Michael Breitung Photography

MICHAEL BREITUNG PHOTOGRAPHY

Wild Garlic bloom in a beautiful forest in the German Rhön.

Wild Garlic bloom in a beautiful forest in the German Rhön.

View from the Schafstein Mountain toward the Milseburg during sunset

View from the Schafstein Mountain toward the Milseburg during sunset

View from the Abtsrodaer Kuppe toward the Milseburg in golden light

View from the Abtsrodaer Kuppe toward the Milseburg in golden light

The rolling hills of the German Rhön in warm light on an autumn afternoon

The rolling hills of the German Rhön in warm light on an autumn afternoon

Fog and clouds drift across the hills of the Bavarian Rhön

Fog and clouds drift across the hills of the Bavarian Rhön

Lonely tree with yellow autumn leaves standing in a foggy meadow in Rhön, Germany.

Lonely tree with yellow autumn leaves standing in a foggy meadow in Rhön, Germany.

Misty autumn forest in the Rhön mountains with moss-covered tree trunks and fallen orange leaves on the ground.

Misty autumn forest in the Rhön mountains with moss-covered tree trunks and fallen orange leaves on the ground.

Misty forest scene in Rhön, Germany with twisted tree branches, moss-covered rocks, and fallen autumn leaves on the forest floor.

Misty forest scene in Rhön, Germany with twisted tree branches, moss-covered rocks, and fallen autumn leaves on the forest floor.

A beautiful beach tree in a magical forest in the German Rhön

A beautiful beach tree in a magical forest in the German Rhön

Magical autumn mood in a forest in the German Rhön.

Magical autumn mood in a forest in the German Rhön.

A gnarly beech tree lit by soft light during a foggy morning in the Rhön

A gnarly beech tree lit by soft light during a foggy morning in the Rhön

Misty forest scene with dense trees, mossy rocks, and fallen autumn leaves on the ground.

Misty forest scene with dense trees, mossy rocks, and fallen autumn leaves on the ground.

Foggy forest scene in the Rhön mountains, with twisted leafless trees covered in green moss and a forest floor dotted with mossy rocks and brown leaves.

Foggy forest scene in the Rhön mountains, with twisted leafless trees covered in green moss and a forest floor dotted with mossy rocks and brown leaves.

Misty forest in the Rhön region of Germany with tall trees, moss-covered logs, and a leafy forest floor.

Misty forest in the Rhön region of Germany with tall trees, moss-covered logs, and a leafy forest floor.

Moss-covered old tree and rocks surrounded by ferns in a foggy Rhön forest, Germany.

Moss-covered old tree and rocks surrounded by ferns in a foggy Rhön forest, Germany.

Misty forest with twisted, moss-covered trees and green undergrowth in the Rhön region, Germany.

Misty forest with twisted, moss-covered trees and green undergrowth in the Rhön region, Germany.

Foggy forest with tall trees and a prominent, moss-covered tree trunk in the foreground.

Foggy forest with tall trees and a prominent, moss-covered tree trunk in the foreground.

Moss-covered twisted trees and fallen branches in a misty forest.

Moss-covered twisted trees and fallen branches in a misty forest.

Misty autumn forest with moss-covered trees, dense foliage, and sunlight filtering through the branches.

Misty autumn forest with moss-covered trees, dense foliage, and sunlight filtering through the branches.

Lone frosted tree in a snowy field with grasses, surrounded by fog and dense evergreen forest in the background.

Lone frosted tree in a snowy field with grasses, surrounded by fog and dense evergreen forest in the background.

Frosty trees in the German Rhön on a cold morning

Frosty trees in the German Rhön on a cold morning

Snow-covered trees in a winter forest with thick frost on branches.

Snow-covered trees in a winter forest with thick frost on branches.

Lone snow-covered tree on a gentle hill at sunset.

Lone snow-covered tree on a gentle hill at sunset.

Snow-covered trees in a winter landscape at sunset with soft pastel colors in the Rhön.

Snow-covered trees in a winter landscape at sunset with soft pastel colors in the Rhön.

Snow-covered trees in a foggy winter landscape.

Snow-covered trees in a foggy winter landscape.

A beautiful lonely tree in the winterly Rhön

A beautiful lonely tree in the winterly Rhön

Wild Garlic bloom in a beautiful forest in the German Rhön. View from the Schafstein Mountain toward the Milseburg during sunset View from the Abtsrodaer Kuppe toward the Milseburg in golden light The rolling hills of the German Rhön in warm light on an autumn afternoon Fog and clouds drift across the hills of the Bavarian Rhön Lonely tree with yellow autumn leaves standing in a foggy meadow in Rhön, Germany. Misty autumn forest in the Rhön mountains with moss-covered tree trunks and fallen orange leaves on the ground. Misty forest scene in Rhön, Germany with twisted tree branches, moss-covered rocks, and fallen autumn leaves on the forest floor. A beautiful beach tree in a magical forest in the German Rhön Magical autumn mood in a forest in the German Rhön. A gnarly beech tree lit by soft light during a foggy morning in the Rhön Misty forest scene with dense trees, mossy rocks, and fallen autumn leaves on the ground. Foggy forest scene in the Rhön mountains, with twisted leafless trees covered in green moss and a forest floor dotted with mossy rocks and brown leaves. Misty forest in the Rhön region of Germany with tall trees, moss-covered logs, and a leafy forest floor. Moss-covered old tree and rocks surrounded by ferns in a foggy Rhön forest, Germany. Misty forest with twisted, moss-covered trees and green undergrowth in the Rhön region, Germany. Foggy forest with tall trees and a prominent, moss-covered tree trunk in the foreground. Moss-covered twisted trees and fallen branches in a misty forest. Misty autumn forest with moss-covered trees, dense foliage, and sunlight filtering through the branches. Lone frosted tree in a snowy field with grasses, surrounded by fog and dense evergreen forest in the background. Frosty trees in the German Rhön on a cold morning Snow-covered trees in a winter forest with thick frost on branches. Lone snow-covered tree on a gentle hill at sunset. Snow-covered trees in a winter landscape at sunset with soft pastel colors in the Rhön. Snow-covered trees in a foggy winter landscape. A beautiful lonely tree in the winterly Rhön

Germany - Rhön

Gallery Info

The German Rhön is the place where I grew up. It's a place full of beautiful nature reserves, winding hills and magical forests. The Rhön is located in the center of Germany, spanning across the states of Hessen, Bavaria and Thuringia. It's known for its dark skies, making it a popular destination for stargazing and astrophotography.

But that's not the type of photography I enjoy the most in the Rhön. Instead, I love to explore its beautiful beech forests. The area around the Kreuzberg and the Hochrhön is my favorite for this kind of photography. The forests there are especially enchanting in the autumn when the leaves change color and in winter when snow and ice hug the branches of the trees in higher elevations. You'll find many photos showcasing these magical woodland scenes.

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