You might find that this is a contradiction in itself ... perceptions of eye and ear seem to be incompatible. And in a way they are ... but then again, do both expressions merely describe perceptions?

Is it really just eye and ear that realise views or sounds ? Does it not require more than that - does it not require mind as a third component? I think it does. And this is where photography comes in. It is the very aim of photography to visualise the invisible.

So do my photographs: what I am trying to express is the mood that I find in abandoned or empty places. It is a mood of lonelyness, somtimes stark, sometimes even romantic. It is an impression of finiteness that makes me stop and reflect about the scenes I see.

Some of my portfolios have been published in the press. Feel free to have a look or to download them:

Fine Art Photo

Schwarzweiß

Another upcoming publication is in "A Wider View", a documentary on landscape architecture in former industrial regions. It will include some of my photos of "Zollverein". This Bauhaus style coliery in Essen/Germany has recently been declared a world heritage site by the UNESCO.