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Milky Way with Clouds — Milky way above the observing site (former tank shooting place of Swiss army) on Gurnigel. Passing by cirrus clouds are poisoned with light waste from the cities in Switzerland. Single frame out of a timelapse sequence. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=25 s; f=14 mm; f/3.5; ISO 6400; 2019-08-30 23:12:28

Bern

Dawn — Dawn after the star party from the former tank shooting platform on the Gurnigel towards the direction of Lake Thun. — EXIF: iPhone 8; Δt=1/60 s; f=3.99 mm; f/1.8; ISO 400; 2019-08-31 6:25:10

Tarifa, Spain

Pilot whale mother with young — Very young pilot whales take a clumsy breath and often jump out of the water. The chance to photograph something more than just the back and forehead. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=240 mm; f/5.3; ISO 250; 2019-04-14 14:19:23

Baby Pilot Whale — The vertical stripes reveal that it must be a newborn a few days old. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=80 mm; f/4.5; ISO 220; 2019-04-14 14:20:53

Baby pilot whale — Pilot whale babies who are just a few days old often jump out of the water when they take a breath. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 110; 2019-04-14 17:34:36

Sperm whale fluke — Sperm whales make a hump just before diving. Then they fall straight down and stretch their fluke far out of the water. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=400 mm; f/10.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-15 11:48:00

Bottlenose dolphin on bow wave Epic Barbados — A bottlenose dolphin rides on the bow wave of the LPG tanker "Epic Barbados". For such shots, a focal length of more than 400 mm is an advantage, since the boat is not allowed to get so close to the cargo ships. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=400 mm; f/10.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-15 12:04:18

Leaping Striped Dolphins — A large group of striped dolphins swoops by so quickly it's hard to know where to point the lens. It's a lucky hit as the Nikon AF 80-400mm's autofocus isn't the fastest. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=175 mm; f/6.3; ISO 400; 2019-04-15 17:06:24

Leaping striped dolphins with fuel tanks — A pod of striped dolphins pass by. In the background the Moroccan coast with fuel tanks. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=210 mm; f/8.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-15 17:06:45

Bottlenose dolphin on bow wave — A bottlenose dolphin rides on the bow wave of a passing cargo ship. In the background the Moroccan coast. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=400 mm; f/11.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-16 11:47:36

Spyhopping young pilot whale — A curious young pilot whale looks far out of the water so that you can see the beautifully marked underside of its neck. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=400 mm; f/10.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-16 11:58:03

Young Pilot Whale Spyhopping — A curious young Pilot Whale sticks its head out of the water. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=400 mm; f/10.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-16 11:58:04

Moroccan Fishing Boats and Cargo Ship — Moroccan fishermen are hoping for some of the few tuna that have escaped the net maze of the Almadraba on the Spanish coast and are so confused and hungry that they are crossing the Strait of Gibraltar swim to the Mediterranean Sea to spawn. In the background a cargo ship that stayed there for a few days. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=400 mm; f/11.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-16 12:11:04

Three Moroccan fishermen in boat — Moroccan fishermen are hoping for some of the few tuna that escaped the net labyrinth of the Almadraba on the Spanish coast and are so confused and hungry that they are across the Strait from Swimming Gibraltar into the Mediterranean to spawn. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=185 mm; f/8.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-16 12:13:16

Jumping common dolphin — Unfortunately not quite sharp because the autofocus of the Nikon AF 80-400mm is too slow. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=400 mm; f/11.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-16 12:19:27

Common dolphin with air bubbles — Dolphins exhale just below the water surface as they surface, creating these beautiful bubbles. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=85 mm; f/4.8; ISO 400; 2019-04-16 12:21:04

Sperm whale fluke — Sperm whale fluke — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=400 mm; f/11.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-16 13:45:21

Sperm whale — Sperm whale — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=400 mm; f/11.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-16 13:47:26

Sperm whale fluke — Sperm whale fluke — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=210 mm; f/10.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-16 13:49:03

Two bottlenose dolphins on bow wave Halki — Two bottlenose dolphins on bow wave Halki — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=400 mm; f/10.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-16 14:03:08

Young pilot whale looks from below — Young pilot whale looks from below — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=175 mm; f/5.0; ISO 640; 2019-04-16 14:15:39

Young pilot whale looks out of the water — Young pilot whale looks out of the water — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=175 mm; f/5.0; ISO 500; 2019-04-16 14:15:40

Mola Mola — Mola Mola — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=92 mm; f/4.8; ISO 560; 2019-04-16 14:26:20

Cargo ship with smoke — When will there finally be an emissions standard for ocean-going ships? Cargo ships and cruise ships emit up to a million times more exhaust fumes than a car. A brownish haze hangs constantly over the Strait of Gibraltar with around 300 cargo ships per day passing through here. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=185 mm; f/13.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-16 17:46:22

Container ship with smoke — Probably all empty containers in which all the useless plastic and electronic waste from China were transported earlier. And the ship blows tons of smelly exhaust gases and pollutes the atmosphere of our planet. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=300 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 2019-04-18 13:34:18

Sperm whale fluke — The caudal fin (fluke) of a diving sperm whale. In the background the Spanish coast. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=400 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 2019-04-19 11:02:40

Rust bucket with plume of smoke — If this ship had wheels, it probably wouldn't get a license anymore, but everything is still allowed on the sea. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=110 mm; f/11.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-19 11:32:00

Two pilot whales — Two pilot whales — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=85 mm; f/4.5; ISO 500; 2019-04-19 13:38:59

Two pilot whales with rainbow — Two pilot whales with rainbow — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=80 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2019-04-19 13:40:58

Three pilot whales taking a breath — Three pilot whales taking a breath — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=85 mm; f/6.3; ISO 400; 2019-04-19 13:41:24

Two pilot whales catching their breath — Two pilot whales catching their breath — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=80 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2019-04-19 13:42:02

Bottlenose dolphins taking a breath — Bottlenose dolphins taking a breath — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=150 mm; f/6.3; ISO 400; 2019-04-19 13:57:58

Moroccan fishermen with pilot whale — Moroccan fishermen with pilot whale — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=200 mm; f/11.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-19 14:17:27

Two pilot whales with water drops — Two pilot whales with water drops — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=116 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2019-04-19 18:04:57

Young pilot whale — Young pilot whale — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=260 mm; f/5.3; ISO 500; 2019-04-19 18:05:02

Pilot whale belly — Pilot whale belly — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=260 mm; f/8.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-19 18:05:16

Pilot whale rolling — Pilot whale rolling — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=400 mm; f/6.3; ISO 400; 2019-04-19 18:05:24

Jumping bottlenose dolphin — Jumping bottlenose dolphin — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=80 mm; f/14.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-19 18:25:09

Motor ship with brake sail — Motor ship with brake sail — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=220 mm; f/13.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-20 10:38:04

Diving sperm whale with gulls — Diving sperm whale with gulls — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=400 mm; f/10.0; ISO 400; 2019-04-20 16:40:11

Group of pilot whales with young — Group of pilot whales with young — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=145 mm; f/6.3; ISO 400; 2019-04-22 11:23:37

Pilot whale spy hopping — Pilot whale spy hopping — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1600 s; f=80 mm; f/4.5; ISO 900; 2019-04-22 14:41:34

Schwyz

Branch — A branch above Lake Zug at the Baumgärtli dive site on the headland near the village Immensee. — EXIF: iPhone 8; Δt=1/3205 s; f=3.99 mm; f/1.8; ISO 20; 2019-07-14 9:52:53

Solar Eclipses

Total Solar Eclipse 2006 — HDR composite of seven single frames of the total solar eclipse on 29 March 2006, shot in Side/Turkey. — William Optics Zenithstar 105 ED Triplet APO f/6, Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Side, Turkey, 29 March 2006

Weather

Thunderstorm above Baden — Photographed from Brugg using MIOPS Smart Trigger. Unfortunately, it did not pass any closer. I still hope that lightning will strike the crane. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/4 s; f=52 mm; f/8.0; ISO 64; 2019-06-15 19:51:43

Thunderstorm in central Switzerland — Photographed from Brugg using MIOPS Smart Trigger. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/2 s; f=70 mm; f/2.8; ISO 1600; 2019-07-01 22:42:54

Thunderstorm in central Switzerland — Photographed from Brugg using MIOPS Smart Trigger. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/3 s; f=70 mm; f/2.8; ISO 3200; 2019-07-01 22:45:48

Lightning — Eine der wenigen Blitze, die nicht nur in den Wolken umher zuckten, sondern in den Boden einschlagen. Fotografiert von Brugg aus mittels MIOPS Smart Trigger. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=10 s; f=24 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2019-07-07 4:26:51

Lightnings — Eine der wenigen Blitze, die nicht nur in den Wolken umher zuckten, sondern in den Boden einschlagen. Fotografiert von Brugg aus mittels MIOPS Smart Trigger. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=10 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2019-07-07 4:30:57

Lightnings — Zwei der wenigen Blitze, die nicht nur in den Wolken umher zuckten, sondern in den Boden einschlagen. Der in der Bildmitte schlug irgendwo hinter der Lägern bei Baden ein. Fotografiert von Brugg aus mittels MIOPS Smart Trigger. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=10 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2019-07-07 4:40:02

Some lightnings — Several shots superimposed on each other.

Many lightnings — The church of Windisch with many flashes in the background. — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=20 s; f=70 mm; f/4.0; ISO 64; 2019-08-18 23:37:55

Curaçao

Tube Sponge — One of the tube sponges that filter out plankton from the Caribbean waters around Curaçao. TG 672, Playa Lagun dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-10 11:15:23

Soft coral — A soft coral in the coral reef around Curaçao. TG 672, Playa Lagun dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/3.5; ISO 100; 2019-11-10 11:16:23

Stingray — A stingray hiding in the coral reef around Curaçao. TG 672, Playa Lagun dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-10 11:20:07

Soft coral — Another soft coral in the coral reef around Curaçao. TG 672, Playa Lagun dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=10.5 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2019-11-10 11:39:44

Soft coral with trumpet fish — A trumpet fish has hidden in this soft coral and is waiting for prey. TG 673, Kleine Knip dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2019-11-10 14:37:35

Trumpetfish — Trumpetfish often swim vertically with their heads down in order to camouflage themselves. TG 673, Kleine Knip dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=10.5 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2019-11-10 15:03:10

Snapper — A small school of yellow snappers has strayed into the coral reef around Curaçao. TG 673, Kleine Knip dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=10.5 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2019-11-10 15:12:14

Selfie — me sidemount diving in the Caribbean. Usually I only took one bottle and if it should go deeper, both with me. TG 673, Kleine Knip dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=10.5 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-10 15:26:43

Fish on coral — Small fish sit on a hard coral in the fringing reef around the Caribbean island. TG 676, Port Marie dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-12 11:54:27

Trumpetfish Eye — Macro image of a trumpetfish eye in the fringing reef around the Caribbean island of Curaçao.. TG 676, Port Marie dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-12 11:55:54

Floe — The old floe with the blue dots looks crooked. TG 676, Port Marie dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-12 12:06:21

Lobster — Portrait of a lobster. TG 676, Port Marie dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-12 12:08:56

Shrimp with eggs — You can still see the eggs in this transparent shrimp. TG 676, Port Marie dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-12 12:28:18

Frogfish — Looks like a sponge but is a frogfish that stalks its prey. TG 676, Port Marie dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-12 12:30:59

White-spotted snake eel — A white-spotted snake eel (lat. Myrichthys breviceps) meanders through the fringing reef. TG 676, Port Marie dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-12 12:33:28

Tubeworm — The gill ends of a tubeworm protrude from a hole in a hard coral. TG 677, Port Marie dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-12 16:13:54

Blenny — A blenny peeks out of a hole in a hard coral. TG 677, Port Marie dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-12 16:17:36

Butterfly fish — Two butterfly fish on a soft coral. TG 678, Snake Bay dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=40 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-13 12:43:32

Caribbean reef squid — A small group of Caribbean reef squid (lat. Sepioteuthis sepioidea) awaited us at the end of an uneventful dive. TG 678, Snake Bay dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=40 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-13 12:47:34

Caribbean reef squid — Close-up as good as possible of a Caribbean reef squid (lat. Sepioteuthis sepioidea). TG 678, Snake Bay dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=40 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-13 12:49:18

Seahorses — As if the squids weren't enough, seahorses awaited us in the shallow water. TG 678, Snake Bay dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=40 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-13 12:55:41

Seahorses — As if the squids weren't enough, seahorses awaited us in the shallow water. TG 678, Snake Bay dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=40 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-13 12:57:05

Boxfish — Finally, a boxfish. Then this dive was over. We should have gotten in better when exiting. TG 678, Snake Bay dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=40 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-13 12:59:23

Moray eel — A moray eel peeks out from hiding under coral. TG 679, Cocomo Beach dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=40 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-13 16:15:46

Stingray — Raymond the stingray came towards us. TG 679, Cocomo Beach dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=40 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2019-11-13 16:26:15

Stingray — Portrait of an Atlantic ray. Above they look angry and below they always smile. TG 679, Cocomo Beach dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/40 s; f=40 mm; f/3.2; ISO 100; 2019-11-13 16:27:22

Shrimp — A transparent shrimp hides in a sea anemone. TG 682, Alice's Wonderland dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-14 17:39:27

Young scorpionfish — The back of a young scorpionfish can also delight. TG 682, Alice's Wonderland dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/18.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-14 17:43:33

Scorpionfish — A fully grown specimen of a scorpionfish that could be photographed from the front. TG 682, Alice's Wonderland dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-14 17:51:29

Lobster — At night the lobsters come out of their hiding places. TG 682, Alice's Wonderland dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-14 17:53:09

Moray eel — A moray eel peers out between hard corals. TG 682, Alice's Wonderland dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-14 17:59:40

Nudibranch — Nudibranchs come in all colors and shapes and are always great photo opportunities for macro shots. TG 682, Alice's Wonderland dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-14 18:03:34

Moray eel — A moray eel with a cleaner shrimp. TG 682, Alice's Wonderland dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-14 18:15:25

White-spotted snake eel — A white-spotted snake eel (lat. Myrichthys breviceps) looks out of its hole in the sand. TG 682, Alice's Wonderland dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-14 18:26:28

Lancelet Ghost Crab — A Lancelet Ghost Crab sits on a clump of algae. TG 682, Alice's Wonderland dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-14 18:35:26

Dragon head — And another portrait of a dragon head. TG 682, Alice's Wonderland dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/10.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-14 18:38:28

Superior Producer Wreck — Dive at the wreck of the Superior Producer in the harbor near Willemstad. You have to catch one of the rare days when there isn't a huge cruise ship at anchor here. TG 683: Dive Site Superior Producer, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/20 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-11-15 12:44:00

Superior Producer Wreck — Dive at the wreck of the Superior Producer in the harbor near Willemstad. You have to catch one of the rare days when there isn't a huge cruise ship at anchor here. TG 683: Dive Site Superior Producer, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/31 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-11-15 12:47:44

Superior Producer Wreck — Dive at the wreck of the Superior Producer in the harbor near Willemstad. You have to catch one of the rare days when there isn't a huge cruise ship at anchor here. TG 683: Dive Site Superior Producer, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/91 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-11-15 12:51:28

Superior Producer Wreck — Dive at the wreck of the Superior Producer in the harbor near Willemstad. You have to catch one of the rare days when there isn't a huge cruise ship at anchor here. TG 683: Dive Site Superior Producer, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-11-15 12:52:52

Superior Producer Wreck — Dive at the wreck of the Superior Producer in the harbor near Willemstad. You have to catch one of the rare days when there isn't a huge cruise ship at anchor here. TG 683: Dive Site Superior Producer, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/25 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-11-15 13:01:14

Rings of air under the pier — dive at the wreck of the Superior Producer in the harbor near Willemstad. You have to catch one of the rare days when there isn't a huge cruise ship at anchor here. TG 683: Dive Site Superior Producer, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/91 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-11-15 13:07:29

Corals in the harbour — Dive at the wreck of the Superior Producer in the harbor near Willemstad. You have to catch one of the rare days when there isn't a huge cruise ship at anchor here. TG 683: Dive Site Superior Producer, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=10.5 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2019-11-15 13:18:27

Flatcrab — A Flatcrab that dared to come out of hiding. TG 685: Playa Lagoon dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-16 17:56:57

Crab — Another crab, covered with all sorts of camouflage stuff. TG 685: Playa Lagoon dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-16 18:02:07

Lancet Ghost Crab — A Lancet Ghost Crab. TG 685: Playa Lagoon dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-16 18:20:23

Hermit crab — A hermit crab in a snail shell. TG 685: Playa Lagoon dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-16 18:24:52

Crab with shrimp in anemone — A crab with a small shrimp in an anemone. TG 685: Playa Lagoon dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-16 18:26:29

Big crab — A big crab. TG 685: Playa Lagoon dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-16 18:32:56

Octopus — An octopus. They are either shy or curious. TG 685: Playa Lagoon dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-16 18:49:53

Scorpionfish — Portrait of a shaggy-bearded scorpionfish. TG 685: Playa Lagoon dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-16 18:56:12

Scorpionfish — Same shaggy-bearded scorpionfish again. TG 685: Playa Lagoon dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-16 18:57:51

Moray eel — Finally a moray eel under a rock. Then this night dive was over. TG 685: Playa Lagoon dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-11-16 19:03:50

Sea Turtle — One of the sea turtles in Playa Grandi. TG 695, Curacao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=20 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2019-11-21 10:29:49

Sea Turtle — One of the sea turtles in Playa Grandi. TG 695, Curacao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=20 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2019-11-21 10:30:30

Tube sponge — A tube sponge. TG 695, Playa Grandi dive site, Curaçao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=20 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2019-11-21 10:40:40

Coral reef — The fringing reef at Playa Grandi. TG 695, Curacao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=20 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2019-11-21 10:47:15

Sea Turtle — One of the sea turtles in Playa Grandi. TG 695, Curacao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=20 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2019-11-21 11:16:18

Sea turtle — Photo shoot with one of the sea turtles and diving buddy in Playa Grandi. After the photo it was over for my ears. TG 695, Curacao. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=20 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2019-11-21 11:21:04

Lake Lucerne

Perch — Dive site Rütenen in Beckenried — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=40 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2019-08-25 10:18:22

Perch — Dive site Rütenen in Beckenried — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=40 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2019-08-25 10:30:57

Perch — Dive site Rütenen in Beckenried — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=40 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2019-08-25 10:31:23

Perch — Dive site Rütenen in Beckenried — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=40 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2019-08-25 10:38:35

Six Perches — Dive site Rütenen in Beckenried — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=40 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2019-08-25 10:38:58

Lake Marmorera

Tree stump — Sunken trees in Lake Marmorera. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 10:49:35

Tunnel — Adit at the lowest of the three stages of the stream obstruction at 30m. I should have taken a few more photos there. Unfortunately it's blurred. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/3 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 10:55:21

Streambed wall — At the lowest of the three stream obstructions. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/8 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 10:56:23

Streambed wall — At the lowest of the three stream obstructions. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/13 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 10:57:36

Streambed wall — At the lowest of the three stream obstructions. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/50 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 10:58:25

Streambed wall — At the lowest of the three stream obstructions. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 11:02:22

Streambed wall — At the lowest of the three stream obstructions. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 11:02:58

Dunes — Dunes on a sediment base are a sign of current. Towards the bridge, the current in the middle of the streambed became stronger and stronger. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 11:07:54

Rocks — Rock formations underwater in Lake Marmorera. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 11:13:26

Selfie — A selfie from myself doing sidemount solodive in Lake Marmorera. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 11:16:23

Bridge — Under the bridge of the Julier Pass road. The old, collapsed bridge was unfortunately removed a few years ago. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 11:20:32

Bridge — Under the bridge of the Julier Pass road. The old, collapsed bridge was unfortunately removed a few years ago. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 11:21:23

Bridge — An underwater smiley face — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/46 s; f=10.5 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 11:24:16

Yet another selfie — Yet another selfie in Lake Marmorera. Both tanks are where they belong to. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 11:31:30

Steel beam with stones — A steel girder with a stacked stone turret in Lake Marmorera. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 11:32:21

Sun beams over rubble — Sun beams are shining through the water ofer a field of rubble. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 11:36:42

Rocks — Rock boulders under water in Lake Marmorera. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 11:39:05

Gully cover on sunken path — I saw two small trout. I didn't get as far as the mouth of the stream, where there would probably have been more fish. The current was too strong. If there were more hiding places in Lake Marmorera (rock crevices, sunken trees), there would probably have been more fish. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2019-08-01 11:40:21

Lake Zug

Pike search image — Two large pike are hiding in the tree at a depth of 7 meters. I feel like only the shy and cautious pikes grow old. TG 666 at the Zigünerplätzli in Lake Zug. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/31 s; f=20 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-07-26 8:23:27

Hubcap on tree — A hubcap is hanging on a sunken tree. TG 666 at the Zigünerplätzli in Lake Zug. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/40 s; f=20 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-07-26 8:26:04

School of juveniles — A school of juveniles in open water. TG 666 at the Zigünerplätzli in Lake Zug. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=20 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-07-26 8:33:40

Young fish with branch — A school of young fish around a branch overgrown with mussels. TG 666 at the Zigünerplätzli in Lake Zug. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=20 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-07-26 8:51:51

Branches overgrown with shells — Branches of a sunken tree overgrown with shells. TG 666 at the Zigünerplätzli in Lake Zug. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/40 s; f=20 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-07-26 8:55:17

Sunken Tree — A sunken tree. TG 666 at the Zigünerplätzli in Lake Zug. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/91 s; f=20 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-07-26 8:58:04

Sun on the cliff — The sun rises over the cliff. TG 666 at the Zigünerplätzli in Lake Zug. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=20 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-07-26 9:04:43

Branches with underwater plants — Branches at the bottom with underwater plants. TG 666 at the Zigünerplätzli in Lake Zug. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/46 s; f=20 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-07-26 9:07:57

Young fish — Young fish cavort in the water. TG 666 at the Zigünerplätzli in Lake Zug. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=20 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-07-26 9:09:26

Young pike among underwater plants — A young pike lurks for prey among underwater plants. TG 666 at the Zigünerplätzli in Lake Zug. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=20 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2019-07-26 9:26:13

Young pike in underwater plants — A young pike hides between underwater plants. TG 666 at the Zigünerplätzli in Lake Zug. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/46 s; f=20 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2019-07-26 9:46:31

Young pike with underwater plants — Another young pike is hiding between underwater plants. TG 666 at the Zigünerplätzli in Lake Zug. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=20 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2019-07-26 9:50:14

Lake Zurich

Intake pipe — The intake pipe from the pumping station in Rüschlikon on Lake Zurich. Here, drinking water is drawn in from a depth of 40 metres. First photo after ten years in Lake Zurich. The lake was exceptionally clear, especially since I was all alone at the dive site that Friday. Two Sea&Sea YS-110 strobes with Glowdive diffuser domes. Dive 661: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/25 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-06-14 9:17:50

Pedalo wreck — Follow the intake pipe for about 29-30 metres and then turn right towards Pfäffikon. Here lies the wreckage of a sunken Pedalo boat. Two Sea&Sea YS-110 flashes with glowdive diffuser domes. Dive 661: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/15 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 400; 2019-06-14 9:26:11

Tree under water — If you dive a little further down to a depth of 29 metres along the bottom of the lake in the direction of Pfäffikon, you will come across the first tree. Who do you think sank it? Two Sea&Sea YS-110 flashes with glowdive diffuser domes. Dive 661: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/15 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 400; 2019-06-14 9:27:13

Trees — A little further from the intake pipe in the direction of Pfäffikon, you come across two trees. There is a mirror on one of them. Depth here about 27 metres. The lake was so clear, you didn't even need a lamp. Two Sea&Sea YS-110 strobes with glowdive diffuser domes. Dive 661: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/31 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 400; 2019-06-14 9:30:30

Fallen tree — One of the trees in the back group has fallen. I mean, a few years ago it was standing upright too, or was I by a different tree then? Two Sea&Sea YS-110 strobes with Glowdive diffuser domes. Dive 661: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/31 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 400; 2019-06-14 9:31:31

A selfie in the mirror — A self-portrait in the mirror. It needed cleaning again, but I didn't want to stir up any suspended matter. Depth about 27 metres. Two Sea&Sea YS-110 strobes with Glowdive diffuser domes. Dive 661: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/40 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 400; 2019-06-14 9:35:57

Dori — Just swim, swim, swim. Dori here is probably dead. She doesn't swim any more. Depth about 27 metres. Two Sea&Sea YS-110 strobes with glowdive diffuser domes. Dive 661: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/40 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 400; 2019-06-14 9:36:20

Pile of stones — A little above the second group of trees, at a depth of about 25 metres, you come across a pile of stones with tree trunks sticking out of it. What was sunk here once? Intentionally or by accident? Two Sea&Sea YS-110 strobes with glowdive diffuser domes. Dive 661: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/31 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 400; 2019-06-14 9:36:53

Selfie — An underwater selfie of me in Lake Zurich. Shortly afterwards the batteries of the flashes were empty. Dive 661: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 400; 2019-06-14 9:39:58

Jetty with ladder — At the playground next to the pump house in Rüschlikon is the jetty with ladder for bathers. Dive 661: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2019-06-14 9:52:44

Pump house from below — The pump house in Rüschlikon from below. In the dark, many fish and especially sunfish always hide here. With sidemount equipment you can dive almost all the way to the back. Cavern feeling in Lake Zurich. But since both my flash batteries were empty, I didn't swim in. You also like to stir up suspended matter. Dive 661: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2019-06-14 9:59:23

Intake pipe — The intake pipe from the pumping station in Rüschlikon leads down to a depth of 40 metres. Dive 661: Dive site Rüschlikon pumping station, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/91 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2019-06-14 9:59:46

Underneath the pump house — View from below the terrace around the pump house in Rüschlikon. Dive 661: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2019-06-14 10:01:22

Pipe socket — Did another pipe once lead into the depths here or is this meant for future higher water pumping? Dive 661: Dive site Rüschlikon pumping station, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2019-06-14 10:04:21

Underwater plants in the sunshine — Unfortunately, there were still few fish here. Only a small shoal with young Eglis. Where are all the others? Did they end up in the deep fryer? Dive 661: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2019-06-14 10:12:57

Intake pipe — Diving makes stupid. I did not notice at below 40 meters depth that the autofocus of my camera was not working. Focus is hardly visible with fish eye through the eyepiece. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/2 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 400; 2019-06-21 9:35:22

Pikes — Two pike in the seaweed. Dive 663: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-06-21 9:56:01

Pike — A pike in the seaweed. He wouldn't let me get any closer with my fish eye. It was maybe a metre away. Dive 663: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-06-21 9:57:16

Seagrass — Just seaweed, because I had to do my deco time. Dive 663: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2019-06-21 10:02:06

Sunfish — Many sunfish and eglis like to hide under the pump house. Dive 663: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=10.5 mm; f/3.2; ISO 200; 2019-06-21 10:12:38

Under the pump house — View from underneath the pump house. Dive 663: Dive site Rüschlikon pumping station, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-06-21 10:19:01

Sunfish — Many sunfish like to hide under the pump house and defend their territory against the supposed rival reflected in the dome port. Dive 663: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-06-21 10:24:58

Sunfish — Many sunfish like to hide under the pump house and defend their territory against the supposed rival reflected in the dome port. Dive 663: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-06-21 10:31:36

Sunfish — Many sunfish like to hide under the pump house and defend their territory against the supposed rival reflected in the dome port. Dive 663: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-06-21 10:31:59

Sunfish — Many sunfish like to hide under the pump house and defend their territory against the supposed rival reflected in the dome port. Dive 663: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-06-21 10:33:47

Sunfish — Many sunfish like to hide under the pump house and defend their territory against the supposed rival reflected in the dome port. Dive 663: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-06-21 10:39:28

Seagrass — Sea grass with stones in the sunshine. Dive 663: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2019-06-21 10:40:41

Swarm of perches — A shoal of young eglis makes its rounds above the lake grass. Dive 663: Dive site Pumpwerk Rüschlikon, Lake Zurich. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2019-06-21 10:46:06

Zurich

Ducks — Shot in Zoo Zürich — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/320 s; f=300 mm; f/2.8; ISO 640; 2019-05-18 13:31:11

Lemur — Shot in Zoo Zürich — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/320 s; f=300 mm; f/8.0; ISO 1600; 2019-05-18 13:40:40

Ibis — Shot in Zoo Zürich — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/320 s; f=300 mm; f/2.8; ISO 3200; 2019-05-18 13:43:18

Bird taking a shower — Shot in Zoo Zürich — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/1250 s; f=300 mm; f/2.8; ISO 800; 2019-05-18 13:45:22

Red bird — Shot in Zoo Zürich — EXIF: Nikon D850; Δt=1/640 s; f=300 mm; f/2.8; ISO 800; 2019-05-18 13:50:38

Date	Changes
2019-12-31	Browser infos with geo-location
2019-11-22	Pictures of diving holiday on Curaçao
2019-09-01	Photo Milky Way with clouds at star party.
2019-08-25	Photos of a dive in Lake Lucerne
2019-08-01	Photos of a solo dive in Lake Marmorera
2019-07-26	Photos of a solo dive in Lake Zug
2019-06-21	Photos of a solo dive in Lake Zurich
2019-06-14	Photos of a solo dive in Lake Zurich
2019-06-13	New processed photo of the solar eclipse 2006
2019-04-19	Photos of whale watching in Tarifa