Year 2023

This photograph, copyrighted by Hans Enderl, captures the breathtaking beauty of autumn in the Tennenbacher Valley, located in the Southern Black Forest, Germany. The scene is dominated by a dense canopy of deciduous trees, whose leaves have transformed into brilliant shades of golden yellow and orange, with hints of green still present. A powerful sunburst emanates from the upper center of the frame, casting warm, radiant light through the foliage and creating striking lens flares. The sunlight backlights the leaves, making them glow with an intense, almost ethereal quality. The intricate network of branches is visible against the bright sky, and in the background, darker tree trunks suggest a deeper forest. The overall impression is one of natural splendor, warmth, and tranquility, characteristic of a sunny autumn day in October.

This nature photograph, copyrighted by Hans Enderl, captures a serene autumn scene looking upwards. A distinct half-moon is visible in the expansive, clear blue sky, positioned in the upper left. The lower right and bottom sections of the frame are adorned with the vibrant foliage of a deciduous tree, likely an oak (Quercus species). The leaves display a rich palette of autumnal colors, ranging from bright green to golden yellow, fiery orange, and deep reddish-brown, beautifully illuminated by natural light. The intricate network of branches and the contrasting colors of the leaves against the deep blue sky create a peaceful and picturesque composition, highlighting the beauty of the changing seasons in October.

This atmospheric photograph, copyrighted by Hans Enderl, captures a serene morning scene in a small side valley of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), likely near Gscheid. The sun is just rising on the left, casting a warm, golden-orange glow on the low-lying fog and scattered clouds, which transition into soft purples and blues higher in the sky. A thick blanket of mist envelops the valley, partially obscuring the distant forested hills. In the foreground, a grassy slope leads down, featuring several bare-branched deciduous trees and a smaller tree with some foliage. Dominating the right side of the frame is a large, gnarled tree, heavily covered in dark green ivy, its twisted branches reaching upwards. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility, mystery, and the quiet beauty of nature at dawn.

This stunning long exposure photograph captures the Zweribach waterfall in the Black Forest, Germany, during the onset of autumn. The powerful stream of water descends gracefully over dark, rugged rocks, which are richly adorned with vibrant green moss and ferns. The long exposure technique renders the water with a soft, silky, and ethereal quality, creating a striking contrast with the sharp textures of the wet rock and surrounding dense forest. The trees, a mix of conifers and deciduous species, display predominantly green foliage with subtle hints of yellow, signaling the transition into autumn. The scene is one of profound natural beauty, tranquility, and raw power, characteristic of the Schwarzwald region.