Spring Triangle 2014-03-21

The Spring Triangle is a distinctive formation of the southern spring sky. It is formed by the stars Arcturus (constellation Bootes), Regulus (Leo) and Spica (Virgo).
A smaller, but more regular triangle can be drawn using Denebola (at the Lion's tail) instead of Regulus. With these three stars and Cor Caroli (constellation Canes Venatici), the Great Diamond can be formed (upper two edges dotted in the image).

See also: Winter Hexagon

illuminated edge of the forest 2014-02-24

Illuminated edge of the Schönbuch forest with starry sky.
The brightest star in the image is Jupiter (to the left), above Jupiter are the two stars Pollux and Castor in the constellation of Gemini (Twins). Right of Jupiter are the constellations of Auriga (Charioteer, irregular pentagon), Perseus and Cassiopeia (w-shaped).
30 sek · f/3.5 · 8 mm · ISO 3200 · EOS 700D

spring forest 2012-05-04

old oak tree 2012-05-04

The Sulzeiche is an approximately 450 year old oak at the edge of the Schönbuch forest very close to my hometown.

fishy forest 2012-04-28

First try-outs with a fisheye lens in the spring forest:

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica)