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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · 1d

Lights and Shadows
A raw, almost unedited glimpse into the ever-changing play of light and weather here in Swedish Lapland. It’s hard to put into words just how vast and open this landscape truly feels.
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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · 11d

When nature starts painting in the sand. Enjoy the little things!

#photography #landscapephotography #bnw #monochrome

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · 12d

Usually, I’m not too focused on woodland photography, but the forests in Scandinavia inspired me to experiment a little. I captured most of the trees with my 50mm f/1.2 lens wide open, while just one image was taken with the 20mm f/1.4.

#photography #woodland #landscape

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · 14d

Sunrise over Lofoten.
This morning in northern Norway surprised us with incredible light during sunrise and a lot of layers between the mountains far far away.

#photography #landscapephotography #sunrise #landscape #lofoten #norway

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · 26d

This is one of the most iconic views of the Lofoten during sunrise and sunset.

Sure, it’s shot so many times but it really is just a beautiful place.

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · 26d

…Soon, more photographers from Finland and Germany joined, and together we waited in the twilight. Then the sky came alive — green light dancing above Senja’s jagged peaks, mirrored in the tide pools below. A night of shared wonder with strangers, connected by the magic of the north.

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · 26d

There was some magic!
At Tungeneset I was ready to leave after sunset, when a woman from Finland told me the chances for aurora looked good…

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Sep 4

Sunrise color overkill!
After I hiked up yesterday and rain crept in during sunset, I decided to hike up again this morning. So my morning started at 3AM with a 1.5h steep and slippery hike from sea level to this amazing view. The colors went nuts and felt like being in the middle of Alpenglow.

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Sep 3

I’m not only collecting items for my „Maritime Studies“ project but I’m also getting lost with my macro lens in the beautiful shapes and colors of seaweed.

Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Sep 3

What the high tide left behind.
It’s very fascinating to me walking along the countless beaches here in Norway and see what you can find along the water line at low tide.

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Aug 30

Daylight felt too harsh, so I waited for the warmth of sunset and the glow of golden hour. With the swamp and small lake nearby, I was hoping for a glimpse of wildlife… but instead, it was just me, the trees, and the silence.

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Aug 30

Yesterday I stumbled upon this spot, and the colors just blew me away. The pale birch trunks rising through the soft pink undergrowth felt almost surreal - like stepping into a painting.

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thanks so much!

Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Aug 29

I explored this area for some hours in the hope that some clouds would creep into the scene like in the other image but they had other plans.

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Aug 29

Minimalism in the north.
Here in Swedish Lapland you can find an almost infinite amount of interesting spots, where you can sit and observe how the weather and clouds are changing the scenery.

#photography #landscape

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Aug 27

Lights and Shadows
A raw, almost unedited look at the shifting light and weather in Swedish Lapland. The landscape here is vast, open, and constantly in motion—every moment feels different from the last.
#photography #landscapephotography

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Aug 26

Out of place ice fishing huts.

This might be one of the more unusual posts from me but during my trip along the magical lakes in Swedish Lapland I fell in love with the different types of ice fishing huts.
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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Aug 20

Finding Minimalism in busy landscapes.

It caught me off guard finding so many of one of my favorite plants, Schachtelhalm or horsetail, in an unexpected location.

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Aug 15

Sweet memories of summertime magic — funny moments, mysterious night sounds, and the kind of beauty you can’t plan for. Sometimes, when you’re out on location, the conditions aren’t what you hoped for. Clouds roll in, storms threaten, and you wonder if it’s worth staying.
#photography #landscape

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Aug 1

These images are a quiet tribute not only to the breathtaking landscape, but also to the amazing people I met along the way.
Grateful for the moments I’ve been able to witness, the light I’ve been able to chase, and the stories I’ve been able to share.

Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Aug 1

🇨🇭 Happy Swiss National Day!
Today, the mountains are calling a little louder – and few places capture the spirit of Switzerland quite like the iconic Matterhorn.

#photography #landscapephotography #switzerland #schweiz

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Jul 24

In love with the details!

I am looking forward to my next trip to the glaciers of the Swiss Alps to continue the work on my project „Lights, Shadows, and Glaciers“, where I am eager to explore the intricate details, shapes, and patterns of the glaciers.
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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Jul 16

Standing before the mighty Morteratsch Glacier in the Swiss Alps feels like witnessing time itself. You can clearly see how high up the glacier ice once was – and the small, fragile remnant that remains today. A breathtaking reminder of beauty, change, and responsibility.

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Jul 15

Storm‑lit nights, hidden glacier valleys, and moments under the Milky Way — a journey through Switzerland’s high Alps.
Read the story:
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Above the Ice: Nights and Days in the High Alps

Setting out with a visionMy initial idea for this journey was to continue working on my long‑term project “Lights, Shadows, and Glaciers". (See more from my long‑term project Lights, Shadows, and Glac...

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Matthias Conrad @matthconphoto.bsky.social · Jul 12

But as night fell, so did the weather — clouds rolled in just in time when the Galactic Core should have been directly over the mountains - at about 3am. Rain, Thunderstorm, dark clouds created a very special morning.

Not every plan works out, but the experience up there was still unforgettable.

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