Fall Color

I missed my annual trip to the high country of the Eastern Sierra Nevada this year because of the horrendous smoke from the Creek Fire which is still heavily impacting this whole area. Pictures like the one posted here would not have been possible. This was taken a few years ago. It is sad because from some of the pictures I have seen the color this year was spectacular but only if you were fairly close to your subject. Definition was lost for long rage photos due to thick smoke and haze. And the other issue was accessibility. Most areas were closed for safety and health, and one could face a hefty fine if caught in those areas in addition to being escorted out of the area. Have a wonderful day and stay safe and stay healthy!

Smoky Sunset

I went to Yosemite the other day. To say the least the air quality was poor, and once again (see my last weeks post) had an effect on my photography. This is the sun setting next to one of the Three Brothers. Taken about 4:45 in the afternoon. Even at that it was a day in Yosemite and that can’t be all bad. I also saw a bear but only had my cell phone with me. The only time during the whole day I wasn’t carrying my camera.

Ich war neulich in Yosemite. Um es gelinde auszudrücken, die Luftqualität war schlecht und wirkte sich erneut (siehe meinen Beitrag in den letzten Wochen) auf meine Fotografie aus. Dies ist der Sonnenuntergang neben einem der drei Brüder. Aufgenommen um 4:45 Uhr nachmittags. Selbst dann war es ein Tag in Yosemite und das kann nicht alles schlecht sein. Ich sah auch einen Bären, hatte aber nur mein Handy dabei. Das einzige Mal während des ganzen Tages trug ich meine Kamera nicht.

Altes Gemäuer

Das ist die Burg Brome aus dem Jahr 1200, oder genauer, das was die Jahrhunderte davon übrig gelassen haben. Die ursprüngliche Burg umschloss den Innenhof. Dort wo heute der Weg im Vordergrund ist, war ein Torhaus mit einer Zugbrücke. Die ganze Burg war von einem Wassergraben umgeben. Heute ist dort ein Handwerksmuseum untergebracht. Das besondere Hightlight ist das zweimal im Jahr stattfindende “Lebendige Museum”. Dann kann man mit erfahrenen Handwerkern mal selber ausprobieren, wie in den alten Werkstätten gearbeitet wurde.
This is the Brome Castle from 1200, or more precisely, what the centuries have left of it. The original castle enclosed the inner courtyard. Where today the path is in the foreground, there was a gatehouse with a drawbridge. The whole castle was surrounded by a moat. Today it houses a handicraft museum. The special highlight is the “Living Museum” which takes place twice a year. Then you can try out with experienced craftsmen how work was done in the old workshops.

Süßes Haus

In einem Bauernhausmuseum in Tirol/Österreich habe ich dieses Häuschen entdeckt. Es wird von unzähligen Bewohnern bevölkert. Es summt und brummt, denn es ist ein Bienenhaus. Hinter jedem Fenster verbirgt sich ein Bienenkorb.
I discovered this little house in a farmhouse museum in Tyrol/Austria. It is populated by countless inhabitants. It hums and hums, because behind every window is a beehive.

Bee Heaven

A favorite place to photograph in Arizona is the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, especially in the spring, which seems a long time ago now. The bees were busy all over the gardens that include every type of cactus you can imagine, as well as many other plants well-suited to this desert environment. This cactus bee was so involved in pollinating this prickly pear cactus that he let me get up close and personal and even posed.

Fall Dogwood

I have made a few trips to the park this past month trying to capture that awesome fall dogwood color but success has been hit and miss. The dogwoods have been somewhat sporadic with their displays and a little stingy with their color. The usual deep pinks and reds seem to be less vivid. And even now one can still capture them in their various stages of color. I am sure that all the odd weather and smoke have impacted a lot of the fall colors in the sierras. Stay Healthy and enjoy your day!