Fujisan Out Of Class
Why I selected this photo This is one of the first real photos that I ever took. I shot it out of my classroom at the time and you can
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Münchner Hell
Why I selected this photo This is one of my favourite photos I’ve taken during the Corona lockdown in Munich. It was also selected as a Leica Master Shot. It
Guten Morgen, Welt!
Why I selected this photo This is my favourite shot from my first ever night hike in September 2020. I selected it because I just love the scene and because
The Cow Influencer
Why I selected this photo It is one of my favourite photos I’ve ever taken and additionally it was selected as a Leica Master Shot. The scene was somehow quite
Leica – The Upgrade
Maybe you remember the post about my first Leica – the Q – back in 2021. Back then I was mainly talking about the possibility to “see what is about
Photography – A Distant Memory
In the realm of digital photography, the craft still requires a deep understanding of light and composition, but it also involves mastery of digital tools and software. Photographers must be able to work with their cameras to capture images that are sharp, well-exposed, and properly composed. They must also be able to use digital editing software to refine their images, adjusting color, tone, and other elements to achieve the desired look. As someone who has been practicing photography for several decades, I have seen many changes in the industry over the years. One of the most significant shifts has been the rise of digital photography, which has revolutionized the way we take and share pictures. … Continue readingPhotography – A Distant Memory
Finnish Lapland & Polar Lights
Finnish Lapland in winter. This winter is long, approximately seven months. Average temperatures are between -9 and -17 °C in February. That means occasionally they will drop well below -20°C.
Daylight is available for roughly 5-6 hours per day. So, why go there for vacation, right? … Continue readingFinnish Lapland & Polar Lights
Mauritius Island
Mauritius is an island nation. So, technically you are visiting a paradise island and you can cross off another “country visited” from your bucket list. The island is located off the southeast coast of the African continent, right in the Indian Ocean. It is very beautiful. But as with most paradise islands there is more to it than just the paradise. Let me explain. … Continue readingMauritius Island
It’s a Leica!
It makes sense to start writing this post on April 26th – the day Ernst Leitz was born in 1843. A Leica is a special camera, somehow this is what people
My Square Kilometer Front Yard
Well, actually it is only 0.85 square kilometres. And to be 100% honest: It is not really my front yard. But living close to the Olympiapark in Munich will give