A hiking trail in the High Harz.

Such shots more than make up for the cold you endure to capture these subjects - don't they?

It was actually already too warm again. Since December 20th, we have had an inversion weather situation. It is warm at higher altitudes then. So here, temperatures were already above freezing and the snow and frost fell from the trees.

In any case, -5°C here in Germany is more pleasant than +5°C in Campania! None of the Italians want to believe me!