When the blue hour dawns over Geislingen an der Steige, the valley is transformed into an almost magical scene. From the ruins of Helfenstein Castle, the view opens up far over the town, which is already glowing in warm lights. The mosaic of streets and houses gently emerges, while the evening sky shimmers in a deep blue and slowly blends with the last traces of daylight.
At this special moment, the atmosphere is completed by a rare spectacle: The historic steam locomotive, which is making its way through Geislingen, has just crossed the valley and is trailing a long, silvery, shimmering cloud of steam behind it. This trail hovers over the rooftops like a protective veil and lends the scenery a timeless quality - as if the past and present merge for a moment.
The tranquillity of the evening, the soft glow of the city and the nostalgic power of the steam locomotive combine to create an impressive panorama. It is precisely this mixture of history, nature and light that makes dusk over Geislingen an der Steige a motif that evokes emotions and casts a spell over the viewer.
Jiri Viehmann - photographer with a passion for nature, travelling and the beauty of the world.
Jiri Viehmann is a passionate nature and travel photographer who uses his camera to capture the diversity and beauty of our planet in impressive images. His works tell stories of quiet moments in the..
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