"Photographers for Japan" Fundraiser

Steffi approached me with an idea today. She had an idea how we as photographers can do our part in raising money for the victims of the catastrophic events taking place in Japan right now. I know that several hundred people are visiting my blog every day, and I'm pretty sure that all of my visitors are aware of what is going on. Half a million people are without homes due to the tsunami and the possible thread of radioactive contamination.

This week I would like to take all money I receive through print sales and donate it to the Red Cross "Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami".

How to donate

You automatically participate by purchasing any kind of print of any image you find in my store. If you don't feel like purchasing a larger print, you can also buy a postcard for only $2.79. After your purchase, I will send you an email to let you know about the amount I received through your purchase. It would also be nice if I could mention you on here in a list of people that will hopefully grow over the week. If you feel like donating, but you are not interested in buying a picture, you can find the Red Cross directly via this link.

Looking for photographers to participate

If you are a photographer selling pictures it would be nice if you would join us in some way. You could send me a link to your website so I can mention you here as well.

Other donating photographers:

Stefanie HöpnerVeronica SparrowD. Travis NorthDave WilsonScott WydenMichael CriswellScott FrederickEhsan AbbasiMichael ConnellPhilip CohenSilvia Ganora

Bare Staircase

Today I had the time to sit down, pick an image out of my archives and process it. However, I have the luxurious problem that my archive is pretty large and I'm undecided what to pick. I simply asked my twittter friends what they want to see. The great thing about twitter is that you can ask things your followers, and almost always get immediate responses.This time @dj_ir0ngruve was the first who replied telling me he would like to see a new HDR from Cuba. Here it is - also available for purchase in my online store.

Latenight Iceland

From the three big trips I did last year (Iceland, Cuba, Burning Man), Iceland is the one I feel the strongest urge to repeat. I saw many of those amazing landscapes and I wouldn't mind walking in them again and again. The light is so interesting up there and it is constantly changing.For the future I have this vague idea of organizing tours to Iceland. Tours that are tailored to photography enthusiasts. I would take care of the whole transportation and lodging, and bring people to exciting photogenic locations - maybe combine it with an optional teaching part. I'm convinced that's a good idea. I would need to find an audience (do advertising) and learn about insurance issues, etc. I'll keep it in mind. Maybe you have some thoughts about it - feel free to share them with me.[buy a print]

Washer and Chair

This picture has a second life in the store. You can always visit it over there, and even take it home. [store link]

The Northern Edge of Germany

From a trip to the North Sea last weekend. Cold, gray, rainy - it couldn't possibly been more off season, however, still enjoyable.

Taxi OK

Right next to this street starts the ocean. The area is called Malecon - a great place to enjoy the evening sun.You can find this image in the store.