Winter Landscapes in Finland
In January of this year, I traveled for two weeks to northern Finland, to Lapland, to photograph the impressive winter landscapes and the Northern Lights.The scenery is shaped by deep snow-covered forests and conifer trees. Sometimes, native animals such as reindeer, squirrels, swans, ptarmigans, or other birds can also be spotted. I spent one week […]
The Story Behind the Photo
Reine at Blue Hour I get the impression that some people think many outstanding landscape and nature photos just happen casually, almost by accident. They don’t realize the amount of effort and planning that goes into most truly great images. Today, thanks to the internet, we have access to billions of photos worldwide – anytime, […]
Travel Tips for Scotland
In this post, I’d like to share some travel tips for Scotland, particularly aimed at landscape photographers. Instead of writing a day-by-day travel report, which would probably end up being quite repetitive, I think a few practical tips and insights will be more useful for you. Which Season Is Best? There really isn’t a single […]
Travel Report: Iceland Highlands 2016
From August 20 to 29 of this year, I spent nine unforgettable days in Iceland’s highlands with a travel group. The photo expedition was led by Stefan Forster. This report is meant to give you a small impression of the landscapes and conditions in the highlands. Before the trip, I received detailed recommendations on what […]
Travel Report: Lofoten April 2016
From April 10th to 24th, I spent two amazing weeks on the Lofoten Islands together with two participant groups and the team from Phototours4U. And let me tell you it was absolutely worth it! Day 1 We arrived at the Lofoten Suite Hotel in Svolvær around 9:00 p.m., our home for the next 14 days. […]