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Experiences
5 Sep, 2025
8 extraordinary destinations for photographing wildlife
Where should a nature photographer go to take unforgettable photos? This guide gives a little inspiration about destinations I have traveled to myself.
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Tips and Tricks
31 Aug, 2025
Storytelling for nature photographers: from the shot to the captivating story
Countless photos are taken around the world every moment, but only a few tell a meaningful story. In this article, I explain how nature photographers can use narrative photography and visual storytelling to add depth to their images.
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Tips and Tricks
27 Aug, 2025
Wildlife photography with respect: how to take breathtaking animal photos without disturbing them
Wildlife photography faces a dilemma: despite the creation of breathtaking images, wild animals are threatened by climate change, habitat loss and hunting. The principle “a fed animal is a dead animal” emphasizes the dangers of irresponsible photography. The aim is to always put the welfare of the animals above the perfect photo.
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Experiences
23 Aug, 2025
Hamsters in Vienna: photographing hamsters at Meidling cemetery
Photographing hamsters in Vienna is a special experience. Whether at Meidling Cemetery, Central Cemetery or in parks such as Laaerberg – the strictly protected rodents can be observed with patience. In this blog post, I report on my visit to the Meidling cemetery, give tips for respectful nature photography and explain why you should never feed hamsters in Vienna.
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Equipment
22 Aug, 2025
The right wildlife photography equipment: professional guide for beginners
From camera to camouflage tent: In this guide, I show you what equipment you really need for successful wildlife photography – practical, budget-friendly and with lots of tips from the field. Perfect for beginners and ambitious nature photographers.
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Camera traps, Experiences
14 Aug, 2025
Lynx Bavarian Forest: Monitoring and conservation measures at a glance
For a decade I have been documenting the life of shy lynxes in the Bavarian Forest with my camera traps in Luchsland – alone or as a family, from the play of their young to the life history of individual lynxes. The cooperation with Luchs Bayern e.V. makes my pictures an active contribution to species conservation: they are used in exhibitions, media appearances and environmental education programs and at the same time support monitoring by means of individual fur pattern recognition. Each photo thus becomes a building block for the networking of mountain lynx populations and strengthens the network for prevention against poaching.
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