"Autumn walk to our neighbourhood village"

Autumn | Ubstadt and Stettfeld | Germany| 2008-11

Some pics from a walk to our neighbourhood Stettfeld.

"Some impressions from the Hardtsee in autumn"

Autumn | Ubstadt | Germany| 2008-10

Here are a few pics from a sunday afternoon walk to the Hardtsee in Ubstadt.

"A detailed look on the plants and flies"

Botanical Garden | Berlin | Germany | 2008-08

The Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum is a botanical garden in the German capital city of Berlin, with an area of 43 hectares and around 22,000 different plant species.
The garden was constructed between 1897 and 1910. The best-known part of the garden is the Great Pavilion (Das Große Tropenhaus). The temperature inside is maintained at 30 °C and air humidity is kept high. Among the many tropical plants it hosts a giant bamboo.
(Origin: wikipedia)

"Potpourri USA 2008"

Mix | USA | 2008-07

Here are some pics from USA 2008 which didn´t fit in another category.

"The Mile High City"

Denver | Colorado | USA | 2008-07

Denver was start and end of our 2008 trip through the southwest of the US. Here are some pics from the Denver Aquarium as well as from the Denver Airport.

"Awesome Views from the Rim Rock Drive"

Colorado NM | Colorado | USA | 2008-07

Colorado National Monument is a part of the National Park Service near the city of Grand Junction, Colorado, in the western part of the state. Spectacular canyons cut deep into sandstone and even granite–gneiss–schist rock formations, in some areas. This is an area of semi-desert land high on the Colorado Plateau, with pinion and juniper forests on the plateau.

"Endless Horizon" - Part 2

Canyonlands NP | Utah | USA | 2008

Canyonlands is so big and there is a lot to drive. But at the end every view, every trail and every experience is so unique and for every photographer there are a lot of perfect spots (f.e. Mesa Arch before sunrise).

"Endless Horizon" - Part 1

Canyonlands NP | Utah | USA | 2008

Canyonlands is so big and there is a lot to drive. But at the end every view, every trail and every experience is so unique and for every photographer there are a lot of perfect spots (f.e. Mesa Arch before sunrise).

"Arches everywhere" - Part 4

Arches National Park | Utah | USA | 2008

We stayed for 7 days in and around Moab for visiting this awesome Landscape. It´s one of our favorites because of the possibility mix: Easy and difficult trails, spectacular views, a perfect campground and an interesting visitor center.

"Arches everywhere" - Part 3

Arches National Park | Utah | USA | 2008

We stayed for 7 days in and around Moab for visiting this awesome Landscape. It´s one of our favorites because of the possibility mix: Easy and difficult trails, spectacular views, a perfect campground and an interesting visitor center.

"Arches everywhere" - Part 2

Arches National Park | Utah | USA | 2008

We stayed for 7 days in and around Moab for visiting this awesome Landscape. It´s one of our favorites because of the possibility mix: Easy and difficult trails, spectacular views, a perfect campground and an interesting visitor center.

"Arches everywhere" - Part 1

Arches National Park | Utah | USA | 2008

We stayed for 7 days in and around Moab for visiting this awesome Landscape. It´s one of our favorites because of the possibility mix: Easy and difficult trails, spectacular views, a perfect campground and an interesting visitor center.

"Little Gnoms everywhere"

Goblin Valley State Park | Utah | USA | 2008

This little State Park is situated some miles away from the main touristic route from the Capitol Reef National Park to Arches NP and Canyonlands NP. Nevertheless it´s worth the travel because you find a lot of little goblins with different shapes and you can walk inside this magical wonderworld.

"Called 'Wayne Wonderland' in the 1920s"

Capitol Reef NP | Utah | USA | 2008

Capitol Reef National Park is a United States National Park, in south-central Utah. It is 100 miles (160 km) long but fairly narrow. The park, established in 1971, preserves 378 mi² (979 km²) and is open all year. "Capitol Reef" is the name of an especially rugged and spectacular segment of the Waterpocket Fold near the Fremont River.

"Driving through Paradise"

Scenic Byway 12 | Utah | USA | 2008

This route is a Utah-connection from the Bryce Canyon National Park to the North-East Capitol Reef National Park. You drive through a unique landscape which is typical for Utah.

"Colourful Landscape"

Kodachrome Basin State Park | Utah | USA | 2008

This little State Park beneath the Bryce Canyon National Park has rocks in different lightful colours mostly with a deep blue sky. Therefore in 1948 a visitor group of the National Geographic Society gives the name for this park in cooperation with Kodak.

"Fragile Monuments" - Part2

Bryce Canyon NP | Utah | USA | 2008

Suddenly you stay at the viewpoint and have a perfect auditorium in front of you. Not only staying on top, also looking from the bottom between the loose rocks and trees make this National Park so beautiful. Bryce Canyon is named after Ebenezer Bryce, who homesteaded in the area in 1874. He once said: ‚It's a hell of a place to lose a cow. ..."

"Fragile Monuments" - Part1

Bryce Canyon NP | Utah | USA | 2008

Suddenly you stay at the viewpoint and have a perfect auditorium in front of you. Not only staying on top, also looking from the bottom between the loose rocks and trees make this National Park so beautiful. Bryce Canyon is named after Ebenezer Bryce, who homesteaded in the area in 1874. He once said: ‚It's a hell of a place to lose a cow. ..."

"Where Angels landed"

Zion National Park | Utah | USA | 2008

Zion National Park is located at the southwest part of Utah. It´s one of the big National Parks of Utah.Highlights are The "Angels Landing Trail", "The Narrows" and the Scenic Drive to the east entrance through the Tunnel.

"Worldwide unique" - Part 2

The Wave | Coyote Buttes | Utah | USA | 2008

The Wave in the Coyote Buttes in Utah is one of my Top 3 Spots on Earth. It´s hard to get a permit which allows you to walk there. Only 20 permits per day are issued. But if you have the chance to get there, be sure you will be overwhelmed.

"Worldwide unique" - Part 1

The Wave | Coyote Buttes | Utah | USA | 2008

The Wave in the Coyote Buttes in Utah is one of my Top 3 Spots on Earth. It´s hard to get a permit which allows you to walk there. Only 20 permits per day are issued. But if you have the chance to get there, be sure you will be overwhelmed.

"A City between Red Rocks and Cold Water"

Page | Arizona | USA | 2008

Page was created in 1957 to house workers and their families during the construction of nearby Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River. After the dam  was completed in the 1960s, the city grew steadily to today's population of 6,800. Page has become the gateway to the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell, attracting more than 3 million visitors per year.

"Breathless Impressions"

Antelope Canyon | Page | USA | 2008

One of the best spots for photographer in Arizona. The very small canyon is only a few hundred feets long. But every 5 steps you can see another spectacular view. Simply gorgeous!!!

"Mushrooms - big as elephants"

Marble Canyon | Page | Arizona | USA | 2008

When you drive the Highway 89A from Kanab to Page, you come to the marvellous Navajo Bridge. Short distance before you reach the Lee´s Ferry Road which leeds you to Lee´s Ferry, the starting point of the Grand Canyons Raftings. Along the street you can see some rocks which reminds you at oversized mushrooms.

"Beautiful colours in a hot surrounding" - Part 2

Valley of Fire State Park | Nevada | USA | 2008

This little State Park is in our opinion the park with the most colourful rocks in the United States Unfortunately the State Park live up to one's name ... it was 112°F (45°C). So a lot of things we couldn´t do. Have a look on our US-Trip in 2010 (-coming soon-). There was a "cool" 86°F (30°C).

"Beautiful colours in a hot surrounding" - Part 1

Valley of Fire State Park | Nevada | USA | 2008

This little State Park is in our opinion the park with the most colourful rocks in the United States Unfortunately the State Park live up to one's name ... it was 112°F (45°C). So a lot of things we couldn´t do. Have a look on our US-Trip in 2010 (-coming soon-). There was a "cool" 86°F (30°C).

"The Twins over Marble Canyon"

Navajo Bridge | Page | Arizona | USA | 2008

Navajo Bridge crosses the Colorado River's Marble Canyon near Lee's Ferry in the U.S. state of Arizona. There are 2 bridges: The old one with 834 feet (254 m) in length, with a maximum height of 467 feet (142 m) from the canyon floor. The new steel arch bridge was completed in September 1995 and is 909 feet (277m) in length.
 

"The Desert City" - Nighttime

Nighttime | Las Vegas | Nevada | USA | 2008

My last visit to Las Vegas was 1997. And since then so many things have changed. New Casinos with new Ambiances. Bigger, faster, newer .... that's Las Vegas, the city with two different faces - one during the day, another during the night.

"The Desert City" - Daytime

Daytime | Las Vegas | Nevada | USA | 2008

My last visit to Las Vegas was 1997. And since then so many things have changed. New Casinos with new Ambiances. Bigger, faster, newer .... that's Las Vegas, the city with two different faces - one during the day, another during the night.

"Water to survive"

Mono Lake | California | USA | 2008

This salty sea at the east entrance to Yosemite National Park is a big service reservoir for the californian cities. The Tufa Stones look like swimming rocks. And the birds are happy about this quiet place with billions of little flies to eat.

"Where El Capitan watch over" - Part 2

Yosemite National Park | California | USA | 2008

Founded in 1864, Yosemite National Park is one of the well-knowned National Parks in the US. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity.

"Where El Capitan watch over" - Part 1

Yosemite National Park | California | USA | 2008

Founded in 1864, Yosemite National Park is one of the well-knowned National Parks in the US. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity.

"The famoust Bridge in the World"

Golden Gate Bridge | San Francisco | California | USA | 2008

Construction of the bridge began on January 5, 1933. The project was finished by April 1937. The Golden Gate Bridge is not only the most popular place to commit suicide in the United States but the most popular in the entire world. The deck is approximately 245 feet (75 m) above the water. After a fall of approximately four seconds, jumpers hit the water at some 76 miles per hour (122 km/h). At such a speed, water has proven to take on properties similar to concrete.

"Flower Power until today" - Part 2

San Francisco | California | USA | 2008

For me San Francisco is the most beautiful and interesting city in America. Starting at the Golden Gate Bridge in the north, going to the harbour region with the piers and ships, going to Downtown around the Market Street ...

"Flower Power until today" - Part 1

San Francisco | California | USA | 2008

For me San Francisco is the most beautiful and interesting city in America. Starting at the Golden Gate Bridge in the north, going to the harbour region with the piers and ships, going to Downtown around the Market Street ...

"The beautiful end of America"

Highway 1 | California | USA | 2008

One of the greatest streets of the world. Its well-known reputation has good reasons: You see beautiful beaches, wonderful State Parks, lots of different animals (like sea elephants) and steep cliffs. But only when the typical californian fog is away.

"Big, fast, dirty"

Los Angeles | California | USA | 2008

Los Angeles ... the biggest californian city. But in the end there are only a few spots where visitors are going. You can find 90% of them in Hollywood or at the beaches ...

"Extreme Loneliness" - Part 2

Joshua Tree NP | California | USA | 2008

This is our alltime favorite for National Parks. You can see a lot of beautiful joshua trees. You have a lot of good trails for hiking. And you have wonderful campgrounds without electricity. Therefore it is totally dark during the night and you can see millions of stars.

"Extreme Loneliness" - Part 1

Joshua Tree NP | California | USA | 2008

This is our alltime favorite for National Parks. You can see a lot of beautiful joshua trees. You have a lot of good trails for hiking. And you have wonderful campgrounds without electricity. Therefore it is totally dark during the night and you can see millions of stars.

"Get your kicks ..."

Route 66 | Arizona | USA | 2008

Get your kicks on Route 66. Give me more at Hackberry Store ....If you can arrange it, make a stop at the beautiful Hackberry General Store.You won´t regret it. I waited the whole time that Elvis will come out of the store and ask me if I wanna have some gaz.

"A big hole"

Grand Canyon NP | Arizona | USA | 2008

If you ask people for a National Park in the US, then you get the answer: "Grand Canyon". And so this National Park is one of the crowdest natural places in the USA.

"Say Hello to John Wayne"

Monument Valley | Utah | USA | 2008

You have seen the famous western movie "Once upon a time in the west"? Then you know how this landscape looks alike. Even if it' s not a National or State Park (it is under governance of the Navajos), it´s one of this unique places on earth, that you have to see before you die.

"Dunes without ocean"

Great Sand Dunes NP | Colorado | USA | 2008

Somewhere in Colorado ... suddenly you stand in front of a big sandbox ... the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Thousands of Miles away from the sea you can find here great sand dunes ... end of may with snow on it.

"Red Rocks and Green Meadows"

Garden of the Gods | Colorado | USA | 2008

The Garden of the Gods was our first meeting with red rocks. Its situated in the west of Colorado Springs. On the nice loop you can see a lot of really red rocks, green meadows and white mountains.