Spectrum Imagery
Spectroscopist & Photographer | Sharing landscapes and other scenes from my travels around the world as some distraction from writing my PhD thesis 🌍📸🔬🏔️
2025-05-31
â–´ Local Sheep

Sheep from the local farm grazing in the field next to my old backyard during light snowfall.

#nature #animal #farm #outdoors #countryside #winter #snowfall #rural #field #naturephotography #photography #documentaryphotography #bavaria #germany
A close-up of a sheep with a dark face and yellow ear tag, standing in light snowfall. Its fleece is slightly wet, and other sheep are softly blurred in the background.
2025-05-29
▴ Bärstattalm

Cows grazing next to the Bärstattalm, a mountain hut on the Gaisberg near Kirchberg in Tyrol. It’s an easy walk from town or the nearby Gaisberg lift.

#nature #hiking #outdoors #mountains #landscape #animals #travel #goldenhour #photography #naturephotography #animalphotography #travelphotography #cow #mountainhut #gaisberg #kirchberg #tyrol #austria #alps
A brown cow stands in golden sunlight on a grassy slope in front of a rustic wooden mountain hut with a sign reading "Schluck Weg." Another black and white cow grazes nearby, with a backdrop of forested hills near Kirchberg in Tyrol.
2025-05-25
â–´ Peacock Display

The vivid blue of a peacock’s feathers is more than just eye-catching – it's a fascinating example of how nature creates color without pigments. In fact, true blue pigments are rare in nature. For many organisms, producing blue would require absorbing longer wavelengths (like the complementary color orange), which are lower in energy and thus less optimal for driving biological processes such as photosynthesis.

Instead, peacocks (and some other animals) achieve their dazzling blue through structural coloration. Tiny, ordered nanostructures in their feathers interfere with light in a way that reflects only the blue portion of the spectrum, a phenomenon known as iridescence. This kind of coloration is often used for display, communication, or even as a warning.

By contrast, most animals get their colors from what they eat. Flamingos, for example, turn pink from carotenoids in their diet. That makes structural blue even more remarkable!

#animals #peacock #peacockfeathers #closeup #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #naturephotography #iridescence #science #blue #color #evolution #biology #nature
Close-up of a male peacock with its iridescent blue and green tail feathers fully fanned out. The intricate feather pattern shows numerous vivid "eyespot" markings, each reflecting vibrant blue and green hues.
2025-05-24
â–´ Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Spotting my first cockatoo in Australia was pretty exciting – until I realized they’re absolutely everywhere. Still, it’s hard not to appreciate their charm and beauty.

#animal #birds #closeup #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #naturephotography #travel #birdphotography #travelphotography #parrot #cockatoo #sulphurcrestedcockatoo #australia #newsouthwales
A yellow-crested cockatoo perched on a tree branch, its bright yellow crest partially raised. The bird’s white feathers are fluffed up, and it’s surrounded by green foliage in a natural setting.
2025-05-21
â–´ Red Panda

Despite their name, red pandas are not closely related to giant pandas – they’re the only living members of their own unique family, namely Ailuridae.

#animal #closeup #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #naturephotography #travel #endangeredspecies #conservation #zoo
Close-up of a red panda with its head slightly tilted, showing its reddish-brown fur, white facial markings, and bushy tail, set against a softly blurred natural background.
2025-05-18
â–˛ Sacred Monkey Forest

Long-tailed macaques are the main residents of this forest sanctuary in the heart of Ubud, Bali. They’re fascinating to observe but also quite curious, so it’s best to keep your belongings secure when visiting, as they’re known for snatching unattended items.

#wildlife #nature #travel #photography #animalphotography #travelphotography #monkey #ubud #bali #indonesia #asia
Two long-tailed macaques sitting closely together on a large rock in the Monkey Forest of Ubud, Bali. Their expressions are calm and observant, surrounded by tree roots and a hint of red fabric in the background.
2025-05-14
â–´ Tegalalang Rice Terrace

Just a short ride north of Ubud, the iconic rice terraces of Tegalalang showcase Bali’s traditional subak irrigation system and remain one of the island’s most photographed landscapes.

#landscape #nature #travel #goexplore #photography #naturephotography #landscapephotography #travelphotography #scenicview #ricefields #green #tegalalang #ubud #bali #indonesia
A wide view of the terraced rice fields at Tegalalang near Ubud, Bali. The bright green and yellow paddies cascade down the hillside, surrounded by tall palm trees and dense tropical vegetation, with walking paths winding through the landscape and some small huts and cafés in the distance.
2025-05-11
I made my travel buddies wait before heading down so I could take this shot :D
2025-05-11
â–´ Leke Leke Waterfall

A short 10–15 minute walk through the jungle leads to this picturesque waterfall north of Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.

#nature #travel #outdoors #hiking #photography #travelphotography #naturephotography #landscapephotography #landscape #waterfall #jungle #ubud #bali #indonesia #asia
A narrow jungle waterfall cascades down a moss-covered rock wall into a small pool, surrounded by dense tropical foliage and vibrant pink plants in the foreground.
2025-05-10
â–´ Granada

The Alhambra is one of Spain’s most iconic historical sites, blending Islamic and Renaissance architecture. A popular spot to take in this view is the Mirador de San Nicolás – just be prepared to share it with quite a crowd, especially at sunset.

#alhambra #architecture #historicplaces #travel #travelphotography #photography #unescoworldheritage #sunset #granada #andalusia #spain #europe
View of the Alhambra palace complex in Granada, Spain, with its reddish stone buildings set against forested hills and the Sierra Nevada mountains in the background, taken from a popular overlook at sunset.
2025-05-07
yes I enjoyed it a lot actually :) Many beautiful historic buildings!
2025-05-07
â–´ Seville

Small but vibrant arts and antiques market at the Plaza del Cabildo in the heart of Seville.

#streetphotography #photography #travel #urbanexploration #art #market #culture #europeancities #sevilla #spain
Art prints and postcards on display at a stall in Plaza del Cabildo, Seville, with arched architecture and market visitors in the background.
2025-05-04
▴ Málaga

The Cathedral of Málaga, locally known as 'La Manquita' or 'The One-Armed Lady', was never completed. Its second tower remains unfinished due to redirected funding in the 18th century. Nonetheless, the building stands as a striking centerpiece of the old town of Málaga, especially when it catches the warm evening light during golden hour.

#architecture #cathedral #sunset #goldenhour #historicbuildings #streetphotography #photography #urban #oldtown #travel #malaga #spain
View of Málaga Cathedral’s single completed tower illuminated by golden sunset light, framed by the narrow old town street.
2025-05-03
â–´ CN Tower

View of the CN Tower from Toronto’s Entertainment District during golden hour.

#architecture #cityscape #urbanexploration #streetphotography #photography #sunset #goldenhour #cntower #totoro #canada
CN Tower viewed from Toronto’s Entertainment District during golden hour, with warm sunlight illuminating the tower against a clear sky.
2025-05-01
â–´ Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum’s dramatic crystal facade, designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, was inspired by the interlocking crystals of natural mineral formations.

#architecture #longexposure #night #cityscape #urban #urbanexploration #museum #travel #photography #streetphotography #nightphotography #modernistarchitecture #toronto #canada
Long-exposure night photo of the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, showing the modern crystal-inspired architecture lit against the dark sky, with light trails from passing traffic in the foreground.
2025-04-27
â–´ Toronto

A cold winter evening during rush hour in Toronto. I don’t shoot that many urban scenes, but when I do, I love using long exposures to bring some dynamic element into the otherwise static cityscape.

#cityscape #longexposure #photography #urbanphotography #streetphotography #rushhour #city #sunset #urbanexploration #toronto #canada
Long exposure photo of Toronto rush hour, with blurred cars and a streetcar moving through an intersection, surrounded by tall residential buildings under a gray evening sky.
2025-04-26
â–´ Scarborough Bluffs

These dramatic cliffs stretch for nearly 15 kilometers along the Lake Ontario shoreline and reach heights of up to 90 meters, forming one of Toronto’s most striking natural features.

#landscape #nature #goexplore #sunset #twilight #longexposure #cliffs #winter #lake #photography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #lakeontario #scarboroughbluffs #toronto #canada
Twilight view of the towering Scarborough Bluffs in Toronto, with smooth lake water in the foreground and a soft orange glow on the horizon.
2025-04-20
â–´ Niagara Falls

This is quite an old photo from a trip to Canada, visiting an old friend from my time studying abroad. It took a bit of convincing to get him out into the icy cold that morning — but with the faint glow of sunrise in the distance and the mist rolling off the falls in the foreground, it turned out to be one of my favorite shots. (Not sure my friend would say the same, though)

#waterfall #sunrise #mist #winter #cold #longexposure #landscape #nature #goexplore #photography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #niagarafalls #toronto #canada
View from the edge of Horseshoe Falls at Niagara, where the water plunges into the mist on a cold winter morning with a soft sunrise glow on the horizon.
2025-04-18
â–´ Scarborough Bluffs Park

Just a short drive from downtown Toronto, Scarborough Bluffs offers a scenic escape into nature right on the edge of the city — especially beautiful at sunset.

#landscape #travel #goexplore #nature #outdoors #photography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #sunset #beach #cliff #scarboroughbluffs #toronto #canada
Sunset over Lake Ontario seen from Scarborough Bluffs Park, with a silhouetted lifebuoy post and warm colors in the sky.
2025-04-13
â–´ Kiruna Church

Located in Sweden’s northernmost town, Kiruna Church is one of the largest wooden buildings in the country. Built in the early 20th century, its architecture is said to be inspired by Sámi goahti tents. Due to the town’s gradual relocation caused by mining activity, the church is also planned to be moved in the coming years.

#church #sunrise #winter #scandinavia #architecture #cold #travel #photography #travelphotography #urban #lapland #twilight #kiruna #sweden
Snow-covered Kiruna Church in Sweden at sunrise, with warm light on its red wooden facade and snow blanketing the roof.

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