The sky in all its aspects – from the redness of glowing sunsets to the dancing northern lights – is this week’s current theme. Our gallery photographers have captured natural phenomena in images in a variety of ways. There are quiet moments as well as dramatic moments.
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last Light
last Light
(Image: dg9ncc)
The mountain church of St. Michael is photographed by dg9ncc on “one of the few cloudless evenings”. The setting sun shines on the churchyard in Busingen on the High Rhine. last Light That day brings them into the limelight.
zanzibar sunrise
zanzibar sunrise
(Image: don_cuoio)
The serene as well as dynamic boat shapes shine through the sunset and invite you to relax. Don_cuoio writes about this work, “You just listen to the water, admire the beautiful colors of the sunrise and watch how the sea gently rocks the washes back and forth.” it was recorded zanzibar sunrise Off the Indian east coast in February 2012. In Photoshop, the boat was separated from the surroundings and given a slight motion blur, the background was stronger. Finally, both layers were put back together and played with colors in Lightroom.
mustang under the stars 1968
mustang under the stars 1968
(Image: Evgeny Tcherkassky)

ford mustang under the stars 1968 Reflects the entire clear starry sky of the Sauerland in its deep blue color. This type of image, especially in combination with car and astrophotography, is not seen often. Evgeny Tcherkassky used a wide-angle lens here, which distorts the subject, putting more emphasis on the hood and making the image even more extraordinary.
brehemscentret
brehemscentret
(Image: Blackbaker)
Nigardsbreen glacier seen cold and snowy in the background brehemscentret Haver and invite you to like, Blackbaker writes “invites you to discover”. This visitor center in Norway has an unusual mountain-inspired architecture and fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape.
Bay of Saint-Michel-en-Grave
Bay of Saint-Michel-en-Grave
(Image: braveman1954)
Shallow sea and colorful sunset in it Bay of Saint-Michel-en-Grave A pleasant atmosphere is experienced with sea birds resting in Brittany, France in late August 2011. The atmosphere of the evening has been captured beautifully. Kurt O. “I was inspired to take the photo while having dinner on a hotel terrace by the clouds and the strong colors of the sky during sunset, which were reflected in the water,” writes Worl.
El Paso – Isla de la Palma – 09/23/2021 – 10:32 PM
El Paso – Isla de la Palma – 09/23/2021 – 10:32 PM
(Image: NCTech)
Such impressive photos were taken almost casually during the eruption of Cumbre Vieja on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands. Andreas Siewert writes, “Along with many locals, we stand in the ashes and talk about the impressive scenery that is happening two kilometers away before our eyes (and ears).” El Paso – Isla de la Palma – 09/23/2021 – 10:32 PM – A scene between fascination and fear.
seaside at night
seaside at night
(Image: volzow1902)
Sometimes the northern lights also occur on the Baltic Sea coast of Germany. seaside at nightWhich was captured by Volzow in 1902. The purple-yellow spectacle stretches impressively over the horizon and illuminates the otherwise dark night. “I think this won’t be the last time we have the opportunity to photograph the northern lights.” The Northern Lights seem to be increasing in Germany this year.
You can find an overview of all this week’s photos here:

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