Willow You Look at That: Chiemsee's Droopy Drama

A massive weeping willow dominates this lakeside marina scene, its cascading branches creating a natural curtain over moored boats at Chiemsee. The ancient tree's gnarled trunk and drooping limbs tell decades of stories, while fishing boats rest peacefully in its shade like they're seeking arboreal blessing before heading out. That stark black-and-white treatment emphasizes the dramatic contrast between organic curves and angular boat hulls, turning a simple harbor scene into something more artistic. The Alps lurk in the background, snow-capped and stoic as always. My D7500 at f/4.5 and 1/800s froze this moment where Bavaria's maritime culture meets Mother Nature's patient persistence - sometimes the best harbor master is the one with roots.

Location

📍 Chiemsee, Landkreis Rosenheim, Germany