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Morning run 🏃 with sunrise and snowfall. 11.6 km / 250 m elevation gain / 1 h 2 min #morningrun #running #morningsun #sunrise #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography
January 7, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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Morning run 🏃 in Krumbach mostly on trail at -14°C . 12.7 km / 320 m elevation gain / 1 h 11 min #morningrun #running #morningsun #sunrise #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography
A wide-angle, eye-level shot of a sun-drenched, snow-covered hillside under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, a deep set of footprints and a narrow path carved through the thick white snow lead the eye toward the center of the frame. The sun hangs low just above a dark evergreen forest on the horizon, creating a bright lens flare and casting soft shadows across the undulating snowy terrain. To the right, a few scattered bare trees and distant mountain cabins are visible in a valley, all blanketed in winter frost.
January 6, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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NGC 7635 Bubble Nebula, an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia. Distance around 8,800 ly
Exposure time: 3h

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#astrophotography
#deepskyphotography
#astronomy
#celestron

Telescope: Celestron Origin Mark II
Processing: PixInsight
Post-processing: Lightroom
This deep-space photograph captures the Bubble Nebula, located in the constellation Cassiopeia. The nebula is characterized by a glowing cloud of hydrogen gas in shades of burnt orange and dark red. At the heart of this cloud is a perfectly spherical, translucent shell—the "bubble"—which glows brightly on its lower edge. To the right of the main nebula, the star field becomes more concentrated, showing part of an open cluster. The overall composition shows the vastness of space, with the delicate nebula serving as a colorful focal point against the infinite backdrop of the Milky Way’s stars.
January 5, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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A little bit frosty last night at the observatory

#astrophotography
#deepskyphotography
#astronomy
#celestron
#takahashi
An eye-level, close-up shot of a sophisticated astronomical imaging setup at night. A large, white-tubed telescope is mounted on top of a smaller white refractor telescope, both of which are covered in a thin layer of frost. The upper telescope is heavily modified with various electronic components. A red ZWO ASIAIR controller is mounted to the side, with numerous black cables bundled and strapped down. A smaller guide scope with a red camera is attached to the top rail. To the right, another frosted cylindrical accessory is mounted. The entire setup is bathed in a warm, red glow, likely from an observatory light designed to preserve night vision. The background is a dark, indistinct night sky with faint cloud coverage.
January 5, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Morning run 🏃 in Krumbach on snow-covered and icy roads. My first time with my new Icebug running shoes with spikes. 11.6 km / 255 m elevation gain / 1 hour. #morningrun #running #morningsun #sunrise #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography
A vertical, wide-angle outdoor shot shows a snow-covered landscape under a cloudy sky during a winter sunset or sunrise. In the foreground, a wide, snow-packed path with tire tracks and footprints curves from the bottom right toward the center right. To the left of the path, a small, snow-filled ditch runs parallel. Sparse, bare trees and shrubs with frost-covered branches are scattered across the rolling, snow-blanketed hills. The sun, partially obscured by clouds on the left, casts a soft, golden glow across the horizon and long, faint shadows across the snow. The sky is filled with a mix of bright white and heavy, dark grey clouds, creating a dramatic, cold atmosphere. In the far distance on the left, a dark line of evergreen trees sits atop a hill.
January 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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Happy lazy caturday!
#caturday #CatsofBlueSky #BlueSkyCats #cats #catsky #maincoon #Photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #leica
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This black and white photograph captures a large, fluffy cat—likely a Maine Coon—resting peacefully on a modern, sculptural cat lounger. The scene is full of texture, from the cat's thick fur to the rough-hewn stone or concrete wall in the background. Visual Breakdown The Subject: A long-haired cat is draped across the top of a curved, infinity-shaped scratching post. One hind leg hangs lazily over the side, and its head is tucked down, eyes closed in deep sleep. Composition: The shot is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the cat’s size and the unique shape of the lounger. The background is divided between a textured wall on the left and a dark, smooth door or panel on the right. Details: Several patterned cushions or catnip toys are scattered both inside the hollow of the lounger and on the wooden floor beneath it, adding a sense of lived-in comfort. Atmosphere: The monochrome palette highlights the play of light and shadow, creating a calm, quiet, and cozy mood.
January 3, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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Easy morning run 🏃in Krumbach on snow covered roads. 13,3km/ 290hm/ 1h 13min #morningrun #running #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography
A high-angle, vertical shot captures a snowy rural road winding through a winter landscape at twilight. The road, showing brown tire tracks through the packed white snow, leads from the bottom foreground toward a small cluster of houses in the middle distance. To the right, a dense forest of evergreen trees is heavily dusted with snow. To the left, rolling white fields stretch toward a dark, forested mountain ridge under a cloudy, pale blue and grey sky. Thin wooden poles line the side of the road, and the overall atmosphere is cold, quiet, and serene.
January 3, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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First morning run 🏃in 2026. 10,6km/ Elevation Gain 236m/ 57min #morningrun #running #krumbach #morningsun #sunrise #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography
A high-angle, outdoor shot shows a bare tree on the left, a path winding through a snowy field, and a sun setting in the background. The tree, on the left, is tall and thin with bare branches. Its trunk is dark brown and its branches are a light brown. The path, in the center, is a light brown and winds through a field of snow. The snow is white and covers the ground in patches. The sun, in the background, is a bright yellow and is setting behind a line of trees. The sky is a light blue and is clear of clouds. The sun's rays are visible as they shine through the trees. The overall mood of the image is peaceful and serene.
January 1, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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#HappyNewYear #HappyNewYear2026
A serene alpine village by a lake under a snowy mountain night sky, illuminated by golden fireworks spelling “HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026.” The reflections of the fireworks and village lights shimmer on the calm water, evoking celebration, warmth, and hope.
January 1, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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My running year 2025.
2837,9 km in 266h and 22 min, elevation gain 55626 m.

Salzburg Marathon, Hochgradberglauf in Oberstaufen and Half-Marathon at Lake Constance. We'll see what 2026 brings.
I wish everyone a happy new year.
#morningrun #running #marathon #halfmarathon #mountaintrailrun
This image captures the bustling atmosphere of the Salzburg Marathon in Austria. You can see the historic Hohensalzburg Fortress overlooking the city in the background, creating a stunning backdrop for the event. The photograph uses a long exposure effect, which creates a sense of motion and energy by blurring the runners while keeping the stationary architecture and overhead trolley wires sharp. This image shows a group of runners at the starting line of a trail running event. Similar to the previous photo, this one uses a long exposure effect, which creates a sense of kinetic energy and motion as the race begins. This image captures the finish area of a major marathon sponsored by Sparkasse. The runners are on an athletics track inside a stadium. This is the Casino Stadium in Bregenz, which serves as the finish line for the Sparkasse 3-Länder-Marathon.
December 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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My last morning run 🏃in Krumbach for this year. 16km/ 370hm/ 1h 22min #morningrun #running #krumbach #morningsun #sunrise #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography
A wide-angle, eye-level shot of a narrow paved road winding through rolling hills covered in a light dusting of frost or snow. The sun is low on the horizon, creating a bright flare and casting long shadows across the landscape. The sky is a clear, vibrant blue with a faint contrail from an airplane. In the distance, misty mountain ranges are visible under the hazy morning light, and a few scattered trees and small buildings dot the rural hillside.
December 31, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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NGC 6888 Crescent Nebula, n emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus. Distance around 4700 ly. Not the best image, but quite good considering the very poor weather conditions.

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#astrophotography
#deepskyphotography
#astronomy
#origin
A wide-field deep-space photograph of the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) in the constellation Cygnus. The nebula is the central focus, resembling a brain or a curved shell with intricate, filamentary structures glowing in hues of burnt orange and deep red. The surrounding space is filled with a dense field of white stars, which have been reduced in size to emphasize the nebula's detail. Faint, wispy clouds of red hydrogen-alpha nebulosity drift through the dark background, particularly in the corners of the frame.
December 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Easy morning run 🏃in Krumbach. 11,7km/ 260hm/ 1h 3min #morningrun #running #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography
Vertical shot of a winter scene. A dark asphalt path leads from the bottom center toward a distant evergreen forest. To the right of the path, a massive ancient tree is completely encased in white frost, making its intricate branch structure stand out against the white sky. The ground on both sides is covered in a thin layer of snow, with smaller frosted trees visible in the background to the left.
December 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Sunday morning long distance run 🏃 along Lake Constance from Bregenz to Lindau and back. 26km/ 2h #morningrun #running #bregenz #lindau #smartphonephotography
A tranquil harbor scene with several docked boats on calm water. The boat on the left is named “ALPENSTADT VILLACH,” while the larger white vessel in the center is called “AUSTRIA.” Bare trees line the dock on the left, suggesting late autumn or winter. The water reflects the boats and the overcast sky. In the misty background, a forested hillside adds depth and serenity to the composition. A rural bicycle path runs alongside a railway track, bordered by trees and a wooden fence. Prominent signs mark the area: one displays the Bavarian coat of arms with the words “Freistaat Bayern,” another designates the path as a “Fahrradstraße” (bicycle street). A blue sign below reads “STADT LINDAU – Fahrradfreundliche Kommune in Bayern 2021–2027,” highlighting Lindau’s recognition as a bicycle-friendly municipality. The scene reflects regional pride and support for sustainable transport. The peaceful Lindau harbor featuring a lighthouse on the right and a large lion statue on the left, both standing on stone piers that extend into still water. Their reflections shimmer on the surface, joined by docked boats and a line of international flags. The overcast sky and misty backdrop evoke a quiet, contemplative mood, highlighting the site’s architectural and symbolic significance. A wide pedestrian path runs alongside a calm body of water, bordered by metal railings. A solitary leafless tree stands centered on the path, suggesting winter or early spring. Across the water, boats and buildings hint at an urban setting. The overcast sky and muted tones create a quiet, contemplative atmosphere, enhanced by the empty walkway and still reflections.
December 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Linux on the oven bench. Happy caturday!
#caturday #CatsofBlueSky #BlueSkyCats #cats #catsky #maincoon #Photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #leica
#leicaq2m
A black and white, eye-level, medium shot of a large, long-haired cat, possibly a Maine Coon, lying on a plush, round cat bed on a dark sofa. The cat is facing forward, looking directly at the camera with its large, wide-set eyes. Its ears are tall and tufted, and its fur is long and thick around its neck and chest, giving it a majestic appearance. The cat’s front paw is tucked under its chest, and its tail is curled around its body. The background is a simple, light-colored wall with a dark, vertical pillar on the left and a patterned pillow on the right. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the texture of the cat's fur and the details of its face.
December 27, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Easy morning run 🏃in Krumbach. 13,2km/ 290hm/ 1h 11min #morningrun #running #sunrise #morningsun #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography
A vertical outdoor photograph of a wintry countryside. In the foreground, a dark asphalt path curves to the left, bordered by grass completely covered in white frost. Several leafless trees and bushes, also crystalline with frost, stand along the path. The sun is positioned low in the center, creating a strong backlight that makes the frost glow and casts long, dramatic shadows toward the viewer. The sky is a gradient of pale to deep blue, completely cloudless.
December 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Morning run 🏃in Krumbach with a little bit more speed. 11,5km/ 260hm/ 56min #morningrun #running #krumbach #morningsun #sunrise #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography
A vertical wide-angle shot of a snow-covered path leading toward a bright, low-hanging sun on a clear winter day. Dozens of footprints mark the snowy trail. Bare, dark tree branches frame the right side of the image, while a gentle snow-dusted hill and a distant evergreen forest sit under a crisp blue sky. A soft lens flare from the sun glows at the center of the horizon.
December 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Morning run 🏃in Krumbach and Langenegg- on snow! 14,3km/ 300hm/ 1h 14min #morningrun #running #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography
A wide-angle, eye-level shot captures a snow-covered path winding through a rural landscape under a heavy, overcast twilight sky. The path in the foreground is brightly illuminated by a cool-toned light source, leading the eye toward a small cluster of houses in the distance. These houses have dark facades and snow-dusted roofs, with a few warm lights glowing from their windows. To the left of the path, a group of bare, wintry trees stands against the dim sky, while the surrounding fields are covered in a thin, patchy layer of frost or snow. Red and yellow snow poles mark the edge of the path. The overall atmosphere is quiet, cold, and serene, characterized by deep blues and greys in the sky contrasting with the stark white of the illuminated path.
December 24, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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M13 - the Great Hercules Cluster with several hundred thousand stars. Distance around 25 000 Ly.
Image taken on August 31, 2025. 120x60sec LRGB - 2h exposer time.

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#astrophotography
#deepskyphotography
#astronomy
#takahashi
A wide-field astrophotography image capturing the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules (Messier 13). The center of the frame is dominated by a massive, spherical concentration of hundreds of thousands of stars, glowing with a bright white core that diffuses into individual blue and gold stars toward the edges. The surrounding deep-black space is speckled with numerous foreground stars of varying brightness and color. Notably, small, faint background galaxies are visible in the distance, including a small edge-on spiral galaxy near the top center. The image was captured using a Takahashi telescope and an ASI1600MM camera.
December 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Sunset in monochrome.
Camera: Leica R3, Film: Ilford XP2 400
#sunset #Photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #leica
#leicar3 #analogfilm
A black-and-white landscape showing a dark forest of tall evergreen trees silhouetted against a pale sky. The sun is low on the horizon, shining through the trees and creating a soft glow and light rays. A small house is faintly visible among the trees, adding a quiet, rural feel. The overall mood is calm, moody, and atmospheric, with mist or haze softening the scene.
December 23, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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Easy morning run 🏃in Krumbach. 11,5km/ 250hm/ 1h #morningrun #running #sunrise #morningsun #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography
A peaceful evening scene in a rural area, featuring a frost-covered meadow and a quiet road leading into a dark forest. The sky is the highlight, displaying brilliant streaks of fiery orange and soft grey clouds.
December 22, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Happy caturday! Cookie on the lawn.
Camera: Leica R3, Film: Ilford XP2 400
#caturday #CatsofBlueSky #BlueSkyCats #cats #catsky #Photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #leica
#leicaqr3 #analogfilm
A black and white photograph captures a solid black cat lying on its side in a field of short grass or clover. The cat is positioned in the center of the frame, looking directly at the camera with a calm, steady gaze. Its body is angled slightly, with one front paw extended and its tail trailing behind on the textured ground. The high-contrast black and white filter emphasizes the sleek texture of the cat's fur against the dense, patterned carpet of the lawn.
December 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Easy morning run 🏃in Krumbach. 10,6km/ 230hm/ 58min #morningrun #running #sunrise #morningsun #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography
A vertical, slightly blurry photograph of a bright sun low in the sky, creating a dramatic white light flare that cuts through the center of the frame. The background features dark, silhouetted hills and a cloudy sky with high-contrast shadows.
December 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Morning run 🏃in Krumbach. 13,5km/ 300hm/ 1h 10min #morningrun #running #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography
A rolling green hillside covered in a light morning frost, leading toward a dense cluster of evergreen trees under a clear blue sky. To the left of the evergreens stands a single, bare deciduous tree. A narrow dirt path winds along the slope of the hill, marked by a few thin wooden poles. The scene is bathed in the soft, warm light of early morning.
December 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Morning run 🏃in Krumbach and Langenegg 16,5km/ 320hm/ 1h 25min #morningrun #running #krumbach #bregenzerwald #smartphonephotography
A vertical, wide-angle shot of a narrow paved road winding through a quiet, rolling countryside under a pale, overcast sky. On the right foreground, a large, leafless deciduous tree stands prominently against the horizon. The surrounding landscape consists of green and yellowish fields, with a small cluster of rustic houses and a dark forest visible in the distance. A faint contrail stretches across the upper left of the sky, adding to the serene, wintry atmosphere.
December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM