Stories from the wild.

Winter is an underrated but particularly rewarding time for bird photography around Munich. Open waters, sparse vegetation, and soft light make birds easier to spot, while resident birds and winter visitors provide great diversity. This article introduces the best winter spots, showcases typical species, and provides practical tips on light, behavior, equipment, and respectful photography.

On foggy December mornings in the Bavarian Forest, the woods reveal their quietest secrets. This guide demonstrates how to find and photograph hair ice – a fleeting natural phenomenon that only occurs under specific conditions and demands the highest precision in macro photography. Includes practical tips on locations, equipment, and technique.

Image editing has shifted the boundaries between reality and interpretation – especially in nature photography. While minor corrections compensate for technical limitations, excessive interventions or AI elements can distort the authenticity of a moment. Ethical work means showing nature honestly and telling its stories unaltered. Despite technological developments, truthfulness, respect, and photographic integrity remain crucial for establishing a genuine connection between the viewer and nature.

There are countless lenses: long, short, small, large, expensive, and affordable. But which lenses do you truly need for nature photography? An article about different focal lengths and their applications.

My photo “The Underside of Wonder” received an award at the Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, chosen from over 22,000 entries. In my blog, I share the story behind this image – captured on a quiet, rainy spring day in the forest.