Fascinating reader photos: Rainer Schaaf inspires with new animal photos!
Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm: Reader photos by Rainer Schaaf show impressive nature photos. Submissions warmly welcome!

Fascinating reader photos: Rainer Schaaf inspires with new animal photos!
A rainy autumn day in Pfaffenhofen, and nature is at its best: Nature photographer Rainer Schaaf has once again submitted reader photos to the gallery. On October 25, 2025, he will present us with very special photos - including a magnificent female kingfisher and the shy one-year-old young bird, which were captured in their natural habitats. Loud Pfaffenhofen Today The campaign to send in more reader photos will be continued and calls on amateur photographers in the region to share their most beautiful experiences with us.
You are welcome to submit the photos with information about the photographer, the time they were taken and the subject. If you would like to share your photos, you can do so using the email address provided. While we wait for new submissions, we wish all readers a nice weekend and good health.
A look at the most beautiful reader photos in October
In October, the colors of nature appear in all their glory, which apparently also motivates the metropolitan region's amateur photographers. Loud NN.de Numerous photos from talented photographers reach the editorial offices every day. Some remarkable works were presented in an exciting selection of 34 images: from hornets at the nest to autumn leaves to a red deer in rutting season. Photography impressively shows how diverse and inspiring the nature around us is. Who can resist tracking a grasshopper on a child's hand or photographing two pumpkins leaning like swans?
The images are not only a feast for the eyes, but also a wonderful testimony to the creative energy that pulsates in our region. This diversity is impressive and invites you to pick up your camera and capture your own experiences.
Nature photography in transition
In the current issue 11/25 of Nature photo magazine Nature photography is examined in all its facets. Martina Melzer shows us the discolored landscapes around Murnau, while Beate Oswald documents her winter journey to the Mongolian steppe, where she tracked down the rare wild cat Manul. The youth group of the Society for Nature Photography also inspires with their work that combines art and documentation.
Additionally, the readers' gallery is presented under the theme "Monochrome," honoring the beauty of black and white photography. Such initiatives show how vibrant and dynamic the world of nature photography is and how it inspires people to engage creatively with the environment.
Ultimately, at this time of year we experience not only the transformation of nature, but also the development of the art that reflects it. Whether regionally or across borders – the passion for photography connects diverse people and allows us to see the world through different eyes.