Year 2026

This breathtaking photograph captures a flock of common cranes (Grus grus) in silhouette, soaring gracefully across a magnificent pre-sunrise sky. The sky is painted with stunning hues of pink, purple, and soft orange, creating a dramatic and serene backdrop for the birds' morning flight. The clouds are subtly illuminated, adding depth and texture to the expansive sky. The image evokes a sense of peace, majesty, and the raw beauty of nature at dawn. The scene is set at Lac de Der, a renowned location for bird migration, particularly in November. Copyright by Hans Enderl. #Sunrise #Cranes #BirdMigration #LacDeDer #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #PinkSky #PurpleSky #MorningFlight #NatureLovers

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.