Gear

In the whisperings of the wild, where the breath of the Earth speaks in hues more vibrant than the palette of the dawn, I find myself oft questioned about the tools of my craft, the very instruments that capture the fleeting whispers of the wilderness.

I wield four guardians of light, each a faithful companion on my pilgrimages through the untouched sanctuaries of nature. These guardians, diverse in their essence, each hold a sacred role, a unique voice in the chorus of my photographic endeavors.

Foremost stands the Hasselblad X System, a beacon of my heritage, a Swedish melody in the symphony of my art. Not merely a tool, but a confidant, this system flows with a grace akin to the mountain stream—effortless, pure, a joy in every frame. It speaks in whispers, revealing worlds unseen within the viewfinder, its vibrancy unmatched, a reflection of my very soul.

With the Hasselblad X2D and X1D II, each body a vessel for vision, and lenses like the XCD 135mm and 35-75mm, my mainstays, I traverse the realms of light and shadow. The wide embrace of the XCD 21mm lens unfolds the Earth's grand views before me, each frame a testament to the dance of light.

In contrast, the OM-System OM-1, a sentinel for the path less trodden, accompanies me on ventures where the land stretches beyond the horizon. Its resilience against the elements, and the versatility of its lenses, from the reach of the M.Zuiko 150-400mm to the intimacy of the 90mm macro, capture the minutiae of nature's wonders.

The Hasselblad V System, with its film that sings the ballads of yesteryears and a square frame that challenges the eye, whispers the ancient stories of the land. It is a bridge to the past, teaching me the art of seeing.

And then, the Chamonix 4x5, a masterpiece of craftsmanship, a portal to a realm where time slows, and the world is seen anew beneath the dark cloth. Its creation, an act of reverence, offers a window to the soul of the wilderness, each image a homage to the eternal beauty of the Earth.

Thus, with these guardians of light, I tread softly upon the sacred ground, capturing the ephemeral beauty of the wild, each photograph a love letter to the Earth, a hymn in the endless song of creation.