Captured moments from my travels around the world.Landscapes, cityscapes, wildlife, and everyday life. Show all Photography Landscape People Urban Animals The Mirror of their Souls | Mongolia (2017)From the look in their eyes, these two nomad children appear to have seen much already in their young lives. Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Mongolia. Flipped Symmetry | Germany (2017)The surface of the tranquil mountain lake Nonnenmattweiher in Germany’s Southern Black Forest perfectly reflects the sky, blurring the line between up and down. Meet the Mushrooms | China (2017)In Beijing’s Nanguan Park, a man watches his grandchild play as his shadow, cast by the autumn sun, stretches across a forest of giant stone-blue mushrooms. Australia’s Tallest Plunge | Australia (2016)Australia’s tallest single-drop waterfall, cascading 268 meters into the Wallaman Gorge. The Forbidden City | China (2017)Overlooking the Forbidden City from Jingshan Park’s top pavilion at sunset, after a clear and crisp day in Beijing. Monkey Breakfast | Sri Lanka (2019)On the first day of 2019, dozens of monkeys in the surrounding trees kept a close eye on our breakfast. We had to guard our meal as these cheeky primates tried to empty our plates. Siberian Stonehenge | Russia (2017)The so-called “Siberian Stonehenge” is one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world, dating back around 16,000 years. Ancient inhabitants of this valley observed the sun, moon, and seasons daily, using a combination of giant stones and natural gaps in the landscape to track celestial events—including the point where the sun rises on the summer solstice. Faith & Determination | Mongolia (2017)An elderly woman pulls herself steadily up the stony staircase toward the Buddhist Aryapala Temple, each step a testament to her resolve. Crossroads | Hong Kong, China (2016)A prolonged stopover on my return to Australia gave me a chance to explore Hong Kong’s vibrant streets and unexpected corners. Morning Dew | Mongolia (2017)Shortly after the fog lifted, the landscape of Elsen Tasarkhai in Khogno Tarna National Park, on the edge of Mongolia’s Semi-Gobi Desert, revealed its serene beauty. Keeping an eye out | Mongolia (2017)A Mongolian nomad watches over his grazing horses against the backdrop of the stunning mountains of Elsen Tasarkhai in Khogno Tarna National Park. Gold Digger | Australia (2016)Super Pit: until 2016, Australia’s largest open-cut gold mine, stretching 3.5 km long and 1.5 km wide, plunging over 600 meters deep. Upstairs | Germany (2009)This photo was part of a college assignment documenting ball games in unconventional indoor spaces, exploring movement and form in unexpected surroundings. Cockatoo Squadron | Australia (2016)A flock of cockatoos sweeps through the trees of a southern Darwin park, their synchronized movement turning the canopy into a flurry of white and motion. Featureless Horizon | Australia (2016)A vast, featureless horizon in the Australian Outback, near the Queensland–Northern Territory border where the Stuart Highway becomes the Plenty Highway. Hundreds of kilometers of open road offered days of freedom and tranquility—one of the highlights of my 35,000-kilometer journey across this incredible continent. Curiosity vs. Shyness | Indonesia (2014)A young child in the beautiful city of Ubud, Bali, caught between curiosity and shyness. Foot Soldiers | China (2018)A close look reveals that no two figures are identical. Each warrior—infantry, archer, general, or cavalry—has unique facial features, clothing, and hairstyles. Over 700,000 laborers worked tirelessly for around 40 years to create the Terracotta Army and its tomb complex. Under the (Harbour) Bridge | Australia (2014)The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the world’s most iconic arch bridges. While most photographs focus on the top, the underside reveals equally impressive steelwork, especially striking at golden hour. The King of the Skies… and a WannabeA wedge-tailed eagle—the largest bird of prey in Australia, with a wingspan approaching 3 meters—poses at sunset alongside a large crow near the Stuart Highway, east of Boulia in the Outback. Paying their Last Respects | Indonesia (2014)You said: the picture shows a crows sitting in an unfinished building, construction site ChatGPT said: Got it! Here's a revised caption that reflects the construction site detail: Paying Their Last Respects | Indonesia (2014) A large crowd lines the streets and perches on every available spot—signs, trees, and unfinished construction sites in Ubud—to catch a glimpse of the towering 20-meter cremation towers during the traditional Ngaben ceremony for a high cleric. Monkey Breakfast | Sri Lanka (2019)On the first day of 2019, dozens of monkeys in the surrounding trees kept a close eye on our breakfast. We had to guard our meal as these cheeky primates tried to empty our plates. We’re under attack! | Australia (2014)On my very first day in Australia, which would eventually become over 2.5 years, I witnessed North Sydney, the Harbour Bridge and the world famous Opera House being attacked by these impressive looking rain clouds which had a lot of resemblance with the alien attack in Independence Day. 5 minutes after I took this picture I was soaked from my first encounter with a quick but heavy Sydney rain shower. Fields of Green | Australia (2016)A lush tea plantation in the Atherton Tablelands. I spent two months working on a blueberry farm in Far North Queensland. I stayed at the historic Yungaburra Hotel, the second-largest timber hotel in the southern hemisphere, built in 1910, where local legend says the ghosts of the first owner’s wife and son still roam the staircase outside my room. The Great Wall | China (2017)A monumental feat of human engineering, the Great Wall of China once stretched 21,196 kilometers, built to protect the Chinese states from nomadic invasions across the Eurasian Steppe. Smiling Monks | China (2017)Two monks share a cheerful moment with the colorful mix of visitors at Beijing’s Lama Temple. Foot Soldiers | China (2018)A close look reveals that no two figures are identical. Each warrior—infantry, archer, general, or cavalry—has unique facial features, clothing, and hairstyles. Over 700,000 laborers worked tirelessly for around 40 years to create the Terracotta Army and its tomb complex. Spitting Fire | Vanuatu (2017)Standing on the edge of Mount Yasur’s crater on the South Pacific island of Tanna, surrounded by clouds of sulfur that sting the lungs and make the eyes water. The volcano growls angrily, constantly spewing lava that lights up the night like a hellish spectacle, while its thunderous eruptions deafen the ears. Chinatown in Thailand | Thailand (2017)On the way to the Shrine of the Serene Light in Phuket, a glimpse of Chinatown in Thailand. Monkey Business | Indonesia (2014)A mother and her two young Balinese long-tailed monkeys sit on a wall in Ubud’s Monkey Forest, while one of the youngsters keeps a close eye on its sibling’s cleaning efforts. Foot Soldiers | China (2018)A close look reveals that no two figures are identical. Each warrior—infantry, archer, general, or cavalry—has unique facial features, clothing, and hairstyles. Over 700,000 laborers worked tirelessly for around 40 years to create the Terracotta Army and its tomb complex. Monkey Breakfast | Sri Lanka (2019)On the first day of 2019, dozens of monkeys in the surrounding trees kept a close eye on our breakfast. We had to guard our meal as these cheeky primates tried to empty our plates.
