One of the images that somehow got lost in the select. Nevertheless one that I like and that I might have been unfair to. — One of the images that somehow got lost in the selecting process. Nevertheless one that I like and that I might have been unfair to.

Leftovers and b-sides

Kai Hornung February 14, 2021

Some images matter more than others. And only a few are picked to form a strong portfolio. But what to do with those others that do still complete an artist? It is a sort of dilemma. And it is worth thinking about because history has shown: some b-sides went on to become world class hits.

An image of a dried up lake in a geothermal area in Iceland, taken with a drone hovering just around 2-3 meters above ground. Or is it a canvas for the viewer to paint his own interpretations and reflections upon?

Can images be poetry?

Kai Hornung October 15, 2020

Some images are different than others. But can images be poetry? And does it matter? In this essay I give a personal reflection about how writing poetry and photography are connected with each other much more than I originally thought. And I explain how personal expression of an artist is one thing and the way the viewer sees the work a whole new world. Something of vital importance for my art and every artist alike.

Interviews and features on YouTube

Kai Hornung October 4, 2020

Here are three big features/interviews about and with me that I have done in 2020. Click, sit back and enjoy.

Time to breathe

Kai Hornung August 16, 2020

I feel relief. I feel pressure. I feel happiness and I feel anxiety. But most of all I feel curious.

Some very personal reflection about my upcoming Iceland trip.

Calm waters series

Kai Hornung May 17, 2020

I released a set of images as a series. It is actually the first time I combined a collection in which the overall theme - or in musical terms: album - is more important than the single image/song. The images are a tranquil portrayal of water movement.

One of my favourite images from 2019. And a lucky catch from that very morning.

Pre-visualization: forget about it

Kai Hornung February 12, 2020

How I found perfect conditions to photograph just to end up frustrated of my pre-visualizations and expectations. …and bad preparation.

A story about turning failure into joy and a lesson learned.

“What´s you EXIF?” - or: little do I care

Kai Hornung August 21, 2019

“What’s the EXIF?”

A request that comes up often. But why? And what’s the use.

drama drangarnir_Kai Hornung.jpg — Enter 2019

a look back and a look ahead

Enter 2019

Kai Hornung February 2, 2019

My look back to the year 2018 and even more: what is about to come 2019.

Photography, travels, art, Instagram, business, gear and what not. Here is something for the start of the year. …which is well underway anyways…

Santa Cruz, Madeira - long exposure of 30 seconds made possible by using a 10 stop ND filter (NanoPro ND 3.0 100x100mm Filter)

Haida Filter review - new red diamond series, clear night filter and more

Kai Hornung September 22, 2018

Any ambitious landscape photographer needs them: filters for your camera.

As an official Haida brand ambassador I had the chance to test several filters like the new red diamond series ND filter, Nano Pro MC ND filters and even the clear night filter.

Read my review on how I use those filters and if I can recommend them.

I feel relief. I feel pressure. I feel happiness and I feel anxiety. But most of all I feel curious.

Some very personal reflection about my upcoming Iceland trip.

This article has nothing to do with photography. It has nothing to do with art. It should not even be worth mentioning. But still, I feel like it´s worth spending the time writing: it is about showing respect and treating each other like you want to be treated.

So what´s this about? Simply put: It is about how I learned to say “no”.

“What’s the EXIF?”

A request that comes up often. But why? And what’s the use.