My photography in Hokkaido is shaped by repeated journeys across all seasons, first a summer stay with my family, followed by several returns in both winter, autumn and summer.

For photographers, the island offers a rare creative landscape where time itself transforms the scene.

In summer, I focus on flower fields, open horizons, and soft northern light, building compositions rich in colour and atmosphere. Winter reduces everything to its essentials, snow, ice, wind, and mist demanding a shift in approach, from wide landscapes to more intimate wildlife and detail work.

Through these seasonal contrasts, Hokkaido becomes an ongoing dialogue between light, weather, and perception. The first 20 images in this series were captured in autumn.

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All open edition prints are produced on museum quality Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta paper and accompanied by a hand signed Certificate of Authenticity.
All are digitally signed by the artist. We can curate fine wildlife art for your home, office, or commercial space.

60 × 34 cm — €195 (+ 3 cm white border) - 80 × 45 cm — €245 (+ 3 cm white border)
100 × 56 cm — €295 (+ 5 cm white border) - 120 × 67.5 cm — €345 (+ 5 cm white border)

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HOK001 - Patience and knowledge about the behavior of your topic is important and requiered

HOK002 - Synchrony in flight with the contrast of the autumn colors

HOK003 - Leaving their feeding grounds at evening

HOK005 - On the search of grains in the harvested fields

HOK006 - Landing between a group of whooper swans

HOK007 - My favored type of photography , hidden and camouflaged , eye taxing between the deer and me

HOK008 - Ezo Brown bear at the river while trying to catch salmon

HOK009 - Close up of a bear who came really close to me while sitting own the border of the river

HOK010 - One of the lakes at Goko Shiroteko

HOK011 - Ezo Sika deer can be found along the roads and in the forest of Shiroteko and is frequently seen

HOK012 - The contrast between the Crane and the stems of corn

HOK014 - Acer trees in autumn amazing colors

HOK015 - Once more , the magic of autumn and its habitants making the image complete

HOK016 - View of the elevated walkway at Shiretoko Goko Five Lakes Area. Image taken at sunset

HOK017 - Another image of the sunset at Shiretoko Goko Five Lakes Area

HOK018 -Shiretoko Goko Five Lakes Area with on the background the Raus mountain

HOK019 - Spring at it's best , along the roads amazing discoveries for photographers

HOK020 - Sunset along the coastline of the peninsula Shiroteko

HOK021 - Winter time, image taken from the Otowa bridge

HOK022 -A frozen river and ice Cristals covering the branches of trees during sunrise

HOK023 - Chinese Cranes seeking shelter against the cold and evt predators , image taken on the Otowa bridge

HOK024 - Soft colors and the upcoming sun creates raising fog from there river

HOK025 - A general sight of the river from the Otowa bridge Hokkaido

HOK026 - It’s truly a magical place to stay and photograph these creatures in their natural environment—despite the biting cold. When we arrived early in the morning at 3 a.m., the temperature had dropped to a chilling −18

HOK027 - From a photographer’s perspective, Lake Kussharo (Kussharo-ko) in Akan–Mashu National Park is the key location for capturing Whooper Swans in Hokkaido

HOK028 - More detailed image of the cranes, here in Black and White

HOK029 - White-tailed Eagle framed against the rugged Raussu Mountains as heavy snow sweeps through the scene. Moments like these are when photography truly comes alive, as nature reveals its raw, untamed power.

HOK030 - White tailed eagle photographed during a heavy snow storm

HOK031 - This time a crow makes part of the image

HOK032 - The endangered Blakiston Owl in action at evening

HOK033 - On Hokkaido, photographing a Blakiston’s Fish Owl can be surprisingly comfortable observed from a hide, allowing you to focus entirely on the moment rather than the cold

HOK035 - Adult Sika males stay away from the herds , here at the coastline at raus

HOK039 - Be prepared for low temperatures, fast-changing mist, and crowded viewpoints during peak season.The conditions are exactly what give the images their magic

HOK040 - The northern shore and spots where locals occasionally feed the birds offer the most reliable compositions, especially at dawn

HOK041 - Early morning light, rising steam from the warm water, and the surrounding mountains create a layered, atmospheric scene that works beautifully for wide environmental perspectives

HOK042 -Photographing Whooper Swans at Lake Kushiro as the day fades, with soft evening tones reflecting off the water and the swans drifting quietly into dusk while it starts snowing .

HOK043 - Whooper Swans photographed in the evening during a heavy snowstorm. Falling snow and fading light transforming the scene into a dramatic, almost monochrome winter tableau. flash at this image was used

HOK044 - Winter feeding of Red-crowned Cranes (Tancho) in Hokkaido, especially around Tsurui Village and Kushiro offers exceptional photographic opportunities while supporting conservation

HOK045 -Feeding times, around 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., allow these close observation and dynamic scenes of interaction, flight, and courtship against snowy

HOK046 - During winter in Hokkaido, the dance of the Red-crowned Cranes is one of nature’s most elegant spectacles. Against a backdrop of snow and frozen wetlands, pairs face each other, bowing deeply before leaping into the air with outstretched wings

HOK047 -For photographers alike, the white plumage, and synchronized motion creates an almost timeless scene—symbolizing fidelity, endurance, and life persisting through the harsh Hokkaido winter

HOK049 - In full swing the white tailed sea eagle

HOK050 - A second away from the crown fish

HOK051 - Breathtaking acrobatic display, twisting, diving, and soaring with effortless power. Each wingbeat and sudden turn showcases its strength and agility, turning the open air into a stage for nature’s ultimate aerial performance.

HOK052 - In the heart of winter at Raussu, we boarded a small, rugged boat, the cold biting through our layers as ice-crusted waves lapped against the hull. Our mission to seek out the majestic Steller’s Eagles and the White tailed sea eagles perched on the frozen expanses.

HOK053 - A Steller’s Sea Eagle crouched low on the frozen ice, In a heartbeat, it lunged, talons closing around its prize.

HOK055 - From our boat, we watched in awe as these magnificent predators claimed their winter banquet, each swoop and snatch a perfect portrait of the wild at its most raw.

HOK056 - Against the reflection of the sea, the Stellar eagle soared, a living embodiment of strength, and precision

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