A warm summer's day lies over the picturesque Königsbachalm near Berchtesgaden. A young marmot sits between the gently rolling alpine meadows, where colourful flowers glow in yellow, purple and white. Its soft, grey-brown fur shimmers in the sunlight as it searches attentively for the most delicate blades of grass. With small, skilful paws, it grasps a stalk and nibbles on it with relish. It looks up again and again to scrutinise the peaceful surroundings - towering peaks, the distant murmur of a mountain stream and the soft buzzing of insects.
The air is fresh and clear, filled with the scent of herbs and hay. Not far away, a few cows graze, their bells tinkling softly. The young marmot seems undisturbed, but its alertness harbours the wisdom of its species: every bite is accompanied by a scrutinising look at its surroundings. The Königsbachalm offers it everything it needs - lush plants, sunny places to rest and safe hiding places in the burrows of the alpine meadow.
At this moment, the world seems calm and timeless. The marmot continues to eat as if it could taste summer in every stalk. For a moment, animal, landscape and light merge into a picture of pure alpine idyll - a small, peaceful slice of life in the Berchtesgaden mountains.