Landscape & Nature
In nature, I seek the balance between raw power and fragile beauty. While my Derelict series documents decay, these images capture eternal growth and endurance. It is the untamed aesthetics of forests, coasts, and mountains that continuously drive me as a photographer. Here, I find an order that is perfect without human intervention. My photographs are an invitation to see the world for what it is at its core: a timeless masterpiece of the elements.
sanctuary on the rock
This chapel rests atop a rock, embraced by a sea of trees and silent mist. A place of peace and resilience, where nature and spirit meet.
organic embrace
.. a forgotten house in Malaysia is slowly consumed by roots
one tree and thousand leaves
Bathed in golden dawn, the lone tree stands amidst the tea fields – silent, yet full of stories.
aviation’s afterlife
This aircraft rests deep within the lush forests of Malaysia, a testament to nature’s enduring power of reclamation. This is not the ill-fated MH370, but another forgotten giant, slowly becoming one with the verdant landscape.
tree house
An abandoned Malaysian villa is dramatically reclaimed by nature, with a large tree bursting through its center and lush green foliage engulfing the entire structure.
mangrove morning magic
I was completely overwhelmed by the raw beauty of nature that morning in Malaysia, surrounded by the vibrant mangroves and the playful monkeys swinging through the trees. It was a moment of pure connection, where I felt deeply part of the earth’s living rhythm.
enchanted walkway
What mysteries await beyond the gate at the end of this enchanted walkway?
the gate of wisdom
…can you recognise the open book under the gate?
pavilion bridge
..hidden deep within an overgrown, abandoned garden in Taiwan, this elegant pavilion bridge emerges from the lush greenery like a scene from a lost world. To capture this photo, I had to push through dense foliage and massive webs guarded by hand-sized orb-weaver spiders.
kaleidoscopic view of nature
discover the kaleidoscope of colors that dance across the surface of this serene lake in Taiwan, where the sky and the earth meet in a symphony of beauty.
houseplant 2.0
..the nature has an extraordinary way of reclaiming spaces once dominated by human hands.
pathway to tranquility
…old gate of a former budhist temple in taiwan.
green city
abandoned apartment blocks in Taiwan
golden retreat
..the golden splendour of a former religious centre in Taiwan contrasts with the surrounding nature, which is slowly reclaiming the building.
fire and ice
Experiencing a live volcanic eruption has been on my bucket list for a long time, and I’m over the moon that I can now tick it off.
three trees
bald cypress trees in autumn
heath is waking up
a late summer morning on the heath
wither and blossom
….faded beauty and invading life come together in an abandoned winter garden, a testimony to the cycle of time.
sunset avenue
A pine forest, a sunset and a bit of Tuscany. What more do you need to be happy?
so close to heaven
i take this picture from this tiny church in the Slovenian Alps at sunset.
hilltop harmony
..the pristine white stupa stands bathed in the soft glow of dawn. Witnessing its beauty in the first light of day evokes a profound sense of peace and spiritual awakening.
blue blood
The lake of Geamana in Romania, which has been poisoned by a copper mine.
green tentacle
..plants looking for an entrance to an old farmhouse in southern europe
vertical panorama window
a large and impressive arch in an abandoned factory
compass needle
symbiosis of architecture and nature
Vieste awakes
sunrise in Vieste (Puglia, Italy)
Grotta delle Brocche Rotte
..a hidden gem on the rugged coast of Sardinia. This small, natural cave offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding cliffs.
bust in the sea
…a rock in the sea that stimulates the imagination…
loss of control
an abandoned transformer station
blue pyre
a glacial river in Iceland from above. If I look longer I see a face in the burning pyre
526m above sea level
..another viewpoint on iceland
flatlands view
Icelandic canyon Fjaðrárgljúfur
strutur volcano
a sunset with a view of the Strutur volcano / Iceland
the river’s journey
Wandering through Iceland’s highlands, I stumbled upon this ethereal landscape. The soft curves of the river contrasted beautifully against the sharp peaks of the mountains, creating a truly magical scene.
another world
volcanic landscape on iceland
122 meters down
the Haifoss waterfall in Iceland
blue tongue
the very impressive Bruarfoss waterfall in Iceland. Definitely a place to be.
stóra-Eldborg
a small vulcano in the near of Reykjavik, Iceland
let the nature in
a small inconspicuous window in an abandoned villa
sit down and listen to nature
open the window and nature will come to you
flower path
…seen at morning hike in the Avakas Gorge in Cyprus
dawn in the occident
the magnificent Alhambra in Andalucia, Spain
enjoy the rush
..sunset on the spanish mediterranean coast
In the land of Don Quixote
windmills in the spanish province of Castilla-La Mancha
Sleeping Beauty Castle
…an abandoned castle somewhere in Europe
the backyard
..of a farmhouse
greenhouse effect
a courtyard of light in an abandoned palace …
mayday in the jungle
a small plane deep in the forest..
a morning in bohemia
a gothic castle in Bohemia / Czech Republic
lonely sunrise
just a lonely tree on a beach
so close to heaven
the famous monasteries of Meteora (Greece)
blue veins
..waterslides in an abandoned aqua park
holy water
abandoned church through which a small river flows
Civita di Bagnoregio
marvellously situated place in italy
balcony to nature
fabulous view from the conservatory of an abandoned villa
lakeside pavilion
just an another sunrise…
and they lived happily ever after
Neuschwanstein castle, Bavaria, Germany
thousand star hotel
a starry night at Geroldsee, Bavaria, Germany
hymn of the big wheel
an abandoned theme park in Berlin
oranje
.. the famous Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam during the covid-19 pandemic
mermaids’ cove
mediterranean beach in Spain
seven lights to the sea
a jetty in Spain
bloodletting
our beautiful earth from above
Xuankong Si (悬空寺)
hanging Temple in the near of Mount Heng in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, China.
peace of mind
a morning at the wonderful westlake in Hangzhou, China
Chenghuang Pavilion / 城隍阁
Chenghuang Pavilion (or City God pavilion) is located on a hill in Hangzhou with a beautiful view over the West Lake.
the green atlantis
..an abandoned fisher village in China.
back to nature
an abandoned fishing village on an island in the chinese sea.
dragon’s spine
I hiked up in the dark and had the entire wall to myself as the sun came up. A truly magical and unforgettable experience.
path to the stars
the great wall of China at night
不到长城非好汉 (Bu dao changcheng fei hao han)
It’s a quote from Mao and it means: one who fails to reach the Great Wall cannot be called a man
mystical china
great wall section near Jinshanling
aquaculture
an abandoned indoor swimming pool in a former Soviet republic
seven arches
..are slowly being reclaimed by nature
palace of youth
…abandoned and decayed
Rear Window
an abandoned school in Abkhazia
green swirl
…an abandoned restaurant
sunrise in a forgotten land
abandoned tea factory in Abkhazia
glimpse into a magical world
view from an abondoned abkhazian palace
Etretat
aerial view of the steep coast of Etretat / France
nature steps in…
abandoned castle in Italy
underworld is green
Old abandoned mill, Sorrento, Italy
old mill
..the old mill in Sorento, Campania , Italy
Morning in the Dolomites
St. Maddalena, South Tyrol, Italy
ice cold hand
island in a small frozen lake
toppings
earth pyramids in italy
the seed of God
.. open air church..
the last rays
sunset with a amazing view to the alcazar and the cathedral of Segovia / Spain
green wood
a room inside an abandoned villa in western europe.
warm to hot
saltwork from above
paintbox
saltwork from above
aftermath
..another decayes church
deep purple
lavender field near Valensole, France
Hogwarts Express
.. the Jacobite Steam Train on the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scottland.
deep in the woods
forgotten and abandoned castle
Is anybody out there?
abandoned cold war satellite dish
awe of nature
…moonscape in Spain
black & white meets colors
a lighthouse on the north spanish coast
little island
dawn at faro illa pancha
red dragon
Playa de Gueirua, Asturias, Spain
duckweed express
abandoned rails over a lake
Devils Pulpit
Finnich Glen in Scotland/UK
morning in cumbria
sunrise at buttermere lake
softness in a rough world
a sunset on a coast in Wales / UK
Mermaid Street
..small town Rye in East Sussex, England
door into the sea
the durdle door in UK
parcours
The Saint Nectan’s Kieve in Cornwall, England.
magic forest
a magic forest in uk
fairy glen
..in Wales, UK
Amphibia
lone tree at lake Llyn Padarn
Neuschwanstein of the North
Sunset at the Schwerin palace, Germany.
the ancient oak
..If she could speak…
circulation of nature
abandoned roundhouse
blue forest
the blue forest Hallerbos / Belgium
green occupation
.. a from earthquake destroyed mansion
dehydrated
..an abandoned spa
veranda
…from an abandoned hotel
light therapy
…beautiful green room
nature from the left
..inside an abandoned house…
photosynthesis
inside an abandoned house
landscape layers
..taken on top of the takao mountain
look up
look up in a bamboo forest
Three storied Pagoda
..the Seiganto-Ji Temple in Wakayama / Japan
transience
..an japanese tomb
the beauty of the zen gardens
a japanese garden at Kōya-san monastery / Japan
decay is an artist
the finest decay that i have ever seen
flower power
..japanese gardens are so beautiful…
step by step
sunset at ouda tanada rice terraces
zig zag into the forest
forest in Kyushu, Japan
Sunset in the land of the rising sun
the torii at the Itsukushima Shrine
Sakura
cherry blossom in Hirosaki, Japan
Path into spring
Sakura / Cherry Blossom in Hirosaki Park, Honshu, Japan
hana zakari
..full cherry blossom in japan
houseplants
…wonderful nature athmosphere
jungle house
abandoned conservatory
vegan kitchen
…in an abandoned hospital
autumn express
natural railway tunnel in eastern europe
pray to heaven
an abandoned synagogue
god’s seed
abandoned chapel in france
forgotten chapel
..nature comes back
Viagra urgently needed
…bed in an abandoned hotel
evening over the li river
… the best views of the Li River after 45 minutes climb
silhouette sunset
Sunset in Xingping, province Guangxi, China
nine dragons and five tigers
..rice terraces in province guangxi, china…
village in the mountains
the village dazhai
human and nature
rice terraces arround Longsheng / China
dreaming of the sweetheart
clear water
..one of china’s beautiful landscapes…
behind the Middle Kingdom
a section of the Great Wall that is decaying.
alternative drive
A horse-drawn carriage in Inwa / Myanmar.
and then came the sun
A morning in the magical Bagan / Myanmar.
sunset for the royal couple
sunset at doi inthanon nationalpark in thailand
fresh water
Mae Ya Waterfall in the national park Doi Inthanon / Thailand
nature is back
a abandonded factory
enter
corridor of an abandoned palace
my green lung
just a tree
the early bird
sunrise at morskie oko, poland
Sunrise in Middle-earth
Sunrise
curvy sunset
just a sunset
eco-tunnel
before the storm
dark clouds in the argentinian andes
driving pleasure
..in the argentinian andes close to the chilean border
Puente del Inca
Freedom
gigantic
blue mountains
Cerro Torre reflections
The famous Fitz Roy
gnarled
fun in the forest
way of fog
The Beach
Coconut Express
good morning indonesia
First rays of the Sun
Beautiful Namib
lonely tree
…through the Andes
beautiful Andes in Peru.
green peace