Mosaic Tiles Wall-Art

Mosaic wall art is a creative way of home interior decoration.

Here a series of underwater images have been used to creatively decorate a staircase and a bathroom with stunning underwater photography.

It is setting an accent in rooms which are not necesseraly to the most obvious and popular spaces for fine art photography prints in your home.

Unique and Personalized: Mosaic wall art photography allows you to create a unique and personalized piece of art for your home. You can choose from a range of images to create and compose a piece that reflects your personal style and tastes.

Versatility: Mosaic wall art photography can be created in a wide range of styles, colors, and sizes, making it a versatile option for any home decor. As shown here the blueish underwater scenery selection to match style and ambience of certain rooms, or the greenish Costa Rica nature scenery as shown below to create a jungle feeling, or the black and white archeological sceneries from the Angkor temples in Cambodia. A choice for every home.

Textured and 3D: Mosaic wall art photography is created using tiles of photographs. This givs the piece a three-dimensional look and feel. This can add depth and dimension to your home decor, making it more interesting and visually appealing.

Timeless: Mosaic wall art photography is a timeless art form that has been used for centuries. By incorporating this style into your home decor, you can create a piece that will stand the test of time and continue to be a beautiful and creative addition to your home for years to come.

Overall, mosaic wall art photography can be a beautiful and creative way to decorate your home, adding a unique and personalized touch to your space while also creating a timeless piece of art.

Pygmy In Love

Once upon a time, in the vibrant waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, there lived two young pygmy seahorses, named Sirena and Marlin. They lived in the heart of a beautiful red gorgonia coral, swaying with the gentle currents of the ocean.

Sirena and Marlin had known each other since they were just babies and as they grew older, they found themselves drawn to each other. They would spend their days swimming and exploring the coral reef together, and their nights cuddled up in the safety of the red gorgonia.

But their love was not meant to be easy, for there was a fierce storm brewing in the ocean. The powerful currents threatened to tear apart their home and separate them forever. But Sirena and Marlin refused to let their love be destroyed. They fought against the storm with all their might, using their tiny fins to guide their home to safety.

Through their determination and love, they were able to save the red gorgonia coral home and their love was stronger than ever.

As a symbol of their love and devotion, they changed their colors to match the vibrant red of the gorgonia coral, becoming known as the "red seahorses of love" among the sea creatures. They lived happily in the coral reef for many years, and their love story became a legend among the ocean dwellers.

One day, a group of divers stumbled upon their home and were awestruck by the sight of the two seahorses, their matching red colors and the tale of their love and bravery. They shared the story with the world, and Sirena and Marlin's love became an inspiration to all.

Sirena and Marlin's love for each other was as enduring as the ocean itself, and their story would be told for generations to come.

The end.

Get the fine art print of Sirena and Marlin's love for your wall with a special discount (discount code: PYGMY) applied at checkout.

Travelphotography in Cambodia

Cambodia is a country full of beauty, culture, and history, and it's a great destination for travel photography. From the ancient temples of Angkor Wat to the bustling streets of Phnom Penh, there are endless opportunities for stunning images.

Ankow Wat from the air

One of the most iconic subjects for travel photography in Cambodia is the Angkor Wat temple complex. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the largest religious monument in the world, and it's a must-see for any photographer visiting the country. The temple complex is home to a variety of structures, including the main temple, which is surrounded by a moat and features intricate carvings and bas-reliefs.

Angkor Wat temple

Another popular subject for travel photography in Cambodia is the country's vibrant street scenes. From the bustling markets of Phnom Penh to the small villages that dot the countryside, there are endless opportunities to capture candid shots of everyday life. Street photography in Cambodia can be challenging, as the country has a long and complex history, and many people are wary of outsiders taking their photograph. However, with a little sensitivity and respect, it's possible to capture stunning images of the people and culture of Cambodia.

Street scenery

In addition to the temple complex and street scenes, there are also many other subjects for travel photography in Cambodia, including the stunning natural beauty of the country. From the lush forests and rice paddies of the countryside to the sandy beaches of the coast, there are endless opportunities for landscape photography.

Regardless of what you're interested in photographing, Cambodia is a destination that offers endless opportunities for stunning travel photography. With its rich culture, fascinating history, and natural beauty, it's a place that every photographer should add to their list of must-see destinations.

Iconic Mountains - The Matterhorn

The first work week of the year 2021 has passed. And the current COVID pandemic is controlling many aspects of our lives around the globe.

While searching for an iconic image of the Matterhorn - Mount Cervin in Zermatt - for a wall picture of a friend of mine I was working on my Matterhorn collection.

Some years ago I spent time in Zermatt on several occasions taking pictures of that iconic mountain. We were setting up at the top. Taking pictures both digital as well as on film using my forty years old Hasselblad 500 c/m camera. - An Iconic mountain requires it's picture taken by an iconic camera ;-)

Gornergrat at an altitude of more than 3'100 m.a.s.l. is one of the best spots to take pictures of that impressive mountain rim. 

At this altitude the air starts getting thin and breathing gets challenging with physical efforts. The comfort of being brought up there by cable car in some thirty minutes does not really help in this.

Surrounded by several peaks all higher than 4'000 m.a.s.l. one can feel the power of nature and spirit of earth.

But there is one peak which could not be more prominent. - The Matterhorn - Mount Cervin. That iconic triangular shape towering above all other peaks leaves a massive impression.

There is no doubt that this natural landmark is the biggest asset of the area. Be it for millions of tourists, for pictures, and for all the mountaineers who conquered that mountain.

Unfortunately with the restrictions of the current pandemic tourism is a bit lower and does not pay off that well. Hence, images might be an alternative to serve the longing for mountains.

Probably billions of pictures of that magical mountain have been taken over the years. And many people have a picture a picture decorating the wall in their house or appartement. And nature with ever new weather conditions makes every picture special.

Hence, it can well be understood that the search for new images never ends. And, that iconic pictures of Matterhorn remain attractive to the audience.

Thomas Crauwels - Fine Alpine Photography

While searching the internet for Matterhorn imagery I came across an incredibly impressive portfolio of iconic mountain images by Thomas Crauwels.

Thomas offers his images printed and framed, ready to be placed on a wall as a masterpiece.

And it's not only the Matterhorn which he captured in unprecedented and spectacular manner. He is documenting mountain sceneries of the entire Swiss alps.

I can only recommend to have a look at this exceptional portfolio.

Find the portfolio at link.

Wildlife Photography: Japanese Snow Monkeys

The snow monkeys from Joshin'etsukogen National Park in Japan are famous.

Famous for taking a bath in the hot springs while outside it is snowing. This should be a target for every ambitious nature and wildlife photographer.

Here a National Geographic documentary: link

Influential Photographers: Scott Rinckenberger

Watch this portrait of Scott Rinckenberger. - Scott is an amazing landscape and adventure photographer. As an advocate for mirrorless Olympus OM-D - a camera well suited for mountaineering - he shows how famous adventure pictures are taken.

Some of his landscape shots are truly unique. Scott has a special sense for unique light conditions. Check out some of his fine art panorama shots in his portfolio: link

It's not only the landscape but also the exposure he finds.

Many of his landscape images are back lit. Such as these snowy mountain scenery with the trees and the sun hitting them from the back.

Or te image on the left. A mysterious landscape somewhere around Meteorite Peak in Alaska.

Influential Photographers - Thomas Marent

Thomas Marent from Switzerland is a nature photographer specialised on tropical rain forests.

His photographic career started at age 16 when he took his first SLR camera out to the local Flachsee in central Switzerland to shoot his first nature images in local wetlands.

In 2006 he released his first book with an international editor which allowed him for the first time to make a living out of photography.

On his website - http://www.thomasmarent.com - he features a series of amazing nature photographs. His portfolio is endless with a very strong focus to image composition and detail.

The job of the nature photographer is heavily driven by the ability of being patient. To get the one perfect shot in nature and wildlife it can take days and weeks of patients, adaptation to the environment, and building the right setup.

To be close to animals can be dangerous, but also extremely rewarding in terms of images and experience.

To get these impressive close shots, such as the gorilla drinking in the river (see below) one needs a whole lot of experience. Experience, not only as a photographer but mainly as somebody who understands nature and wildlife and who can read the behaviour and reaction of wild animals.

Get some stunning poster prints at: all posters.ch

Theme: The Lighted Tent

Arctic Dream - Paul Zizka (500px)

A common theme in landscape photography at night is the lighted tent.

This motif gives interesting images. The lighted, and most of the examples warmly coloured, tent in contrast to the cold colours of the nightly landscape.

These pictures are perfect examples of transporting the scenery experienced with all human senses into a static image.

The cosy warmth of the protective tent combined with:

- the cold of the night

- the ambient light landscape

- the starry sky

- the milky way

- northern light phenomena

- or just the dark blue sky of a longtime exposure

Sahale Arm Milky Way - Jason Groepper (500px)

Some of these shots need a little bit of planning. Planning in terms of the right framing of the landscape, the right light conditions, the right weather conditions.

For a milky way scenery some more techniques are needed.
Find a tutorial to learn about the right exposure at: link



But not only milky way sceneries are interesting night shots. Some star trails can make a nice background for the lighted tent too.

Fragment 8 - Gabi Matei (500px)

Photography Tutorial: How To Get Better Shark Photos Underwater | Scuba Diving

There is still some time to go until my big Cocos Island scuba diving adventure starts. In preparation I am reading a lot on taking pictures of big fish.
While diving the last couple of years the reefs of the coral triangle in South East Asia I was mainly facing macro wildlife and beautiful coral seascape.

Here another photo tutorial worth reading:
Photography Tutorial: How To Get Better Shark Photos Underwater | Scuba Diving

Influential Photographers - Peter Lik

Australian self-taught photographer Peter Lik is one of the most successful contemporary landscape photographers. - According to his website lik.com Peter Lik's comment about his most favourite image is: "I haven't taken it yet."

Peter is running a series of galleries around the US and Australia showcasing his landscape images.

One of the most famous pictures of Peter Lik is the image "Phantom" taken in Arizona's Antelope canyon which has been sold at US$6.5 Million. This is the most expensive photograph ever sold.

The picture in black and white has been bought by a private collector who acquired some other of Peter's images at exceptional price.

The Antelope canyon picture taken by Peter Lik has been the starting point for thousands of photographers hunting exceptional light conditions in this spectacular geological formation. An internet search yields an endless number of great images taken in the very same spot.


Another of his iconic images is "Inner Piece" a beautiful back lit tree captured in Oregon.

For more inspirational pictures check out the image collection on Peter Lik's website.

Alpenglühen

L'Alpe qui saigne... - Vincent Favre (500px)

Is there something more beautiful than landscape images at sun set? The more special and unique, the more attractive they become.

It needs patience, time, and the right anticipation of weather phenomena in order to get that one special shot. The shot of a - maybe well known - landscape photographed hundreds of times before but never in that unique setting.

Light, contrast, color - texture and shape. Many landscape images under special light conditions are unique.

The Last Stand - Enrosadira (500px)

In the central European Alps a well known situation is called "Alpenglühen". This means literally "the glowing alps". Or in french "L'Alpe qui saigne" which is translated to "bleeding alps".

Alpenlicht - Martin (500px)

For the scientists: this is the moment of the sun set where mountain peeks are hit only by the remaining red wavelength components of the sunlight. A moment which appears for just a couple of seconds and only under weather conditions in favour of corresponding light refraction.

Mistry Peak - Philipp Franceschini (500px)

Kornfeld

Isn't it beautiful? - One of my Hasselblad photographs on Kodak Ektar 100 film.

Kornfeld - Andreas Müller (500px)

Scott Rinckenberger - Outdoor Photography Slideshow

Scott Rinckenberger 2016 Pro Photo Showdown Slideshow from Scott Rinckenberger on Vimeo.

Viral Nature Photo Challenge

I've been nominated by Joseph John Pucadyil to participate in a 7 day nature photo challenge. I need to post one photo a day for 7 days and nominate one person each day to pass this along so we can flood FB with great photos of nature.

If you want to click you through the hyperlinked paths of this viral game, and if you want to know how far it did go, find here the link to my very first post: Day 1: Cherry Blossom

I decided to share a series of pictures taken using my old Hasselblad 500 c/m camera on film.

Here is the stream of photographs I've been sharing during subsequent days.

Red Poppy - Medium Format Photography

Here to share one of my medium format, 6x6 cm Fujichrome Velvia 50 film photographs.

A beautiful field with flowers of red poppy back lit in the evening sun.

The image was captured using a Hasselblad 500 c/m camera with a 80 mm f2.8 Planar T* lens, both from 1976.

Landscape and Adventure Photographer Chris Burkard

"Don't forget to stop and just take the wold in ..." - Chris Burkard (500px)

California base nature, adventure, and landscape photographer Chris Burkard: http://www.chrisburkard.com

Excellent photography from different adventurous nature places around the world.

Chris Burkard has an impressive style. Landscape photographs not only on that one sunny day but capturing the power and uniqueness of harsh weather conditions which adds character and dynamics to his images.

Besides pictures from well known landmarks Chris' portfolio exhibits some nice detail captures showing the texture and patterns of details in interesting landscapes.

These are amazing artistic images showing the beauty of nature in details set into the right frame.
Imagine having this artwork decorating the wall in your house. Chris does offer prints for sale on his website.

Eye of the earth - Chris Burkard (500px)

Skogafoss Waterfall - Chris Burkard (500px)

If you want to learn more on how Chris prepares for his trips to capture this amazing landscape and adventure pictures watch the following video:

Cherry Blossom in Japan - Nature Phenomenon

Cherry Blossom Season from Lauren Astir on Vimeo.

Saturday Morning at the Zoo

Saturday morning at the Zoo. - When wildlife
awakens.

Some weeks ago I went to the Basel Zoo together with some of my photography friends. An opportunity to use once more the big glass sitting most of the time in the storage at home.




My setup for the day was the following:

Camera: Nikon D4
Glass: Nikkor 300mm f2.8 VR II together with teleconverter TC-20E III
Support: Manfrotto

For results visit my 500px profile.

Main difficulties taking photographs at the zoo using long focal length setups are caused by finding the right perspective across the fence and finding the right background.
Most of the time, even tough not in focal plane, the very geometrical structure of the fence causes blurred areas in pictures to end up with certain unwanted structure.
Same applies to background. In a zoo the farfield background often is something one would not expect the main subject - exotic animals - to sit in.

More images of my friend Joe Lackner using Nikon D800 with the Nikkor 200 - 500 mm lens can be found at http://joephoto.jimdo.com/tiere/zoo-basel/

Black and White - Mount Kilimanjaro Photography

Kilimanjaro - Andreas vdH (500px)

Masai herdsman - Craig Korszen-Bennett (500px)

Kilimanjaro Cloud Sea - Jeffrey Zabinski (500px)

Elephant Procession and Mount Kilimanjaro - Andy Biggs (500px)

Kilimanjaro - Tanzania - Andrew Cassels (500px)