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In this photo gallery, I present a selection of my photographs from recent years. Since the end of 2018, I have been living as an expat in Beijing and have traveled extensively in China and neighboring countries from there—most of the pictures were taken on these trips.

The gallery is divided into four sections: portraits, travel photography from Asia and Europe, macro photography, and aerial images. The focus has evolved over time—travel photography now makes up the largest section, as new subjects constantly present themselves on the road.

Anyone who wants to learn more about the places will find a detailed travel article in the blog for almost every photo.

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Portraitphotography

I usually create portraits on the go and only rarely in the studio. When traveling, encounters arise that cannot be planned: a conversation on the side of the road, a quiet moment at the market. It's exactly these kinds of shots that I like best because they tell us something about the everyday life of a place. I also photograph classic portraits with available light - it's less about technique and more about patience.

Two boys in traditional Balinese clothing are standing, smiling, on a narrow street, surrounded by lush greenery.
An elderly woman wearing a traditional conical hat (nón lá) is sitting in a boat on the river in Hoi An, Vietnam.
A porter carries two baskets of yellow sulfur rock down the steep path of Mount Ijen on Java.
A street vendor pushes her bicycle, loaded with bananas, down a busy street in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

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Travelphotography

The majority of this photo gallery consists of travel photography. Since 2018, I have traveled to many Chinese provinces — from the karst mountains of Guangxi to the Tibetan Plateau and the tropical island of Hainan. In addition, there have been trips to Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia as well as city breaks in Europe. I am less interested in the familiar postcard views than in what is happening alongside them: the light in the early morning, scenes on the street, landscapes off the beaten track.

The famous Train Street in Hanoi: Locals and tourists sit along the railroad tracks between cafés and residential buildings.
Pingyao Old Town Weekend Trip
A brilliant sunset with vivid shades of orange and red, as an airplane flies across the sky.
At night, the illuminated bridge in Fenghuang's Old Town is reflected in the waters of the Tuo River, surrounded by colorful lights.
An airplane lands at Beijing Airport at dusk, with the city lights twinkling in the background.
At night, red-lit sightseeing boats are moored in front of traditional wooden houses along the riverbank in Fenghuang.

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Macrophotography

Macro photography is my counterpoint to travel photography. Instead of sweeping landscapes, it's all about a few centimeters: insects, blossoms, textures. The subject is often easy to find; the real work lies in the details—light, focus, and wind determine the final result. Most of these shots are taken in spring and summer.

A large, colorful butterfly with black-and-white wing markings and red accents is perched on green leaves and small, light-colored flowers.
A close-up of a colorful chameleon with shades of green, red, and yellow, set against a blurred green background.
A shimmering blue dragonfly sits on a green leaf, surrounded by soft lighting and a blurred background.

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Dronephotography

Things look different from the air, and some landscapes only truly reveal themselves when viewed from above. I have been flying for several years, using my drone primarily to capture coastlines, rice terraces, and mountain roads. However, operating a drone in China requires a permit; I have described the step-by-step registration process in a separate post.

Aerial view of a Balinese village with traditional temple roofs, surrounded by tropical vegetation and mountains in the background.
A vast, green moorland landscape with shallow bodies of water, surrounded by rolling hills and a small village in the background.
A coastal landscape featuring a red lighthouse, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings, under a clear sky.
Aerial view of a futuristic theme park featuring curved glass and steel structures set amid lush gardens.
Green rice paddies and traditional houses are surrounded by lush trees, while long shadows are cast by the sun.
Green, fan-shaped rice terraces stretch out in undulating lines between dense, lush forests beneath a clear sky.
A densely built-up neighborhood with colorful houses and palm trees, surrounded by lush greenery and a narrow path.
The curved Hilton twin towers tower over a tropical theme park, with the coastline in the background.
A picturesque coastal landscape with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and small boats moored at a dock.
A calm river winds its way through a green landscape, while a small boat carrying passengers glides gently along it.
Modern urban architecture meets green waterfront landscapes with boats in the water and scattered structures along the shore.
A modern landscape featuring futuristic architecture, lush greenery, colorful amusement park attractions, and a body of water in the background.