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Islands are captivating subjects in photography, renowned for their seclusion and natural beauty. They feature a variety of sandy beaches, cliffs, and exotic vegetation. Drone and wide-angle shots emphasize their uniqueness, while sunrise and sunset lighting add special highlights.

The Hindu Temple of Saint-André – Colors of Faith on Réunion Island

On Réunion Island, Saint-André’s Temple du Colosse stands amid palms and sugarcane. Dedicated to Pandialé, its South Indian gopuram and vivid colors reflect Tamil heritage — a quiet place where architecture and memory meet.

Abel Tasman National Park: Golden Beaches and Fascinating Nature

The Split Apple Rock, a spectacular granite sphere split in half

Explore New Zealand’s Abel Tasman National Park with its golden beaches, the iconic Split Apple Rock, and unforgettable hikes through lush rainforests.

Dolphin Gulls on Pebble Island: A Colony in the Wild

Discover the rare Dolphin Gulls on Pebble Island, a Falkland Island gem. A unique wildlife experience offering fascinating insights into their colony and behavior.

Rufous-Backed Hawks on Pebble Island: Elegance in the Skies

Discover the captivating Rufous-Backed Hawks on Pebble Island. Observing these majestic birds of prey in their natural habitat is an unforgettable highlight of the Falkland Islands.

The Kelp Goose and the Fur Seal: A Wildlife Spectacle on Carcass Island

Experience the unique wildlife of the Falklands – kelp geese, seals, caracaras, and more. A paradise for nature lovers, untouched by human impact.

A Magical Moment on Sealion Island: The Return of the Steamer Ducks

Dampfschiffen in der Brandung an den Stränden von Sealionisland

Steamer ducks on Sealion Island: a captivating natural spectacle! These extraordinary ducks brave the rough South Atlantic seas daily in search of food, returning proudly to shore. A symbol of courage, community, and resilience.

A Leap into History – The Kawarau Bridge and Bungee Jumping

Bungee jumping at the Kawarau Bridge in New Zealand

The historic Kawarau Bridge near Queenstown: The birthplace of commercial bungee jumping in 1988. Photos and video from our 2003 visit. Would you dare?

Blackbrow - and Royal Albatrosses

Black-browed Albatross on Saunders, a remote Falkland Island

The fascinating world of albatrosses: Black-browed albatrosses up close on Saunders and giant royal albatrosses on the Otago Peninsula.

Giant Petrels on the Falkland Islands – Wildlife Photography on Sealion Island

Giant petrels on the Falkland Island Sealion Island

Wildlife Photography on Sealion Island: The Falkland Islands are a haven for birdwatchers, especially for photographing Giant Petrels in their natural habitat.

Northern Fulmars: Captivating Gliders of Europe’s Rugged Shores

Northern fulmars over the Outer Hebrides

Northern fulmars over rugged coasts: Explore their grace in the Hebrides, Faroes, Iceland, and Shetlands, and learn about the threats to their habitats.

Macaroni Penguins on Pebble Island: A Colorful Spectacle

Discover the magnificent Macaroni Penguins on Pebble Island, Falkland Islands: Enjoy unforgettable photographic moments in the natural habitat of these charismatic birds.

Gentoo penguins at Volunteer Point: Encounters on the sandy beach

Gentoo penguins at Volunteer Point, Eastern Falkland

Gentoo penguins at Volunteer Point in East Falkland. The place can be reached from Stanley by Land Rover in about two hours.

Little Penguins: Nighttime Encounters with the World’s Smallest Penguins

Little penguin - with the kind permission of the Cologne Zoo

Discover the enchanting Little Penguins we photographed at night as they came ashore. Learn about their lives and the conservation of the world’s smallest penguins.

Magellanic penguin in Valdes

Discover Magellanic Penguins on the Valdés Peninsula in Argentina: Get up close to these fascinating penguins and learn more about their lives and nesting habits.

King penguins at Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands

Visit the majestic King Penguins at Volunteer Point in the Falkland Islands. Experience these fascinating animals, playful chicks, and pristine nature up close.

Fiordland Penguins: Coastal Residents of New Zealand

Fiordland penguins on the South Island of New Zealand

Discover the rare Fiordland Penguins in New Zealand. Learn about their coastal lifestyle and the conservation efforts to protect this endangered species.

Rockhopper penguins on Pebble Island, Falkland Islands

A fascinating encounter with Southern Rockhopper Penguins on Pebble Island, Falkland Islands: Explore the lives of these charismatic penguins in their natural habitat, from impressive breeding colonies to stunning photo opportunities.

The Tropical Paradise in the Andaman Sea

Koh Phi Phi: A Retrospective of the 90s – Explore Koh Phi Phi's natural beauty and quiet charm in 1990, a time when the island was still a serene fishing village.

The Shetlands in the sea of clouds

When the first gannets and fulmars appear over the North Atlantic, you can - with a bit of luck - see mysterious islands emerging from the clouds: the Shetlands.

The Western Faroe Islands

There are three special sights on Vágar: the Mulafossur waterfall, Lake Leitisvatn, which flows into the North Atlantic via a waterfall, and the Witch's Finger.

The northern Faroe Islands

The church of Viðareiði on Viðoy, the northernmost island of the Faroe Islands

Viðareiði is the northernmost town in the Faroe Islands and is located on the island of Viðoy. From here we start our boat tour to the islands of Fugloy and Svinoy with the public supply ship called Ritan.

The beech forests and chalk cliffs of Rügen

The Baltic Sea island of Rügen is known for the beautiful beech forests on the Baltic Sea coast, where there is an atmospheric atmosphere.

Shelduck of Neuwerk

Shelduck on the Baltic coast of Bornholm

On Neuwerk in the North Sea, in Brittany on the Atlantic or on the Baltic Sea coast of the Danish island of Bornholm - you can see and photograph shelducks (Tadorna tadorna) in many places.

Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus)

Marsh Harrier with building materials in flight

The Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) is a bird of prey from the Accipitridae family. It breeds from central Mongolia to Portugal and from Scandinavia to North Africa.

Hooded crows (Corvus cornix)

Hooded crow in flight along the Baltic Sea coast in the evening

Hooded Crows (Corvus cornix) can be observed in Northern and Eastern Europe. Here we show the clever birds on Rügen and Borholm.

Drakkar Leviathan sculpture in Ultima Thule

The Drakkar-Leviathan sculpture was erected in Vardø in the summer of 2016 by the Taibola Assemble team from Arkhangelsk/Severodvinsk.

Le Mont Saint Michel - from prison to monastery

Le Mont Saint Michel in the morning fog at sunrise

Le Mont Saint Michel - Monastery, pilgrimage site, prison, World Heritage. The famous UNESCO site is a magical place with an eventful history.

Gaztelugatxe in Biscay

The island of Gaztelugatxe in the Bay of Biscay served as a retreat for the Templars in the 13th century and as a filming location for the creators of Game of Thrones.

Airship mast on Vadsøya

The town of Vadsø is connected to the interesting island of Vadsøya by a bridge. At the right time of the year, this island is a popular destination for birdwatchers and as soon as you arrive you can see the Birders Basecamp. The island is an important wetland for wading birds and there are ancient and modern cultural monuments to explore.

Two lighthouses mark the ends of the island of Öland

On the Klapperstein coast in the south of Öland

Öland is the second largest Swedish island in the Baltic Sea. Two lighthouses mark its ends - Långe Erik to the north and Långe Jan to the south.

Megalithic: The dolmens in Jejudo, an island off South Korea

The burial of people in dolmens took place all over the world during the Early Stone Age to the Bronze Age, e.g. also on Jejudo, South Korea.

Megalithic: Callanish in the Outer Hebrides

Callanish, the largest megalithic rock formation in the British Isles, is located on Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.

Royal penguins on Macquarie Island

Discover the Royal Penguins on the remote Macquarie Island, their only breeding ground. Learn about their adaptations and the conservation efforts to protect this unique species.

Reunion in the Indian Ocean

Reunion is located in the Indian Ocean and belongs to the Overseas Department of France. Until 1794 and after 1848 the island was called Île Bourbon - in between it was called Île Bonaparte under Naples. The black and white photo shows impressions of the Creole population on the beach of St. Gilles les Bains. Creoles denote colonial groups formed by colonialism.

Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

The main island of the island state of Mauritius of the same name is considered one of the dream islands in the Indian Ocean. Together with Reunion, the neighboring French island, it belongs to the Mascarene Islands. The island is of volcanic origin and is located on the "African Plate". Lush flora and species-rich fauna invite you to extensive exploration tours and the turquoise-blue lagoons on the coast offer many opportunities for water sports.

Naoshima - Japan's art island

Karin and Jürgen in front of the famous pumpkin sculpture by the artist Yayoi Kusama on the Japanese island of Naoshima

While preparing for our trip to Japan in 2015, Karin discovered an article about Naoshima, the small art island in the Seto Inland Sea.

Sardinian flair in Olbia, an idyllic town in Sardinia

Olbia is an idyllic city in northeastern Sardinia, whose winding streets contrast beautifully with the inviting harbor promenade.

Relaxing on the island of Samalona

From Makassar (formerly Ujung Pandang) you can reach the offshore island of Samalona with small outrigger boats.

Black-browed albatrosses on the Falkland Islands

Black-browed albatrosses in the Falklands

The black-browed albatross or Mollymauk from the albatross family spends almost its entire life in the air over the Southern Ocean.

Common redshank in Lofoten

The redshank is one of the snipe birds (Scolopacidae) in the order plover-like (Charadriiformes) and lives on coasts and waters

Common merganser

We photographed Common merganser (Mergus merganser) on the Lofoton in Norway with the Nikon D300 and recently on the Danish island of Bornholm with the Nikon Z9.

The Hallig world in North Frisia

The Lorendamm to the Hallig Nordstrandischmoor

The ten German Halligen are grouped in a circle around the island of Pellworm.

Erect-crested Penguins on Pebble Island: A Rare Encounter

Erect-crested penguin (Eudyptes sclateri) on Pebble Island

Discover the rare Erect-crested Penguins on Pebble Island: Learn about these fascinating birds and their extraordinary presence in the Falkland Islands.

Kauai - the garden island of Hawaii with beautiful trails

Kauai, Hawaii's Garden Isle, lures with impressive trails to waterfalls and lush cliffs in the north.

Hilo on Big Island von Hawaii

Big Island is the largest island in the US state of Hawaii. When the "Pacific Plate" moved over a hot spot the volcanoes of the island emerged

Hula show in Honolulu on O'ahu

When you talk about Hawaii, you think of hula, volcanoes and surfing and places like Waikīkī, a district of Honolulu.

Visiting penguins in New Zealand

The sticker on my travel diary shows how important the protection of the penguins is in New Zealand.

Tidal Island of Omey near Clifden

Omey Island (Irish Iomaí) is located near Clifden and can be reached over a wide sandy beach at low tide.

Island at the end of the world

Through the Iroise, the part of the Celtic Sea declared off the Breton coast by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve, it goes at the End of the World: Ouessant.

Neuwerk - Germany's unknown island

The island of Neuwerk is located about 15 km from Cuxhaven in front of the mouth of the Elbe and belongs to the Hanseatic City of Hamburg.

Stromboli - view of the Hellmouth

On our trip to Stromboli via Naples in 1986, we made the acquaintance of two mighty Italian volcanoes: Vesuvius and Stromboli.

Taquile - knitting men's island

Taquile (Spanish) or Intika (Quechua) is an island in the Peruvian part of Lake Titicaca about 45 km from the coastal town of Puno.

The Moon-Island in Lake Titicaca

Legend has it that Wiracocha ordered the moon to ascend into the sky on Isla de la Luna, the "sacred" lunar island of the Inca.

The Sun-Island in Lake Titicaca

Inca mythology locates the birth of the Inca culture on the sunny island in Lake Titicaca.

Easter Island, an important legacy

Enigmatic, mysterious, mystical - despite many years of research, many questions remain open at Chile's Easter Island.

The Kuril Islands between Kamchatka and Hokkaido

The Kuril Islands stretches over 1200 km between Kamchatka and Hokkaido, an archipelago of 1000 islands.

Skellig Michael - monks and Starwars

After 600 slippery stone steps you reach the beehive huts of the most extraordinary monastery in Ireland on the island of Skellig Michael.

Startrails in black and white

Startrails over trees and clouds in black and white

And then the clouds came from the sea - despite a recording altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level, this series of recordings was a race against time.

Startrails with rocks over the Atlantic

The interesting rock formations in the north of La Palma can also be used as objects for star trail photography.

Startrails with palm tree over La Palma, Canary Island

Putting up a startrail tent over the palm trees of La Palma is not easy with the wind and the long exposure times.

Blue Hour on the Outer Hebrides

After the blue hour over Lewis, Outer Hebrides

Landscapes can appear particularly effective long after the blue hour if the residual light is still illuminating the surroundings.

Lumix Contest year 2007

Winning photo Lumix Digital Photo Contest 2007

Winning photo in Lumix Digital Photo Contest 2007. A Gentoo penguin comes ashore on Sealion Island

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