Even as a child, I enjoyed the hours outside more than those inside – among fields, in forests, by quiet waters. Today I am a biologist and wildlife photographer. And that’s no coincidence.
Nature has never been just a backdrop for me – it has always been connection, a network with a delicate balance.
WHO AM I?
Answering this question is probably quite complex, but let me just start: I'm Miri, I was born in Berlin and chose Schleswig-Holstein to study and live.
With my camera, I don't just want to capture what I see.
I want to show what is often overlooked: the quiet beauty right outside our door.
The elegance of a bird in flight. The cautious glance of a deer at the edge of the forest. The rhythm of life in an unspoiled moment
“Only what people know can they love. And only what they love will they protect.”
- Konrad Lorenz
How I got into photography:
Actually, I come from an art background. For a long time, I worked with various media – most recently mainly watercolor. My subject was always the same: nature. Plants and animals.
Because I needed good photos to be able to paint my images, I initially picked up the camera as a tool.
But the longer I looked through the viewfinder, the more I realized: Photography itself had long since become my form of expression.
Very quickly, photography captivated me.
I don’t see it as a hunt for the most spectacular subject – not as a race for rarity or perfection.
I see them as an invitation to pause and linger
As a reminder that nature begins right at our doorstep – on the path through a field, in a garden, by the edge of a lake. And that it is more than just a pretty backdrop for leisure: It is alive, fragile – and the foundation of all our lives.
Nature – whether it’s a small forest or a wide-open field – is all wildlife has.
No roof, no safety, no protected retreat at the end of the day.
We live in a comfort they cannot afford.
Even their “choices” are not real choices –
a wild animal won’t pass up an opportunity when survival is at stake.
In the wild, it’s not about morals. It’s about existence.
And yet we often forget that we are part of this nature – not separate from it, but deeply connected.
That connection comes with responsibility.
The habitat of others is not just scenery for our lives.
Because disturbing nature means disturbing a life that is just as sensitive as our own –
a life that may have no understandable voice, but still matters.
In my studies, I learned how sensitive and complex our ecosystems are. How finely balanced the system is that sustains life – and how quickly it can collapse.
This knowledge accompanies me on every outing. It teaches me humility, respect, and responsibility.
My camera helps me make this significance visible.
Not through spectacle, but through closeness. Not through staging, but through observation.
It is my bridge – between people and nature.
A quiet attempt to create connection where it was lost.
Especially those who have had little contact with nature – they are the ones I want to reach.
Because only if we all recognize its beauty can we work together to protect and preserve it.
I photograph with care. I rely on patience and luck. And I accept it when an animal doesn't show itself.
I show what is worth protecting – not through drama, but through closeness and honesty.
I believe images can have an impact. They can touch us. And I hope they can also inspire change.
If my images touch you, make you think, or simply bring you a moment of calm –
feel free to write to me. I’d love to hear your thoughts, reflections, or just a few honest words.
You can reach me anytime through the contact form, directly by email – or on Instagram.
Hope to see you soon – somewhere in Schleswig-Holstein, between light and landscape.
Get in touch with me
I’m looking forward to your words, thoughts – or just a quick hello.
(via contact form, email, or Instagram)