Blog – Isarlog

Wildtierkamera 16. August 2026

Part 1: My DIY Trail Camera – The Basic Idea

Why I build my own trail camera: a compact, autonomous camera without cloud requirements. From the concept and component selection to the current status.

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Platine 16. August 2026

Part 2: Your Own PCB – From Layout to the First Photo

Design decisions, small-series production, and initial commissioning.

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Wildkamera 16. August 2026

Part 3: The Housing – the CAD model in self-printing

The challenges of a custom enclosure.

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Kingfisher 18. February 2026

Kingfishers under the radar

The kingfisher is perhaps Germany's most colorful bird – and it lives right here in Munich. You just have to know where to look.

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Wildlife 12. October 2025

The Red Deer Rut – Enchanted by the Wild Forests

Amidst the early autumn fog, the powerful voice of the forest rises. For me as a nature photographer, the rutting season is the highlight of the year.

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wildlife photography 17. November 2024

The Rut of Red Deer: Photographing Red Deer in Munich

The Red Deer Rut – The highlight of the year for wildlife photographers. On the privilege of being there, and the responsibility that comes with remaining invisible to the animals.

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Photography 17. November 2024

In the Eye of the Deer – The Black Fallow Buck in the Forest

A promising Saturday in November, my chair in the tall grass, a camouflage cloak over me – and suddenly, only 10 meters between me and a black stag.

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Forest 17. November 2024

Forstenrieder Park, a home for red deer and fallow deer

A love letter to Forstenrieder Park – a habitat for red deer and fallow deer right on the outskirts of Munich. And an appeal to preserve this treasure.

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River 17. November 2024

The Isar in Munich – An Underwater View

For me, the Isar is one of the most beautiful river landscapes in Germany. We Munich residents are in a particularly privileged position – but this beauty is under threat.

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fox 17. November 2024

A red fox as a surprise guest

After two hours in the cold, I was ready to give up. Then he appeared – right in front of me in the snow. My first encounter with a red fox.

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Wildlife 17. November 2024

Photography in the Wild – Keeping Wildlife in Focus

Wildlife photography in and around Munich – in densely populated areas. On the challenge of photographing animals undisturbed and the value of precious moments in the forest.

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Artificial Intelligence 17. November 2024

The Influence of AI on Wildlife Photography: Generative AI

Artificial intelligence is changing photography – from automatic image enhancement to generative AI. What this means for wildlife photographers and the ethical questions that arise.

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Wildlife Photography 17. November 2024

Wildlife Photography: Photographing Wildlife Without Disturbance? (Part 2)

How to photograph wildlife without causing disturbance? On hide locations, patience, cooperation with hunters, and the art of pressing the shutter at the right moment.

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Wildlife 17. November 2024

Nature Photography: Photographing Wildlife Without Disturbance? (Part 1)

Do wildlife photographers disturb the animals? An honest look at whether and how nature photography can be reconciled with wildlife conservation.

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