Nomad Stories

“Out there in the woods, I find essence, silence, and wilderness. I hear unexpected rustles in a bush that scares and excites me. I see animal tracks in the wet earth reminding me that I am in their home… The wildlife and wilderness are full of inspiration and wonder, which pushes me out there again and again.”

“I look at life as though it is a gift from the stars. Existentially, we have one chance at life, and I have always had an innate drive to live mine to its fullest. My memories define me and what is so fulfilling is that I earned the shots I have from being present in every moment.”

“We have the opportunity to protect the Vjosa river forever, the last great wild river in Europe!”

“As a biologist, I am used to doing experiments and trying new things. Every time something new can happen. And in addition, science can be challenging. Facing scientific problems and searching for solutions contribute to how I approach projects, as well as photography.”

“If there’s one thing that the pandemic has taught me, it’s that life is too short to sit back and not do what you love.”

“When I take pictures, time stands still. I can go for minutes or hours – it feels the same. This experience cannot be more exciting. By escaping time, you forget about everything but the desire to be in the moment without looking behind you. In my experience, photography transcends time!”

“Heimat” is a German concept with no English equivalent, meaning something like home, as in the place where your roots are and that affects your feeling of identity. “Love your Heimat” has become a slogan of mine over the years.”

“Landscape photography is the only passion that can drag me out of bed at night to get the best light. I create images, I show the world as I see it, as I perceive it, and as I feel it. To search for inspiring atmospheres helps me to satisfy a vital need as well. To be immersed in nature, exploring.”

“When I saw a sea of clouds for the first time in my whole life, I discovered my passion for nature and photography. I was on a random hiking trip with a friend, and I couldn’t believe what I saw at that moment. In a way, nature has impressed me enough to want to “become” a landscape photographer.”