A Constant Gaze Through Time
A glance in the mirror shows us the passage of the years, yet a look through the same lens reveals the enduring nature of our passion. Three decades lie between these two moments—a time in which the world has continued to turn and left traces of experience in its wake. What has remained unchanged, however, is the tool in my hands: This Sinar large-format camera has been with me from the very beginning, unfazed by fleeting trends, the digital revolution, and the fast pace of our era.
Photography is far more than merely capturing a fleeting moment—it is a silent dialogue with the passing of time. While our lives are in constant flux, true craftsmanship remains a reliable anchor. The camera does not age like we do; rather, with each passing decade, it gains character and familiarity. When I look through its viewfinder today, I see the world with the depth of many years, yet with exactly the same sense of wonder and the same dedication as three decades ago. The eye matures, but the essence of seeing remains eternally young.
Der Sucher hat es mir angetan. Nicht die Haltbarkeit der Kamera zählt, sondern dass du nach dreißig Jahren immer noch mit Staunen durch den Sucher schaust. Ich halte am Film fest, weil er mich dazu zwingt, langsamer zu werden, aber Staunen ist das Schwerere, beizubehalten. Die meisten von uns verlieren das schon lange, bevor die Ausrüstung verschleißt.
Hi Linnie, thank you so much for your kind comment. It's not the equipment who makes the picture. It's the eye and the experience.
Das Auge bleibt neugierig, die Hand bleibt ehrlich. Alles andere ist nur das Werkzeug, das bereits in deinen Händen war.