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Close-up on green maple leaves partially submerged and floating in wild brown water

Fast floating leaves

Fresh green spring leaves should usually be flying in the air. These ones however are partially submerged and heavily stirred by high water. June 2024 will be remembered for bringing some of the heaviest rainfalls ever to the southern parts of Germany, especially Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg. As a result, even small and usually peaceful streams transformed into wild water. I used the short breaks between the downpours to capture this natural spectacle. (Esslingen, Germany, June 2024 - Image ID: 202406-DE-07)

Close-up on the top of a wave of brown water with lots of droplets spraying in the air

Pure hydropower

We all know about the power of water, but it is even more impressive to witness these forces live. June 2024 will be remembered for bringing some of the heaviest rainfalls ever to the southern parts of Germany, especially Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg. As a result, even small and usually peaceful streams transformed into wild water causing severe flooding. I used the short breaks between the downpours to capture the Neckar river rapids. (Esslingen, Germany, June 2024 - Image ID: 202406-DE-01)

Beautiful stream carrying high water floating through a lush green spring forest valley

Körsch stream high tide

The Körsch normally is a romantic small stream in a forest valley near Esslingen. This long exposure shot shows a completely transformed landscape. June 2024 will be remembered for bringing some of the heaviest rainfalls ever to the southern parts of Germany, especially Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg. As a result, even small and usually peaceful rivers transformed into wild water. (Esslingen, Germany, June 2024 - Image ID: 202406-DE-10)

Scenic view of the Neckar weir and lock at Esslingen during high water with strong waves and currents carrying a large tree trunk

Furious Neckar river

What normally tends to be a calm floating river, sometimes turns into furious brown rapids. June 2024 will be remembered for bringing some of the heaviest rainfalls ever to the southern parts of Germany, especially Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg. As a result, even small and usually peaceful streams transformed into wild water. I used the short breaks between the downpours to capture the Neckar river in action. (Esslingen, Germany, June 2024 - Image ID: 202406-DE-08)

I love you trees

Unimpressed by the furious brown and unusually high waves of the Neckar, these two trees watch over a colorful "I love you" graffiti. June 2024 will be remembered for bringing some of the heaviest rainfalls ever to the southern parts of Germany, especially Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg. As a result, even small and usually peaceful streams transformed into wild water. I used the short breaks between the downpours to capture the Neckar river rapids. (Esslingen, Germany, June 2024 - Image ID: 202406-DE-04)

Close-up on the Neckar weir and lock at Esslingen during high water with strong waves and currents

Esslingen weir rapids

The Neckar weir and lock in Esslingen usually deal with a rather peaceful river, but sometimes, this changes dramatically. June 2024 will be remembered for bringing some of the heaviest rainfalls ever to the southern parts of Germany, especially Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg. As a result, even small and usually peaceful streams transformed into wild water. I used the short breaks between the downpours to capture the Neckar river rapids. (Esslingen, Germany, June 2024 - Image ID: 202406-DE-03)

Macro shot of the crown-shaped center of a dark purple clematis flower, showing all the details of the finger stamens

Botanical crown jewels

Doesn't this macro shot of the center of a clematis flower with its finger stamens with their pollen look like a crown? Whilst this metal fence is pretty solid, it is no match for the strong desire for floral springtime growth. Every year, I look forward to the various clematis plants in our garden to reveal their exceptional beauty. And even though I have already taken quite a lot of pictures, I can't resist the temptation to add a few more. (Esslingen, Germany, June 2024 - Image ID: 202406-DE-15)

A beautiful metallic green colored beetle walking on top of the blooming white and yellow flowers of a cherry laurel plant

Emerald on six legs

As if the flowers were not attractive enough, they are complemented by this beautiful green rose chafer beetle. Towards end of May, the cherry laurel shrubs fencing off our terrace present themselves in full bloom. Countless racemes, each with lots of small white flowers emerge from the evergreen leaves. Whilst this beauty is short-lived, the sweet smell attracts a lot of insects and bugs. After flowering, small cherry fruit appear within the thick bushes (Esslingen, Germany, May 2024 - Image ID: 202405-DE-01)

Two large dark purple clematis flowers with green leaves growing though a solid metal fence

This fence won't stop us

Whilst this metal fence is pretty solid, it is no match for the strong desire for floral springtime growth. Every year, I look forward to the various clematis plants in our garden to reveal their exceptional beauty. And even though I have already taken quite a lot of pictures, I can't resist the temptation to add a few more. This dark purple variant with the light yellowish finger stamens in the center is one of my favourites. (Esslingen, Germany, June 2024 - Image ID: 202406-DE-12)

Close-up on the head of a honey bee on top of some white flowers approaching a small bug

Danger looming behind ?

Most likely not, this bee is not interested in the small bug. Towards the end of May, the cherry laurel shrubs fencing off our terrace present themselves in full bloom. Countless racemes, each with lots of small white flowers with a yellow center emerge from the evergreen leaves. Whilst this beauty is short-lived, the sweet smell attracts a lot of visitors. (Esslingen, Germany, May 2024 - Image ID: 202405-DE-04)

Close-up aerial view of a number of sunlit yellow and pink hortensia flowers in full bloom

Petals in yellow and pink

Even though hydrangea flowers are very popular in German gardens, I never was a big fan of them. Maybe its because they are so common, and most of them tend to be just white. However, there are other species and color derivatives. This year I took some time to explore them in detail with my camera. And I need to admit that I really like the result with the close-up shots of the yellow and pink petals. (Esslingen, Germany, June 2024 - Image ID: 202406-DE-16)

A single honey bee with lots of pollen on one of its legs harvesting white flowers in full bloom

Cherry laurel bee temptations

Towards the end of May, the cherry laurel shrubs fencing off our terrace present themselves in full bloom. Countless racemes, each with lots of small white flowers with a yellow center emerge from the evergreen leaves. Whilst this beauty is short-lived, the sweet smell attracts a lot of insects and bugs. After flowering, small cherry fruit appear within the thick bushes (Esslingen, Germany, May 2024 - Image ID: 202405-DE-02)

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The Idea

Capturing moments on camera has been my passion for more than 40 years. And we all know that beautiful moments are best enjoyed together. Sharing my memories will hopefully inspire others to appreciate the big and little wonders of this world…

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