weather was ideal for visiting a sunken city over 2300 years old in the mountains of Turkey, northwest of Antalya. The city of Termessos was founded by the Solymians and made 334 BC. Alexander the Great successfully resisted. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D, Termessos, Turkey, March 30, 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=1/125 s; f=60 mm; f/5.6; 2006-03-30 13:26:46The ruins of Termessos. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; 2006-03-30 13:41:39The ruins of Termessos. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=1/125 s; f=20 mm; f/5.6; 2006-03-30 13:43:02The ruins of Termessos. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; 2006-03-30 13:47:25The ruins of Termessos. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=1/125 s; f=15 mm; f/5.6; 2006-03-30 13:48:11The ruins of Termessos. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=1/50 s; f=16 mm; f/4.0; 2006-03-30 13:52:41The ruins of Termessos. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=1/160 s; f=24 mm; f/6.3; 2006-03-30 14:03:21The ruins of the amphitheater of Termessos. Despite the desolate condition, the acoustics are still excellent. One of the visitors stood in the arena and quoted Shakespeare. It was perfectly understandable in the whole theater in the last tiers. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=1/250 s; f=12 mm; f/9.0; 2006-03-30 14:14:56The ruins of Termessos. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=1/320 s; f=12 mm; f/9.0; 2006-03-30 14:19:30The ruins of Termessos. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=1/200 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; 2006-03-30 14:30:25The ruins of Termessos. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/5.6; 2006-03-30 14:42:11The ruins of Termessos. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006The ruins of Termessos. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006Insight into the cistern of Termessos. Impressive how the water supply of the whole city was guaranteed back then. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006The ruins of Termessos. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=1/125 s; f=18 mm; f/5.6; 2006-03-30 15:40:30Forest between the ruins of Termessos. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006 — EXIF: Nikon D70; Δt=1/100 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; 2006-03-30 15:49:08The plundered tombs of the Termessos necropolis. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006The plundered tombs of the Termessos necropolis.The plundered tombs of the Termessos necropolis. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006The plundered tombs of the Termessos necropolis. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006The plundered tombs of the Termessos necropolis. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Side, Turkey, March 30, 2006Cats can sleep anywhere it's nice and warm — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D, Side, Turkey, April 2006— Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm 1:4D, Koprulu Canyon, Turkey, April 2006— Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm 1:4D, Koprulu Canyon, Turkey, April 2006— Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm 1:4D, Koprulu Canyon, Turkey, April 2006— Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm 1:4D, Koprulu Canyon, Turkey, April 2006— Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm 1:4D, Koprulu Canyon, Turkey, April 2006— Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm 1:4D, Koprulu Canyon, Turkey, April 2006The narrow stone bridge over the river. Don't try to drive over there with a wide car. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Koprulu Canyon, Turkey, April 2006An underwater spring gushes out of the river — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Koprulu Canyon, Turkey, April 2006mountain landscape with erosion forms on the way to Selge — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm 1:4D, Koprulu Canyon, Turkey, April 2006View down the valley — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm 1:4D, Koprulu Canyon, Turkey, April 2006The Aspendos Amphitheater — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Aspendos, Turkey, April 2006The amphitheater of Aspendos. The two on the roof are Christoph and Ivan. — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Aspendos, Turkey, April 2006The gallery at the top of the Aspendos Amphitheater — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Aspendos, Turkey, April 2006The Aspendos Amphitheater — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Aspendos, Turkey, April 2006The Aspendos Amphitheater — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4D, Aspendos, Turkey, April 2006A sunset at Side beach. Awfully tacky beautiful — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 80-210mm 1:2.8D, Side, Turkey, April 2006A sunset with a ship on the beach of Side. Awfully tacky beautiful — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 80-210mm 1:2.8D, Side, Turkey, April 2006A sunset at Side beach. Awfully tacky beautiful — Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 80-210mm 1:2.8D, Side, Turkey, April 2006The previous series of five images from First Contact combined. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, 2x Nikon teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006A few seconds before totality. The moon has not yet completely covered the sun, but a prominence can already be seen at the edge of the sun. The picture is an enlargement of a section of the slide. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, 2x Nikon Teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/8000s, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006Beginning of the String of Pearls Effect. The edge of the sun is still discernible through some valleys at the lunar limb, while it is already covered by the mountains at the lunar limb. detail enlargement. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, 2x Nikon teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/4000s, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006The point in time when the edge of the sun can only be seen through a few valleys at the edge of the moon is referred to as the string of pearls effect. A few prominences at the edge of the sun can be seen quite nicely. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, 2x Nikon teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/2000s, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006Only a tiny bit of the sun can be seen through a valley at the moon's edge. Now the prominences can be recognized with a beautiful red glow. There are prominences, which can extend even one solar radius out into space. One like that during an eclipse would be cool! — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, 2x Nikon teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/1000s, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006Prominences at the edge of the sun during the totality of a solar eclipse. Note that the diameter of the Sun is about 109 times that of Earth. The prominence at the top is about four times larger than Earth. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, 2x Nikon teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/250s, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006This image shows the sun's corona, a hot, glowing layer of gas around the sun. Under natural circumstances, the corona is only visible during a total solar eclipse. In contrast to the normally visible surface of the sun (photosphere: which is about 5800K hot, the corona shines much weaker but the temperature is up to 2 million Kelvin. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, 2x Nikon teleconverter , Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/30s, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006The corona of the sun. You can see the field lines of the solar magnetic field with the poles at the bottom left and top right. The drop in brightness of the corona from the edge of the sun to the outer regions is so strong that it cannot be captured by a single exposure on slides. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, 2x Nikon teleconverter, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/2s, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006During a total solar eclipse the IQ probably drops to around 30. I wanted to record a second series of the eclipse without the 2x teleconverter to capture the sun's corona in all its glory. In the rush I didn't remember how to rewind the film on the Nikon F100 and in the darkness of an eclipse you can't see the red symbols on the black housing. :-) Then I wasted valuable time fumbling around and lighting with my cell phone and then started the exposure series not at 1s but at 1/8000s, so that the sun was peeping out from behind the moon again when the exposure series arrived there. Janu! — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/4s, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006The diamond ring effect of a total solar eclipse. The bright corona is still visible around the moon and a tiny bit of the sun has peeked out from behind the moon again. The crowd on the dune field applauded and I thought "Shit, it's over!" :-) — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/7, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, 1/1000s, Side, Turkey, March 29, 2006
