Still Waiting for the Snow in the South...

21. December 2008

Just to let you know how we are forced to spend the Christmas-holidays. As I said before: We are missing the snow... But at least we have the sun on our side!

Track to the trip:

Amadeur by Nada Surf

On a little trip into the forrest for feeding pheasants you discover places that are suffused with light. Beautiful and peaceful.

Looking a little bit like spring (or autumn).

Frosted holly in my garden. Leastwise it is cold to form ice crystals.

Sunrise: Early in the morning on a sunny sunday in december.

Hunting Snow in the North...

08. December 2008

Some people say that the south of styria is the "toscana of austria". Well, this is possibly true for summer but when it comes to winter, we are not that blessed. Most of the time we lack spectacular natural events like snow. That means for testing your camera under such conditions, you'll have to travel across styria to get satisfying pictures. In my case i followed a kind hint and took the long way up to Mürzzuschlag. And I have to say, it was definitely worthwhile!!! Maybe the photos are not that perfect, but the feeling was...

Track to the trip

My Body is a Cage by Arcade Fire

rusty barbed wire

Not permitted to drive without snow chains... Well, I had to walk then.

The nearer I got to the top, the better the weather got. A little blink of the sun.

After walking for about two hours I stopped at the "Schnoaß'n Hütte" and decided to go back down...

Icy...