This impressive night-time photo shows the twinkling Milky Way above the famous quiver tree forest in Namibia. The ancient, bizarrely shaped trees form a fascinating silhouette against the star-studded sky. In the clear, dry air of the Namibian desert, the sky is incredibly clear - a paradise for astrophotography.
The photo was taken while travelling through Namibia - a country full of contrasts, wide horizons and unforgettable moments in nature. The quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) is a symbol of southern Africa and lends the scene something magical and timeless.
This picture is ideal as a large-format wall print - for living rooms, surgeries, hotels or offices with a penchant for nature, tranquillity and vastness. It appeals to travellers, astrophotography fans, nature photography enthusiasts and anyone with a passion for distant worlds.
The contrast between the earthly landscape and cosmic infinity lends this picture depth and meditative power - an eye-catcher that invites you to dream.
I have always enjoyed photography. Even when I was young, I took photos with the Beirette. It even happened to me once that I inserted a film twice ... and the photos I took were very interesting.
I then bought my digital SLR camera in 2014. The first photos..
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