Michaela’s Photoblog
Welcome to my photoblog! In the articles published here, you’ll find tips and background information on my favorite photography topics. I’ll describe content preparation, considerations for image composition, and optimal camera settings. If a topic appeals to you and the light cooperates, you can get started right away using the experiences and tutorials described here. Alternatively, you’re welcome to join me on a photo safari in Sardinia.
The last article is about a photo voyage in Greece. Take a look! I welcome your comments on the article.
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Photo adventure in Zagori – Greece
This year, the Adventure Class met in the mountains of northern Greece in October to go on photo adventure tours with me for a week. This time, I had prepared the Zagori rivers and gorges as the main topic.
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The butterfly garden in Limbara, Sardinia
In the municipality of Berchidda is the Giardino delle Farfalle – literally translated as Butterfly Garden. However, I think “garden” is a bit too short for this grand, well-thought-out, spacious facility. It is a natural oasis for butterflies and butterfly enthusiasts. In June, Peter from Leonberg came to photograph butterflies with me at this location for a week.
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Migratory butterflies – butterflies that travel 4000 kilometers
In November 2024, I was able to observe and photograph a swarm of migrating painted lady butterflies on the western coast of Sardinia. A fascinating experience and a real nudge for further research on the topic of migratory butterflies.
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Orchid photography and image composition
Over the past years, I have been able to photograph many species of orchids in Sardinia. I like the small figures that can be discovered in the flowers with the macro. Little men with arms outstretched, with wings, horns, hats, a laughing face, or a sad face. But they are ultimately documentary photos. The designer’s own creative freedom is limited for technical reasons. To capture the aesthetics of the flowers in their surroundings, I have experimented with other settings over the past few weeks…
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Photo exhibition: Up close – Faces of an armada
On Monday, February 3, 2025, a photo exhibition titled “Nah dran – Gesichter einer Armada” was opened in the foyer of the Osterholzer Kreishaus. The exhibition features impressive photographs taken during a photo trip to the Teufelsmoor to the peat raft armada in April 2023, led by Michaela Klüver. The opening began on 2/3 at 4 pm…
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Photo adventure – Caves and cliffs in Sardinia
In October, the Adventure Class met in Sardinia to go on photo adventure tours with me for a week. We had already been on canyon adventures (2022) and volcano adventures (2023) together in Greece. As in previous years, I did not want to visit touristy clichés when selecting the excursion destinations, but rather a challenging…
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Dragonfly photography – how to catch them in flight
Dragonflies have long fascinated me as photographic subjects. I admire their beautiful colors, bizarre body structure, and flying skills. My absolute favorites for dragonfly photography are the jewelwings (family Calopterygidae). On Sardinia, I frequently see them on small rivers and streams, sitting, in action, interaction, and in flight. I have been studying her for over a year…
I would like to thank all photography enthusiasts who have enriched this photo blog with suggestions, comments, discussions, or image contributions. I find the exchange of ideas among photographers extremely important. It helps us improve our work and gives us new inspiration.
Thank you all so much! For your feedback on these pages in the comment section, for the conversations during our collaborative work on a topic, or afterwards during long phone calls.
“You don’t take a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.” Ansel Adams