Norway – the land of the vikings with its rough coastlines, majestic fjords and breathtaking landscapes has long been on my travel destinations bucket list. Its name originates from the Old Norse word “Norðrvegr” translating to “The Way North“. A name that can be taken quite literally as its northernmost […]
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If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that I recently had the luck of spotting – and photographing – the elusive Eurasian Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix). As if that weren’t exciting enough, I discovered that mating season was just around the corner. This meant I had the rare opportunity […]
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“All good things come to those who wait.” If there was but a single proverb describing wildlife photography, then this might well be the one. After my initial attempt in late December, I had been out in late February at another location not far from the initial one. I had […]
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Tucked away in the Swabian region of southern Germany lies Lake Federsee, also known as “Feather Lake”. This captivating Special Protection Area is most likely named after the Celtic word “pheder,” meaning marshland or bog, though some might say its name reflects the feather-like shape when seen from above. Perhaps […]
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Hidden away in some nature reserves of the German Alps lives the majestic Eurasian Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix). These birds are well adapted to the challenging conditions of this environment and are an interesting photographic subject due to their behavior and beautiful appearance. A wildlife photography friend of mine (check […]
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Today marked the last day of our Namibia vacation. And what a journey it has been! Rather than writing about our long drive from the Waterberg campsite back to Windhoek and the airport, let me share some of my favorite shots with you.
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Today we would have one last adventure ahead of us – a rhino drive at the Waterberg Wilderness Nature Reserve in the early afternoon. We weren’t in any rush to start our day, so we took our time preparing breakfast. We sat down, sipping coffee and enjoying a leisurely morning. […]
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On the 12th morning, we were awoken by odd calls coming from the bushes just outside our roof tent. Peering through the flyscreen, we spotted a pair of Grey Go-Away-Birds (Crinifer concolor), truly living up to their name. Feeling somewhat unwelcome, we quickly got ready for a long day of […]
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Today was our final day in Etosha, today we should find out that it was a wise decision getting our ignition fixed a few days earlier… Having already seen three of the “Big Five” (lions, African elephants, and black rhinoceros), we were hoping to spot a leopard. As for the […]
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Another day, another adventure was ahead of us! Without wasting time, we left Halali early to continue our journey through Etosha National Park. I’ll keep it short today – let me just share some of the highlights from that day with you! After spending several hours driving around Etosha, watching […]
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