I was completely unaware of the danger — And no. Guns weren’t involved in this event. Neither were knives or other weapons. In fact, I never got to see my attacker from up close. I was out in nature and completely clueless about the danger I was walking into. Things you do when you are young and fearless…

I’m torn apart between spending the winter in Alaska and summer in Asia — Honestly, right now I’d go for Alaska. In the depth of winter. I’m over this heat. I’m over the humidity and this brutal heat we’re currently experiencing in Germany and most of Europe. Freezing cold temperatures and lots of snow sound like the right balance for me. I even looked…

A beautiful nature paradise in Germany — It was so peaceful. Trees lining the riverside all the way. The sun was shining but the treetops were blocking most of the summer heat. Birds were chirping in the trees above our heads and we slowly paddled down the canal. It was Monday morning and we had the whole…

Week 106 of the photographic documentary of my daily life — Another hot week has passed. I know you might get tired of listening to it but it’s seriously hot in Germany. It’s dry, almost desert-dry. And hot. Today was again brutally hot. I don’t know why but I suffered more than the previous days. And weeks. It’s been humid, and…

A guide on how to take pictures without the help of strangers — A tripod. Next to the camera and my lenses the most important piece in my camera bag. Together with a remote, I can take pictures of myself in pretty much any location from various angles. Without the need of asking for help from a stranger. Travel photography. It started out…

Following trails on the beach — I was walking down the beach towards the water. No soul was to be seen. It was just me. Only I was out and about. It seemed like nobody was active on this Monday morning. But I was wrong.

Week 105 of the photographic documentary of my daily life — Summer isn’t over yet. This week the temperatures barely dropped below 30°C. Only at night, it cooled down. Working in this heat is surely exhausting and our bodies start to feel it. The high season isn’t over yet but is dragging on. However, we still try to enjoy our stay…

And I need a rainy day to catch up with my reading list — It’s been hotter than I ever remember experiencing it in Germany. Hotter and for a longer time than ever. It’s good for the business. With so many sunny days we can jump out of planes all day long every day. But what is lagging behind is my reading and writing…

When your backyard has more to offer than you know — There are a few things that come to my mind when someone says there’s nothing worth capturing in his surroundings. First of all, the person didn’t look close enough. Nature always has beauty on display. But only for those with open eyes. And secondly, the person didn’t look into the…