Flying Fish? 2011-06-30 The shallow waters and reeds in the waterways of the Danube wetlands make perfect places for fish. I take one picture at the same spot every year - this year the fish are more numerous and larger (fishing is allowed in the larger waterways, but not in the little creeks and byways). Thanks for the comments on my butterfly shot - much appreciated.

Dead lunch? 2011-06-28 I rode my bicycle through our nearest natural park - the Lobau, in Vienna's 22nd district. I guess I spent as much time taking pictures as cycling. There were several of these butterflies (Argynnis paphia - Kaisermantel - Silver-washed Fritillary) obsessed with this dead leaf. I assume there was still some sap in the leaf and that it was a bit intoxicating. Update: a bit of web browsing came up with the fact that the by-product of some molds is alcohol, and that butterflies can get drunk on alcohol. That's probably what is happening here. Many thanks for your comments on the model of Vienna. I didn't get around to putting up a picture yesterday

Watching 2011-06-21 Just spending a lazy summer day in the pool. In the early morning and the evening, these common frogs make quite a racket, but at noon they are lazy. Many thanks for the comments on yesterday's dragon shot. Much appreciated.