Nature Photography Journal

Strawberry Moon – Sony A1 + 400 mm f2.8 GM + 2x TC Straight into Adventure: No Plan, No Practice—Chasing the Strawberry Moon June 11, 2025, 9:29 p.m. I’m standing on a small hill—about 326 meters high—surrounded by fields. This is the highest point in the area, roughly a thirty-minute drive from the nearest city.…

The year 2024 was colorful, exciting, and full of unforgettable moments – a thrilling chapter worth revisiting. And what better way to capture these experiences than with a personal selection of the best photos taken with the Sony a6700? That’s exactly what this review is all about. I’m excited to share with you my personal…

Canada goose (Branta canadensis): Sony a6700 + Sony 100 – 400 mm f/4.5 – 5.6 – f/5.6 – 1/800 – ISO 1600 Key Highlights – Autumn’s Color Magic: Capture unforgettable photo moments with stunning fall colors and playful light – Wildlife in Autumn: Local animals get ready for the winter – Creative Photography Tips: Play…

Beautiful Kingfisher Photography Experiences Table of Contents 1. August – The Best Month for Kingfisher Photography 2. Key Facts About the Kingfisher 3. Kingfisher Adventure with a Photography Friend 4. My Gear Setup for Kingfisher Photography 5. The Hunt for the First Kingfisher 6. Challenges of Kingfisher Photography 7. My Goal: Capturing a Stacked Image…

Red Deer Rutting in Northern Bavaria Key Facts: 1. Rutting Season: End of September to mid-October 2. Rutting Calls: Deep, roaring sounds made by male red deer 3. Location: A forest area in Northern Bavaria 4. Activity: Deer are most active at dawn and dusk 5. Article Focus: Observing and photographing red deer stags and…

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) Sony A1 + 400 mm f/2.8 + TC2x bei 800 mm – f/7.1 – 1/1600 – ISO 800 Table of Contents: – Text Summary – Common Tern Photography Tour – Nature Reserve in Luxembourg: A Home for the Common Tern – Weather and Lighting Conditions in Common Tern Photography – Behavior…

In the “Welt der Wunder” magazine, issue 8/24, one of my photos of the Blakiston’s fish owl was featured Did you know that the Blakiston’s fish owl (*Bubo blakistoni*) is one of the rarest owls in the world? In the latest issue (8/24) of the German popular science magazine “*Welt der Wunder*” (en: *World of…

The common European adder (Vipera berus), affectionately called Otti by us. – Sony a6700 + 1.4xTC + FE 100 – 400 mm f4.5/5.6 – 560 mm f8 – ISO 160 – 1/1000 Insights into the World of a German Rare Snake When the alarm clock rings and before the first rays of the day penetrate…

Imagine you’re planning a tour for a nature photo session. What do you usually do first when planning? I guess you check the weather report. You probably do this for all your outdoor activities, right? When rain, snow, or strong winds are forecast, the disappointment is often great. Depending on what you have planned, it…