Magnolia 2025
For the twelfth consecutive year, I wanted to photograph the blooming magnolia tree. The goal of my long-term project is to find out whether our perspective on something changes over the years and whether the camera I use influences the result. In 2024, I took these photos with an iPhone 15 Pro Max because I didn't have a new camera at my disposal. But at the time, I had to admit to myself that I prefer taking photos with a "real" camera. This year, the strong backlight during the blossoming stage inspired me to create a series that I shot with a Leica SL3. I further enhanced the strong contrasts in the image editing. It's fascinating how many tiny hairs the flower buds have.
2025
Leica SL3
2024
iPhone 15 Pro max
2023
Leica SL2 with the two fixed focal lengths SL 35 mm and SL 90 mm
I limited myself to two fixed focal lengths.
2022
Leica S3, Leica SL2, Sony a1
For the first time, I photographed with more than one camera. Variety is the spice of life ;-).
2021
Leica SL2
In 2021, I missed the flowering period, so the yield was relatively poor.
2020
Leica SL2
2019
Fujfilm GFX100
2018
Leica CL
2017
Panasonic GH5
2016
Leica SL
The Leica SL was definitely a boost for my photography. Mirrorless photography with targeted over- and underexposure was (and still is) a brilliant experience. Moreover, the only lens available at the beginning—the SL 24-90mm—exhibited a quality that I had previously only experienced with prime lenses in the 35mm DSLR range.
2015
Nikon D810
2014
Nikon D810
