People in Sierra Leone
At the beginning of October 2023, I travelled to Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa. There I met friendly and open people who live a traditional life, especially in the interior of the country. I was very impressed by their authenticity and genuine nature. I tried to capture this
The former Athens of West Africa
The University of Sierra Leone was founded in 1827 as an Anglican missionary school under the name Fourah Bay College (FBC). Very quickly, the institution became the most popular and best on the African continent. This also gave Freetown its secret title as the “Athens of West Africa”. In the
Still life #3: Memories of Africa
This image is difficult to explain. As a teenager, I was gripped by a fascination for Africa. Even though I now mainly deal with political and economic issues surrounding Africa, my interest in Africa’s history, its traditions and ethnic groups has never left me. This image reflects my early, youthful
The mystical Coco de Mer
The fruit of the Seychelles palm is a giant nut weighing up to 20 kg. It is only found on two islands in the Seychelles and is therefore very rare. There are about 5000 specimens in the Vallée de Mai on Praslin, where these photos were taken. In 1983, UNESCO
Giant turtles on La Digue
It is said that nowhere in the world are there as many giant tortoises as in the Seychelles. They are undoubtedly among the most extraordinary creatures on earth. After becoming extinct in many habitats, they still survive in the Seychelles today. The oldest of them, the world-famous Esmeralda, is said
Botswana, land of the Kalahari
Baines’ Baobabs are a group of seven giant trees, also known as the seven sisters. Thomas Baines, a British landscape painter, crossed the Kalahari in 1862 and rested under these trees. While doing so, he painted the scenery as a watercolour, which subsequently became quite famous. That is why the
Victoria Falls Bridge
In 2017, I was travelling by car in southern Africa. On this trip I also came to Zambia, where I naturally wanted to see the Victoria Falls. Just below the Falls a bridge crosses the Zambezi River which is built over the Second Gorge of the falls. As the river
Etosha, National Park rich in wildlife
Oryx antelope and springbok peacefully united at the waterhole. Shortly before, all the animals waited at a safe distance as a family of lions quenched their thirst at this spot. Only after some time, when the animals were sure that the coast was clear, did the first brave ones venture
The annoyed elephant
We sat in front of our hut at Elephant Sands (Botswana) and watched an elephant calmly trot along the path. Then my wife Cathrin accidentally crackled with a plastic bag and suddenly the elephant came loudly trumpeting towards us. Fortunately, he changed his mind and trotted away. Information about taking
Egypt, Sunset in the Sahara
For an European city resident, like me, the sandy desert, and that is what you first imagine every desert to be, is full of secrets. They appear fascinating and threatening at the same time. Information about taking this photo Where to find this location