Back to Istanbul Recently I was back in Turkey, I was back in Istanbul. Here in 1978 I photographed one of my first assignment travel reports. And of course the city has changed and grown enormously in those more than 4 decades, but what has remained is the authentic atmosphere. Especially in the old town Stamboul and around the Galata Bridge. A colorful mix of Europe and Asia, of west and east!	My camera's from A to Z For over 40 years, I am a dedicated user of Nikon SLR (single lens reflex) and DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera’s and lenses. As the era of DSLR’s is coming to an end, I recently start a new chapter with a new Nikon Z-gear. >>Read the full story!<<	Finally... an eruption! I have always been fascinated by volcanoes, ever since learning about them at school. I have visited volcanoes in Indonesia, Chile, Bolivia, Greece, New Zealand and Iceland. However, experiencing a volcanic eruption up close was still high on my wish list but I knew this was a long shot, as the opportunities to do that safely are rare. The eruption in the Geldingadalur valley in Iceland that started in March 2021 offered the opportunity to observe this natural spectacle up close in a safe way.
New-Zealand New Zealand, almost the same in size as England, is one of the most isolated and least populated countries in the world. It is a country of great contrasts. Geological forces have created a spectacular landscape dominated by mountains, sapphire lakes, scenic fjordcoasts, active volcanoes and glaciers. All this, in combination with the Maori-culture and the mostly exotic wildlife, makes New Zealand a paradise for nature- and travel photographers.	How to photograph Iceland Interview by Jón Thorsteinsson. We at Stuck in Iceland were intrigued by Michel's extensive collection of videos and photographs from Iceland on his websites and requested an interview. He was kind enough to agree...	Top Story: Ice Planet Published in National Geographic Traveller. About 50 miles north of Anchorage, just outside the small town of Palmer, Knik Glacier Tours have their Base Camp, from there, on the River Knik, we sail upstream in an air-boat to...
Greenland On an Arctic exploration cruise adventure we experienced the magnificent raw beauty of Greenland, the largest island on earth. The sea journey with several calls, gave us the ultimate opportunity to discover some of Greenland's most wonderful scenery...	A voyage to Te Puia o Whaakari The Whaakari is the only active marine volcano of New-Zealand and part of the Taupo Volcanic Zone. In this zone, the Pacific and Indian-Australian tectonic plates clash with each other and the earth’s crust is pushed into the earth’s mantle. Read the report (incl.video) of our spectacular landing in the crater…	Towards the center of the earth... Descending into a volcano is virtually impossible in practice. After an eruption, the residual liquid rock solidifies in the main vent and magma chamber, sealing off all access. Even so, there is apparently one exception... An adventure in the footsteps of Jules Vernes...
Report: Daybreak in Spitsbergen The morning mist clears lazily as it slowly reveals the untouched landscape of the 5 miles long Magdalena Fjord. Situated on the northwestcoast of the island Spitsbergen, we found our-selves less than 750 miles from the frosty North Pole...	Adventure: Bear Encounter Nothing provides a thrill quite like seeing bears in the wild in Alaska! Every summer bears come down to the rivers to gorge on salmon. With their sharp claws and teeth, they catch a salmon from the river and devour it in a short time. Bears build up a layer...	Ice Art This iceberg, calved from Valdez Glacier in Alaska, seems to be the result of human work. In reality it is eroded to this form by the action of tide, wind and weather. The Valdez Glacier lies almost forgotten just outside the...
Chile We are spreading our wings again, and are excited to travel to Chile again in a few months... after 20 years!