Nature & Animals

Goshawk Mating

The mating behavior of goshawks (Accipiter gentilis) is a fascinating yet intricate process that involves a series of aerial displays, vocalizations, and mutual bonding rituals making the life of a nature photographer very beautiful! These large, powerful birds of prey are found in Germany, occupying diverse habitats ranging from forests to open woodlands. There are several populations of them in Berlin. The goshawk mating season in Berlin happens in March, and the process serves as a means to strengthen bonds between the mating pair and establish their territory.

The female shows that the is ready for mating and calling the male hawk.

Photos were taken with the Pentax K3 III and the Pentax 560 mm F5.6 in March 2023.

17. March 2023/0 Comments/by B. A.

Nature & Animals

Cranes

17. February 2023/0 Comments/by B. A.

Nature & Animals

Mallard Feathers

Mallard Duck Portrait and Feather Details

Mallard ducks are boring animals to photographers? I don´t think so. Of course we lose the sense for recognizing the beauty of common animals you can find in every city. You need a closer look and some lost patience to see the beauty again.

I really enjoy seeing the colors and structures of these bird feathers. You can practically see the water repellency of this bird skin.

The photos were taken with the Pentax K3 III and the Pentax 560 mm F5.6 + 1.4x Teleconverter.

14. October 2022/0 Comments/by B. A.

Nature & Animals

Peakcock at Pfaueninsel

5. February 2022/0 Comments/by B. A.

Nature & Animals

Linumer Teiche

31. January 2022/0 Comments/by B. A.

Nature & Animals

Frozen Bird World

Some birds photographed in Stade (Niedersachsen) over Christmas with the Pentax K3 III and the Pentax 560 mm F5.6.

25. January 2022/0 Comments/by B. A.

Close-Ups & Macro, Nature & Animals

Hornet

Late summer is the right time to find dead insects at home. Here we have a hornet which just fell down from the sky in the living room. I took the chance to make a close-up photo of this majestetic flying insect.

Photos were taken with the Pentax K1 II and the Pentax DFA 100mm F2.8 Macro.

2. October 2021/0 Comments/by B. A.

Close-Ups & Macro, Nature & Animals

Ants high up!

Ants / Ameisen - Sigma 180mm EX DG APO Macro

European wood ants are not easy to photograph as they are fast and always busy doing stuff for their colony. I tried to make good photos of these beautiful ants often, but this time I literally focused on them very patiently using a full frame camera and a 180mm macro lens.

Photo taken with the Pentax K1 II and the Sigma 180mm F3.5 EX DG APO Macro.

8. June 2021/0 Comments/by B. A.

Nature & Animals

Portrait of a Dragon

The Eastern Green Lizard (Lacerta viridis) is a very rare reptile species in Germany. It is one of the largest lizards in Europe and is certainly one of the most beautiful animals to be found in Germany. However, it is not easy to find it and that is a good thing, because it is strictly protected and threatened with extinction, especially in East Germany.

During late spring and early summer the males of these reptiles have very great colors with blue or turquoise colored heads and light green bodies.

The escape distance of these rare animals is quite high, but in some cases you can get so close to it that you can take a portrait of her using a macro lens.