Moments in Bükk and Zemplén mountains

I spent a whole week hiking in the Bükk and Zemplén mountains in the hope of some autumn photos.

On the first day I soaked a bit in the long rain but on the next day I found a nice view place near the road between Mályinka and Bánkút. These shots were taken there:

The clouds slowly disappeared but I still could take advantage of the hazy air and the sun:

Next morning I visited the "Dédes castle". The valleys were covered by low clouds:

This is the "Small castle":

I liked so much this hazy landscape that I climbed again on the "small castle" next morning, where I shot these photos:

It was worth carrying the tele lens with me!

After a few days I went to the Zeplén mountains, where I climbed from Füzér to the look-out tower on the Nagy-Milic peak. These shots were taken there:

The fog extends through the valleys:

In The Zemplén Mountains Again

The meteorologists predicted some fog for today morning around Háromhuta, so I decided to drive to Újhuta yesterday evening to take advantage of the early morning haze. Getting there however the wildlife guardians stopped me and told me that I was not allowed to stay there for the rally would take place there next morning. So, I drove back to Háromhuta. Sleeping in the car and starting early in the morning towards Mlaka meadow still in darkness. The fog appears after climbing about 50 meters. At the Mlaka meadow I decide to visit the Sólyom-bérc. During my way I can hear a shrill whistle of a mouflon. I catch sight of it for a moment before it disappears in the fog. I can see nothing on the Sólyom-bérc because of the fog, so I set off towards Kerek-kő when the fog starts to disappear:

During my way I can see some fog only in the valley:

Last time on the Kerek-kő the light conditions were quite bad, this time it's better:

View From The Kerek-kő

View From The Kerek-kő

View From The Kerek-kő

View From The Kerek-kő

Two Days In Zemplén Mountains

I spent two days in Zemplén mountains the other weekend.

On first day afternoon I started from Középhuta towards Sólyom-bérc and I intended to spend the evening under the starry sky.

At sunset I can see the silhouette of the Regéc castle from Sólyom-bérc:

Regéc castle

Regéc castle

As soon as the sun goes down I can hear the voice of an eagle owl nearby. After sunset I have to wait for the stars to appear. One can see only on the 30 seconds exposure photo that the sun still has some lights on the horizon:

On the Sólyom-bérc

On the Sólyom-bérc

The starry Mlaka meadow:

On the Mlaka-meadow

It takes about one hour from here to get back to the car but walking through the night forest wich is full of life is a great experience. Though I can only hear sounds but the fallen leaves are rattling very often around under the feet of animals of different sizes.
Next day I set off towards Újhuta. Leaving the village behind I park the car in front of a barrier. From here I go on walking:

I take my way to Kerek-kő, unfortunately the light conditions are not very good there.
Next day I start early in the morning, I don't know yet exactly my destination, I'll see...
I try to record the hazy forest:

The morning sunshine has a good effect on the hazy air:

Getting higher the mist disappears, however there is still some haze in the valley:

After crossing the Mlaka meadow I get to the Sólyom-bérc again having a try here but it's not what I expected.
Getting back to the car I catch sight of a salamander! I manage to take a few shots of it before I start home:

Fire Salamander

Fire Salamander