Tyrol
Although I'm focused on editing my Madeira photos right now, I mustn't forget that there is a colorful autumn taking place on my doorstep. So I took the chance to go to the "Großer Ahornboden", wich is most beautiful in autumn. Only for a few days the trees show their intense yellow color. This one has a certain beauty even without leaves, and with this background I thought it was worth a shot.
Diesen Blick auf die Kalkkögel der Axamer Lizum, die sich hier im Salfeinssee so wunderbar spiegeln, hatte ich schon lange auf meiner Wunschliste. “Photographer’s Ephemeris” versprach an diesem Tag den Mondaufgang für 18:25, genau hinter den Kalkkögeln, was den Anreiz noch erhöhte. Der Aufstieg von Grinzens Richtung Kemater Alm und weiter über die Salfeinsalm bis zum See (knapp 1000 Höhenmeter) ist mit Fotorucksack und Stativ recht schweisstreibend. Der Forstweg zur Kemater Alm ist momentan wegen Murenabgängen für Autos gesperrt. Oben angelangt zeigte sich der Himmel bewölkt und nur einzelne Wolkenfenster liessen die Berge im erwünschten Licht erstrahlen. Der Beste Standpunkt für die Spiegelung am See war schnell gefunden, und dann hiess es nur noch warten auf die besten Lichtstimmungen, den Ort geniessen und knipsen, knipsen, knipsen. Göttliche Ruhe und keine Menschenseele weit und breit. Doch dann kam eine ganze Herde Kühe von der Salfeinsalm auf das Plateau und es war vorbei mit der Besinnlichkeit. Eine Zeit lang versuchten wir unseren Standplatz gegen die wild umherspringenden Tiere zu verteidigen, doch ihr aggressives Verhalten zwang uns schliesslich den Weg um den See frei zu geben und entgegen unseren Plänen doch bei Tageslicht den Abstieg anzutreten. Einige Bilder waren im Kasten aber die beste Zeit wäre sicher noch gekommen. Wir kommen wieder.
HDR aus 3 Belichtungen mit Photomatix Pro
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I just love this place and enjoy its colors, reflections and atmosphere each time I come here. Also try to find new compositions like this one. The restaurant has lately been completely renovated and has lost some of it's charm, because of the new wood, but I'm sure this will come back soon. HDR + focusstack.
Back to my town Innsbruck with some architectural stuff. At blue hour I like to stroll the area near the station, around the so called "Pema" towers. The reflecting glass facade attracts me over and over again. Still the perfect light tracks are missing in this shot. Using the Fuji X-T3, 16mm prime-lens with a panorama head makes it hard to catch constant light tracks at multiple exposures. I'll try again!
One more time Berglsteinersee
Autumn in the "Hofgarten" in Innsbruck.
The complete "Kaisergebirge" reflected in the " Astberg Speichersee" Beautiful place to relax with a tremendous view on one of Tyrols most famous mountain range.
Even if a little late, I finally made it to my favorite autumn photo spot. The snow wich has fallen a week ago took something away from the color harmony of this unique larch forest but nevertheless it was a beautiful hike. Now the winter can come.
Panorama, 8 vertical shots HDR -1/0/+1 stops, stiched in LR, original size 20000 px
Stams, Austria
Autumn at a place near Innsbruck, called "Eulenwiesen", famous for its beautiful Larch woods. I've been there a few times before, but never got it that colorful.
In the park of "Schloß Ambras" Last glow of autumn colors.
Back to Tirol and another evening walk. At the last light of dusk I found this beautiful lookout near Rinn. Looking north across the Inn valley you can see the striking mountain named Bettelwurf in the back and some houses of the town named Hall in Tirol.
Ein grossartiges Naturschauspiel wiederholt sich alljährlich im Spätherbst am grossen Ahornboden, einem der wohl schönsten Plätze im Karwendel, wenn sich das Laub der Ahornbäume gelb verfärbt. Ich war leider noch ein bisschen zu früh.
The roof terrace of Pema 2. Nice overview on the entire train station area, Pema 1 and even the lights of Seegrube and Hafelekar in the far.
Another step to a modern city.
The new Pema Tower in Innsbruck. More perspectives to discover.
At least one visit at the "Innsbrucker Hofgarten" in autumn is a must. I just love this view of the pavilion with the yellow chestnut trees and the nice reflections in the pond beside. Tried to get som of the leaves in focus this time. 2 shots focus stacked, HDR.
Die Triumphpforte gehört zu den bekanntesten Sehenswürdigkeiten von Innsbruck. Sie befindet sich heute am südlichen Ende der Maria-Theresien-Straße, seinerzeit dem südlichen Stadtausgang. Erbaut wurde dieser Triumphbogen 1765 aus Anlass der Hochzeit von Erzherzog Leopold, dem zweiten Sohn von Kaiserin Maria Theresia und Franz Stephan von Lothringen mit der spanischen Prinzessin Maria Ludovica.
Originalgröße hier
With this atmospheric view of the Tiroler Landestheater in Innsbruck, I would like to thank all of my friends, followers and visitors to my Flickr site and wish them a Merry Christmas and good luck and health for the new year. I'm looking forward to your new photographic highlights and creative exchanges with all of you in the new year. With best regards from Tyrol, Walter
This row of colorful facades is probably the best known view of Innsbruck. Photographed millions of times and yet always a charming motif. The fresh winterly colors and the graffity under the bridge, wich I noticed for the first time, made me pressing the shutter.
The church of Lans in front of a remarkable coloured evening sky.
More than one year I had to wait to take this photo. Last year when I was up there with some fellow photographers I did take no serious photo because of the awefull weather we had. We spent most of our time hiking through clouds, rain and snow and scouted the area, but didn't take out our cameras very often.
So I went back there last weekend and this time I got lucky with the weather :-)
Autumn impressions seen at a hike from Stans to the "Stift Georgenberg"
Das Befreiungsdenkmal am Eduard-Wallnöfer-Platz in Innsbruck wurde von 1946 bis 1948 auf Initiative und auf Kosten der französischen Besatzungsmacht nach Entwürfen des Architekten der französischen Militärregierung für Tirol und Vorarlberg, Major Jean Pascaud, von Tiroler Künstlern und Handwerkern errichtet. Das Denkmal ist jenen Personen gewidmet, die für die Befreiung Österreichs aus siebenjähriger Unfreiheit unter dem Nationalsozialismus von 1938 bis 1945 ihr Leben geopfert haben. (Wikipedia)
The well-preserved Lichtenwerth Castle near Brixgegg was built in the 12th century and was originally located on an island in the river Inn. Today it is privately owned and unfortunately can only be viewed from the outside. Still a beautiful sight, especially on a spring evening like this one.
Reutte I Austria
Ellmau I Austria
Ellmau Austria
Lake Obernberg on a cloudy day. This time at a very high water level.
A calm evening at the Salfeinssee in Tyrol. Never had a clearer reflection in that lake.
One more time I show you the probably most popular view of Innsbruck. I missed the last sunrays on the peaks of the Nordkette just for a few minutes but the light made the shot instead.
Letzte Sonnenstrahlen am Berglsteinersee und kein Windhauch am Wasser
The new House of Musik in Innsbruck.
I have to Interrupt my intense Corsica travel revue with something really current. Fortunately we can find wonderful nature experience without travelling far, right here in Tirol. This panorama from the top of the Patscherkofel with the broadcasting station, a part of Innsbruck in the lower right corner and of course that awesome sky, was the reward for a 3-hours ski tour. Pano 8 vertical shots handheld
Light tracks always attracted me strongly within the last years and this place just waited to be photographed once. I passed so many times before I took the chance today. I blended three shots to get more light tracks.
HDR 3 Belichtungen
Not the most common view of Innsbruck old town. A 180 degree panorama at the corner of "golden roof". Sorry for the absurd distortion, I should have taken some more time to fix this.
One more from yesterday's trip to the beautiful Obernberger lake. Tried to get some more atmosphere into the scene here. Hope you like it!
Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Tyrol!
Most notably Walter Maurer, Mario Calma and Michael.