Welcome to my nature photography blog. Here you will find practical tips, experience reports and equipment recommendations for your own photography in nature.
Telephoto lenses are at the heart of wildlife photography. In this guide, I will show you the best Nikon lenses for wildlife – with recommendations for beginners, advanced and professional photographers, as well as many practical tips from my own experience.
The right apps for nature photographers turn chance shots into predictable successes – a huge difference for anyone who regularly photographs outdoors. I’ll explain the most important tools I use on my smartphone.
Image composition in nature photography makes the difference between a simple snapshot and a strong photo. In this article, I will explain the basic rules of composition and give you tips on how you can immediately improve your nature photos as a beginner.
Wildlife photography in Germany offers a surprising variety – not only in the vast national parks, but also in the middle of our cities. As enthusiastic nature photographers, we know this: This special form of photography is an experience, adventure and recreation all in one. The perfect photo location for wildlife photography in Germany is often closer than you think. From foxes in urban areas to deer on the Darß or sea eagles on the Müritz – there are fascinating animals to…
Where should a nature photographer go to take unforgettable photos? This guide gives a little inspiration about destinations I have traveled to myself.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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