What's better for learning than getting out and doing? We recently had a great day (and partially night which surprised us earlier than planned...) by trying out our steadycam gear on a hike: Steadycam Smoother Preciso Ayex Schwebestativ S-40 And enough material to do a little exercice in cutting film…
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Autumn colors
Recently I've been doing a few walks/hikes in the Jura mountains. My most recent hike went through the "Gorges de l'Areuse".…
Go with the flow
As they announced a rainy day I planned a walk along the Nozon, Veyron and Venoge river - just to be sure to see some water... And the missing sunshine made it a perfect situation for some long exposure shots. But finally I made it back home with only a…
A night at Lago Bianco
The stay at Lago Bianco was almost perfect for night fotography. Without the bad weather on the Wallis side, sending some clouds over the pass every then and when. But it's finally the same story as during the day: A cloudless sky often leads to boring pictures... Star trail shot…
Ritterpass - Alpe Veglia
For years I had the Lago Bianco on my radar as destination for a lonly camping trip. Finally timing and weather looked favorable for last week-end so I bought the ticket... From my start in Binn till I reached the pass there was light rain, changing to snow fall with…
Creux du Van
Some impressions from a late evening photo walk to Le Soliat, Creux du Van. With the Arduino Intervalometer in the backpack. Timelapse making of Visitors on the ridge It seems Olympus' promise about the OM-D E-M1 waterproof body is more than a marketing gag so far...…
Sonnenweg (without)
When walking on a part of the Sonnenweg between Jeizinen and Leukerbad you would expect anything but not this: deep fog, light snowfall and very low temperatures... But these conditions turn the nature in a collection of beautifully frozen sculptures And what about the Albinenleitern in winter? Just a bit…
Relaxation, Cows, Power
Wellness for the soul In Guttannen, on the bottom of the deep Aare valley the sun is getting rare during winter months and you have to hike up to higher places for some extra sunshine. With a good wine out of the bag and great company time stands still for…