Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Earlier Sunset

Rush Hour
Hydrangea in the sunshine

Golden Fall around the "Cowmill Pond"
The recent storm split a willow
Evening sun up north-east

Evening sun in southwestern direction
Last light on 19th century facades
Looking west over the Alster
A very good address
Empty café

Friday, October 18, 2013

Hunting Colors -- A Walk in our City Park


On Friday afternoon, there is a rush in town. But just a few steps away, there is
a quiet place that I love to go to.
The Japanese garden near the Hamburg city center is an oasis of beauty.
On the pond: Eurasian coots


In the middle of the park, there is a Japanese tea house. Unfortunately,
the park administration set up fences because people just
could not be taught to walk on the paths.

Our Congress Center with Hotel is reflected in the garden lake.
The low sun x-rays the big leaves
The small crake messes up the reflection of the building
The adult small crake enjoys the last bit of sunshine

The stillness of  the water makes it hard to believe that also the tree
is a reflection


The creek bed has fallen dry between the huge boulders, it sparkles
with gold
The leaves glow beyond looking real...

... until they drift on the water