A magnificent red fox sits attentively in front of a moss-covered tree trunk in the middle of a tranquil forest. Its red-orange fur glows in the soft light, while its bushy tail rests gently on the forest floor. The fox's dark, watchful eyes gaze curiously into the distance, as if it has sensed movement in its surroundings. Its pointed ears are pricked up, ready to pick up any sound, no matter how quiet.
The tree trunk behind him is marked by time, with rough bark and green moss nestled in the furrows. Small mushrooms grow on its sides, while dry leaves and twigs cover the ground. The scenery radiates a natural harmony in which wildlife and forest complement each other perfectly.
The atmosphere is calm and peaceful, as if time stood still for a moment. The fox's posture remains unchanged, ready to disappear silently into the undergrowth at any moment. But for this moment, it is a silent observer of its own world - elegant, alert and at one with nature.
                                
 
                                 
                         Wutach Gorge in the Black ForestDieter Stahl
Wutach Gorge in the Black ForestDieter Stahl Hike through the Lotenbachklamm gorge along rugged rocksDieter Stahl
Hike through the Lotenbachklamm gorge along rugged rocksDieter Stahl Natural vegetation in the Black ForestDieter Stahl
Natural vegetation in the Black ForestDieter Stahl Waterfall on a moss-covered rock faceDieter Stahl
Waterfall on a moss-covered rock faceDieter Stahl Natural meadow in the sun-drenched Black ForestDieter Stahl
Natural meadow in the sun-drenched Black ForestDieter Stahl Atmospheric flowersDieter Stahl
Atmospheric flowersDieter Stahl Flowers atmosphericDieter Stahl
Flowers atmosphericDieter Stahl Spring daffodilsDieter Stahl
Spring daffodilsDieter Stahl Love locks on an old bridgeDieter Stahl
Love locks on an old bridgeDieter Stahl Zebra grazingDieter Stahl
Zebra grazingDieter Stahl Waterfall in the Black ForestDieter Stahl
Waterfall in the Black ForestDieter Stahl Small waterfall on a moss-covered rock face against the lightDieter Stahl
Small waterfall on a moss-covered rock face against the lightDieter Stahl Firs in the Black ForestDieter Stahl
Firs in the Black ForestDieter Stahl Small fir tree growing on fallen, moss-covered stumpDieter Stahl
Small fir tree growing on fallen, moss-covered stumpDieter Stahl The Beauty and the Beast GothicDieter Stahl
The Beauty and the Beast GothicDieter Stahl Black-backed jackal in the KalahariDieter Stahl
Black-backed jackal in the KalahariDieter Stahl Far-reaching views of the Black Forest and the Todtnau ValleyDieter Stahl
Far-reaching views of the Black Forest and the Todtnau ValleyDieter Stahl Steaming tea in front of a wintry windowDieter Stahl
Steaming tea in front of a wintry windowDieter Stahl Cute red fox in front of an old tree trunk - silent wildernessDieter Stahl
Cute red fox in front of an old tree trunk - silent wildernessDieter Stahl Brown bear in the dense forestDieter Stahl
Brown bear in the dense forestDieter Stahl