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A vertical, full-shot photograph captures a snow-covered, winding road disappearing into a thick, white fog.In the left foreground, a tall, slender deciduous tree with dark, bare branches and a few lingering brown leaves leans slightly over the scene. At its base sits a large, dark, jagged rock partially covered in snow. To the right, the dark, dense edge of a coniferous forest creates a stark contrast against the white landscape.Two dark, parallel tire tracks cut through the fresh white snow on the road, curving gently into the distance toward the center of the frame. Red marker poles stand at intervals along the roadside, used for navigating in high snow. The background is heavily shrouded in mist and fog, making the horizon line vanish. A few ghostly, faint silhouettes of trees are visible further down the path, enhancing the quiet, wintry, and somewhat desolate atmosphere. The color palette is almost monochromatic, dominated by whites, grays, and deep blacks, with small pops of red from the road markers.

Easy morning run 🏃 after a very intense interval training session yesterday - and it’s snowing again!
10,6km/ elevation gain 237m/ 1h 4min
#morningrun #running #marathontraining #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography

A winding, dark asphalt road cuts through a vast, snow-covered hilly landscape under a heavy, overcast grey sky. The road curves into the distance toward a small cluster of alpine-style houses and scattered trees nestled on the slopes. A light mist or fog hangs over the horizon, blurring the line between the white hills and the pale sky, creating a quiet and cold winter atmosphere.

Morning run 🏃 interval training. 3km warm up, 8x800m intervals, 3km cool down. Total 15km/ 1h 15min
#morningrun #running #marathontraining #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography

A serene, sun-drenched winter landscape in a rural area. A paved road curves from the lower left into a snow-covered field where low-lying mist clings to the ground near the base of distant hills. The bright morning sun shines directly behind a dark farmhouse, creating a strong lens flare and casting long, blue shadows across the snow. A bare, frost-covered tree stands prominently on the right, and the sky is a clear, vibrant blue.

Easy Morning run 🏃 in Krumbach, on slippery roads. 11km/ elevation gain 237m/ 1h 6min
#morningrun #running #krumbach #sunrise #morningsun #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography

A vertical, eye-level outdoor shot depicts a narrow, snow-covered road winding through a wintry landscape under an overcast, pale grey sky. In the foreground, the road starts at the bottom center and curves gently to the right as it recedes into the distance. Two dark, slushy tire tracks cut through the white snow on the path. To the left, a large, textured tree trunk with peeling, light-colored bark and bare, spindly branches dominates the frame. Several thin wooden stakes with red-painted tips are planted along the edges of the road at intervals. In the mid-ground, a rolling, snow-covered field slopes upward toward the right. A few scattered, leafless deciduous trees and a prominent, dark green evergreen stand in the field to the left of the road. Further back, a dense line of dark evergreen trees marks the horizon. On a distant hillside to the right, a small, dark wooden house with a snow-covered roof is nestled near the tree line. The overall atmosphere is quiet, cold, and monochromatic, with the white of the snow and the grey of the sky creating a soft, diffused light across the scene.

Easy Morning run 🏃 in Krumbach, again on snow covered roads. 11km/ elevation gain 237m/ 1h 7min
#morningrun #running #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography

Yes, and a perfect route for marathon training 🙂

A digital map displays a red-highlighted route along the northeastern shore of Lake Constance (Bodensee). The path begins on the island of Lindau, Germany, and winds along the coastline toward the southeast. The route passes through several key areas: • Lindau: The trail circles part of the island near the Lindau Lighthouse before heading inland past the Lindaupark shopping center. • Border Crossing: The path continues through Unterhochsteg and Lochau, crossing the border from Germany into Austria. • Bregenz: The route concludes in the city of Bregenz, near landmarks such as the Kunsthaus Bregenz.

A wide, eye-level photograph of a paved lakeside promenade on a cloudy day. In the center, a large, leafless deciduous tree stands prominently. To the left, several white passenger ferries are docked in a calm harbor, with grand historical buildings and a modern glass structure visible in the background against misty hills. To the right, the still water of Lake Constance extends toward the horizon under a grey sky. Metal railings line both sides of the walkway.

A medium-distance, wide-angle shot taken from a low angle at a harbor on a calm, overcast day. Several large white and red excursion boats are docked at the piers. The central boat, named "AUSTRIA" in bold black letters on its bow, is positioned between two piers, its reflection clearly visible in the still, dark water. To the left, another boat named "BLUDENZ" is partially visible. The background features a row of leafless trees on the left and a silhouetted, tree-covered hill on the right under a pale, cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere is quiet and serene.

A high-angle, wide shot captures a picturesque harbor scene of Lindau under a clear, pale blue sky. The waterfront is lined with a row of multi-story buildings in shades of cream, white, and yellow, featuring red-tiled roofs. A prominent, tall stone tower with a pointed, tiled roof stands near the center, its long reflection stretching across the glass-like surface of the calm, dark blue water. The architecture appears historic, with several buildings exhibiting classical European styles. To the right, a cluster of sailboats with tall masts are docked in a marina. The entire scene is mirrored perfectly in the still water, creating a symmetrical and tranquil atmosphere.

Saturday morning long distance tempo run. 🏃 Along Lake Constance from Bregenz to Lindau island and back. 2km warm up/ 21.5km in 1h 39min/ 2km cool down #running #morningrun #marathontraining #smartphonephotography

A vertical, wide-angle outdoor shot captures a tranquil winter landscape at sunrise. In the foreground, a dark, leafless tree with intricate, sprawling branches frames the left side of the image. Its textured trunk is partially visible, and a small mound of snow rests at its base. A paved, grey road curves gently from the bottom center toward the middle ground, flanked by low, snow-covered banks. The middle ground features rolling white hills blanketed in snow. To the left of the road sits a simple, grey wooden barn or shed. The sun hangs low on the horizon, positioned slightly to the right of the center, casting a bright golden glow and a soft lens flare across the snow and road. The background shows a dark line of evergreen trees along a distant ridge under a vast, pale blue sky. The sky is streaked with wispy, white cirrus clouds that radiate outward from the upper right, adding a sense of movement and depth to the peaceful scene.

Easy Morning run 🏃 in Krumbach. 10,7km/ elevation gain 237m/ 1h 3min
#morningrun #running #krumbach #sunrise #morningsun #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography

It's very easy to take astrophotos with the Seestar. - Power on - connect with your smartphone or tablet - take pictures.

A vertical, close-up photograph of a Seestar S30 smart telescope set against a pitch-black background. The scene is bathed in a deep, moody red light, which is commonly used by astronomers to preserve night vision.

yep! it's incredible what kind of pictures you can get from that little thing.

This image is a stunning long-exposure photograph of a famous region in the constellation Orion. Here is a breakdown of what you are seeing: Featured Celestial Objects • The Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33): Located right in the center, this is the distinct, dark silhouette that looks like a knight from a chess piece. It is a dark nebula—a dense cloud of cold gas and dust that blocks the light from the glowing red emission nebula behind it. • The Flame Nebula (NGC 2024): Visible in the lower-left corner, this bright, orange-tinted feature looks like a flickering fire. The dark "cracks" within the flame are actually lanes of obscuring dust. • Alnitak: The very bright, overexposed star just above and to the left of the Flame Nebula. This is the easternmost star in Orion's Belt. Its intense ultraviolet light is what causes the surrounding gas to glow.

IC 434 Horsehead Nebula in the constellation Orion, captured with the Seestar S30. Exposure time 50 min.

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#seestar #seestarS30 #astronomy #astrophotograph

A high-angle, vertical shot captures a paved road winding through a snow-covered landscape under a clear blue sky at sunset. The sun sits low on the horizon, cresting over a distant, tree-covered hill and casting a warm, golden glow across the scene. To the left of the road stands a bare, leafless tree with intricate branches, casting a long, dark shadow onto the white snow. The road itself is dark grey, with patches of melting ice reflecting the sunlight. On either side of the road, the ground is blanketed in thick, uneven snow, with some patches showing signs of melting near the edges. In the background, rolling hills covered in dark green evergreen forests stretch toward the horizon. The overall atmosphere is serene and chilly, highlighting the transition between winter and early spring.

Morning run 🏃 in Krumbach. 11,7km/ elevation gain 255m/ 1h 3min
#morningrun #running #krumbach #sunrise #morningsun #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography

A highly detailed image of the Sun showing its dynamic surface features. The large orange sphere displays swirling textures, dark sunspots, and bright solar prominences, all captured against a stark black background. The fine granulation and contrasting patterns highlight the intense energy and activity of our star.

Detailed solar image showing the Sun’s yellowish surface with visible sunspots on the right and filamentary structures likely representing solar prominences or magnetic activity. Useful for studying solar dynamics and space weather.

The image shows the Sun with visible sunspots. The Sun appears as a large, bright sphere against a dark background. Several sunspots are visible on the surface, which are cooler regions of the Sun's photosphere. This image is interesting because it provides a view of solar activity, which can affect space weather and communications on Earth.

A telescope with a red camera is mounted on a tripod outdoors. In the background, there is a leafless tree and a bright blue sky with the sun visible. It appears to be a sunny day.

The sun today. Captured with a LUNT 60THA H-Alpha telescope and an ZWO ASI178MM camera.
#sun #astrophotography #LUNT #halpha #astronomy

A high-angle, eye-level, full shot of a narrow paved road cutting through a snowy landscape under a bright, clear blue sky. The sun, positioned low in the sky, is centered in the upper-middle of the frame, casting a strong, warm glow and long, soft blue shadows across the snow-covered fields on either side of the road. The road, which is dark gray and slightly weathered, curves gently to the right as it recedes into the distance. The snow is thick and white, with some footprints and tracks visible on the left side. In the background, a line of dark evergreen trees and bare deciduous trees stand against the horizon, with the sun's rays peeking through the branches. The overall mood is peaceful and serene, capturing the crisp, cold beauty of a winter afternoon.

Easy Morning run 🏃 in Krumbach. 10,7km/ elevation gain 237m/ 1h 3min
#morningrun #running #krumbach #sunrise #morningsun #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography

A dramatic black and white photograph of a lone, leafless tree standing in a snow-covered field. The bright sun is positioned directly behind the tree, creating a brilliant lens flare and casting long, sprawling shadows across the textured snow toward the foreground. In the background, a dark line of evergreen forests sits under a clear, pale sky.

Afternoon sun in Bregenz Forest.
#bregenzerwald #landscapephotography #photography

The Festspielhaus Bregenz. A wide-angle, eye-level outdoor shot shows a large, modern building with a minimalist architectural style under an overcast sky. The building, constructed from light grey stone or concrete, features a mix of sharp angles and flat surfaces. To the left, a tall, rectangular section with a single horizontal window near the top rises above the rest of the structure. The central part of the building has a long, dark glass facade at the ground level, with several white patio umbrellas lined up in front. A prominent, square-shaped window with a white frame projects from the building's facade on the right. In the foreground, a large, open paved area is covered in light grey gravel. In the center of the plaza, a slender, golden sculpture stands atop a small mound of white snow. The background reveals a stadium-like structure with tall light poles and a glass-enclosed upper level. The overall atmosphere is cool and quiet, with a muted color palette of greys, whites, and blacks.

A wide-angle, eye-level shot captures a white wooden gazebo at the end of a wooden pier extending into a calm, grey body of water under an overcast sky. The pier, with white railings, leads from a dark grey paved walkway in the foreground towards the gazebo. A black metal railing with decorative scrolls runs along the edge of the walkway. Leafless tree branches frame the top right corner of the image. The water is smooth, with a faint horizon line where the sky and water meet. The overall mood is peaceful and melancholic.

A serene, wide-angle photograph of the Lindau Harbor entrance on Lake Constance (Bodensee) in Germany during a calm, overcast day. The image features two iconic structures flanking the narrow channel into the harbor: • On the left is the Bavarian Lion sculpture, a massive stone lion sitting atop a pedestal. • On the right is the Lindau Lighthouse, a tall white tower with a clock and a dark gallery at the top. The water is remarkably still, creating near-perfect, elongated vertical reflections of both the lion and the lighthouse. The sky is a soft, pale gray, blending into the distant horizon. In the background, rows of flags and small moored boats line the harbor walls, adding small pops of color to the otherwise muted, misty palette.

A wide-angle, tranquil photograph of a vast, calm body of water under a heavy, overcast sky. The image is framed by bare, dark tree branches reaching in from the upper right and left corners. The water is incredibly still, with a smooth gradient transitioning from a dark, pebbly shore in the foreground to a pale, misty blue at the horizon. In the far distance, a single small figure, possibly a paddleboarder or a small boat, is visible on the water, appearing as a tiny dark speck against the expansive grey landscape. A thin, dark horizontal line marks the distant shore beneath a thick layer of fog or low-hanging clouds. The overall mood is quiet, minimalist, and atmospheric.

Sunday morning easy long distance run. 🏃 Along Lake Constance from Bregenz to Lindau island and back. 23.2km in 1h57min #running #morningrun #marathontraining #smartphonephotography

The moonlight is visible in the full-size image. With some post-processing and cropping, it is barely noticeable.

This image is a starless, deep-space photograph of NGC 281, commonly known as the Pac-Man Nebula, located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

The moonlight is visible in the full-size image. With some post-processing and cropping, it is barely noticeable.

NGC 281, the Pac-Man Nebula, is an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia. Distance around 9,500 ly.
3h 48min exposure time on Dec. 31.2025. 3 days before full moon. So the moon shone lightly into the telescope.
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#deepskyphotography
#astronomy

A vertical, eye-level outdoor shot shows a narrow paved road winding through a snowy landscape under a clear sky. The road, which is gray and has a dark patch in the foreground, curves gently to the right and disappears into the distance. On the left side of the road, several large, bare trees with intricate branches stand against the bright sky, their shadows stretching across the road. The sun, positioned low in the sky, shines through the trees, creating a lens flare and casting a warm glow on the scene. To the right of the road, a small, partially frozen stream flows alongside a snow-covered field. In the distance, a few houses and a forested hill are visible under the pale blue sky. The overall mood is peaceful and serene, capturing a quiet winter afternoon.

Morning run 🏃 in Krumbach. - Interval training. 13,3km/ elevation gain 278m/ 1h 13min
#morningrun #running #krumbach #sunrise #morningsun #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography

A wide-angle, vertical shot captures a sun-drenched, snow-covered landscape. A groomed trail with visible corduroy patterns and scattered footprints leads from the foreground toward a distant line of dark evergreen trees and a low mountain ridge. The bright sun is positioned high in the center of a clear blue sky, casting a strong glow and long, soft shadows across the rolling white terrain. Clear blue skies transition into a few wisps of clouds on the right horizon.

Winter hike from Sibratsgfäll to Schönebach and back. 13km / elevation gain 345m/ 3h 20min #landscapephotography #smartphonephitgraphy #photography #bregenzerwald

A solitary leafless tree stands atop a snow-covered hill, backlit by a bright winter sun. The sun's rays create a glowing halo through the branches and cast a long, dramatic shadow across the textured snow in the foreground. A dark evergreen forest borders the hill under a clear blue sky.

Winter sun this afternoon. #sun #winter #bregenzerwald #landscapephotography #smartphonephotography

hier schmilzt der Schnee auch extrem schnell. Ein bisschen ist noch da :-) Heute wieder +10,5°C - der Frühling kommt !

A vertical, high-angle outdoor shot shows a narrow, dark gray asphalt road winding through a snow-covered landscape. The road, partially covered with patches of white snow and ice, starts from the bottom center and curves gently to the left toward the middle ground. On the left side of the road, a dense group of tall, dark evergreen trees and a few slender, leafless birch trees stand. To the right of the road, a single, tall, leafless deciduous tree with many thin, intricate branches stands in the foreground, its trunk textured with dark bark. The ground on both sides of the road is covered in a thick, smooth layer of white snow. In the distant middle ground, several small, dark wooden houses or barns are scattered across the horizon. The sky is a flat, overcast white, blending into the snowy landscape at the horizon. The overall lighting is cool and diffused, creating a serene and wintry atmosphere.

Morning run 🏃 in Krumbach. After a very warm day with +10.5 °C yesterday and a night with temperatures above freezing, the roads are only partially icy. My first run without spikes.
11,6km/ elevation gain 235m/ 1h 4min
#morningrun #running #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography

A long, winding asphalt road cuts through a vast, snow-covered landscape under an overcast sky. The road is partially cleared but slick with ice and slush. In the distance, rolling hills, a dark evergreen forest, and a few small houses are nestled into the snowy terrain

Easy morning run 🏃 in Krumbach on icy roads again. Partly the ice was several centimeters thick. Even though I ran with spikes, it was very slippery. 10.6 km / 225 m elevation gain / 1h 3min #morningrun #running #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography

Telescope: RedCat 71
Camera: ZWO ASI 585 MC Pro - Gain 252
Filter: Antila ALP-T
Processing: PixInsight
Post-processing: Adobe Lightroom

A wide-field view of the Rosette Nebula in the constellation Monoceros. Countless white stars are scattered across a backdrop of glowing red hydrogen gas, with a prominent open star cluster visible in the dark central cavity.

NGC 2244 - Rosette Nebula, an emission nebula, in the center an open star cluster. Distance 5200 ly.
Only 135x 60 Sec - 2h 35min exposer time.

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#deepskyphotography
#astronomy
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#rosettenebula

A narrow, icy dirt road winds through a snow-covered landscape at dawn or dusk. To the left, a tall, leafless deciduous tree stands in the foreground, with several dark evergreen trees behind it. A soft, golden glow from the sun breaks through a thick fog in the distance, creating a serene and misty atmosphere. The sky transitions from a pale blue at the top to a hazy white near the horizon, marked by a single, faint vapor trail.

Easy morning run 🏃 in Krumbach on icy roads. 10.6 km / 225 m elevation gain / 1h 5min #morningrun #running #morningsun #sunrise #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography

A medium shot of a fluffy black cat sitting upright on a light gray sofa with a geometric diamond pattern. The cat's amber eyes are illuminated by a bright beam of sunlight crossing its face, creating a dramatic lens flare. To the left, there is a white pillow with a botanical pinecone print; to the right, a soft, fuzzy blue cat bed. The background is slightly out of focus, showing more pillows against a white wall.

Happy caturday!
#caturday #CatsofBlueSky #BlueSkyCats #cats #catsky #Photography #smartphonephotography

A vertical outdoor wide shot shows a snowy, overcast day in a rural area. A snow-covered path leads from the bottom right toward the center. To the left of the path, a flat, snow-covered field stretches out. Several bare trees are scattered across the field. In the background, a small house and a construction crane are partially visible through the thick, foggy atmosphere. The overall mood is cold and quiet.

Morning run 🏃 in the snow, very slippery even with spikes. 11,5km/ elevation gain 250hm/ 1h #morningrun #running #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography

Morning run 🏃 with sunrise and snowfall. 11.6 km / 250 m elevation gain / 1 h 2 min #morningrun #running #morningsun #sunrise #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography