The Eselsburger Tal is located on the Swabian Alb near Herbrechtingen near Heidenheim. One of the most famous sights of the nature reserve is the rock formation "Stone Virgins".
According to legend, an embittered castle damsel has prohibited two maids dealing with men. One day, when she met them in love with a fisherman on a boat in love, she was so angry that she petrified both of them in their flight. Since then they stand as rocks on the edge of the small fish pond. That same evening, the lord of the castle was struck by a lightning on the balcony and the subsequent fire destroyed the entire castle.
The work of the evil lady is today a beautiful photo opportunity. This afternoon I arrived just in time, as soon as I stood on the edge of the small pond it pulled from the west. Luckily, the sun came through the clouds again for a short time and I pulled the trigger as the strip of light fell right on the rocks.
Hello and good day! My name is Michael Valjak and I live in Neuss near Düsseldorf. I photograph impressive landscapes, exciting cityscapes and the diversity of nature. My goal are pictures with strong colors that still retain their naturalness. My best motifs are available as high-quality wall art and.. Read more…