My top 12 photos of 2017
2017 was a very successful year for me. I fondly remember the first day in July in the Dolomites, when we experienced a truly magical atmosphere at the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, as well as the sunrise at the Cinque Torri; everything else was pure bliss. Or the morning in May at the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne. Even on the drive there, the faint clouds in the sky hinted at what might be in store for me. Unforgettable, of course, is the icy cold morning on Lake Neuchâtel during the brief cold snap in January, when the north wind blew at gale force and the water droplets froze instantly on the lens, camera, and clothes. Then, during our Matterhorn workshop, I was able to capture a classic image with perfect atmosphere: the Matterhorn reflected in Lake Stellisee. And, of course, the colorful and breathtaking autumn is unforgettable. The atmosphere during the sunset on Lake Geneva was simply fantastic. And last but not least, the four days in Berchtesgaden, when we waited two days for the snow, I fondly remember standing by the Maria Gern Chapel, waiting for the Watzmann to reveal itself. It remained shrouded in clouds, so I quickly attached my telephoto lens and focused entirely on the Maria Gern Chapel. Then almost everything came together perfectly. A fitting end to a wonderful year, filled with many new impressions, encounters, and memories! The order of the photos is purely random.

If I had to choose one of the twelve photos to place at the top of my pedestal, it would be the photo of the Maria Gern Chapel in Berchtesgaden.
Which one is your favorite?

Then, of course, there were the four landscape workshops: Floral Magic, Matterhorn, Dolomites, and Belchen. We were fortunate enough to conduct all of these, except for the Belchen workshop, under fantastic conditions. A heartfelt thank you again to all the participants; I always enjoy being out in nature with photography enthusiasts. I look forward to many more encounters in 2018!

Many thanks also to all visitors of the Belchen Photo Event 2017. We were pleased to welcome 76 photographers.
The next event It takes place on November 24, 2018 and is already more than half full.

Then, after intensive preparation, the Lightexplorers project was born. Many interesting workshops await you.
New next year is a photo competition, with a Gitzo Traveler tripod set worth 950 CHF as the main prize.
It's worth participating!