Königssee & Obersee · Bavaria · Germany · 2026
Königssee
From mist drifting past St. Bartholomä’s red domes to the clear waters of Obersee, this journey explores a landscape of mountain reflections, woodland and small encounters along the shore. These photographs invite you to look closer, from towering rock faces to a butterfly resting among the grasses, and appreciate a natural world worth protecting.
Between Mountain and Mist
The red domes of St. Bartholomä stand beneath a ribbon of mist, with towering mountains rising behind.
Among the Rocks
Three sheep gather among rough rocks, surrounded by the green slopes of the mountains.
Beneath the Surface
A wooden boathouse overlooks clear water, where submerged branches lead the eye towards the reflected mountains.
A Window through the Trees
Overhanging leaves and a shoreline tree frame a still lake and its mountain reflections.
At the Lake’s Edge
White wildflowers rise above deep turquoise water, beneath a sheer wall of rock.
Mountains in the Mirror
Steep mountain walls surround the lake, their reflections reaching towards the rocky shore.
A Small Mountain Encounter
A butterfly, likely an Arran Brown (Erebia ligea), opens its dark wings among the grasses, revealing bright orange markings.
Light on the Forest Floor
Sunlight catches fresh leaves and moss-covered wood beneath the darker canopy of the forest.
Into the Mountain
A stony channel leads towards towering rock faces, framed by sunlit leaves.
Along the Shore
A narrow path follows the clear shoreline, with forested slopes and mountain cliffs beyond.