Hiking. That's what we do on the weekend, every chance we get - time and weather permitting.
I told you the last time - I'm addicted to the mountains.
We live in the beautiful region called the Allgaeu. We're at the foot of the Alps, surrounded by lakes and forests and pure nature. I think we live in paradise. Constantly, I hear the mountains calling me to come. :)
Being in the mountains is a special feeling. You really need to work hard to get to those amazing vistas, but the reward for the effort is enormous. A good hike not only makes me feel strong and alive, it also connects me to nature and "The Big PIcture" in a special way. It puts everything in perspective and is very humbling and rejuvenating.
These are images taken from the Alpspitz Mountain in Nesselwang. Because these hikes are quite strenuous, I've stopped carrying my Canon and only take my iPhone with me. I think that the images are quite good, nonetheless. With a RAW image, I would have been able to bring out the shadows more, I know. But believe me, those extra 2.3 Kilos that my camera, lens and accessories weigh really get to me after about an hour or two. I plan to buy a lighter mirrorless camera soon.
I've added a CI and a pano (also, of course, done with the iPhone and definitely not flawless), so that you can take a virtual hike. Hope you enjoy it. :)