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Harry Dona

Semiprofi · Dornbirn · Austria
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    15.10.2026, 01:04

    Dust bath in backlight
    A dark bird with a bright red face and white feather ears throws itself into the sand. The deep side light makes every stirred-up grain visible and bathes the scene in warm gold. Taken with the 500-mm telephoto lens from Wolfurt, the background remains soft while the eye is sharp. The short exposur…A dark bird with a bright red face and white feather ears throws itself into the sand. The deep side light makes every stirred-up grain visible and bathes the scene in warm gold. Taken with the 500-mm telephoto lens from Wolfurt, the background remains soft while the eye is sharp. The short exposure time freezes the movement, and the sand is flung in fine veils from the feathers. The dust bath serves for feather care and helps against parasites. Here it becomes a small natural spectacle between strength and lightness. more Less
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      11.10.2026, 16:51

      Wolf
      A wolf roams through the light-flooded forest. The sun breaks through the canopy and lays golden light spots on its fur, the forest floor, and the fresh grass. The head is lowered, the gaze concentrated, and for a brief moment it licks over its nose. This moment makes the picture come alive and sho…A wolf roams through the light-flooded forest. The sun breaks through the canopy and lays golden light spots on its fur, the forest floor, and the fresh grass. The head is lowered, the gaze concentrated, and for a brief moment it licks over its nose. This moment makes the picture come alive and shows the animal from an almost playful side. The interplay of deep shadows, warm light, and the lush green emphasizes the calm, wild mood of the forest. more Less
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        20.09.2026, 16:23

        Evening light on the Old Rhine
        A young songbird – presumably a Whinchat or Common Redstart in juvenile plumage – sits fluffed up on a weathered branch at the Rhine delta near Gaißau. The low standing light grazes feathers and wood texture and makes both glow warmly, while the sky in the background remains in calm blue-gray. The …A young songbird – presumably a Whinchat or Common Redstart in juvenile plumage – sits fluffed up on a weathered branch at the Rhine delta near Gaißau. The low standing light grazes feathers and wood texture and makes both glow warmly, while the sky in the background remains in calm blue-gray. The shot is part of an ongoing long-term documentation of the habitat Rhine delta / Old Rhine throughout the seasons. more Less
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          29.08.2026, 20:44

          An Egyptian Goose
          An Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) stands attentively on a rotten tree trunk on the shore of a calm body of water, surrounded by floating leaves, reeds and moss-covered deadwood. The soft afternoon light emphasizes the warm brown-green plumage and the characteristic dark eye ring, while the l…An Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) stands attentively on a rotten tree trunk on the shore of a calm body of water, surrounded by floating leaves, reeds and moss-covered deadwood. The soft afternoon light emphasizes the warm brown-green plumage and the characteristic dark eye ring, while the lush shore vegetation is reflected in the background – a typical motif from the Rhine Delta habitat. more Less
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          26.08.2026, 09:49

          Hackerbrücke München – Stahl, Himmel, Gleise
          View through the distinctive steel framework of the Hackerbrücke onto the Munich skyline and the track facilities of the main train station. The symmetrical struts frame the cloudy sky like a window, while in the foreground the silhouette of the railing with graffiti elements sets an urban contrast…View through the distinctive steel framework of the Hackerbrücke onto the Munich skyline and the track facilities of the main train station. The symmetrical struts frame the cloudy sky like a window, while in the foreground the silhouette of the railing with graffiti elements sets an urban contrast. A motif between industrial architecture and city dynamics. more Less
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            25.08.2026, 18:43

            Lynx in the forest – hunting luck
            An impressive moment from the life of a lynx: After a successful hunt, the animal secures its prey in the dense foliage of the forest floor. The concentrated body posture, the sharpened eye, the powerful presence – this moment shows wildlife photography as it is most impressive: raw, unpretentious,…An impressive moment from the life of a lynx: After a successful hunt, the animal secures its prey in the dense foliage of the forest floor. The concentrated body posture, the sharpened eye, the powerful presence – this moment shows wildlife photography as it is most impressive: raw, unpretentious, real. more Less
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            21.08.2026, 13:35

            Coot chicks
            Two young coot chicks (Fulica atra) in the morning backlight at the Old Rhine near Lustenau. The still unfeathered, scruffy down coat with the characteristic orange-red head parts shows here in its entire quirky beauty – a feature that gives the freshly hatched chicks their unmistakable appearance.…Two young coot chicks (Fulica atra) in the morning backlight at the Old Rhine near Lustenau. The still unfeathered, scruffy down coat with the characteristic orange-red head parts shows here in its entire quirky beauty – a feature that gives the freshly hatched chicks their unmistakable appearance. The calm, reflective water background in rich green tones provides a nice contrast to the warm early light on the plumage. more Less
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            16.08.2026, 09:52

            Lünersee – Aufstieg zur Schesaplana 🏔️
            📍 Taken at Lünersee on the way to Schesaplana – in fantastic weather up to the summit cross. Blue sky, sunshine and this incredible turquoise tone of the reservoir, framed by rugged limestone rocks. One of those days when the mountains just do everything right.
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              14.08.2026, 04:41

              Cormorant in Backlight
              A cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) in the warm side light of the evening sun, photographed at the Old Rhine in Lustenau. The focus is on the distinctive head feathers, the turquoise eye, and the bright orange-yellow throat area. The soft, deep green bokeh background makes the bird literally stand ou…A cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) in the warm side light of the evening sun, photographed at the Old Rhine in Lustenau. The focus is on the distinctive head feathers, the turquoise eye, and the bright orange-yellow throat area. The soft, deep green bokeh background makes the bird literally stand out and enhances the warm light mood of the subject. more Less
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              13.08.2026, 04:44

              Brutstation Gaißau, Bodensee
              Two tern chicks (presumably river tern) rest close together on a wooden beam of the breeding station in Gaißau at Lake Constance. The still down-covered plumage, the watchful eyes and the protected environment behind the wire fence impressively show how nature conservation projects support the offs…Two tern chicks (presumably river tern) rest close together on a wooden beam of the breeding station in Gaißau at Lake Constance. The still down-covered plumage, the watchful eyes and the protected environment behind the wire fence impressively show how nature conservation projects support the offspring of endangered water bird species. Soft afternoon light draws shadow patterns of the grid on the plumage and gives the scene a calm, intimate atmosphere. more Less