I’ve always been curious about nature. Like many children, I started by exploring the tiny world around me. But as I grew older, that curiosity faded. Perhaps it’s just how our society works - keeping us busy with other distractions that, historically, are far removed from our natural roots.
At the age of 27, everything changed with a trip to Africa. It wasn’t photography to begin with. I began learning about birds. Initially as a gesture of gratitude to my wife’s stepfather, with a passion for birds who had invited us on the journey. I wanted to be able to share his enthusiasm, so I studied the birds of East Africa. That experience opened my eyes to a world I had overlooked for too long.
After returning home, my wife and I started hiking regularly. Being outdoors awakened something in me. I picked up a camera simply to document our time in nature.
A few years later, I bought my first zoom lens, and that’s when things truly shifted. Slowly but steadily, photography became more than a hobby - it became my passion.
Today, my photography work is not just about striving for capturing beautiful images of birds. It’s about telling stories. Observing behaviours, relationships, light, and landscape, and weaving them together into a narrative. I want my images to show that nature is more than just "green." It’s complex, fragile, and endlessly inspiring.
By spending more time in nature and learning about it, I believe we deepen our appreciation for it. This catalogue is a reflection of how I see it. It’s my way of sharing that vision and a reminder that nature is worth protecting, for ourselves and for generations to come.
As the ice breaks
It was a quiet evening under the midnight sun. The ice had just begun to melt, leaving still patches of water that reflected the golden light. A Temminck’s Stint moved along it, careful and precise. Then, without warning, it lifted into flight, crossing the lake towards me. For a few brief seconds, its shape was perfectly mirrored in the ice, framed by the soft light and melting ice.
Varanger, Norway 2025
Little Stint in the vast landscape
Suddenly, we heard the call of the Little Stint. Where the snow had just begun to melt, a pair had found their haven, likely returning to the same patch of tundra year after year, settling beneath the quiet glow of the midnight sun. We approached slowly, letting time do the talking. It did not take long before the pair accepted our presence, and we were able to watch them for hours, each subtle movement offering a glimpse into their world. With patience, you begin to anticipate their rhythm like when this Little Stint made its way towards a small patch of melted ground, framed by the vastness of the surrounding mountains. A small bird, yes, but one that’s found a lasting place in my heart.
Varanger, Norway 2025
A new dawn
If Africa sparked my interest in birds, then it was the haunting call of the Red-throated Loon that made the camera my companion to document the experiences I have out in nature. Knuthöjdsmossen is a well-known place to observe this elusive species in Sweden. A magical landscape at dawn, where loons glide through rising mist under the first light of day. But the place also carries a more somber note. Not long after my visit in 2023, further restrictions were put in place due to careless human behavior - an unfortunate but necessary step to protect what remains wild. The memory is now bittersweet. Yet in this moment, as the sun rose and the mist thickened, everything came together. The light, the stillness, and the movement of the loon.
Knuthöjdsmossen, Sweden 2023
Late arrival
Ever since experiencing the Red-throated Loon in 2023, I have longed for the next encounter. And I certainly didn’t expect it to happen so close to home finding a breeding pair with newly hatched chicks. Though it was a bit late in the season for chicks in August, I see that as part of the sign. This feels like a precious opportunity to protect the species and help ensure that future generations of loons will continue to breed here, preserving their quiet presence for years to come. It was the perfect way to end the summer and an even better way to begin something new - a longing for what many springs ahead may bring.
Gothenburg, sweden 2025
I protect you
Common Guillemots come in two distinct forms - one bridled and one common. I find both equally beautiful. Here, a pair stays close together after a brief rain shower during our visit to Hornøya Island.
Hornøya, Norway 2025
From the shadows
When visiting Hornøya, an island bursting with seabirds, it’s not always easy to pause and reflect. Puffins, Guillemots, Shags, and Razorbills are practically everywhere, creating a constant bustle. But despite all this activity, their shadows play quietly across the landscape, especially at midday. Here, the silhouette of a Common Guillemot stands out against the rugged cliffs of Hornøya, a subtle reminder of the island’s wild heart.
Hornøya, Norway 2025
Spring
There’s definitely something mystical about owls. Though the Tawny Owl is quite common, I find it both beautiful and fascinating. It can be found deep in remote forests as well as in the heart of the city. The second time I visited this particular individual, it appeared completely different compared to my first visit - curious and alert, perhaps wondering why I had returned to the place it calls home.
Gothenburg, Sweden 2025
Winter
Northern Hawk Owls are not breeding birds in Gothenburg. However, during winter, depending on the availability of prey, mainly small mammals, they may settle here for a while if hunting conditions are favorable. That was exactly the case in the winter of 2024. On the last day, the forecast predicted heavy snow - a condition I had been hoping for weeks. But apparently, not everyone shared my enthusiasm with another photographer left soon after I arrived at the spot. And there I was, alone with this stunning owl.
Gothenburg, sweden 2025
No trespassing
The Arctic tundra is a wonder in itself with its vast landscape teeming with birds that travel across the globe to nest here during the summer months. With the midnight sun never setting, instead casting an extended period of soft, beautiful light, there is ample time to explore the terrain. Like when finding Arctic terns in a remote area, carefully watching us photographers as we approach.
Varanger, Norway 2025
Fire and ice
In Varanger, both Willow Grouses and Rock Ptarmigans can be seen in large numbers. For Rock Ptarmigans, the Båtsfjord area is the place to visit. Just before the sun broke through the clouds, I captured this individual caught between fire and ice.
Varanger, Norway 2025
Time to relax
May brings a few truly intense weeks for the Ruffs & Great Snipes. The battle for the attention of females can seem endless, filled with displays and confrontations. But once the selection is made, the pace quickly slows down. What follows is a time for recovery.
Varanger, Norway 2025
Flatruet, Sweden 2024
My Photography
Like many bird and wildlife photographers, I started out trying to get as close as possible chasing sharp portraits. But after a while, that pursuit no longer felt fulfilling. I wanted to share more of what I was truly fortunate to witness. The behavior, the light, the colors, and the surrounding landscape.
It became less about the image itself and more about telling a story - one that could inspire others as well as myself.
Many of the photographs in this catalogue still carry the feeling I had when I pressed the shutter. A sense of happiness not just from capturing the moment I was hoping for, but from the effort behind it. The time spent studying the bird in its natural environment, waiting for a genuine expression of natural behavior.
I’m not at all against portraits, don’t get me wrong. But I believe that when we begin to truly observe birds as individuals, with their own personalities, we can aim to reflect that in the portraits too.
And maybe that’s what defines me as a photographer: combining detail, movement, and emotion to tell a story.
Arrival
Ruddy Turnstone is a small shorebird known for flipping over rocks in search of food. This one, however, picked a rock it definitely couldn’t turn.
Varanger, Norway 2025
Departure
A graceful take-off beneath the midnight sun.
Varanger, Norway 2025
The call
Nearing the summit, I heard a call I initially mistook for a Common Buzzard, but it turned out to be a Rough-legged Buzzard. I managed to capture the scene just as its call echoed through the vast landscape of Rondane. A picture that speaks volumes to me and maybe that’s what really matters.
Rondane National Park, Norway 2025
Puffin blues
While it’s always special to see the Puffins, the true highlight this time was watching my 4-year-old son complete the hike up to the summit and back down entirely on his own. As evening settled and the light began to fade, many people, including my wife and son, started making their way back. The famous Puffin spot gradually grew quieter. Though the dimming light made photography more challenging, it also opened up new opportunities to experiment during the magical blue hour, filling me with what I call the “Puffin blues.”
Runde Island, Norway 2025
Light as a feather
There’s something truly magical about witnessing the Black Grouse in their natural habitat. Listening to their bubbling calls and observing their intricate displays. Moments like these remind me that nature’s beauty lies not only in perfect conditions but in the unpredictability and resilience of the wild.
Stavanger, Norway 2024
You and I
Terns have a special place in my heart. Over the years, I’ve also come to learn more about how they live and behave, especially Common Terns and Arctic Terns. I had the chance to spend time with a pair of Common Terns that simply went about their business, completely ignoring the photographer standing waist-deep in the splashing waves. What fascinates me most is that these delicate birds are such incredible long-distance travelers. Common Terns can migrate up to 25,000 kilometers each year, journeying from their northern breeding grounds all the way to the southern coasts of Africa. Watching them so close, knowing the vast distances they cover, makes their presence feel even more extraordinary.
Gothenburg, Sweden 2025
In the moment of truth
With the lake covered in mist, a pair of Goosanders appeared and slowly glided past the point where I lay well camouflaged. Out of nowhere, another male showed up and turned out to be a true troublemaker. He didn’t win that fight but instead found a lone female. Now that is what I call action! When the female finally won that battle, this year’s brood of Goosanders made their appearance. Definitely worth fighting for.
Gothenburg, Sweden 2025
Running on water
Many of our birds depend on wetlands and ponds. Unfortunately, due to human exploitation, there are not enough of these natural habitats left. However, there are many dedicated individuals out there doing what they can to restore them. It will take time, but it's an incredibly uplifting feeling to see multiple species successfully nesting year after year in a local pond. There is still hope.
Gothenburg, Sweden 2024
Rugged cliffs
From the moment we stepped off the boat after the 45-minute crossing to Stora Karlsö, something shifted. Both my wife and I felt it instantly, an almost involuntary release of thought, replaced by a calm presence. It’s hard to put into words, but it felt like the island itself invited us to simply be.
Stora Karlsö, Sweden 2025
Beginning of the Journey
There’s something truly special about grouses. I’m simply drawn to them. Before my trip to Varanger in 2025, I had only encountered a few individuals, and always found them to be extremely shy. But on the Varanger Peninsula, it was almost the opposite. The birds there showed a surprising level of curiosity. This particular portrait is especially close to my heart as it captures the first Willow Grouse we spotted on our journey. A trip that turned out to be unforgettable. Varanger left a lasting impression on me, and I know I’ll return one day.
Varanger, Norway 2025
The mountains are calling
The Great Snipe is a fascinating bird. It’s quite incredible that it chooses to fly all the way from warm Africa to the Swedish mountains. The fact that they display at night makes it extra challenging for us photographers. One of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had. There were probably around 20 individuals entertaining me and my friends over two chilly nights. On several occasions, we were visited by a short-eared owl, its beautiful silhouette standing out against the orange-colored sky. After four hours, our feet were terribly cold, but the walk down to the car took care of that.
Flatruet, Sweden 2024
Whispers of gold
At sunset by Lake Grövelsjön, I was joined by a group of Yellow Wagtails. With their brightly glowing yellow tones, they were the perfect end to a beautiful day. A small bird with a big presence – catching the evening light just as beautifully as the camera did.
Lake Grövelsjön, Sweden 2024
Energized
One simply wonders where birds find their energy. Constant courtship displays combined and with an intense search for food there’s no time to rest. Like this Temminck’s Stint, which I patiently waited for, hoping it would land on a drifting piece of ice. I was lucky enough to capture it in flight, just as it made its final approach.
Varanger, Norway 2025
Little wonder
Despite humans increasingly taking over more and more space, you can still often witness the remarkable persistence of wildlife. Just like a pair of common ringed plovers that, surprisingly, chose to nest on a car-accessible beach along Sweden’s west coast. It was an unexpected encounter that I had the chance to experience with my wife and son, watching the newly hatched chicks running around the shore, showing off their impressive camouflage skills, which soon gave way to curiosity.
falkenberg, Sweden 2024
A quiet moment
Nipfjället, with its breathtaking landscape and tranquil atmosphere, offered the perfect backdrop. To my delight, both a golden plover and a whimbrel paused for a few seconds, long enough to be part of the scene.
Nipfjället, sweden 2024
The light that disappeared
Sometimes you just get lucky. While searching for Bearded Reedlings without much success, I came across a group of Common Redpolls instead. An old man walking his dog startled them into moving to a spot where the distant harbor lights provided some artificial light. Just then, a Redpoll stopped right in front of my camera, only to have the light go out 30 seconds later.
Gothenburg, Sweden 2023
While July still sings
I decided to rise early for one last sunrise. I hiked about 40 minutes to a small pond near our campervan. On the way, I heard the call of a redpoll, a reassuring sign that some birds were still around even in mid-July. Just as I reached the pond, I heard a familiar sound - a common redshank. It's a common species, yes, but one I had never managed to photograph before. I lay down to observe it and it turned out to be a good decision.
Rondane National Park, Norway 2025
Side by side
Stora Karlsö is primarily known for its rugged cliffs, home to thousands of Razorbills and Guillemots. But if you stay alert and open your senses, there are many other species to discover. Like a family of mute swans on the pebble beach next to our cabin. The sun was rising, granting a few precious minutes with the siblings huddled closely together, mostly curled up against the wind.
Stora Karlsö, Sweden 2025
Morning of the Horned Lark
At the summit, I was welcomed by the distinct song of horned larks. These birds often perch on large rocks, so I kept my distance to capture the full scene - bird, rock, and the mountain landscape bathed in the soft hues of sunrise.
Valdresflye, Norway 2025
I am here as well
Snow buntings joined the chorus, allowing me to photograph their striking white plumage in that perfect morning light.
Valdresflye, Norway 2025
An ever-searching soul
For years, I've been drawn to the idea of encountering the Red-necked Phalarope.
Despite its seemingly chaotic existence constantly spinning and darting across the water’s surface in search of food, there’s something about this little bird that brings me a deep sense of calm. In Varanger, they can be seen in nearly every small pond. What fascinates me even more is their reversed gender roles - it's the female who is more brightly colored. Her striking plumage is equally beautiful whether seen in soft daylight or glowing in the pink hues of the midnight sun.
Despite its seemingly chaotic existence constantly spinning and darting across the water’s surface in search of food, there’s something about this little bird that brings me a deep sense of calm. In Varanger, they can be seen in nearly every small pond. What fascinates me even more is their reversed gender roles - it's the female who is more brightly colored. Her striking plumage is equally beautiful whether seen in soft daylight or glowing in the pink hues of the midnight sun.
Varanger, Norway 2025
Through light, stillness, and movement, nature offers us stories worth pausing for. I hope these glimpses have stirred a sense of wonder and a longing to protect what we’re fortunate enough to witness.