Experiences

No phone ringing. No jeep traffic jams. No Instagram Reels. In India’s tiger reserves, rules are in place to protect the forest –
not to entertain tourists. An experience report from Kanha National Park on sustainable nature tourism, strict safari rules, and why Africa could learn from it.

In Bavaria, at least 14 lynx disappeared under unexplained circumstances. Wildlife crime is not a distant problem—it happens in our forests. About poisoned baits, failing law enforcement, and the power of a single image.

Hand on heart: who voluntarily lies flat in the forest mud during the day at three degrees and drizzling rain? While the world waits for the first cherry blossoms for the perfect Instagram selfie, I prefer to lie where it is brown, damp, and—well—quite uncomfortable. But right here, under the moldy leaves and in the inconspicuous ponds, the most exciting drama of early spring is currently unfolding.

Florida’s winter is peak season for bird photography. In the Everglades, Lake Apopka, the Ding Darling Reserve and Crystal River, migratory birds meet resident species. Herons, pelicans and ibises shape the wetlands—at the center is the osprey. This article shows why Florida is one of the best winter destinations for wildlife photography and how light, landscape and biodiversity work together.

On foggy December mornings in the Bavarian Forest, the woods reveal their quietest secrets. This guide demonstrates how to find and photograph hair ice – a fleeting natural phenomenon that only occurs under specific conditions and demands the highest precision in macro photography. Includes practical tips on locations, equipment, and technique.