Thanks to the long Easter weekend, I was able to spend some time in Italy and on my bike. Here is a collection of different photographs from time. All photos taken with either the Fuji GFX 100RF, the Fuji X-M5 and my iPhone.
A 6am trail run, a GoPro, and untouched trails The other morning I woke up to a surprise: 20cm of fresh snow had fallen over night. Just a week ago, I had been biking in shorts. That was a clear signal to have a quick coffee and to grab my running shoes. At 6am I… Read More
Time flies when you are busy….earlier this week, I realized that I am way behind posting photos to this blog. About a year ago, my son and I took another trip to Iceland. Spring is a great time to go from a photography perspective: you have beautiful morning and evening light, a fairly long blue… Read More
Most people who fly to Tenerife never leave the south. They land, check into a hotel, find a pool, and stay there. No judgment – but they’re missing most of the island, and most of the island is extraordinary. My wife and I have been back to Tenerife more than once now, and each time… Read More
In September 2021, La Palma’s Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted and didn’t stop for 85 days. Three years later, my wife and I walked through what it left behind — 7.5 kilometers of striking black volcanic landscape, dead trees, sulfur vents, and craters still breathing. This is what it looks like up close.
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Going Medium Format When Fujifilm announced the GFX100RF, I was immediately intrigued. A 102MP medium format sensor inside a compact, fixed-lens body that you can carry everywhere? That sounded almost too good to be true. But I was skeptical – would medium format provide that much more than APS-C or full-frame? After spending time with it, I can confidently say:… Read More
Making the plunge into the medium format world It was just a matter of time. Sensor size does matter for passionate photographers like myself. I used to shoot with full frame but had deliberately avoided medium format. The latter never attracted me – camera size and weight seemed to much too handle. But along came… Read More
The past few weeks have been extremely busy and mentally draining. Last night I was about to settle on the couch and get ready for a much needed quiet evening, I realized that the evening sky might put on a good show. I know myself – a good photography session can do miracles in terms… Read More
A Hike Around Tre Cime with the Fuji X-T5 We recently hiked the iconic loop around Tre Cime di Lavaredo — and while the scenery didn’t disappoint, getting there was half the adventure. Heads up if you’re planning a visit: parking now requires an advance reservation. We booked ours two weeks ahead, and when we… Read More
Northern Italy Last week, I decided to head back to the Dolomites. It’s a short 3hr drive from where I live. The effort is always worth it. The Dolomites are stunningly beautiful and there are lots of adventures waiting to be explored. Gear This time around, I leveraged my trusted Fuji X-T5 with an ultra-wide… Read More
The perfect camera? After spending almost a year with the Fuji X100VI, I can confidently say this camera is an absolute joy to use and travel with. It’s compact, lightweight, and incredibly easy to pack, making it the perfect companion for any adventure. Unlike bulky DSLRs or even some mirrorless setups, the X100VI is discreet… Read More
Cold days Photography in Iceland is a bit binary: You can have really bad days and you can also have the most amazing experiences. Weather is extremely volatile and the bad days are just that: really bad. My latest trip through Iceland didn’t start well with extreme rain for almost 48hrs. But things improved when… Read More
There’s something magical about visiting a city after its peak tourist season. At the end of October, my son Max and I decided to visit Tallinn for 24 hrs via ferry from Helsinki. The experience felt like stepping into a quieter, more intimate version of the medieval city. Medieval Magic Without the Crowds Tallinn in… Read More
A Photographic Adventure Iceland in November is a photographer’s dream and a warm weather enthusiast’s nightmare. This year, the buzz about the Northern Lights was everywhere—thanks to particularly favorable solar activity. But here’s the reality: capturing the aurora borealis requires more than just excitement and a good camera. It takes patience, preparation, and a sprinkle… Read More
Summer The other day I went on another business trip to the beautiful city of Helsinki. It was a very special week. Temperatures were pretty much perfect with 25C and a light breeze. The city was literally buzzing with excitement. It was that nice. Adventures Despite this being a work trip, I had plenty of… Read More
Ultra-wide lens The ultra-wide Fuji 8mm is slowly turning into my favorite lens. It is so small and light but is capable of producing fantastic photos. People say that gear doesn’t turn you into a better photographer. I disagree when it comes to this lens. It has given me a boost to head out in… Read More