Vineyards in autumn on the Kappelberg near Stuttgart. Dramatic atmosphere. by Jiri Viehmann

On the Kappelberg, late autumn lies like a silent breath over the vineyards of Rotenberg. The vines glow a rich golden colour, with individual brown-red leaves floating silently to the ground in the wind. But on this evening, the first hint of winter mixes in: A fine sleet drifts over the slopes, a cool shower that leaves no trace of white but makes the air shimmer. The drops look like tiny glass beads that flash briefly in the light before seeping into the ground.

The burial chapel on Württemberg is enthroned above all this - quiet, elegant, timeless. Its outline stands out clearly against a sky that glows in a deep red, almost dark purple colour. The sunset seems to bathe the landscape in a dramatic, almost mystical bath of light. The clouds burn, the gold of the vineyards intensifies and the fine precipitation covers the scenery with a gossamer veil.

The moment seems like a quiet transition between the seasons: Autumn and the beginning of winter meet for a brief moment. The mood is powerful, moving and peaceful at the same time - an impressive image of nature that transforms the Kappelberg into an atmospheric play of colours.