+Beryll: Your main work is fine art nature photography. What is it exactly that draws your attention towards this subject ?

Jürg: I grew up very close to nature, I have been living in the mountains since my early childhood. I try to find details in the mountains, new ways to look at them, light, shadow, and shapes, and then the magic happens.

Although living in our civilization is sometimes challenging, nature can inspire us to make the right choices and the motivation to stay focused on our goals. If I can do this with my photos, I am happy and can hopefully make a valuable contribution.

+Beryll: How do you reach and photograph these amazing destination? It seems like you travel to places that most people can only dream about.

Jürg: It's either hiking or in a helicopter. For both of them, preparation is essential. It's always teamwork. If you go hiking, you should not go alone; in the chopper, cooperation with the pilot is vital.

You can't sit in the chopper and say hold on here for 10 minutes to find the suitable composition. I mean, you can, but it comes with a price tag. When you are hiking you also need a clear idea, otherwise, you waste a day or more of two people out in nature. While hiking, you are constantly in balance between pushing harder to be fast in the terrain. Still, you don't want to lose good opportunities or focus, and the safety element is vital.

+Beryll: What are the challenges you face when you work in these high altitudes?

Jürg: You must be prepared and fit, knowing where and why you are here. Acclimatization is critical. I can only be creative if my body and mind are at peace with the environment I find myself in.