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Meet Rosie – our daily visitor and the undisputed boss at our bird feeder.You’d think a tiny, fluffy little European Rob...
24/09/2026

Meet Rosie – our daily visitor and the undisputed boss at our bird feeder.

You’d think a tiny, fluffy little European Robin would easily get intimidated. Think again! Whenever our local sparrow flock arrives – we’re talking easily 30 to 40 house sparrows taking over the feeder in seconds – Rosie steps up.

Instead of backing down, she dive-bombs right into the crowd, puffs up her bright orange chest, and single-handedly chases the whole gang into the surrounding trees. Zero fear of numbers, pure authority!

When things quiet down, she sits peacefully on her favorite branch like this, tilting her head and keeping an eye on her kingdom. Proof that personality has nothing to do with size.

Do you have a feisty little character at your feeder who rules the yard?

Sometimes it really pays off to stay patient and focus on the small details. This little European Goldfinch settled righ...
22/09/2026

Sometimes it really pays off to stay patient and focus on the small details. This little European Goldfinch settled right in front of me on a branch with tiny alder cones, seemingly enjoying a quiet moment.

I just love these birds – with their bright red face mask, they bring so much color into nature even on overcast days.

Fun fact: The Goldfinch is a true seed specialist. With its slender, pointed beak, it effortlessly extracts tiny seeds from alder cones, thistles, and wild herbs. Because it relies so heavily on wild, seed-rich habitats, it serves as a key indicator of healthy biodiversity – and was even named „Bird of the Year“ in Germany in 2016.

A wonderful, colorful character right on our doorstep. Have you ever spotted one of these in your area?

Right on my doorstep at my favorite spot – and nature still finds a way to surprise me every single time.I was sitting b...
20/09/2026

Right on my doorstep at my favorite spot – and nature still finds a way to surprise me every single time.

I was sitting by the water when this Great Egret came in for a landing. That exact split second when they drop their legs and brake right above the water is always amazing to capture.

Fun fact: despite a wingspan of up to 1.7 meters, a Great Egret weighs barely a kilogram. Given that they were almost wiped out in Europe during the 19th century for their plumes, seeing them thrive at local spots today is pretty special.

Do you see them around your area often?

You travel all the way to the Pantanal for jaguars and giant otters—only to end up sitting by the lodge pool with a coff...
18/09/2026

You travel all the way to the Pantanal for jaguars and giant otters—only to end up sitting by the lodge pool with a coffee, completely mesmerized by a tiny bird working a full-time construction shift.

While we were taking it easy by the water, this Rufous Hornero landed right in front of the lens. Beak stuffed with twigs, a split-second pause for the camera, and straight back to work. These birds build clay nests so solid they basically turn into little concrete bunkers.

Sometimes the best shots don’t require hours of tracking in the heat—just a quiet spot, a camera at the ready, and a bird taking its daily hustle far more seriously than anyone else around.

Which „small“ subject ended up stealing the show from the main targets on your last photo trip?

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People often ask the classic question: Are you a cat or a dog person? I honestly love all animals, but I am definitely a...
16/09/2026

People often ask the classic question: Are you a cat or a dog person? I honestly love all animals, but I am definitely a cat person.

Cats don’t obey commands. They have a mind of their own, they are completely unpredictable, and you never know what they’ll do next. To me, that pure independence and unpredictability is the very definition of wildness.

That’s exactly why there’s one vision driving my wildlife photography above almost everything else: experiencing every single wild cat species in their natural habitat. After finally witnessing a wild tiger the previous year, my next dream was clear: finding the jaguar. And the Pantanal turned out to be the perfect place to make it happen.

Watching this powerful predator move along the water right in front of the lens was breathtaking. When the engine is cut, your lens is steady, and you know you’re watching an animal that operates entirely on its own terms—that’s where the true magic of wildlife photography lies.

Do you thrive on that total unpredictability when you’re out with your camera? And which wild cat is at the top of your photography bucket list?

Along the Chobe River, there are moments that stay with you simply because they show nature in its most honest, unfilter...
14/09/2026

Along the Chobe River, there are moments that stay with you simply because they show nature in its most honest, unfiltered form.

As we drifted quietly along the bank, we spent time watching this Pied Kingfisher. Right nearby, along the steep sandy banks, these birds dig out deep nesting tunnels to lay their eggs. But the wild can be unforgiving: just moments earlier, we watched a Nile monitor lizard patrolling the riverbank, raiding one of those nest burrows for eggs.

As tough as that is to witness, that is simply nature taking its course. Yet shortly after, this kingfisher was back on his perch, perfectly balanced on a reed, gaze locked back on the water.
For anyone passionate about wildlife and photography, it’s these real, raw stories behind a frame that give a photo its true weight. It’s never just about getting a clean shot, but capturing a moment within a much larger, ongoing story.

How do you handle witnessing the harsher side of nature while out with your camera?

Before heading into the vastness of the Pantanal, we spent time in Chapada dos Guimarães—and among all the impressive en...
22/08/2026

Before heading into the vastness of the Pantanal, we spent time in Chapada dos Guimarães—and among all the impressive encounters, this inconspicuous little bird completely stole my heart. This is a Planalto Antshrike, and I just find him insanely cute.

He doesn’t have the vibrant, loud colors of a toucan or a macaw, but looking through the lens, his subtle grey patterns, tiny dark crest, and curious expression were just captivating. It’s a wonderful reminder that in wildlife photography, the smallest and most quiet encounters often bring the biggest joy.

Sometimes it’s not about the big, legendary animals, but about stopping to appreciate the delicate little creatures hiding in the branches right beside you.

Are you more drawn to the famous big wildlife, or do you love discovering these small, unsung heroes?

This is easily one of my absolute favorite images from the Pantanal. In that moment, it felt like there was no distance ...
20/08/2026

This is easily one of my absolute favorite images from the Pantanal. In that moment, it felt like there was no distance between us at all—just him, sitting right in front of my lens, completely at ease.

We often associate these powerful apex predators with speed, strength, and the hunt. But watching him rest softly in the fork of this tree, with his large paws folded over the bark and that tiny tip of his tongue showing, revealed a side of him that was purely peaceful. His golden gaze was breathtaking—intense, yet remarkably calm and trusting.

It’s rare to capture a wild big cat in a moment of such total tranquility. Looking back at this photo instantly brings back that quiet magic of standing face-to-face with a creature so wild, yet so serene.

Do you prefer wildlife shots that capture raw action, or these quiet, intimate moments?

You can dream about a moment for years, but the Pantanal has its own rhythm. You spend 10 days totally immersed in this ...
01/08/2026

You can dream about a moment for years, but the Pantanal has its own rhythm. You spend 10 days totally immersed in this wild, unforgiving ecosystem. You sit on a small boat for two full days, scanning the dense, tangled roots along the muddy riverbanks, hoping for a single shadow to move.

When it finally happens, the world just stops. We were incredibly fortunate to have 13 different jaguar encounters during this trip—an absolutely mind-blowing number. But this specific moment stands out. As this massive cat stepped over the deadwood, paws sinking into the shallow, muddy water, he locked eyes right with my lens.

It’s that split-second of mutual recognition. You feel the intense, raw power of an apex predator staring back at you, and suddenly, every hour of traveling and waiting is forgotten.

What is the most intense wildlife encounter you’ve ever had?

If you’ve ever tried to photograph a European Bee-eater in flight, you know exactly how many blurry frames end up in the...
28/07/2026

If you’ve ever tried to photograph a European Bee-eater in flight, you know exactly how many blurry frames end up in the trash. These birds are incredibly fast and unpredictable as they hunt for insects mid-air.

The Kaiserstuhl region is famous for hosting these vibrant summer guests, and just watching them dive and swoop around the warm loess terraces is an experience in itself. But freezing that exact fraction of a second—where the wings are perfectly angled and the sharp eye is locked on its target—is a true test of tracking and reflexes.

When I finally caught this one against the soft, earthy background and heard the shutter click, I just hoped the autofocus had kept up. It’s a rush of pure adrenaline when you check the screen and see the wild, tropical colors of this agile hunter frozen perfectly in time, completely razor-sharp.
What is the most colorful bird you’ve ever managed to photograph?

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