born in GDR 1974, higher education in Leipzig with degree in Biology (Botany-Zoology)

scientific studies within the West Siberian forests in Russia, Brazile and Germany and remote areas of the amazon basin in Venezuela

extencisive research work in the Daintree Rainforest with cooperation of James Cook University focusing on flowering and fruiting phenology of rainforest tree, vines and shrubs

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first photography in the field in 1998 (Amazon field trip and volunteer for Surumoni Project), since then still photography always part of life

last couple of years also working on videography

currently living and working in the Daintree Rainforest - Queensland/Australia

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scientific publications:

2006 "The first known gall midge..."

2007 "The flowering phenology..."

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awards:

2007 Sheraton Mirage Oceania Art Prize "Peoples Choice Award" for Wompoo

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