Tuscan Air

Regards,

Gerry

Keywords: Italy, Tuscany, Spring, Fresh Air

White Sands National Monument: some memories ...

I copied my White Sands National Monument photographs to another back-up drive today and after browsing over the photographs - just one thought crossed my mind ... I have to visit this amazing beauty again.

Have a great week.

Regards,

Gerry

Keywords: USA, White Sands National Monument, Desert, Abstract

A new Day is arising ....

. . . I wish you a successful week . . .

Regards,

Gerry

Keywords: Germany, Munich, Wörthsee, A new Day, Sunrise

A New Day is arising ... #2

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Germany, Munich, Wörthsee, Sunrise, Lake

A New Day is arising ...

Wake up, sleepyhead ! A new day is arising .... Well, to be honest I got up at 3:30 and drove 30 min to be there at 04:15. Yes, it's definitely to early but ... it's worth to listen the birds and to enjoy the pre-sunrise colors.

Take care.

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Germany, Munich, Wörthsee, Sunrise

Normandy: Sunset at Etretat

Well, this famous place has to be photographed in a picture postcard style ;-)

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 16-35mm f2.8 II (at 16mm)

- ISO 100

- 1/4 sec

- f22

- developed in Lightroom 2.3

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: France, Normandy, Etretat, Sunset

Black Stone Pyramid - White Desert - Egypt

A black "pyramid" in the middle of the white desert - strange but simply beautiful.

Some technical information:

- Canon  1ds Mark II

- Canon 16-35mm 2.8 (I) at 16mm

- ISO 100

- f11

- 1/80 sec

- developed in Lightroom 2.2

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Egypt, White Desert, Pyramid, Desert, Landscape

The Rock - White Desert - Egypt

I photographed this "Rock" in the middle of the White Desert / Egypt during a desert trip in 2007.  

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark II

- Canon 16-35mm 2.8 (I) (at 19mm)

- ISO 100

- f16

- 1/200 sec

- developed in Lightroom 2.2

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Desert, Egypt, White, Rock, Landscape

Lavender - the Purple Waves of Provence

A lavender field close to Sault with its marvellous fragrance. 

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS (at 80mm)

- 1/60 sec

- f22

- ISO 160

- Pano of 3

- developed in Lightroom 2.2

- stitched in PtGui

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wanna see more Provence photographs?  -> just follow this link ;-)

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Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: France, Provence, Fragrance, Lavender

Provence - Corn-Field

Just browsed over my Provence photographs and stopped by this panorama.

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 16-35mm f2.8 II (at 16mm)

- Pano of 10

- 1/250 sec

- f18

- ISO 250

- developed in Lightroom 2.2

- stitched in PtGui

Enjoy the corn field.

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: France, Provence, Corn Field 

Bretagne - Rock Garden

Ohh - I like this area so much, that I'm considering to go back again. Beside the interesting scenery the weather conditions are changing all the time which makes it even more interesting to photograph the same scene again and again. 

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 24-70mm f2.8 (at 38mm)

- ISO 100

- f 18

- 8 sec

- ND 0.6

- developed in Lightroom 2.2

Enjoy the rock garden.

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: France, Brittany, Bretagne, Rock, Garden, Coast, Landscape 

Good morning Switzerland!

Take a breath of fresh air, take a sip of hot fresh coffee and enjoy this beautiful morning scene. 

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Switzerland, Zermatt, Matterhorn, Riffelsee, Sunrise, Landscape

Homeland - Switzerland

 

Homeland - Mountain air !

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 24-70mm 2.8 (at 24mm)

- ISO 200

- f 13

- 1/100

- pano 0f 8 pictures

- developed in Lightroom 2.1

- stitched in PtGui

- finished in CS3

Enjoy the view.

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Switzerland, Zermatt, Riffelsee, Monte Rosa, Landscape, Mountain

 

Dufourspitze (Monte Rosa)

The Dufourspitze also known as Monte Rosa is the highest mountain of Switzerland and the second highest in the Alps (4'634m). 

I photographed this scene from Gornergrat with the following settings:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 70-200mm IS 2.8 (at 95mm)

- ISO 100

- 1/800

- f 9.0

- developed in Lightroom 2.1

Enjoy the summit !

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Switzerland, Zermatt, Monte Rosa, Dufourspitze, Summit
  

Matterhorn Skyline

If you have the choice ... stay a night at Kulmhotel Gornergrat. It's the highest hotel in the Swiss Alps - 3100m.ü.M and a perfect location to gaze the marvellous Matterhorn skyline at sunset. 

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS (at 70mm)

- 1/100 sec

- 5.6

- ISO 320

- Pano of 4 pictures

- stitched in CS3

- developed in Lightroom 2.1

Enjoy the skyline ;-)

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Switzerland, Zermatt, Matterhorn, Gornergrat, 3100, sunset 

Another Day at Riffelsee

Same place but another wonderful morning. It's really interesting how different the light can be.

Enjoy the morning light.

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 24-70mm f2.8 (at 27mm)

- ISO 160

- f 14

- 30 sec

- no filters

- developed in Lightroom 2.1

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Switzerland, Zermatt, Matterhorn, Riffelsee, Sunrise

 

Magic Hour at Riffelsee (Matterhorn)

You won't believe it but this was today's magic hour at  Riffelsee. A cold but clear night was the foundation for the purple atmosphere and the thin "cat ice" was the basic for the reflection of the Matterhorn. What a breathtaking moment. It was really hard to release the shutter ... because I was caught by the beauty of this surreal spectacle.

Enjoy the purple Matterhorn view.

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 24-70mm f2.8 (at 28mm)

- 0.8 sec

- f13

- no filters

- developed in Lightroom 2.1

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Switzerland, Zermatt, Matterhorn, Riffelsee, Sunrise  

Iceland River #2

Same place ... just another photograph and I was escorted by heavy rain and wind. That's the reason why a water-resistant equipment isn't a bad idea. By the way, the lens hood is also very useful as a rain shield ;-) 

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 24-70mm 2.8 (at 30mm)

- ISO

- Pol filter

- f22

- 2 sec

- developed in Lightroom 2.1 rc1

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Iceland, River, Nature, Rain, Water, Rock

Morning Rock'n Roll

A cold rainy morning mood at Dyrholaey. The ocean was wild and I was fighting against wind and spray. 

Enjoy the morning rock'n roll.

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 16-35mm f2.8 II (at 16mm)

- ISO 100

- 25 sec

- f22

- no filter 

- developed in Lightroom 2.0

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Iceland, Coast, Rock, Ocean, Spray, Dyrholaey
 

Iceland - Vik

A late afternoon panorama scene at Vik / South-East of Iceland. Despite the light rain the sight wasn't so bad and the intensity of the green was even stronger due to the diffuse light conditions.

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS (at 200)

- ISO 320

- f8

- 1/60 sec

- no filters

- pano of 12

- developed in Lightroom 2.0

- stitched in PtGui

- finished in CS3

Enjoy the pano-scene.

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Iceland, Vik, Pano, Landscape, Green

Pole Position at Dyrholaey

Just another stormy morning mood at Dyrholaey where I stayed for 4 days. 

Enjoy the pole position view.

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 16-35mm f2.8 II (at 16mm)

- f22

- 30sec

- no filter

- developed in Lightroom 2.0

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Iceland, Dyrholaey, Coast
 

Iceland Morning Storm

Well, this morning was quit tough for me and the equipment. The 25 sec exposure was possible because of a "body" windshield. 

To enjoy this special mood combined with wind and rain was a great experience.

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 24-70mm f2.8 (at 40mm)

- no filter

- ISO 200

- 25 sec

- f20

- developed in Lightroom 2.0

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Iceland, Coast, Vik
 

25 second rest - Iceland Surf

Despite the heavy surf and strong rain my thoughts take a rest for at least 25 seconds (protected by the rock).  

Enjoy the rest.

Some technical information.

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 16-35mm f2.8 II (at 16mm)

- ND 0.6mm

- 25 sec

- f22

- ISO 100

- developed in Lightroom 2.0

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Iceland, Landscape, Surf, Black Sand Beach, Coast

  

Jökulsarlon after Rain

The famous lake at Jökulsarlon with thousands of icebergs was covered with fog after a heavy rain shower. Interesting mood and an interesting scenery. 

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS (at 80mm)

- pano 0f 6

- 1/100 sec

- f18

- ISO 100

- stitched in PtGui

- finished in CS3 

Enjoy the scenery.

Regards, Gerry

Keywords: Iceland, Iceberg, Jökulsarlon, Fog, Glacier 
  

Iceland South-East Landscape

I photographed this scenery because of the special mood somewhere between Vik and Jokulsarlon. 

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 16-35mm f2.8 II (at 16mm)

- ISO 100

- f22

- 1/8 sec

- developed in Lightroom 2.0

Enjoy the South-East scene.

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Iceland, South-East, Landscape
 

Iceland River

I photographed this river scene somewhere between Vik and Jokulsarlon. I can't exactly remember the place but it was raining like hell. You know what the locals are saying ... there is no bad weather on Iceland ... only bad clothes. 

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 24-70mm 2.8 (at 28mm)

- pano 0f 7

- ISO 100

- f22

- 2sec

- ND 0.6

- stitched in PtGui

- finished in CS3

Enjoy the scene.

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Iceland, River, Pano, Rain

Yellow Desert Storm

 

As the sandstorm got stronger I grabbed the equipment and walked back to my car... 

Some technical equipment:

- Canon 1ds Mark II

- Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 1.4 tele converter (at 280mm)

- ISO 100

- f14

- 1/100 sec

- developed in Lightroom 2.0

Enjoy it ;-)

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Desert, Sandstorm  

 

After Sunset Mood

After a delicious dinner I decided to go for a short exploration tour towards (Sault -> Brouville). Brouville is located on a plateau (elev 1011m) and the lavender just started blooming. It was a little bit chilly (in comparison to the afternoon heat) but the air was filled with lavender perfume. What a smell - what a mood.

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 24-70mm f2.8 (at 46mm)

- ISO 400

- f16

- 30 sec

- developed in Lightroom 2.o

Enjoy the mood.

Keywords: France, Provence, Sault, Lavender, Sunset   

Provence Tree

Beside the Lavender fields there is much more to see in the Provence. Especially I love the golden corn fields combined with an interesting sky. Enclosed two version of the same spot but with different development settings. 

Which one do you prefer?  

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 16-35mm F2.8 (at 16mm)

- ISO 250

- F22

- 1/250

- developed in Lightroom 2.0

- > Pano of 6 pictures and stitched in PtGui

Enjoy it.

Regards, Gerry

Keywords: France, Provence, Corn, Field, Sky, Clouds  

 

Lavender Field Pattern

Close up view of fragrant smelling lavender fields. I'm loving it - the structure and of course the unique parfum. 

Kind regards, 

Gerry

  

 

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Sigma 120-300mm f2.8

- F22

- ISO 320

Keywords: France, Provence, Lavender, Parfum, structure, pattern

1'000'000 Bees and the Lavender House

When I was trying to capture this marvelous scene I suddenly recognized that I was not alone here. There were 1'000'000 bees peaceful at work . Well - that's was the reason to buy some of this tasty lavender honey ;-)) 

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 16-35mm F2.8 (at 35mm)

- ISO 250

- f 22

- 1/250

- pano 0f 8 

- developed in Lightroom

- stitched in PtGui

- finished in CS3

Can you smell the honey?  No - what a pity - it's delicious ;-)

Regards, Gerry

Keywords: France, Provence, Lavender, House, Clouds, Honey

Heavy Lavender Field Clouds

 

As already mentioned in my previous post I headed south and I arrived at the right time (this year). The lavender was blooming and the fragrance of all these lavender fields is incredible. At the second afternoon heavy clouds arised and the wind came up.... what a parfum ... what an impression.

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 (at 220mm)

- ISO 320

- f/6.3

- 1/160

- pano 0f 5

- stitched in PtGui

- finished in CS3

Enjoy it.

Regards, Gerry

Keywords: France, Provence, Lavender, Clouds, Wind, Parfum 

On the way ... to the lavender fields

It’s Lavender season – the time when the lavender is in bloom. That’s why I decided to head  south towards the heart of the lavender fields. The provence!

I captured this "Provence Clouds" on my way to the lavender fields.

Some technical details:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 24-70 F2.8 (at 35mm)

- ISO 250

- 1/250

- f22

- pano of 6

- developed in Lightroom

- stitched in PtGui

- finished in CS3

Keywords: France, Provence, Lavender, Clouds, Pano

Rosenlaui Canyon

The glacier "Rosenlaui" is the source of the melting water which force their way through the narrow Rosenlaui Canyon.

Some technical details:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 24-70mm (at 32mm)

- ISO 100

- 0.5 sec

- f/22

- ND 0.9 filter

- developed in Lightroom

- finished in CS3

Keywords: Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Rosenlaui, Glacier, Ice, Water, Rock, Canyon

Sämtisseralp

The way to the famous lake "Fälensee" crosses the Sämtisseralp which gives you a great view to the valley and the mountains. 

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 24-70mm F2.8 (at 35mm)

- ISO 200

- F13

- 1/100

- Pano of 3

- developed in lightroom

- stitched in PtGui

- finished in CS3

Enjoy it.

Regards, Gerry

Keywords: Alps, Mountain, Appenzell, Fälensee, Sämtisseralp

Sänits - Springtime

The Säntis (2,502 m) ist he highest point of the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and St. Gallen  in Switzerland.

I photographed this panoramic scene as a set of 10 photographes and developed the final pictures in two version. Which one do you like?

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 16-35mm f2.8 III (at16mm)

- ISO 200

- f16

- 1/320sec

- 10 photographes

- developed in Lightroom

- stitched in PtGui

- finished in CS3

Kind regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Switzerland, Appenzell, Säntis, Springtime 

Tuscan Trees

I photographed this panoramic scene somewhere between Siena and Radi. 

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS (at 200mm)

- ISO 100

- 1/640

- f8.0

- developed in Lightroom

- stitched in PtGui

- finished in CS3

Enjoy it.

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Trees, Green, Spring

lonely Tuscan Tree

I photographed this scene somewhere between Pitigliano and Manciano. 

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 70-200mm F2.8 IS (at 70mm)

- ISO 100

- 1/800 sec

- f 7.1

- developed in Lightroom

- finished in CS3

Enjoy it ;-)

Regards, Gerry

Keywords: Italy, Tuscany, Tree, Clouds, Sky

Moody Cypress Trees - Val d'Orcia

Same place - other day - other mood. 

Enjoy it.

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Italy, Tuscany, Cypress Trees, Val d'Orcia

... floating thoughts ...

This scene was captured from the top of Mont Saint-Michele right after sunrise. Well, there was no sun around this morning but the fog created a very melancholic "blue" mood.


Some technical details:

- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 70-200mm F/2.8 IS (at 90mm)
- ISO 100
- F8
- 1/640
- developed in Lightroom




Regards,


Gerry


Keywords: France, Normandie, Mont Saint-Michele, Fog, Sea, blue

Tuscany Cornfield

... somewhere between Firence and Siena ...

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 24-70mm f2.8 (at 42mm)

- ISO 250

- f16

- 1/60

- Pano 0f 11 pictures

- developed in Lightroom

- stitched in PtGui

- finished in CS3

Enjoy it !

Regards, 

Gerry

Keywords: Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Firence, Cornfield, Landscape

Green Tuscany Cornfield

The Tuscany with its wonderful cornfields is the granary of Italy. 

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS (at 170mm)

- f/18

- 1/80

- ISO 160

- Pano of 6 pictures

- developed in Lightroom

- stitched  PtGui

- finished in CS3

Enjoy it.

Regards, Gerry

Keywords: Cornfield, Tuscany, Italy, Green, Siena 

Cypress Trees - Val d'Orcia

The Cypress Trees of Val d'Orcia are very famous and I couldn't resist to photograph this scene. Well, the sky wasn't "perfect" but the B&W conversion intensified the could structure and result isn't so bad. 

Some technical information:

- Canon 1ds Mark III

- Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 II (at 16mm)

- ISO 250

- f 16

- 1/200 sec

- Pano of 4 

- developed in Lightroom

- stitched in PtGui

- finished in CS3  

Enjoy it.

Regards, Gerry

Keywords: Tuscany, Cypress Trees, d'Orcia, Italy