This fascinating night photo shows the twinkling Milky Way above a striking natural rock arch near the Spitzkoppe - one of Namibia's most famous photo spots. In absolute darkness, far away from any light pollution, the starry sky reveals itself here in all its splendour. The curved shape of the rock artfully frames the cosmic spectacle and lends depth and drama to the image.
The photo was taken during a night-time photo tour, during which Namibia's wilderness also made its presence felt - a curious snake watched us silently from a neighbouring rock. A moment full of wonder, respect and awe for nature - both above us and right next to us.
This landscape format is perfect for large murals in living rooms, offices or nature lodges that want to inspire with wanderlust, a sense of adventure and nocturnal magic. Ideal as a fine art print on aluminium dibond or behind acrylic glass.
I have always enjoyed photography. Even when I was young, I took photos with the Beirette. It even happened to me once that I inserted a film twice ... and the photos I took were very interesting.
I then bought my digital SLR camera in 2014. The first photos..
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