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Volcanoes are spectacular photography subjects, embodying natural power and Earth's history. Their impressive shapes, lava flows, and smoking craters create dramatic scenes. Sunrise or sunset lighting enhances their majestic appearance with stunning color displays.

Piton de la Fournaise, the last active volcano on Reunion

The Piton de la Fournaise is 2632 m high and was formed around 400,000 years ago on Reunion. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.

Climbing Bromo volcano

Before sunrise in 1989, the hike through an extensive caldera to Gunung Bromo, a 2329 m high stratovolcano on Java, began.

Climbing the Batur volcano

1986 was the year of "island hopping" for us and we traveled to Bali, where we arrived late in the evening after a long flight in Denpasar.

Wai-O-Tapu Wonderland

The landscapes and diverse cultures of New Zealand exceed even high expectations.

Maars - the eyes of the Eifel near Daun

Clara Viebig, the poet who is close to nature, was so impressed by the Maars in the Vulkaneifel that she made them unforgettable as "Eyes of the Eifel".

The traditional gatherings of Althing

Thingvellir - Council Assembly Square in Iceland

Since about the year 930, the traditional Althing assemblies have been held annually in Thingvellir, which have both legislative and judicial functions.

Lava flow on Big Island in Hawaii

There was a special attraction on the coastal road of Big Island. At night, the current lava flow had made it impassable.

Big Island: Living on the crater rim

With a bit of luck, we were able to move into accommodation right on the edge of the crater at Kilauea volcano.

Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii

We explored the volcanic world of the Big Island from various locations and initially moved into quarters in Hilo.

Stromboli - view of the Hellmouth

On our trip to Stromboli via Naples in 1986, we made the acquaintance of two mighty Italian volcanoes: Vesuvius and Stromboli.

Startrails over volcanoes

Startrails over the volcanoes of Lanzarote

Many of the 200 pictures were usable, so that beautiful star trails can now be seen over the volcanoes of Lanzarote.

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