stormruben in # travel • 5 months ago • 1 min readDiscover Nature and History on the Hohenstaufen HikeAs you embark on the autumn circular hike around Hohenstaufen Castle, be sure to keep an eye out for the vibrant climbing plants thatstormruben in # goose • 5 months ago • 1 min readWhen Geese Attack: A Photographer's TaleMy former neighbors, a nice family with a very kind old lady, raised geese. One day I was allowed to take pictures of the geese, but one...stormruben in # wildlife • 5 months ago • 1 min readA Moment with a Mouflon LambThis captivating photograph showcases a young mouflon, its mesmerizing gaze and soulful eyes holding me spellbound. I surmise that this...stormruben in # climberplant • 5 months ago • 1 min readA climber entwined around a dead treeA photo of a climber entwined around a dead tree, taken during an autumn hike in the Hohenstaufen area, Germany.stormruben in # photography • 5 months ago • 2 min readA Hike in Remstal in Memory of My MotherOn my mother's birthday, I decided to take a hike in the Remstal region. I brought my dog along and we ventured into the vineyards and...stormruben in # photography • 5 months ago • 1 min readWacholderberg Blossoms (First Digital)My first foray into digital photography happened in Höpfigheim, on the Wacholderberg. stormruben in # photography • 5 months ago • 1 min readHöpfigheim in BloomBack then, I was still living in a house in Höpfigheim. The house bordered directly on nature, a nature reserve, and I lovedstormruben in # hiking • 5 months ago • 1 min readAutumn Hike at the Foot of Hohenstaufen on the OstalbOctober air filled my lungs as I hiked in Germany's Ostalb district in 2012. The route took me through valleys and over mountainsstormruben in # csdstuttgart • 8 months ago • 1 min read My Experience at CSD Stuttgart: A Tribute to Community SpiritAttending the Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Stuttgart was an experience I cherish, one that I undertook on behalf of the Kwick Community....stormruben in # photography • 8 months ago • 1 min readExploring Color Key: A Photo Journey Through Ostalb's Mushroom WonderlandI edited the photo of the fly agaric mushroom without spots that was taken during a hike in the Ost-Alb district here in Photoshop...stormruben in # hedgehog • 8 months ago • 2 min readHedgehog Encounter: A Tale from HöpfigheimDuring my time living in a house with a garden in Höpfigheim, with direct access to a nature reserve and over 4 km of natural surroundings...stormruben in # mushroom • 8 months ago • 1 min readEnigmatic Encounter: The Dotless Fly AgaricFly agaric without dots. The fly agaric had no dots, which left me somewhat puzzled. I've never seen a fly agaric without dots on its cap...stormruben in # photography • 8 months ago • 1 min read Capturing Moments: CSD Stuttgart MemoriesHere's another photo I took back at the Christopher Street Day in Stuttgart for Kwick. It was a pleasant day, albeit very hot. I snapped...stormruben in # heilbronn • 8 months ago • 1 min readSnapshot in Heilbronn: Capturing MemoriesChristopher Sculpture at the southern main portal of the Kilianskirche in Heilbronn. I took this photo while I was waiting for someone,...stormruben in # christopherstreetday • 8 months ago • 1 min readImpressions from Christopher Street Day: Capturing the Spirit of CSD StuttgartDuring my time at Christopher Street Day in Stuttgart, I was captivated by these three lovely ladies. I was so taken by their presence that...stormruben in # frostymorning • 8 months ago • 1 min readFrosty Memories: Capturing Höpfigheim's First FrostFrozen dew on a nettle leaf. This photo was taken with my old Minolta Dynax 5 in November 2009, when the first frost arrived. Back then,...stormruben in # toad • 8 months ago • 1 min readEncounter with a Toad: A Late Night TaleThe Same Toad, or the Same Photo in Black and White. stormruben in # earthtoad • 8 months ago • 1 min readEncounter in the Darkness: Rediscovering the Earth ToadEarth Toad, Bufo bufo, the creature I nearly crushed underfoot. It was deep into the night, back when I resided in stormruben in # lakesidememories • 10 months ago • 1 min readReflecting on Lakeside Memories: A Photo JourneyIn the past, I frequented this lake with my dog, much like I did on the day captured in this photo. From fall to spring, my stormruben in Photography • 10 months ago • 1 min readEnchanted Encounter: A Serendipitous Deer DiscoveryOn that particular day, I took a stroll without a canine companion and unexpectedly encountered a gathering of deer