September 17th, 2011. Not a minute past noon, does the first beer server walk out of the tent to serve the thousands of thirsty Oktoberfest attendees in Munich.

September 17th, 2011. Not a minute past noon, does the first beer server walk out of the tent to serve the thousands of thirsty Oktoberfest attendees in Munich.

September 17, 2011 Munich's Oktoberfest is underway. The tradition began in October of 1810 when Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig (later known as King Ludwig I) married Princess Therese. Now, an estimated 6 million people attend the 2 1/2 week long celebration.

September 17, 2011 Munich's Oktoberfest is underway. The tradition began in October of 1810 when Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig (later known as King Ludwig I) married Princess Therese. Now, an estimated 6 million people attend the 2 1/2 week long celebration.

September 17, 2011 Munich's Oktoberfest is underway. The tradition began in October of 1810 when Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig (later known as King Ludwig I) married Princess Therese. Now, an estimated 6 million people attend the 2 1/2 week long celebration.

September 17, 2011 Munich's Oktoberfest is underway. The tradition began in October of 1810 when Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig (later known as King Ludwig I) married Princess Therese. Now, an estimated 6 million people attend the 2 1/2 week long celebration.

September 17, 2011 Munich's Oktoberfest is underway. The tradition began in October of 1810 when Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig (later known as King Ludwig I) married Princess Therese. Now, an estimated 6 million people attend the 2 1/2 week long celebration.

September 17, 2011 Munich's Oktoberfest is underway. The tradition began in October of 1810 when Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig (later known as King Ludwig I) married Princess Therese. Now, an estimated 6 million people attend the 2 1/2 week long celebration.

"Misty magic" Category: Nature and Landscape Austria On the way home from the Munich's Oktoberfest, a storm seemed to follow us producing fairy tale scenes. This one was captured from the photographer's car, at 130kph with a teleconverter.