The last days of really good autumn weather or so it feels like. Its bound to change but the days recently have been sunny, quite warm for the time of year and with a nice quality of light. After a trip to the Achterhoek in the Netherlands for birding a nice stroll through the meadows here and exploring the local birds. The Achterhoek blog will be next.

After a very busy summer and spring I finally have the time to do some more photography. Even dabble into video which for me is a totally different ball game. I’m still learning, but really liking it thus far. However photography can be more in the moment and a bit unplanned, although I strongly advice against it if you want a specific shot. Still photography is more flexible. Video on the other hand is very different.

Time to get to Girona to do some cycling, although not bringing a camera is not an option. This week was about cycling, getting to experience the north of Spain and when possible do some photography as well. The main photography was done in and around Girona in the old town, which I stayed in. A bit noisy, but the place to be, although needed to carry the bike up the stairs every time.

It’s been quiet here and that is all on me. I have been busy catching Covid, cycling and work. During the summer I did not shoot anything special. It did not bother me, but now slowly seeing fall coming in and do some minor photography I can see how much I missed it. So I need to do more in October and see how I can benefit from fall here.

Talking about procrastination I’ve been putting off photography for a while now. Don’t know why, just not into it or not taking the time to plan trips. It’s not the end of the world, but if you love what you do, you need to make time. My time is now taken by cycling and training. Maybe I will do something with both, photography and cycling - two birds in one stone.

Spring is in full bloom, birds are everywhere and flower are growing and trees are in blossom. The best time for photography and especially bird photograghy. I wish I made more time to get the photos I’m chasing at the moment, but I'm not. This is not an excuse, but a realisation, if you want that photo and to become better at your craft you just need to do it more!

Finally I was overwhelmed with many bearded reedlings where as before this really was my nemesis bird. It always eluded me. Now I had the change to photograph it with plenty of different birds in the area, even a female as well.

Nothing much to add really other then it was a really nice and sunny day, warm even. The sun blasted over the dunes. However a few hours later the clouds came rolling in and the grey weather was taking over. Still some nice photos to take with me after a 3 hour hike.

The last one to rule them all. A long time in the making and it took way too long. The last one in the series of Grindelwald exploration. This time I combined the last two days as day 5 was an epic and long day (my fault entirely). The last day was a more relaxed day, as it was an easy walk downwards to the city center, however the day ended with an absolutely stellar shot (in context of that day). Nice!