Alpine Reflections

It was a beautiful but very cold winter’s day and I took the train south of Munich for an afternoon stroll along the shores of frozen Lake Schlier (Schliersee). The lake was icy and the still surface seemed like a sheet of glass reflecting the snow-clad peaks of the Bavarian Alps surrounding the lake. The low sun lit up the golden reeds near the shore, adding a touch of warmth to the otherwise cool scene.

It was an attractive and very peaceful setting, just perfect for a brisk walk, but the air was crisp and I was packed up warmly in a thick jacket, woolly hat, boots and gloves.

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Beautiful Baltic Dusk

Early January and it was chilly with frost at night and the occasional flurry of snow. But the early dusk meant I could enjoy breathtaking moments like this as the last rays of sun on the horizon lit up the Baltic Sea in the Greifswalder Bodden.

I dressed up in my woolly hat, long-john thermal underwear, fingerless-gloves and cozy, waterproof boots and crouched down on the pebbly shore to capture this view across the bay from the village of Klein Zicker on the Mönchsgut peninsula in the south of the island of Ruegen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Germany.

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Alpine Winter Dusk

Illuminated by the last golden rays of the winter sun, the three imposing peaks on the northern edge of the Hochries mountain region – Aschauer Kopf (1076m), Rohnerkopf (1047m) and Fellerer (907m) – reflect in the cool waters of at the end of Lake Chiem.

It was breathtaking and very calming too standing there that evening on the lakeside near the small village of Bernau, Bavaria, Germany.

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Golden Amber Moments

I strolled down to the harbour on a wonderfully warm evening in early June and was rewarded with this stunning view of the traditional houses along the shore, bathed in the golden rays of the evening sun – not at all stormy as it looks!

I was accompanied in the distance by a live band playing modern Scottish music at the Annual whisky feis (festival).

You just have to ignore the midges who want to be part of the scene:-/

Bowmore, Islay, Scotland.

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Dusk Light over the Marina

After an unusually long cold spell, suddenly the summer came back and I took an overnight trip to one of the picturesque lakes west of Munich. And I was rewarded with warm, sultry weather and a fab sunset from the hotel’s private beach.

Imagine sitting back and relaxing on the lake shore with a glass of wine or a cool beer and enjoying Nature’s evening light show. Lake Wörth, Bavaria, Germany.

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River Severn in the Spotlight

The River Severn Estuary shines as if lit from within, reflecting the golden glow of the sun, with the original Severn Bridge and the Severn Second Crossing peeking through the mist.

I captured this breathtaking view from high above the world, on a plane from London to the USA. Lucky passengers like me caught a glimpse of this special moment when the clouds parted to reveal a heavenly scene.

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Captured from a commercial flight at about 10 000 metres or 33 000 ft above sea level.

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Colourful Canals of Old Amsterdam

The Dutch capital is an amazing city to visit. Jump on a tour boat or explore on foot and admire the maze of grachten – city canals – in the historic centre with its colourful architecture, bustling cafés, museums, art galleries and more. The grachtengordel or “canal belt” in Amersterdam is UNESCO listed, not surprisingly.

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Tranquil Hebridean Dawn

I was up before dawn to visit the famous standing stones at Callanais and still had time before my well-earned full Scottish breakfast:-) So I headed up the coast and discovered this beautiful hamlet of Tolsta Chaolais nestled in the middle of nowhere.

The tranquility of a new day at Loch a’ Bhaile, as the sun gently rises over the calm waters, casting a mirror-like reflection of the surrounding Hebridean landscape – a scene that’s both peaceful and powerful, a testament to the wild beauty of Scotland’s remote islands. Tolsta Chaolais, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides (Gaelic: Tolstadh A Chaolais or Tolasdadh A Chaolais, Eilean Leòdhais, Na h-Eileanan Siar).

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Dawn Light at Eyemouth

Fate and a brilliant suggestion from my dear Sis brought me here unexpectedly on a March day.

After a stormy Spring tide the evening before there was a beautiful, calming start to the new day.

Just after sunrise looking over the beach and bay in the pretty harbour town of Eyemouth, Berwickshire in the Scottish Borders.

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Peaceful Port Charlotte Dawn

I stood on the small beach near the harbour and enjoyed a peaceful moment just before the sun came up.

A small fishing boat is anchored nearby in the golden, calm waters of Loch Indaal, while the Paps of Jura mountains on the neighbouring island form a silhouette in the distance.

Port Charlotte, Islay, Inner Hebrides, Argyll & Bute, Scotland.

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Window Seat View

Back in the day I flew almost every week and my faithful Nikon D200 went with me in my handbag! I always tried to get a window seat. Sometimes with amazing views like this one. Sometimes it was cloudy or rainy – or I was over the wing:-( Once there wasn’t even a window!

Not so long ago when flying back to Germany from Edinburgh I was lucky enough to enjoy the late afternoon light reflecting on the North Sea with a wonderful smattering of tiny clouds far below. If you look carefully there is a tiny ship crossing too.

Captured from a commercial flight at about 10 000 metres or 33 000 ft above sea level.

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Sampan Navigating a River, Vietnam

Travelling through Vietnam you will often see sampans navigating the rivers and near-shore coastal waters. These relatively flat-bottomed boats are used for everyday transport and fishing.

On sheltered, inland waters their owners and family often live on them. Sampans may be propelled by poles – as here -, oars or be fitted with an outboard motor.

South of the ancient capital city Huế, in Thừa Thiên Huế province in central Vietnam.

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Historic Harbour, Dunbar

On a sunny March day I took a walk down to the harbour area and enjoyed this calm scene with the soothing blue waters, the beautiful sky and the subtle reflections of the yacht and castle ruins.
Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland.

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Ammersee Evening

The world is full of amazing places and moments. On an August weekend I waded out in the calm evening waters of Lake Ammer with the Bavarian Alps as a backdrop and enjoyed this breathtaking view. Eching am Ammersee, Bavaria, Germany.

I love taking photos like this while swimming with my waterproof Olympus Tough cam.

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Swimming at Dawn, Agios Nikolaos

Imagine going for a dawn swim in the Mediterranean Sea and enjoying the first rays of light as you float in the warm waters. Such a unique moment.

On our last day, I took my underwater camera for a swim in the little cove at Cosmina Beach in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece, just a few minutes walk from my holiday apartment. Combining many of my passions – sunrise moments, photography, swimming, this view over the bay and more.

The light from the sun illuminated the clouds from behind, lending them a soft, ethereal glow over the waters of Mirabello Bay and the mountains on the Sitia Peninsula beyond.

I was so lucky that everything came together that morning. Often the sky was clear and the sun was not that round, golden ball on the horizon. Sometimes the sea was rough. Sometimes the salty water splashed on my lens. Sometimes I slept on…

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Paddleboarding in the Last Rays of the Sun

A standup paddleboarder maneuvers her way between the yachts moored in the calm evening waters of Lake Ammer with the Bavarian Alps as a backdrop. Captured while standing in the shallow lake near the village of Eching am Ammersee, Bavaria, Germany.

I love taking photos like this while swimming with my waterproof Olympus Tough cam.

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Night Stroll on Voulismeni Lake

On your evening out in Agios Nikolaos make sure you take a stroll around the lake away from the hustle and bustle. Sit and enjoy the beautiful view across this natural salt water lake to the busy cafés and restaurants. Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

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Singapore Financial District and Fullerton Hotel

Getting ready to countdown to the New Year 2012. An awesome view across the bay to the Singapore Financial District. The golden lit colonial style building is the Fullerton Hotel. The balls in Marina Bay are lit purple by lasers but are actually white and carried handwritten New Year’s wishes as part of the Countdown Celebrations.

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Dawn Light on the Baltic Sea

Every day different light and views. Even storm clouds have their appeal when viewed like this. The beach was very narrow due to the high tide. I was right up against the sand dunes and got my feet wet taking this one. But it was worth it.

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