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▫️My photographic journal▫️ 📚 keeping track of memories 🔸 travel 🔸 nature 🔸 culture 📍 Munich, Germany 📷 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
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Namibia in a nutshell 🇳🇦
More to come 🙌🏻
#namibia #wilderness #safari #sossusvlei #visitnamibia
13 Oct 2026
Welcome to the Kingdom of Angkor.
In between temples and statues you get to see how nature has taken back control over the years. Massive trees and roots are growing through the ruins of the former Khmer empire. It’s a place that leaves you in awe from the moment you set foot in it.
I was very fortunate to spend two days with local photographer @alessandrovannucciphotography. He knows Angkor inside out and is well acquainted with the local community. He even made it possible for me to visit one of the local monasteries which turned out to be a truly special experience.
Angkor Wat draws most of the attention for sure but the overall region has far more to offer. Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm kept me busy (and amazed) for a whole day.
#cambodia #angkor #angkorwat #angkorthom
05 Nov 2026
Yangshuo sits in the heart of Guangxi province in Southern China and is characterized by its iconic landscape that even made it onto the Chinese 20 yuan banknote. It’s specifically famous for its dramatic karst limestone formations and the Li river winding through them.
Traditional cormorant fishermen are still part of the scenery although they are no longer practicing. Instead they primarily work as cultural models for photographers.
For the very reason I was super lucky to have local guide and photographer @topgaophotographer by my side who showed me parts of Yangshuo that I wouldn’t have been able to find and experience on my own.
#yangshuo #guilin
01 Nov 2026
Jet lag hit me hard when I visited Seoul for a couple of days in 2025. That being said this little photo selection doesn’t do justice to Seoul. I was just too tired to carry my camera gear all day. And too busy exploring Korean skincare shops and photo booths. Anyways, there’s much more to see in Seoul than Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village. Need to come back with more time and energy.
#seoul #visitseoul #southkorea
24 Oct 2026
Sakura stands for the Japanese cherry blossom season and is deeply rooted in the country’s culture. Rather than being viewed as a pretty flower, it acts as a mirror for the Japanese worldview and lifestyle. It’s a symbol of spring, renewal, and the transience of life.
Sakura trees bloom in a variation of white and pink but the petals tend to fall after a week or two (peak bloom only lasts for 4-7 days depending on the weather conditions).
Planning a trip to Japan for Sakura season can be quite challenging, especially when you are trying to plan (and book) in advance. That’s because it’s hard to predict when the Sakura trees will actually bloom as the dates vary every year due to changing climate and weather conditions.
An app by the name of “Sakura Navi” turned out to be my best helper as it updated the state of Sakura blooming across the whole country on a scale from 0 - 100%.
#Japan #sakura #cherryblossom #
11 Oct 2026
Torii gates are traditional Japanese portals that mark the boundary between the human world and the sacred space of a Shinto shrine.
A typical torii features two vertical posts topped by two horizontal crossbeams and it features different colors with vermilion red being the most common one.
Torii gates can be found all over Japan and it is said that there are more than 100,000 across the country. I literally went the extra mile to visit some of the ones that I was keen to see. Shirahige Shrine at Lake Biwa turned out to be my favorite as it is a perfect spot for long exposure shots during sunset.
#Japan #torii #japanlife #discovertheworld
06 Oct 2026
No trip to Japan should go without paying Mount Fuji a visit. It may not be the tallest mountain you‘ll ever see but probably one of the most beautiful. Fuji is iconic. And rightly so.
One thing that I underestimated at first was the fact that chances for clear visibility are rather slim. It can be quite hazy and cloudy around Mount Fuji throughout the day. So your best chances for great views are right after sunrise.
Walking down honcho street in Fujiyoshida was probably my favorite Fuji experience as the contrast is so intense. You get to experience both a small Japanese town with a nostalgic 80s vibe and Mount Fuji watching over it.
#japan #fuji #fujiyoshida #japantrip
05 Oct 2026
Koyo describes Japan‘s autumn foliage period when trees transform into all shades of red, orange and yellow.
While sakura (cherry blossom) season is doubtlessly the most famous one in Japan throughout the year I still prefer koyo for a couple of reasons.
First of all the country is not as crowded as during cherry blossom season and the weather conditions are still pleasant most of the time. I could even spend some days in a t-shirt in November.
Besides, autumn colors are not as hard to catch as sakura blooming as they last for several weeks while they wander from Hokkaido in September to Tokyo and Kyoto by mid-to-late November. Cherry blossoms can be gone within a week after their bloom and it’s kind of tricky to get ahold of them as predictions vary a lot.
And then there’s the eye candy factor. Japan’s autumn colors can be quite intense. Some places look as if they were pimped with one too many Instagram filters.
#japan #koyo #travelphotography #autumnvibes🍁
29 Sep 2026
I have visited Tokyo three times already and it doesn’t cease to amaze me in its very own way. When you first set foot in the pulsating areas such as Shinjuku, Shibuya or Roppongi it is difficult not to feel overstimulated by the bright neon billboards or the sounds and jingle loops that come from pretty much everywhere around you.
Tokyo can trigger many senses for sure. And yet there always remains a feeling of stillness within the bustling energy of the city. You see thousands of strangers every day on trains and streets but people usually keep to themselves. You somehow become part of an invisible crowd.
That being said, Tokyo is probably one of the nicest playgrounds when it comes to street and people photography.
#tokyo #shinjuku #shibuya #nightwalk #japan
25 Sep 2026
Osaka. A bit of everything from castles, shrines and loads of neon light eye candy. The bustling streets of Dōtonbori are kind of an attraction itself but I was much more drawn towards Orange Street and its Japanese fashion boutiques (take my money, STUDIOUS) and Shinsekai with its nostalgic touch (nothing compares to a good old Street Fighter II arcade).
#osaka #dotonbori #japan #japantravelphoto
23 Sep 2026
Kōyasan is a sacred temple town in the mountains of Wakayama Prefecture. It serves as the spiritual center of Shingon Buddhism.
It’s probably best known for its large cemetery (Okunoin) that is embedded in an impressive ancient cedar forrest. It contains hundreds of thousands of moss-covered graves and tombstones. Even large companies such as Panasonic have their own monuments to honor past employees for their loyalty.
Kōyasan is one of the most atmospheric places I have ever been to. Especially after dark when the lanterns across the cemetery lighten up. I found it rather peaceful than eerie. My only fear was if I would make it back to the train station on time as I got a bit carried away by the endless photographic possibilities.
Speaking of train station - it takes around 2 hours to get to Kōyasan from Osaka. The trip can be a bit of a hazzle as you have to take two trains, one cable car and a bus. But it’s a very scenic journey.
Alternatively, there are around 50 temples in Koyasan that serve as guesthouses for visitors.
#koyasan #okunoin #japan #japantravelphoto
20 Sep 2026
Katsuo-ji is mostly referred to as “Daruma Temple“ due to its popular residents. There are thousands and thousands of daruma dolls across the temple grounds.
Daruma dolls stand for resilience and good fortune in Japanese culture and can be seen as supporting companions for those who want to achieve a certain goal. When you buy a daruma doll it usually comes with blank eyes. You fill in one eye when you set yourself a goal and fill in the second one after you have completed it. In other words a one-eyed daruma doll is a subtle reminder that you still have a way to go.
Katsuo-ji can best be reached from Osaka by train. You need to look out for a station by the name of Minoh-kayano. From there you have to cover 8 more kilometers by bus (or cab). Overall, the trip can take up to two hours (one way). And yeah, it’s worth it.
#Japan #katsuoji #visitjapan #traveljapan
15 Sep 2026
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