Myanmar – Bagan – Separating the Wheat from the Chaff
I photographed this scenery while I was walking through a very remote village in old Bagan. Seeing how rural life looks like was very interesting.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HC 210mm 4.0
- ISO 400
- f/4.0
- 1/320 sec
- developed in Phocus, CS6
- copyrighted and watermarked
Regards, Gerry
Myanmar – Bagan – Afternoon Walk
I had the great pleasure to work with this young novice in Bagan.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HC 150mm 3.2
- ISO 200
- 1/400 sec
- f/3.2
- developed with Phocus, CS6
- copyright protected and watermarked
Regards, Gerry
Myanmar – Bagan – Shwezigon-Pagode – Two Young Novice
I had the luck and pleasure to photograph two young novice at the Shwezigon Pagoda.
Some technical information:
- Canon 1d MK IV
- Canon 85mm 1.2 II
- ISO 640
- f/2.0
- 1/160 sec
- developed with Lightroom 4.0 / CS6
- watermarked
Regards, Gerry
Myanmar – Bagan – Shwezigon-Pagode – one Monk and two Novice
One monk and two novice passed by while I was shooting an other scene....
Some technical information:
- Canon 1d MK IV
- Canon 85mm 1.2 II
- ISO 640
- f/2.0
- 1/125 sec
- developed with Lightroom 4.0 / CS6
- watermarked
Regards, Gerry
Myanmar – Inle Lake – Tribes – Looking for Customers
I photographed this Pao woman at a local market who was looking for potential customers. As I already mentioned in my previous post I love their unique clothes and their turban.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HC 210mm
- ISO 400
- 1/250 sec
- f/4.8
- developed with Phocus, CS6
- watermarked
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland – Murgsee – Winter is still alive
A weather change brought us some fresh snow in the mountains and I guess we have to wait a couple of weeks for kicking-off the mountain lake season this year. Nevertheless, hiking up to the Murgsee (various small mountain lakes) and through fresh snow was ... despite the fact that I got a sunburn on my whole face and neck ...a wonderful and relaxing experience.
Here are some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HC 35-90mm @ 35mm
- ISO 100
- 1/800 sec
- f/11
- Pano of 5 photographs
- final size: 12382 x 7238
- developed with Phocus, PtGui, CS6, Nik Silver Efex
Enjoy the late winter scenery
Regards, Gerry
PS: the photograph is watermarked and protected.
Myanmar / Inle Lake / Tribes / Shy Smile
I spent a week at Inle lake (called Intha) and had the opportunity to visit some local markets in Shan state. I love those Tribes and their unique clothes. Yes they are proud but on the other hand very friendly. I was lucky because I had a chance to capture this unique shy smile.
Some technical information:
- Canon 1d Mark IV
- Canon 70-200mm f2.8 Mark II
- ISO 160
- f/2.8
- 1/500 sec
- at 200mm
Regards, Gerry
Dreams of Myanmar / Balloon Ride
Well, I know. I was not online for a while because of some photography trips and business reasons. But I'm back now and I would like to kick-off the season with a balloon ride over Myanmar / Bagan. I have spent four weeks in Myanmar and I'm heavily impressed about this country, their history and the people. They are so friendly and lovely.
So let's start with the balloon ride.
Some technical details:
- Canon 1d Mark IV
- Canon 70-200 MKII / f2.8
- f/5.6
- 1/1600
- ISO 640
Regards, Gerry
Photo Shooting with Samira #I
The last photo shooting session with Samira, Jessica and Martina was really great fun and we created some "keepers". So let's start with Samira.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HC 120mm II
- ISO 100
- 1/250 sec
- f/13
- Elinchrom beauty dish (white)
- 2 Elinchrom rim lights
- 1 Elinchrom light bank
- background light
Enjoy the smile
Regards, Gerry
France – Paris – La Defense – black & white Study II
Same day and place like before ... just another building. As I said, it's all about reflections, light and structure ....
Some technical information:
- Canon 1d Mark IV
- Canon 14mm f2.8 II
- ISO 400
- f/18
- 1/100 sec
Regards,
Gerry
France – Paris – La Defense – b&w study I
A short shopping trip to Paris gave me the opportunity to work a little bit on my black & study. It's all about reflections, light and structure ....
Some technical information:
- Canon 1d Mark IV (waiting for 1dx
)
- Canon 14mm f2.8
- ISO 320
- f/11
- 1/320 sec
Regards,
Gerry
Photo Shooting with Katrin Zett #2
So, let's continue with Katrin.....
- Art director: Zottl / Langhaarzottl
- Make-Up artist: Katrin Planert
- Model: Katrin Zett
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 120mm II
- f/11
- ISO 100
- 1/180sec
- Illuminate Flash System - Beauty Dish and two rim lights with grids
Regards, Gerry
Photo Shooting with Jana Jakel #3
Same shooting location as before but this time with Jana Jakel.
- Art director: Zottl / Langhaarzottl
- Make-Up artist: Katrin Planert
- Model: Jana Jakel
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HC 80mm
- f/11
- ISO 100
- 1/180sec
- Illuminate Flash System - Big Para - Pro Series and two rim lights with grids
Regards, Gerry
Photo Shooting with Jana Jakel #2
Same shooting location as before but this time with Jana Jakel.
- Art director: Zottl / Langhaarzottl
- Make-Up artist: Katrin Planert
- Model: Jana Jakel
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HC 80mm
- f/11
- ISO 100
- 1/180sec
- Illuminate Flash System - Beauty Dish and two rim lights with grids
Regards, Gerry
Photo Shooting with Jana Jakel #1
Same shooting location as before but this time with Jana Jakel.
- Art director: Zottl / Langhaarzottl
- Make-Up artist: Katrin Planert
- Model: Jana Jakel
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HC 80mm
- f/11
- ISO 100
- 1/180sec
- Illuminate Flash System - Beauty Dish and two rim lights with grids
Regards, Gerry
Photo Shooting with Katrin Zett #1
I had the pleasure to join a one-to-one coaching session with Zottl (langhaarzottl.com) a couple of weeks ago. We really had a great time and created some interesting shoots. So, let's start with Katrin #1.
- Art director: Zottl / Langhaarzottl
- Make-Up artist: Katrin Planert
- Model: Katrin Zett
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 120mm II
- f/11
- ISO 100
- 1/180sec
- Illuminate Flash System - Beauty Dish and two rim lights with grids
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland – Engadin – Valle di Campo – Lago di Val Viola
I took a rest on my way to the passo di Val Viola ...
Regards,
Gerry
PS - some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 35-90mm @35mm
- ISO 100
- f/19
- 1/90 sec
- Lee NDG filter 0.9
- pano of 6
Switzerland – Engadin – Lago di Saoseo – Serenity
Clear sky - clear water - clear mind and a single thought...
Enjoy the serenity
Regards,
Gerry
PS some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 35-90 @35mm
- ISO 100
- f/19
- 1/15sec
- pano of 2
- Lee NDG 0.9
Switzerland – Engadin – Lago di Saoseo – Picture Postcard Weather
The beautiful weather lets you forget the cold temperature at Lago di Saoseo. Enjoy the scenery
PS - some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- HCD 35-90mm (at 60mm)
- ISO 100
- f/19
- 1/15sec
- Lee NDG filter 0.9
Regards,
Gerry
Switzerland – Engadin – Lago di Saoseo – Cat Ice Time
We got some snow in the mountains this week and I guess it was the last opportunity this year, to photograph some nice reflections at Lago di Saoseo. As soon as the sun goes down the temperature is way below freezing level and you can watch how quickly the lake gets covered with cat ice. So, it's cat time ...
PS - some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 28mm
- ISO 200
- f/16
- 1/45s
- 0.9 Lee NDG filter
Regards,
Gerry
France – Chamonix – Sunrise at Lac Blanc (black and white version)
Despite the wonderful and delicate colors I really like the black and white version of this scenery. The amazing structure of the mountains and the incredible reflections don't get distracted by the colors.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 35-90mm (at 50mm)
- f/11
- 1/20sec
- ISO 200
- Lee 0.9 NDG filter
- Nik silver efex pro
Regards,
Gerry
France – Chamonix – Sunrise at Lac Blanc
A wonderful sunrise followed a very mild night at Lac Blanc.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 35-90mm (at 50mm)
- f/11
- 1/20sec
- ISO 200
- Lee 0.9 NDG filter
Regards,
Gerry
Switzerland – Engadin – Lago di Saoseo – Morning Dream

Sometimes the day starts with a dream ... until you get touched by the delicate morning light ...
Enjoy the delicate morning light.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 35-90 mm (@40mm)
- ISO 200
- f/11
- 4sec
- Lee 0.9 NDG filter
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland, Engadin, Lago di Saoseo – Silent Reward
Well, the weather conditions changed again and this time to my luck. I got rewarded with a clear nearly monochromatic atmosphere.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 28mm
- ISO 100
- f/11
- 11 sec
- 0.9 Lee NDG filter
Enjoy the silent reward.
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland – Engadin – Lago di Saoseo – Hope
Well, I was hoping for a gorgeous sunset but the weather conditions were not on my side.... but there is always light at the end of the tunnel .... and I decided to wait ...
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 28mm
- f/27
- ISO 100
- 1sec
- 0.9 Lee NDG filter
Regards,
Gerry
France – Chamonix – Full Moon Night at Lac de Chesery
To be exact, it was a 90% full moon night
Nevertheless, spending a night at Lac de Chesery is always an amazing experience. The breathtaking scenery of illuminated mountains (Dome du Gouter, Mont Blanc, Aiguille du Midi, Mont Maudit, Grandes Jorasses, Aiguille de Triolet..) by the full moon and the amazing reflection at Lac de Chesery is every effort worth. I didn't used a tent (only sleeping bag) because the night was mild and the sky was bright with stars. I counted seven falling stars, placed one wish and fell asleep....
Enjoy the Mont-Blanc scenery.
Regards,
Gerry
PS: some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- HCD 35-90mm at 35mm)
- ISO 100
- 45 sec
- f/8.0
- Lee 0.9 ND graduated filter
- Pano of 2 exposures
- final size: 10236 x 5611
Switzerland, Grimsel, A Thousand Tears
A thousand tears from my heart ... down deep inside...
Gerry
PS: some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- HCD 28mm
- ISO 100
- f/27
- 1/4 sec
- Lee 0.9 ND graduated filter
Switzerland – Graubuenden – Val Maighels – Weather Change
This is the reward of a short afternoon scouting hike in Val Maighels. This valley has a couple of interesting lakes and ponds ... and maybe I'll go back and stay over night - will see. But this time I had to stop my scouting hike due to a significant weather change.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- HCD 28mm
- ISO 200
- f/22
- 1/60 sec
- Lee ND graduated filter
- Pano of 5 photographs
- final size: 13089 x 8469
Enjoy the fresh air.
Regards,
Gerry
Switzerland – Ticino – Passo delle Colombe
It's still summertime but a terrible cold weather front brought some snow in the mountains. Enjoy the pano of the Passo dell Colombe with its lake.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 35-90mm at 35mm
- ISO 100
- f/19
- 1/125sec
- Pano of 5
- final size 12843 x 7295
Regards,
Gerry
Photo Shooting with JuliaB – High-Key Portrait
I used a very simple setup for this high-key portrait shot. One huge Octa softbox (175cm) in the background, one Octa softbox (100cm) from the top and a reflector from below. A great thank belongs to JuliaB who waited patiently for the right setup.
Some technical details:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD-120mm
- f/11
- ISO 100
- 1/350 sec
- Ranger Speed AS
- Elinchrom BXRi 500
Regards,
Gerry
Photo Shooting with Celine: Intimate Portrait #1
This is the first result of a creative portrait shooting session with Celine last weekend. It was great fun to see how carefully Kay_ZH (make up artist) prepared the make up for this scene.
Enjoy the beauty.
Regards,
Gerry
Photo Shooting with Celine: Frozen Action
Well, a memorable photo for the album is included
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- HC 120mm II
- ISO 200
- 1/125 sec
- f/8.0
- Elinchrom BXRi 500
- White Beauty Dish
- one SB-900
Regards, Gerry
Photo Shooting with Seline: Pushing the Rotor Blade
Well, pushing the Antonov An-2 rotor blade isn't so easy but has to be done before the engine gets started.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- HC 35-90mm (at 90mm)
- ISO 200
- 1/250 sec
- f/6.8
- Elinchrom Ranger Quadra (single head)
- White Beauty Dish
- one SB-900
Regards,
Gerry
Photo Shooting with Celine: The Beauty and the Antonov An-2
Due to bad and unstable weather conditions I had to cancel my mountain lake plans. Well, this was a perfect moment to join a photo shooting session with Celine at the Birrfeld. The airfield Birrfeld and the old Antonov An-2 was a perfect set for this shooting.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- HC 120mm II
- ISO 200
- 1/500 sec
- f/4.8
- large golden reflector
- small silver reflector
Enjoy the first photograph - the beauty and the Antonov An-2.
Regards, Gerry
Italy – Venice – Canale Grande – B&W Study
Enjoy the long exposure of Venice.
Regards, Gerry
PS - some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 24-70mm f2.8 (at 28mm)
- ISO 100
- F22
- 56 sec
- ND filter 1.8
Hawaii – Kauai – Morning Dreams
Standing in the tide and enjoying the morning light... while the thoughts are floating away ...
Regards,
Gerry
Hawaii – Kauai – Pureness
I don't know the name of this flower but was enchanted by the pureness of the color.
Regards,
Gerry
Hawaii – Kauai – The Last Morning …
As already mentioned in my previous post, the Lotus blossom unfolds one petal at a time till full-bloom in the morning when the sun's rays touch the flower .... and the interdependence between the lotus and the suns is a symbol of love
Regards,
Gerry
Hawaii – Kauai – Purity of Soul
The Lotus blossom unfolds one petal at a time till full-bloom in the morning when the sun's rays touch the flower ....
Regards,
Gerry































