ghost of nature.

these pictures are just from several spring walks i did on my own and with a friend. the first batch i made while visiting bad schwalbach - a spa town in the taunus mountains. spring didn't arrive here yet, but the nature was about to explode in greens and bright colours. i love how the tree's true colour is so grey that you could almost miss it and then the moss on it takes it to a whole different level. a tree that was felled not too long ago. and the other half of it. it was huge. gluey resin. small mountain creeks. i love how it looks like it's late autumn, early november. on the way back home i got to experience this wonderful sunset over the taunus mountains. and an almost full moon in the night. a single picture of the frankfurt skyline. ( i visited dearest l. on this day ) and then there was the day when i met up with n. to do our annual spring walk. it was a good day, we rarely get together anymore, ev...

königstein im taunus has one main attraction: its huge castle ruin. it is situated on a mountain overviewing the whole city. i think i can safely say that the view is breathtaking. on clear days you can even see frankfurt. but the view onto the town and the surrounding taunus mountains is equally beautiful. we made a small walk through the old inner city until we made our way up the hill to enter the castle. königstein im taunus is also known for its mansions and villas - turns out people who live here belong to the most rich in whole germany. the spending power is 191 % ( average capacity nationwide is 100 % ). the old town hall. photographing cats out in 'the wild' is still one of my most favourite things to do. the whole inner city is the typical medieval core of many german cities. but to me, it is always so beautiful to look at. evangelical church st. immanuel. these lollipops were a free gift you received at the entry of the castle. the...