It was a peaceful spring morning in Hallstatt, the picturesque Austrian mountain village often regarded as one of the most beautiful lakeside towns in the world. The conditions were perfect for photography — the lake was perfectly still and the mountain peaks still dusted with snow. I arrived early, just before sunrise, hoping to capture the village and the mountains bathed in soft morning light. For about an hour, I waited and kept shooting, looking for the perfect moment when the light was just right. Just as I was about to pack up, the first morning boat arrived, adding a final touch to the composition and at the same time shattering the lake's almost perfect reflection. Fortunately, I had already captured the reflection shot I came for.
Professional travel photographer based in Bremen, Germany, with a passion for exploring the world and capturing the most beautiful places on the planet. Specializing in high-quality cityscape and landscape photography, Michael focuses on those magical moments when natural and artificial light blend perfectly to create dramatic imagery... Read more…
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany