Small beauties accompany us on our trails through nature. We often get lost in the epic vistas and miss the little gems right next to us. This collection is a tribute to the often-unnoticed beauties.
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Even the smallest flower strains to be seen. For she is ready to shine.
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While climbing up a rather steep path, this little beauty seemed to be enjoying the sun and sent me a motivational greeting. Being concentrated on walking upwards, I had almost overlooked it.
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After a strenuous climb in the Bavarian Alps, we were greeted by
this orchid that had chosen its location with a great view.
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The harsher the landscape becomes with increasing altitude, the more surprising it is to find such delicate plants. This flower has chosen a lonely mountain in the Alps as its home.
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Dead wood is the breeding ground for new life.
These fungi crowd together on a log and shield each other.
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Surrounded by green meadows, these flowers have chosen the seemingly most barren spot on this mountain: In the middle of the path they hold their own against the hikers, enjoy the great view and greet the many visitors.
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Tiny bellflowers can be found in various places in the Alps.
Not surprising, they have become an essential part of my hiking experience.
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A single blossom was looking at me like a spotlight near the trail.
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It seems like the conditions cannot be too harsh enough for these flowers to bloom.
They have truely conquered the mountains.
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The blooming season of the heath is slowly coming to an end at the end of September. However, in a part of a nearby moor some flowers still enjoy the sun and enjoy the time.