Schwindlinge, shriveling and reviving
A characteristic feature of the Schwindlinge is that the fruiting bodies shrivel up in dry conditions and can revive when moist, which is what the German name of the mushrooms refers to. Information about taking this photo
Grey heron, the motionless hunter
The grey heron sometimes stands motionless in shallow water for minutes, waiting for its prey to swim to its feet. When it does, it is quick as lightning. And usually succeeds in fishing with its long beak. That you could miss a bird almost a metre tall and with a
Tree leaning against the rock
This photo was taken in the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) in the East of Germany. There are always close connections between trees and the rather soft rock of sandstone. Information about taking this photo Where to find this location
The mystical Coco de Mer
The fruit of the Seychelles palm is a giant nut weighing up to 20 kg. It is only found on two islands in the Seychelles and is therefore very rare. There are about 5000 specimens in the Vallée de Mai on Praslin, where these photos were taken. In 1983, UNESCO
Giant turtles on La Digue
It is said that nowhere in the world are there as many giant tortoises as in the Seychelles. They are undoubtedly among the most extraordinary creatures on earth. After becoming extinct in many habitats, they still survive in the Seychelles today. The oldest of them, the world-famous Esmeralda, is said
Etosha, National Park rich in wildlife
Oryx antelope and springbok peacefully united at the waterhole. Shortly before, all the animals waited at a safe distance as a family of lions quenched their thirst at this spot. Only after some time, when the animals were sure that the coast was clear, did the first brave ones venture
The annoyed elephant
We sat in front of our hut at Elephant Sands (Botswana) and watched an elephant calmly trot along the path. Then my wife Cathrin accidentally crackled with a plastic bag and suddenly the elephant came loudly trumpeting towards us. Fortunately, he changed his mind and trotted away. Information about taking
Tegernsee, Bavarian idyll
Many clichés apply to Lake Tegernsee. It is idyllic, enchanting, sophisticated, tranquil and – difficult to translate – urbayrisch (original Bavarian). Lake Tegernsee was formed towards the end of the last great ice age, when a huge glacier carved a depression between the mountains. This later filled with water. Lake
Tianshan, Mountains of the Sky
The Tienshan is a high mountain range in Central Asia with a height of up to 7439 m. It stretches over the territory of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The landscapes are diverse and include gorges, high peaks and glaciers, but also wetlands, grasslands and steppes. In 1983, I