Sonnenaufgang im Höllental (Frankenwald) 191220-0135-HDR

About this work

HDR photograph of the river Selbitz in the Höllental (“Hell valley”), a deeply carved valley in the district Hof in Upper Franconia, Germany. The Höllental is a listed geotope and a nature reserve (WDPA ID 163768). The photograph was taken one morning in late December; as the sun is above the high valley wall in the background, it gives the impression of a sunrise. The image is dominated by sunlight on the left and water in the form of the river and mist on the right. The exposure time prevents the river from appearing too smooth. While the photo on the left is calm, the photo on the right is characterized by movement. The sunlight is cast across the photo from the top left. The river flows from roughly the center of the image at the back down to the bottom right. The sunlight makes the photo appear warmer. Due to the season, the trees lack foliage. The sun is directly visible; it is not obscured by trees. The stones on the left are covered in moss, and on the right you can see a clear difference in height.