About Ars Silentium

About the Beginning

In my earliest years, nature called to me with a gentle pull. I roamed the fields and woods near my home, close to Schwarzbubenland. My connection to the outdoors strengthened.

About the Awakening

Only years later did I find the courage to pick up a camera and capture the beauty which had always drawn me in. Those initial years of my photographic practice presented challenges and proved unforgiving. Shaping my thoughts and perspectives into images turned into a demanding process.

I searched for my artistic voice and tried many approaches before it woke. The longing to express my respect for nature guided me. I realised nature is poetry, with every element murmuring a verse in a stanza.

Many challenges dwell in composition, lighting, and post-processing. It took me countless months to refine these aspects.

About the Searching

Photography opens into a never-ending path, where growth keeps widening ahead. Whichever direction your way takes, fresh insights accompany each step. Photography draws you toward higher creative ground.

As a photographer, the sharpest critique comes from within. Satisfaction often eludes me, as every image shows where I can still improve. Through the pictures, I reconnect with the scene itself. Setbacks echo many times, yet in faltering, beauty awakens. In those instances, a renewed drive carries me forward. What falters in the moment often guides you toward learning.

About the Learning

When I came upon British landscape photography, an inner recognition settled. My artistic growth found new momentum through the work of Joe Cornish. His book, ‘First Light: A Landscape Photographer’s Art,’ kindled my enthusiasm. The artistry with which Cornish depicts the British countryside eludes comparison.

About the Travelling

I have roamed through the striking scenery of Northern Europe on my photographic trips. The nature of Swedish landscapes and Finnish landscapes stirs wonder each time. The seascapes of Norwegian landscapes, Faroese landscapes, and Danish landscapes enthral.

The solitude of these wild regions reaches me in ways no other place can. They stand apart from the ceaseless motion of Central Europe. In the far North, noise falls away.

You can read about my trip to the Faroe Islands in On Landscape magazine. I also authored an article about the Danish island of Bornholm, which lies east of the mainland.

Step into my Archive to follow the paths of my travels.

About the Present

My focus shifted toward photographing closer to home. In Tree Art, I share how my fascination with trees formed. Woodland Photography reflects the passion shaping my relationship with the outdoors. You will find this creative pulse throughout my Portfolio.

Whilst grand views hold their charm, I have come to value the hidden treasures. Within intimate and forest photography, magic lives. I find real contentment in this genre.
Taking pictures of intimate landscapes encourages me to look past the obvious. It leads me into the subtleties around me. The hidden marvels in the everyday remain my motivation.

I picture how I interpret poetry in Woodland Poetry, Whispering Trees, Ominous Secrets, and Lonely Entities.

“Photography, as a powerful medium of expression and communication, offers an infinite variety of perception, interpretation, and execution.”

Ansel Adams

About the Art

I present my art in exhibitions. Do get in touch should you wish to feature my work in your space. I remain open to new shows and welcome galleries, public buildings and other venues.

Brief excerpt of the exhibitions I have taken part in, not a complete list.

I joined a local newspaper interview for the exhibition, photoSCHWEIZ.