When the temperature falls in late autumn, the sky turns grey thanks to a thick layer of fog that seems to be just in arms reach. It may perdure for days and weeks. On the lake front, where I live, much of November has been shaped by this low lying thick fog that filters the sun light. Concurrently, the fall colors have faded leaving nature in recession and involution.
I wish to convey a glimpse of nature of my area. Black and white photography captures the mood best, in my opinion.
to sense the warmth of the sunrays.
leaving just the skeleton full of seeds.
The frogs and toads are already retreating into their winter quarters.
of Central Switzerland. The decaying tree trunk reminds us that life is finite. Small trees repopulate the clearing and have it disappear in time.
The year will soon end. I hope that nature’s needs to foster the strength for the years to come will be addressed with high priority now and beyond 2024. There is so much life quality that we can gain from a healthy and sprawling environment.
To all who read these lines, my very best wishes for 2025.
Vogelmoos Nature Reserve 
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