In the Dolomites in Italy, just below the border with Austria, in the area called South Tyrol, in a hidden valley lies the town of Sankt Maddalena. There stands this little Sankt Johann church with the peaks of the Geislergruppe in the background. This picture is characteristic of the Dolomites, which have been added to the list of World Heritage Sites by Unesco due to their extraordinary landscapes.
Landscapes and townscapes are my favourite subjects. I search for beauty in the image; that can come from any of the compositional elements such as lines, shapes, rhythms, light/dark, colour combinations. For me a photograph is successful, when I can hang it on the wall.. Read more…