Photography is like life : a permanent process of learning and exercise. Every session is experience. And I have given up judging between "good" and "bad". Making experiences is just great and vital for personal growth and evolution. The world is what we think the world to be. So I prefer colour to dull and vibrant to stiff. And I have learned to love the grey moments when they come and to welcome the unknown with open arms. It does not need a lot to be happy. A view though my camera helps me to learn that every day. Photography offers the best mindfulness-training I can imagine. You learn to make use of your conscious mind and train to focus. When you have switched off the auto-pilot you face a new reality.

 

Charity

In the meantime I support more than 20 charity projects with my pictures where they help in various ways to raise money for sick or underprivileged people as well as nature projects. For me a wonderful way to do something good in addition to having fun with photography. If you would like to use my pictures for a charitable cause, you are welcome to do so. Please simply send me a short email with a description of your project.

  

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You have a very beautiful and interesting gallery of photos. I admire you for how you are so free with the use of them for the benefit of others.

December 31, 2022

An absolutely spectacular collection. I can spend hours browsing through these amazing images.

January 4, 2023

Beautiful photostream. Beautiful words.

January 4, 2023

I never tire of Christian's images - as others have said, each is a work of art.

December 6, 2022

J'aime beaucoup le savoir faire, "l'artiste" mais au delà une belle référence à suivre, et un bel exemple de vie que j'aime à retrouver à chaque nouvelle images, merci de ce partage.

November 3, 2022
Glamorous Rice (deleted)

I tuoi sono i paesaggi più belli che si vedono su flickr.Sono paesaggi luminosi e pieni di vitalità,un piacere per gli occhi di chi li vede.Ciao

September 18, 2022

Was für ein herrlicher Photostream! Schon lange begleite ich als stiller Geniesser deine mit Licht geschaffenen Meisterwerke - heute nahm ich mir die Zeit und um ein paar Worte dazu zu hinterlassen. Der Besuch hier bei dir ist für mich jedes Mal aufs Neue ein Erlebnis. Einfach tolle Bilder - weiter so!

September 18, 2022

Wunderschöne stimmungsvolle Landschaften - perfekt und eindrucksvoll gestaltet

September 1, 2022

Thank you for the favorite on my photos. I enjoy your photography and see many coastal images that exhibit wonderful colors and themes.

August 26, 2022
Ajar Things (deleted)

Christian Deine Landschaft deine ☀️ Aufnahmen Deine Meeres Aufnahmen Wunder wunderschön Faszinierend die ganzen Aufnahmen Ich bin voll begeistert Super super super

July 25, 2022

What a gallery!!! Nice job!

July 17, 2022
jlg_iso says:

I first became attracted to your gallery through your arty HDR landscapes. Ever since I find you have a gift for noticing moody appealing scenes, even where people would not find anything of interest. Love your sense of lighting as well, and your subjects, always interesting.

July 9, 2022

Hello Christian, I am very thankful you liked a few of my photos, mainly as it has led me to your incredible photo gallery; what a joy! It is hard to choose which to favourite as they are all so beautiful. They have a feeling of softness and timelessness, a welcome relief for the eyes and mind. Thank you for your won… Read more

Hello Christian, I am very thankful you liked a few of my photos, mainly as it has led me to your incredible photo gallery; what a joy! It is hard to choose which to favourite as they are all so beautiful. They have a feeling of softness and timelessness, a welcome relief for the eyes and mind. Thank you for your wonderful images!

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May 1, 2022

Excellent light magician, the master of brabant explore.

March 26, 2022

I really like the way that you blend dark and light into your photos. Kudos also for your charity work!

February 25, 2022

Hi, Christian. Your photographs are exquisitely beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with us.

February 13, 2022

Seeing the world and life that others see through their eyes is such an awesome experience. Your photos are beautiful.

January 23, 2022
Weng Yung says:

You have a wonderful porfolio of photographs here. There are so serene, beautiful, and calming. It's always a pleasure to view them. I learned quite a few techniques from you. Thank you very much.

November 27, 2021
Jazzy Bushes (deleted)

EMARKABLE(HERITAGE) & OTHER SKILFULLY CAPTURED TATEFUL IMAGES,ITS JUST AWESOME

October 24, 2021

Unmistakable your photographic jewels of beautiful landscapes, congratulations Christian.

August 30, 2021

Christian, you are probably the most talented photographer on FLICKR. I am no expert but it is such a pleasure to be able to go to your photostream and experience such amazing work.

July 16, 2021

Your photos, Christian, are true paintings, just like oil paintings, works of art! They put you in a dream world while admiring them!

July 1, 2021
Longing Show (deleted)

Hallo Christian. Ich genieße es immer, Ihre wunderbare Galerie zu besuchen. Ich liebe Ihre schönen Landschaftsfotos. Sie geben mir die Möglichkeit, Ihr schönes Land zu besuchen. Haben Sie einen grteat Tag.

May 24, 2021

WOW! Your collection is just exactly my kind of images! I don't know where to even begin to chose my favourites, they are all so perfect. I like the slightly soft focus shots and would be fascinated to know your thinking with them - both the technique and why you use it so often. But, yes, I am SO pleased to have made … Read more

WOW! Your collection is just exactly my kind of images! I don't know where to even begin to chose my favourites, they are all so perfect. I like the slightly soft focus shots and would be fascinated to know your thinking with them - both the technique and why you use it so often. But, yes, I am SO pleased to have made a wonderful discovery - and look forward to enjoying many more.

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May 13, 2021

It's so wonderful to see your photos!!! It's a kind of overwhelming feeling. Thank you for sharing your magnificent work. Keep enjoying your gifted work.

April 24, 2021

Magnifique galerie avec des photos tendres aux lumières diffuses

March 4, 2021
eminent hand (deleted)

My compliments, on your spectacular gallery. With the glorious colors and magical light, it's a beautiful fairy tale paradise Kind Regards, From the land under the southern stars.

January 16, 2021
maxdrome says:

photos always with dreamy almost enchanted atmospheres, really great shots

December 30, 2020

L'atmosphère de vos photos les rend aussi belles que des tableaux. C'est avec un grand plaisir et une réelle émotion que j'ai la chance de voir vos photos. Cordialement.

December 20, 2020

Christian, es macht immer wieder Spaß, Deine Fotos zu betrachten! Viele Grüße aus der Kölner Bucht Ludger

December 5, 2020

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