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
This post features sample images taken with the new Fuji X100VI.
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Go wide Wide-angle lenses have always been my favorites. I love the immersive look and feel. Up until recently, the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 was my go-to lens. Unfortunately, it took an ice bath at the shore of Diamond Beach in Iceland last year. It’s still usable but the photos are fuzzy. Three weeks ago, I… Read More
xLove Over the past weeks, I had the opportunity to use the X100VI in many situations. To make it short, I love this camera. It is a big step up from the predecessors. Some people complain that it’s bigger and heavier but you don’t notice once you start using it. It feels like the same…. Read More
Snow…again Just when all systems had been switched to summer mode, winter struck again towards the end of April. We went from t-shirt & shorts weather straight back to the depth of winter…all within a matter of two days. I took the opportunity to head up the trails over the course of three days to… Read More
The wait Fuji recently announced the sixth iteration of the crazy popular X100 series. I have been an avid user of different versions of this ubiquitous camera. Some of my favorite photos were shot with these. Needless to say, I was excited about the new iteration. But hang on – there was a small problem:… Read More
Gorgeous winter mornings: A Bavarian wonderland A cold weather system arrived in Bavaria a few days ago and it has created some of the most amazing views. Trees are covered with snow, the air is full of ice crystals and the sky is blue. Sunrises have had gorgeous hues of pink and orange. Morning runs… Read More
Morning Run People who are close to me, know that I love morning runs. There is something special and magical about them. Before the hustle and bustle of the day starts, you often get places to yourself. Morning light is also fantastic for photography. The big freeze Some mornings are better than others. I woke… Read More
Cascais James Bond has taught us that secret agents love fancy places. Earlier this year, I wrote about a special location in Europe that used to be a spy haven: Cascais. It’s a beautiful spot that I keep going back to. To top off a great 2023, my wife and I recently returned to the… Read More
Blue Hour Timing matters. This is especially true when it comes to photography. I was astounded this week during three photo sessions how much difference a few minutes can make. The blue hour is one of my favorite times to take photos. While on a trip to Cascais, Portugal, I set out to photograph the… Read More
The Winter Wonder One night. 40cm of fresh snow. Unheard of. But what an experience! This weekend will most certainly go down in Bavarian history. We got so much snow within just a few hours. It was crazy. Almost all traffic was shut down within just a few hours. No trains all weekend. Munich airport… Read More