Finally I managed to complete the film about my solo adventure in Swedish Lapland last autumn. While start and destination coincide with a previous trip and I revisit some locations I already know from before, I also pass a lot of places I’ve never seen before.

I hike from Jäkkvik to Kvikkjokk through Arjeplogsfjäll and via the southern edge of Sarek. Much of the route is off-trail and some sections are fairly strenuous. The landscape is striking and the weather unpredictable – both as expected ;-). Note that I use a packraft occasionally; all crossings except the lake Bartávvre are optional but may take extra time or effort if done without a boat. Resupply is impossible thus I was fully self-sufficient.

In the following some waypoints along my route:
Jäkkvik – Riebnes (near Gruomba) – Bartávvre – Máranjávrre – Miekak – Sarddávágge – Vaimok – Fierrovágge – Tarradalen/Såmmarlappa – Slihtavágge – Njoatsosvágge – Pårek – Kvikkjokk

Over the past few weeks, Hamburg has been graced with extraordinary winter conditions. Typically, our winters are marked by damp and dreary weather. However, this year, we are witnessing heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures that have transformed the landscape into a stunning winter wonderland.

One aspect of this transformation that captivates me is the beauty of the snow-covered trees and forests. The images above were taken just a short distance from my home, capturing the enchanting scenery that winter has brought to our surroundings.

This autumn, I explored the German Mittelgebirge, specifically the Harz, Rhön, Spessart, and Hainich National Park in Thuringia. My photographic focus was on the beech forests, where the season painted the landscape in soft hues of orange, yellow, and hints of green.

As I wandered through these woodlands, and sometimes viewed them from above, I found a quiet beauty in the interplay of light and shadow. The rustling leaves and crisp air fostered a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for reflection and capturing the moment.

While my focus is typically on natural landscapes, the following photos shift to an urban theme, taken in my hometown of Hamburg. One early morning, I met up with two colleagues on the southern bank of the Elbe, and we were treated to a breathtaking sunrise — starting with the first subtle colors in the sky, leading up to the moment the sun broke over the iconic Elbphilharmonie.