Sunset over Oberstdorf in winter by Walter G. Allgöwer

About "Sunset over Oberstdorf in winter"

by Walter G. Allgöwer

About the artwork

In the stillness of winter, when the sun takes its last breath and the daylight dances gently over the peaks of the Allgäu Alps, a majestic spectacle is revealed. The sunset over Oberstdorf in Bavaria bathes the snow-covered landscape in a warm, golden glow. The snow-covered roofs of the charming houses seem to be embraced by the gentle rays, while the sky is transformed into a sea of orange, pink and violet.
In the background rises the imposing Hohe Ifen with its proud 2230 metres, guardian of the past and guardian of the majestic scenery. Its peaks bear the history of the Allgäu Alps, while the Gottesacker plateau and the Toreck, in their quiet majesty, give the viewer a sense of eternity.
The Kleinwalsertal in Vorarlberg, nestled in the embracing arms of the mountains, reveals its winter splendour. The rugged contours of the valley are pervaded by a quiet calm, as if the snow-covered slopes were playing a melody of silence. The gaze wanders down to the smallest detail, captured by the camera, which freezes the moment of timelessness.
Every element in this picture seems to be part of an epic poem, written by nature itself. The colours of the evening red blend with the pure innocence of the snow, while the peaks of the Alps rise into the sky like signs of grandeur. This self-made photograph is not just an image of the landscape, but an ode to the beauty of nature, captured in the magic of the winter sunset over Oberstdorf in the heart of the Oberallgäu.